Creating joy… literally! Sunday inspiration 3-1-20

Posted Mar 1, 2020

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This was so easy to make… it was pure play time. I love the contrast between the grungy background and the bright fun flowers.

The collage papers used in this piece are just gorgeous and the perfect start to this piece.

I was inspired to create this by a conversation I had this week with someone that was struggling with joy.

I got to share my take on joy and how I think it’s not this rah rah happy thing,….. but it’s peace and a place of gratitude. And that it doesn’t just happen. It takes practice. I share in the video, my number one thing that helps me be in a place of joy.

Have fun watching!

This original is available HERE and the Print on wood or Print to be framed HERE

Supplies used: 12 x12 mdf board, gesso Liquitex matte medium, a variety of acrylic paints, Lukas (cadmium yellow, cadmium orange, permanent rose, teal, olive green permanent violet, raw umber) Windsor & Newton hookers green, Sennelier bright yellow green, Amsterdam carbon black, Various pens in black and white (sharpie water-based pen, gel pen, Liquitex paint pen fine tip, posca pen) fine line paintbrush, charcoal pencil, soft pastel in black to age the edge

stencils used: spring wreath, spring leaves, cherry blossom, tulips, lavender, modern pattern 5 THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK!

Collage pak used:

New collage pak used in todays projects: Printed version: get it HERE

downloadable version get it HERE

ALL COLLAGE PAKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN A PRINTED AND DOWNLOADABLE VERSION. You can check out all the collage paks HERE

Be inspired, create and know that you are loved!

Looking to get some more inspiration?

check out some workshops!

abstract journey workshop
collage flowers workshop
collage faces workshop
yummy layered background workshop
focal point workshop

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Posted Mar 1, 2020

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!