Quiet peaceful reflection in my art journal 12-19-21

Posted Dec 19, 2021

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I started with a different vision for this journal page…. but sometimes you just have to go with the flow and let it take you where it’s supposed to go.

I wanted a real abstract feeling of the trees with lots of graphic elements and sketchy lines.

But it turned into the song that I was singing as I created.

It was so quiet in my studio… and the Christmas music was playing and “Oh Holy Night” came on. It was so soul-stirring…. that I played it over and over and it became this time of worship in my journal. A prayer of gratitude and a time of peaceful reflection.

Sometimes we just have to let go of what we think we should create and let it happen. And I’m glad I did.

This season I hope however you celebrate that you allow yourself time….. time to have quiet and peaceful reflections of all the things to be grateful for.

I’ll share more about it in the video – Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Supplies used:

My handmade journal
Liquitex fluid matte medium and matte gel
Nova color texture paste
Arteza acrylic colors cold gray
Utrecht gesso
Golden acrylic sap green
Winsor & Newton acrylic raw umber and paynes gray
Lukas cryl acrylic raw umber
Fine line applicator – with titanium white acrylic and airbrush medium mix
Golden acrylic burnt sienna
Generals charcoal pencil, black soft pastel
Angle brush and fan brush

Stencils used: THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

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Posted Dec 19, 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!