Studio Time – Coffee staining and experiments I’m working on
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...
Studio Time – Coffee staining and experiments I’m working on
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...
Studio Time – Coffee staining and experiments I’m working on
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...
Comparing acrylic paints to my house paints and embracing mistakes
Let’s have a little fun together today. 💛I’m finally sharing all the details about my house paints—something I get asked about almost every single day. I’ll walk you through the what, the how, and most importantly, the why. I’ll also compare house paint to heavy body...
My word for the year, 1st journal page and changes coming
I have been so excited to finally share my journal page and my word for the year with you. Getting to this word took time, soul-searching, and a lot of quiet writing. It holds deep meaning for me in this season of my life, and I can’t wait to invite you into the...
Experimenting with watercolor, gesso & rice paper
I can’t wait to share this fun little experiment with you. I stumbled across this technique online somewhere over a year ago (and of course, I can’t remember where 😉), and it stuck with me. So I decided to turn on the camera—just like I do in the Backstage Pass inside...
Hello there! I’m Shawn Petite
I’ve spent over 30 years exploring, teaching, and playing with many different mediums, but mixed media is where I feel most at home. It’s where all the layers of life, story, and texture can come together in a way that feels true and deeply personal.
At my core, I’m a storyteller and an encourager. I believe that creativity is not just about making something beautiful—it’s about discovering parts of yourself along the way. My hope is to help you move from feeling unsure or hesitant to feeling confident, joyful, and connected to your creative voice.
One of my favorite quotes is from Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
This guides everything I do—both in my art and in how I teach. I truly believe we’re meant to create and It’s my joy and honor to walk beside you as you find your own rhythm, your own marks, your own stories….and I hope we can create something beautiful together.
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.
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