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“Crunchy Leaves Pumpkin Everything” by New CT Member Afia Choudhury
Posted Oct 28, 2020
6 Comments

Hello everyone. Welcome to my first video for the Creative Team 2020/2021.

Well, here it is, my first mixed media collage using Shawn’s lovely stencils.

Autumn is my favorite season of the year and we are in this season right now, so I decided to start off with an autumnal theme for my first video. This is the first time I have done an art piece with pumpkins and I was really happy with the outcome. You will see how I create a very textured pumpkin using something from my kitchen cupboard. You will see me have fun with Gelli Printing and much much more.

I hope you enjoy the process video and give it a go. There is something here for everyone.

Sharing lots of crafty love.

Afia Xxx

Enjoy the Video!

https://youtu.be/9Vk63UQGa9A

List of products used:

Shawn Petite Stencils: Pumpkin Round, Spanish Tiles 1, Fall Word 2, Mediterranean Minis

Other Stencils: Tim Holtz: Woodgrain, Leaves, The Crafters Workshop, HobbyCraft: Letters & Numbers, Other random stencils from my collection

Other Supplies: Acrylic Pad 300 gsm/140 lb, Gesso, Clear Gesso,  Modelling Paste, Matt Gel, Acrylic Paints, Archival Black Ink, Posca White Pen, Uni-Pen Fine Liner Pigment Ink Pen, Charcoal Pencil, Stampendous Leaves and Dies, Gel Press Gelli Plate

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YouTube: Afia Choudhury Crafty Me 2017 Art Journal ‘The greatest gift….’

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Be inspired, create, and know that you are loved!

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Posted Oct 28, 2020
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Hello there! I’m Shawn Petite

I’ve been teaching and creating for well over 25 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. I believe—no, I know—you are worthy of love, and I want to teach you to know that about yourself. Join me on this journey of art and inspiration!

6 Comments

  1. Terri D Randall

    Welcome Afia to The Shawn Petite team. Love your pumpkin mixed media! Also love your favorite quote, so true! I will enjoy being inspired by another artist.
    Enjoying yesterday, today and tomorrow, Terri

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    • Afia

      Thank you Terri for making me feel welcome and loving my work. The quote brought a lot out of me when I needed it the most. Its always great to be inspired by others. I had a lot of that from Shawn. Take care.
      Afia xxx

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  2. Susan Kinne

    Afia,
    Enjoyed your video! Love the leaves you made. Great job.

    Susan

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    • Afia

      Thank you Susan! xxx

      Reply
  3. Afia

    Thank you Terri for making me feel welcome and loving my work. The quote brought a lot out of me when I needed it the most. Its always great to be inspired by others. I had a lot of that from Shawn. Take care.
    Afia xxx

    Reply
  4. Susie Risk

    This is a beautiful fall spread. Love all the layers, colors and the layout!

    Reply

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