Plastic wrap, matte paint and a toothpick Sunday inspiration 8-2-20

Posted Aug 2, 2020

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I got lost in this piece, I played, experimented and just relaxed.

I tried plastic wrap to get a grungy unexpected background layer and a toothpick with my acrylic, and it all was magic.

I also brought out some Deco Art paints that I’d gotten recently because of the fabulous new colors. The matte finish is perfect for the grungy-ness that I was looking for.

I had a totally different project in mind for today’s Sunday inspiration and as I was looking for collage papers, I came across the main sheet with the most beautiful quote and everything changed.

“There are great victories and struggles and noble acts of heroism done every day, in the nooks and corners, and in the little households, and in men’s and women’s hearts: any one of which might reconcile the sternest man to such a world and fill him with belief and hope in it.” Charles Dickens

Just remember your small acts…. whatever they may be…. can bring belief and hope. And we sure need that right now…. at least I do! I share more about it in the video.

Have fun watching!

This original is available HERE and the prints HERE

Supplies used: 12 x12 mdf board, gesso, Deco art acrylic paint (Natural buff, cobblestone, morning mist, blue mist, thicket, plum sued, fawn, zinc, sand grey), Daler & Rowney acrylic ink in sepia, archival ink pad (potting soil, black), makeup brush, charcoal pencil, toothpick saran wrap/plastic wrap

Stencils used: stacked stone, doodle lines, Moroccan tile 1, European lines – THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

Collage pak: This will be free to you in the resource library

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You can also get the printed version if you want, it will be on sale this week.

This week I did a studio tour video and show you the shop, let you say hi to the staff, and then show you my studio and how I set up my workspace.

You can watch it HERE

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Posted Aug 2, 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!