A lesson in letting go, never giving up and simple techniques 9-26-21

Posted Sep 26, 2021

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As simple as this project was…. and I looove stamping with my stencils….but It took me three tries to get what I wanted. Somedays things come easy and some days… it just doesn’t.

But I keep trying and I learn the lesson and get new ideas from the pieces that didn’t work.

I wasn’t going to share the ones that didn’t work… because they’re sooo bad… I laugh every time I look at them… but it’s worth sharing because it’s proof that EVERYONE has a creative roadblock every now and then.

It also was a simple example of the quote….I didn’t plan that, but I thought “how appropriate” for letting go.

I dive in deeper in the video about the lessons I’m learning in this season of my life and it might just be an encouragement to you too.

I hope you enjoy the project… Have fun watching.

This original is available HERE

The prints are available HERE

Supplies used:

12×12 mdf board, Liquitex fluid matte medium, Utrecht gesso, Lukas cryl acrylic (Caramel, Raw Umber) Golden acrylic (burnt sienna, Titan buff) Blick matte acrylic (teal green , blue red deep), Stabilo all pencil, Generals charcoal pencil, Rice paper, soft pastels, brayer, collage paper

Stencil used: Large Fall leave stencil mask

Collage pak used: Vintage papers – THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK – Printed or downloadable

Also the quote that I used in today’s project is free to you in the subscriber library. If you’re not a subscriber you can sign up here

seasons to let things go for subscriber library 9-26-27 web

You can see all the new stencils HERE

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This week a did a fun video creating this journal page, playing and having fun with the new stencils. Hope it inspires you!

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Posted Sep 26, 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!