Creating calm and peacefulness Sunday inspiration 3-15-20

Posted Mar 15, 2020

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I started this piece without a real plan. The only plan I had was to find some peace, to find some calm and find a way to temper my anxiety.

Creating always does that, I get lost in the process and tune everything out. And I needed that in a big way this week.

There is so much uncertainty with the virus and the nonstop barrage of media is overwhelming and anxiety-inducing.

So I pulled a few things out and just started creating and this is what came out.

I used a new collage pak that was perfect and some of the background papers are free to you in the resource library.

The super heavy gesso was just the right thing for some yummy texture.

My hope is that I can be some sort of calm for you right now. That I can give you a few moments of rest in the mere act of creating.

My love, take care of yourself and your people, wash your hands and hold those you love tight! And help your community as you can in the safest way possible.

You are loved! Take a rest and enjoy the video.

This original is available HERE

Supplies used: 12 x12 mdf board, collage papers, Jerry’s matte medium, super heavy gesso, regular gesso, Decoart glazing medium, Lukas acrylic paint (burnt umber, raw umber) Liquitex basics (gray), Golden fluid acrylic (paynes gray), Golden high flow acrylic (nickel azo gold), charcoal pencil, black soft pastel

stencils used: Bricks and bubbles, arches curvy, small vintage cross

New collage pak used get the printed version HERE – get the downloadable version HERE

Free background papers in the resource library. If you have not subscribed to get access to the library you can do that HERE

Have a peaceful week. Be inspired, create and know that you are loved!

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Posted Mar 15, 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!