Creating a pocket mixed media journal page

Posted May 30, 2021

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This week’s Sunday inspiration was so fun. I haven’t layered a pocket and tag like this in a long time. But it was perfect for the inspiration.

How this page came together caught me by surprise. I happened to read the quote that’s on my journal page in a book I’ve read sooo many times, I’ve also read the quote probably at least 10 times…. and it didn’t stir my soul like it did this week.

So like I do, so many times, I wrote it out. I wrote about my unresolved things and I could see the page come together.

The green flowers are for the growth that happens when we work on the unresolved part of us. The softness and yet the boldness of the flower stencils (new in the shop), represent both of the things it takes to move through our “stuff”, our emotions, and get to the other side.

The handwriting and train ticket collage papers represent the time and journey that happens interally as we grow.

I even wrote myself a note. I tucked it into the pocket so that I can look back and see where I was and the work that I did.

I use!d simple supplies, and yet such deep meaning. I’ll share more about it in the video.

Have fun watching

Supplies used: Handmade journal, Utrecht gesso, Liquitex matte gel and fluid matte medium, Gray chalk paint, Lukas cryl acrylic (beige, olive green), Blick matte acrylic (pewter, green blue deep, beige) Americana (Fawn), Arteza acrylic (olive green), Golden fluid acrylic (micacious iron oxide), stapler, Faber castel pitt pen (fine), charcoal pencil, white soft pastel, Generals charcoal pencil (ex. soft)

Stencils used: Retro pattern 1 8×10, Living and Growing 1 12×12 & Living and Growing 1 6×6

Collage paks used:Neutral Flower Drawings 1 (Printed) (Downloadable), muted butterfly (Printed) (Downloadable), train ticket (Printed) (Downloadable), handwriting 1 (Printed) (Downloadable)- THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

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Posted May 30, 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!