Simple mixed media using collage papers from the stash

Posted Oct 17, 2021

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This was so simple and so relaxing.

I gathered lots of yummy papers from my stash and some papers that I created on rice paper and my gel plate.

I added a little texture and some yummy grunge and I fell in love with this piece.

I was once again inspired by Walt Whitman. I’ve been reading through the book – Meditations of Walt Whitman “Earth, My Likeness”

Every time I pick it up, which is about every day…. I feel this calmness come over me. His beautiful words and appreciation of all the things around him and within him inspire me.

His gratitude for the smallest things, gives me pause every day to just breathe.

The quote on this piece is actually a typo… The title of the poem I was reading was formed from the soil, not the soul.

But as always it was perfect and Divine because I do believe that I was formed from the soul of my creator. So it stayed and stayed with me all week!

I hope you enjoy the project. It’s simple yet perfect. I’m trying to do less in the next few weeks to rest and catch up and focus on some other projects… like new workshops!!

Have fun watching!

This original is available here and the prints are available here

sunday inspiration 10-17-21 supplies and stencil

Supplies used:

8×8 mdf board
Liquitex acrylic ink (transparent raw umber, neutral gray, muted green)
Golden high flow (titanium white, titan buff)
Utrecht gesso
Liquitex fluid matte medium
Black soft pastel and Generals charcoal pencil
Collage paper, gel prints on rice paper, stenciled images on brown paper

Stencils used: THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

Cracked
stencils used on the paper, Inky leaves 1, Inky Leaves 2, Scribbly Vines

example of all pages flower sketches lg 1 do not print

Collage pak used: Flower Sketches Large —printed verson and instant download. This will be on sale this week!

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Posted Oct 17, 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!