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Studio Time – Coffee staining and experiments I’m working on
Posted Feb 22, 2026
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Welcome to the very first episode of a brand new Sunday Inspiration series… Studio Time!

This is where I invite you behind the scenes into my creative space to see what’s really happening in the studio. The ideas, the experiments, the messy middle… and all the thoughts that go along with the process of creating art.

Most of the time you see the finished project — but what you don’t see are all the tiny experiments, playful tests, and “what if I try this?” moments that lead up to just one idea. In this series, you get to come along for all of it as each step brings us closer to a deeper creative practice.

I’ll be sharing helpful tidbits, new ideas, favorite products, creative discoveries, and whatever else is inspiring me in the moment.

I want this to feel like you’ve pulled up a chair in my studio… like we’re creating together and I’m sharing what’s working, what’s important, and the journey it takes to get there.

Most of all, I hope this series reminds you that we’re all more alike than you think — that creating is one big, beautiful experiment… and inspiration tends to show up when we’re busy working (or better yet… playing).

In today’s video, I share how I’m coffee dying papers along with so much more.

Enjoy the video, and always know that you are loved.

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Posted Feb 22, 2026
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!

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