Chalk paste and super heavy gesso to cover an old piece Sunday Inspiration 11-10-19

Posted Nov 10, 2019

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Today the fun starts by reusing an old piece that didn’t light my fire, but the color was great.

I used a triple whammy with super heavy gesso and chalk paste in sage and vintage lace. So yummy. Covering the whole piece and then scraping back to reveal the stenciled image. I also pushed my paper into the gesso instead of laying them first. I just had so much fun playing with this one.

All the layers, of course, tell the story of the inspiration of this piece. This last week while talking to my son who is an entrepreneur and coach, he said “that we can’t be our true selves in a false story”.

That just spoke to my soul, ……. because for years I lived a false story, a story that I thought was the truth, stories that I picked up from childhood and adulthood. Words that were spoken into my life that someone else thought was my truth but wasn’t.

I didn’t know me well enough back then to know the difference.

I did a lot of work to find the truth, to find my truest self and I’m still doing the work!

I share more about it in the video. Enjoy!

The original is available HERE. The print on wood is available HERE

Supplies used: 11×14 mdf board, scrap paper, Liquitex matte gel, Super heavy gesso, Redesign chalk paste in sage and vintage lace, Lukas paint (teal, yellow ochre, beige) Deco art media fluid acrylic (medium gray, raw umber, quin magenta) Archival ink stamp pad mini stamps

Stencils used: Mosaic 2 and wildflower 3. THESE ARE ON SALE THIS WEEK!

BE inspired, create and know that you are loved!

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Posted Nov 10, 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!