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New color and collage paper challenge for 2025
Posted Jan 19, 2025
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Today we are beginning a new challenge for this year. We use a specific color palette and we use up our collage paper with a word for inspiration.

Why do I do this? It’s because it pushes me out of my comfort zone. And every time I’m uncomfortable with what I’m creating, means I’m learning something new. And that’s when new and interesting things are created.

The other reason I do this is because I have a copious amount of collage paper. So I don’t allow myself to make or print new collage paper. I have to use what I have. And anytime I start going through my papers… ideas start to brew.

Curiosity is so important to creating interesting work that makes us happy!

I will have the 12 color palettes we’ll be using along with the inspiration word for each month in the free subscriber library… and you can join me on this year-long journey if you’d like.

I hope you do. Let’s play together and find some beautiful new beginnings!

I’ll share all the details in the video. And always know that you are loved!

This is the book 👇 that I’m using for my color palette inspiration by Simone Linehan

Supplies used:

The are the sheets that give the details for the challenge. They are available to download in the free subscriber library

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Posted Jan 19, 2025
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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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