What art can do for us collage paper challenge 11-17-24

Posted Nov 17, 2024

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This is our last collage paper challenge of the year. These are such playful and fun ways to show up and create.

Anytime we create we have the ability to express ourselves and to quiet the noise around us.

This quote “Art enables us to lose ourselves and find ourselves all at the same time.” Thomas Merton

It was perfect for my page because it expresses perfectly what a gift creating is for our souls.

I’ll share my process and how the quote inspires me in the video. I hope you take some time to play and show up for you today. And always know that you are loved.

Supplies used:

Handmade art journal
Liquitex matte gel
Liquitex gesso black and white
Acrylic paint – cad yellow, raw sienna, quin magenta, cad yellow, cad blue, cobalt teal,
Deco art acrylic – light mocha
Art crayons in color of our color palette (Set)
Colored pencils, white sharpie water based marker
White soft pastel stick (set of black and white)

Stencils used: THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

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Posted Nov 17, 2024

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!