In today’s project we did a lot of layering… the best kind of layers… with papers and paint and then sanded them down.

Oh, it was so much fun!

My inspiration this week is an unknown artist…. ME! While I was preparing content for the membership, we did an exercise where we examine our art and then cut it up and use it in a journal page. I chose two of my favorites and then quickly made a journal page that I fell in love with.

Sometimes the most unexpected things can inspire us.

Also in the membership, we’ll be talking about courage and confidence using quotes from Brené Brown. She’s one of my favorites.  So of course her quote adds the meaning and encompasses everything that I’ve been doing and hopefully will continue to do.

“Daring greatly is being brave and afraid every minute of the day at the exact same time.” – Brené Brown.

I’ll share more about the meaning and the whole project in the video. I hope you enjoy and always know that you are loved!

The original “Daring greatly brave and afraid” is available HERE and prints are available HERE.

Supplies used:

1. 12×16 wood panel
2. Collage paper
3. Liquitex fluid matte medium
4. Utrecht gesso
5. Acrylic house paint
6. Liquitex acrylic gouache quin magenta
7. Grumbacher acrylic raw umber
8. Blick acrylic matte black
9. Soho acrylic olive green
10. Sakura paint sticks
11. China marker, Generals charcoal pencil, Black soft pastel pencil, Stabilo all pencil
12. Exacto knife and sanding block

Stencils used: THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

1. Geo Minis
2. Numbers 1
3. Just Squares
4. Modern Pattern Minis 1
5. Simple Background 6 5×8
6. Simple Background 8 5×8

Collage pack used: THIS WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

1. Blueprints

This image will be available in the free resource library. It will also be available for Mixed Media insider members