Mixed media floral Making your own beauty Sunday Inspiration 7-28-19

Posted Jul 28, 2019

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I knew I wanted this piece to have a vintage feel, that’s why I used the vintage wallpaper in the background and yellow oxide to give it that stained aged look.

I also used a large 12×18 MDF board so that I could really show off the flowers.

I used Deco art premium paints to get clean stenciled images but then threw in some Marabu are crayons to really make the highlights pop. Using the crayons is a lot like oil pastels without the long dry time.

The inspiration for this piece came from needing to find some beauty in a chaotic week. So I decided to create my own beauty and share about this in the video.

Have fun watching and creating!

This original is available HERE

Supplies used:

Mdf board, vintage papers, Deco art matte medium and gesso, Americana premium paint, Deco art fluid acrylic, Americana craft paint in avocado, Deco art glazing medium, Marabu are crayons, General’s charcoal pencil

Stencils used: vines, flower bouquet 2, magnolia, daisy 2, flower silhouette5, sketched flower 2 , flower silhouette 1 , garden 2 – THESE ARE ON SALE THIS WEEK!

Collage paks used: collage pak 2-12-17, collage pak 12-11-16, vintage wall paper collage pak THERE IS A COUPON FOR THESE IN THE RESOURCE LIBRARY. You can subscribe HERE

Be inspired, create and know that you are loved!

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Posted Jul 28, 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!