Super heavy gesso, chalk paste and stamping with a stencil.

Posted Jun 9, 2019

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I love the texture on this piece! Super heavy gesso is not my first choice when grabbing for things to create texture, but it was on my desk so I grabbed it and boy am I glad I did! I also love it when I’m drying with my heat tool and I get up close to the gesso and it bubbles… Yes, please! More texture!

I used my raw umber and glazing medium heavily in this piece because I wanted it to feel very grungy and to go with the stencils that I used for this piece.

Then I got super excited when I started experimenting with the new butterfly stencil in the shop. I used it like a stamp and off camera went a little crazy experimenting with it! You are gonna love this stencil!

This original is available HERE The print is available HERE

The inspiration came from the book that I’m ready by Rachel Hollis “Girl stop apologizing” She is incredibly motivating, but she says talks about the excuses we tell ourselves to not go after our dreams. The recurring theme is “if not now then when” I share more about this in the video.

But today… Let go of whatever voice are telling you to not go after your dreams… whatever they are. Start today, because not is your time to fly!

Enjoy the video!

Supplies used: 12×12 mdf board, vintage papers, Deco Art matte medium, Liqitex super heavy gesso, Prima chalk paste in antique sage and vintage lace, Deco art media fluid acrylic in raw umber, Americana glazing medium, Archival ink in black, teal, library green, makeup brush, charcoal pencil and black soft pastel.

Stencils used: butterflies, gears, clock 1, keys, grunge font, These will be on sale today in the shop.

New Stencils in the shop!

1.bouquet of flowers 1 2. bouquet of flowers 2 3.butterflies 4. roses and peonies 5. take me to the water 2 6. take me to the water 1 7. boats and birds 8. Cardinals 9. find your true north 10. keys 11. gears 12. whimsical font 1 13. whimsical font 2

14 clocks square 15. clocks farmhouse 16. clocks scroll 17. arch round 18. arch point 19. arch curvy 20. lanterns and signs

Hop on over to the shop and get some new stencils to create with!

Be inspired, create and know that you are loved!

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Posted Jun 9, 2019

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!