The journey within mixed media portrait using decollage and gold paint

Posted Jun 13, 2021

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Today was definitely a journey. Just like the title of this piece “The Journey Within”.

The layers on this are unbelievable. I layered paper and then decollaged and then added more paper, it was a true dance of creativity.

I didn’t use a lot of colors but the star of the show was the gold, it’s truly her crown!

I was inspired by emails that I received in response to last week’s video about rest and how some don’t have an issue with rest but have a hard time finding a purpose or direction.

If you missed last weeks video you can watch it HERE

I’ve been there too! And I share a little bit about my journey from feeling like I was drifting and had stopped creating, to coming to a place of knowing my purpose.

It’s a constant journey of different seasons in our lives.

I share more in the video, have fun watching!

This original is available HERE and the Print available HERE

Supplies used: 12×12 mdf board, Liquitex fluid matte medium, Utrecht gesso, Liquitex spray paint in gold, Lukas cryl acrylic (raw umber, yellow ochre), Nova color fluorescent magenta, Carbon black paint, squeegee to put the first layer down, Liquitex acrylic ink (deep violet, carbon black), brayer, Bamboo dip pen, Stabilo woody pencil, Stabilo marks all, Soft pastels (white, black, brown), Sargent liquid metal gold, Generals charcoal pencil, palette knife

Stencils used: Faces 2 Side View 8×10, Retro Pattern 5 8×10, Retro Pattern 2 8×10, and Retro Pattern 2 6×6

Collage paks used this week – THESE WILL BE ON SALE

Birds, Bees, and Butterflies (printed or instant download), Vintage Symbols and Elements (printed or instant download, and School Book (printed or instant download).

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Posted Jun 13, 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!