Finding peace and rest in my art journal 9-28-25

Posted Sep 28, 2025

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Life feels a little heavy right now, and when that happens, I will let it all go in my journal… or I will paint what I need.

Today, I needed light… I needed to feel lighter and to let go of some things, so I grabbed some collage papers, some magazine clippings, and just went to town on this journal page.

I created the light for a few moments. And actually, after creating, I felt lighter. You see, my journal time is just for me.. It’s a conversation I have with myself. I don’t strive for perfection.. I strive for joy, for the quiet and for tuning out all the noise.

Your journal time doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else. No one will see it…. it’s all yours to do with what you want.

I hope you have a chance today to create, especially if you are carrying too much. Silence everything and pick up a paint brush. You’ll be glad you did!

Have fun watching and always know that you are loved!

Get the print HERE and the card HERE

Supplies used:

Handmade art journal
Collage paper and magazine clippings
Liquitex fluid matte medium & Liquitex matte gel
Liquitex gesso black and white
Golden so flat raw umber
Acrylic paints – House paints ( thermal, vine)
Acrylic paints – House paints color matched – Green gold, prism violet, raw sienna, cad orange
Soft pastel sticks (Soho urban artist soft pastels)
Generals charcoal pencil (ex. soft)
1″flat brush, 1/4″ angle brush (Angle Paint Brushes, Size 1/4″, Pack of 3), Small detailed brush

Stencils used: THESE WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEEK

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Posted Sep 28, 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!