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...
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...
Creating mixed media with limitations to jump start your creativity
Today I’m sharing one of my very favorite ways to jumpstart creativity—and I hope it does the same for you. If you’re feeling that little creative nudge but aren’t quite sure what to make yet, this is a playful and freeing exercise to help you find your way back in....
Journal flip through, cover and new journal
We are accomplishing so much together today. 💛 We’ll start with a flip-through of my journal, looking back at all the creating that unfolded in 2025. This part always makes me a little sentimental—it gently carries me back to the moments, emotions, and quiet stories...
My last page in my journal with copies of work that I’ve done
I always love creating the very last page of my journal. It feels like a gentle pause—a chance to look back on the year as a whole. The highs, the lows, and all the quiet moments in between. This page is also where I reflect on my word for the year, which was Release....
Slowing down to find everyday magic mixed media journal page
It had been one of those weeks, actually a couple of weeks... — busy, full, and with more still to come. I was fighting a head cold and trying to prepare something for our Sunday video, but honestly… I just felt blah. The creative spark wasn’t there, my energy was...
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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