The wonder inside mixed media collage

Posted Jul 11, 2021

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This piece is titled “The wonder in you” and it is quite a wonder how this piece came together.

I had a whole other project planned and then this quote just spoke to me. I could see what I would create, sooo…. I listened to the stirring in me and I’m so glad I did.

I love the simplicity and the push and pull of the modern and the vintage – of course, it has meaning that I gleaned from the quote.

And then I just played, wanted to have happy colors to contrast the grungy. I love how it came together in a spur of a moment.

I can’t wait to share the process and all the goodness in this project.

Have fun watching!

The original is available HERE and the print is available HERE

Supplies used:

8×8 mdf board
Liquitex matte gel
Utrecht gesso
Lukas cryl acrylic raw umber
variety of soft pastels
Darice matte acrylic in teal
Blick matte acrylic in warm gray and yellow oxide
Deco art acrylic in macha green
Faber Castel pitt pen
Gerneral charcoal pencil
Brayer
Liquitex acrylic ink in transparent raw umber

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Posted Jul 11, 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!