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shawn petite
Remaking an old piece and taking time to wander 4-14-24
Posted Apr 14, 2024
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I’m re-doing an old piece today. I have stacks of pieces that I’m just not happy with, so I’m going to start remaking them and I thought I would take you along for the ride. Hopefully once a month or so, I share the newest piece that I’ll remake.

There’s something so freeing about remaking your work. I have nothing to lose. I have so much freedom and lots of space to wander.

Since this is my year of adventure… I feel like I can dive into these pieces without any expectations.  Even if the reworked pieces don’t amount to anything, I’ll learn something and then remake them again.

I want to try lots of new things… which I did in this project using newish supplies and creating like a child.

I hope this inspires you to just let go… I’ll share all about it in the video.

Have fun watching and always know that you are loved.

Supplies used:

  1. 11×14 wood panel (old piece)
  2. Liquitex fluid matte medium
  3. Liquitex gesso black and white
  4. Chromatek watercolors & Daniel Smith watercolors (not shown)
  5. Acrylic paint – unbleached titanium, prism violet, green gold, cad orange, olive green, quin magenta
  6. Matte black paint in a tub with roller
  7. Fine line applicator with white paint and airbrush medium
  8. Soft pastel sticks and soft pastel pencils
  9. Generals charcoal pencil
  10. Sanding block

Stencils used: THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

  1. Budding tree 8×10
  2. Simple background 6 5×8
  3. Geometric flowers 1 8×10
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Posted Apr 14, 2024
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Hello there! I’m Shawn Petite

I’ve been teaching and creating for well over 25 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. I believe—no, I know—you are worthy of love, and I want to teach you to know that about yourself. Join me on this journey of art and inspiration!

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