Water color effect with acrylic “Hope” floral – Sunday inspiration 7-1-18

Posted Jul 1, 2018

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I had a dream about this piece and I will tell you all about it in the video, but I did my best to create a watercolor effect with acrylics and the watercolor collage pak worked perfectly to complete this floral.

I always dream about my art, but this one was different and specific so I knew I had to paint it. It’s titled hope, but the message was clear that “we should not be defined by the harshness of the world but be refined by it” It took me several days to paint, because I would get emotional when I pondered what the message meant, and then as I began to pull this piece together, everything was very clear.

I hope you enjoy the video!

Supplies used: Collage pak from 4-10, 12 x12 canvas, Golden gel medium, Liquitex matte medium, neocolors 2, Golden high flow acrylics ( Turquois, green gold, quin nickel azo gold, indigo, permanent violet, raw sienna, titan buff, quin magenta, alizarin crimson hue, sepia, cerulean blue hue, Deco art media fluid acrylic ( titan buff, quin violet, raw sienna, Liquitex basics medium body acrylic ( black, light blue, prism violet, titanium white) Generals sketch and wash pencil, Conte pencil, black soft pastel

Stencils used: geo flower, background 2, round about

collage pak used:

I hope your week is great!

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Posted Jul 1, 2018

shawn petite in her studio in front of an easel

Hello there! I’m Shawn Petite

I’ve been teaching and creating for well over 30 years. About 15 years ago I found my art soul mate in mixed media, and it changed my life! I love the story that can be told by combining paint, texture, ink, paper and—really anything that you can imagine.

But what I’m truly passionate about is being your guide, walking with you step by step and helping you become your own hero in your creative journey.

Along my path, I’ve learned that the creating art also creates a healing space. Life can be messy and complicated and painful, but something about a paint brush can help heal your soul.

Join me on this journey of art and inspiration!