Simplify textured journal page with texture paste, gesso and stenciling 8-15-21

Posted Aug 15, 2021

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Oh, the texture and grungy goodness on this journal page! It’s simple and yet so rich.

A little texture paste and gesso can make such a layered impact on your page.

My goal was to only use just a few things and simplify my process, to not overthink anything and just relax with my journal. — Mission accomplished.

I needed some space in my brain… with so many things to do on my “to do” list, and so many decisions to make… I was feeling overwhelmed.

When this happens for me, I can always hear my therapist’s voice…” Shawn simplify things” just take one thing at a time. It seems logical, and so simple and yet when we’re in the middle of all the things… it can be hard to see clearly.

So I went to my journal and wrote out one thing to do. … that’s it and when I got that done, I wrote another thing. One step at a time.

As soon as I simplified…. things got a little easier to see….

I share more about it in the video. Have fun watching!

Supplies used:

Hand made journal
Liquitex matte gel
collage papers
Nova color texture paste
Utrecht gesso
Lukas cryl ( teal, raw umber)
Blick matte acrylic (dark green deep, warm gray)
Liquitex soft body (transparent raw sienna)
Generals charcoal pencil
Stabilo all pencils
Black soft pastel
Scrap burlap
Rusty metal elements
Palette knife ( medium and extra-large)

Stencils used: THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

Collage pak used: THIS WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

Wildflower Sketches 1 download version

printed version

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Enneagram – I mentioned in the video that I would leave the link where you can get a free personality test/type.

I completely trust the site… My son is a certified Enneagram coach and it is his site.

You can go HERE to take the test and learn a little more. In the upper right corner you can take the free assesment test.

If you take it I would love to know what type you are. I’m a 5!

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Posted Aug 15, 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!