Mixed media journal page “Finding your courage” SI 4-18-21

Posted Apr 18, 2021

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Mixed media journal page “Finding your courage”

Do you ever feel stuck with fear?

I was feeling that this week and needed to write it out and then create it out.

I love it when everything that’s rolling around in my head starts to make sense when I put it in my journal.

I mixed acrylic inks, acrylic high flow, regular acrylic, and gesso. I love how they all work so well together to produce a grungy look.

And that door! Oh yes! It’s so gorgeous and it’s part of a new collage pak in the shop.

The inspiration for this page came as I made some decisions this week to do “the thing” that I’ve been afraid to do.

I’ve been putting “this thing” off because of doubt and fear. But- I’m ready to do it afraid and walk through the door with one small step.

I share more about it and how each part of this journal page represents my journey to walking through fear.

Enjoy the video

supplies for mixed media journal page sunday inspiration by shawn petite

Handmade journal, Liquitex matte medium, Utrecht gesso, Golden fluid acrylic (quin magenta, nickel azo gold, deep violet, pthalo blue) Lukas acrylic raw umber, Amsterdam acrylic carbon black, Liquitex basic in neutral gray, Blick matte midnight blue, Liquitex acrylic in muted violet and titanium white, palette knife, General charcoal pencil

Stencils: Mediterranean Duo 2, Paris Flourish 2 – THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

Collage paks used: Old doors (Printed), (Downloadable) Vintage wallpaper 3 (Printed) (Downloadable) – THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

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Posted Apr 18, 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!