Finding rest mixed media floral Sunday inspiration 6-6-21

Posted Jun 6, 2021

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This mixed media floral came out of a time of rest, reflection, and a quote from Morgan Haper Nichols.

I subscribe to her app and every day on my phone I get a wonderful piece of art with a quote and then a deeper dive into the quote.

The quote read “Rebelliously choose rest” It stuck with me, because, I’m terrible at rest.

It’s something that has been a lifelong struggle for so many reasons (which I’ll share in the video).

But I CHOSE rest this past weekend and found moments of joy, connection, and inspiration for this piece.

I use lots of gesso to get some yummy texture along with some amazing vintage paper. I did a lot of paint mixing to get just the right colors. And then I let the acrylic ink flow.

I hope you enjoy today’s video, have fun watching!

This original is avialable HERE and the prints HERE

mixed media floral hydrangea by shawn Petite

supplies used for mixed media floral hydrangea by shawn Petite

11×14 mdf board, Liquitex fluid matte medium, Liquitex glazing medium, Utrecht gesso, Liquitex titanium white spray paint, Lukas cryl acrylic paint (raw umber, burnt umber, Caramel, olive green, Golden so flat acrylic in burnt sienna, Liquitex soft body in quin magenta, Fine line applicator, Deco art American paint in macha green, bamboo dip pen

stencils used for mixed media floral hydrangea by shawn Petite

In roads, 8×10, 6×6, Hydrangea Trio stencil, sparkle stencil 6×6, letting go, – Hydrangea trio WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK!

sunday inspiration 6-6-21 collage paks used

These are the collage paks used this week: Beautiful stuff (printable) (downloadable), Handwriting with background 1 (printable) (downloadable), Handwriting with background 2 (printable) (downloadable) – THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK!

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Posted Jun 6, 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!