Being brave with grace and a new workshop

Posted Oct 7, 2018

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“Brave in grace”

This piece came together so fast… from the moment of the idea to the final touches, it took me about 1 hour. That includes gathering the elements and supplies. I painted with fever and passion because of what lies within this piece, the messages to my soul, the symbolism and making peace.

The inspiration coming from a hurtful email that I could not get out of my heart and my head and I had to.. had to ….paint it out. My hands shook as I painted faster and faster, with tears in my eyes.

That’s what I love about the creative process, it can open us up bare, it can tell the story that we can’t say ourselves, it can provide the answers that we can’t yet figure out. It’s healing for me and there are these unexplained messages that happen, that I believe are divine when I’m creating.

I share all about it in today’s video

Supplies used:

11×14 mdf board, scraps of paper, gesso, fluid acrylic, glazing medium, crackle paint, charcoal pencil, double sided tape, Thermo web foil

Stencils used: in the garden, vintage postage, let it fly

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Have a great week, be inspired, create an know that you are loved!

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Posted Oct 7, 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!