Experimenting and taking an adventure mixed media journal page 4-6-25

Posted Apr 6, 2025

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Today we’re doing some experimenting. One of the members from my Mixed Media Insider membership picked up some color swatches and suggested I do a lesson on how to use them. I was so excited to try this out that I couldn’t wait and decided to do it for Sunday.

I went on a quest to find the specific paint color swatches she had and they are so fun!

Plus I’ll share in the video how important days like today’s journey in my journal so important.

We truly take an adventure today and release all ideas of perfection and just play!

Have fun watching it all come together and always know that you are loved.

Supplies used:

Handmade journal
Liquitex matte gel
Liquitex gesso black and white
Utrecht gesso
Acrylic paint – Quin Magenta, Burnt Sienna, Olive green, Green Gold, Unbleached Titanium
Golden SoFlat-raw umber
Generals charcoal pencil (ex. soft)
Fine line 18g applicator with
black and white gesso and Golden Airbrush medium mixture
black soft pastel stick
Palette knife (set)
Black and white collage paper
Dutch Boy Paint Swatches
Alcohol and Water in spray bottles

Stencils used: THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

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Posted Apr 6, 2025

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!