New stenciling technique with crackle mixed media floral – S.I. 4-4-21

Posted Apr 4, 2021

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In today’s Sunday inspiration I used a new stenciling technique in this mixed media floral, it was fabulous! Why haven’t I done this before?? (hand to forehead)!

I also used my favorite crackle paint to really give it some yummy texture and interest.

I also used a couple of my favorite collage paks that show up perfectly.

This project was super easy and relaxing! So I hope you give it a try!

My inspiration for today’s project is Easter. I also know that it’s the last day of Passover.

But even if you don’t celebrate Easter or Passover, there is still rich and deep meaning in the title of this piece “A New Day”

How we show up to each day of our lives is a choice. Each and every day is a new beginning. It’s a chance to let go of yesterday and do our best today.

It’s a chance to make a change or help others. And in that- there is hope!

I share more about it in the video. Enjoy!

The original is available HERE and the prints are available HERE

Supplies used in mixed media floral for sunday inspiration 4-4-21

12x 12 mdf board, Liquitex fluid matte medium, Utrecht gesso, Blick matte acrylics (warm gray, nimbus grey), DecoArt Media crackle paint, Golden fluid acrylic (Cobalt teal), DecoArt media fluid acrylic (sap green), Liquitex acrylic ink, Soft pastels, General charcoal pencil —See all the supplies HERE

stencils for mixed media floral sunday inspiration 4-4-21

Vintage Bellflower, Vintage Dahlia, Mums, Bunch of Flowers 2, Spring Leaves 1, Garden 2 – THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK!!

Collage paks used: Vintage Butterfly: printed version HERE. Downloadable HERE. You Are Loved: Printed version HERE. Downloadable HERE. THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK!!

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collage pak for mixed media floral Sunday inspiration 4-4-21

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Posted Apr 4, 2021

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!