My favorite pens & watercolor journal page
I was cleaning and organizing my studio the other day, sorting through old pens and supplies, when I realized that most of my pens no longer worked. The only ones that consistently showed up were my Sharpies and Grabie pens—including the black and white ones I reach...
My favorite pens & watercolor journal page
I was cleaning and organizing my studio the other day, sorting through old pens and supplies, when I realized that most of my pens no longer worked. The only ones that consistently showed up were my Sharpies and Grabie pens—including the black and white ones I reach...
Studio time.. the lesson is in the experiments
The longer I am an artist, the more I realize that one of the greatest gifts I can give my creativity is the freedom to experiment. That’s where the magic lives… in the trying, the exploring, the unexpected turns. It’s in those moments that joy sneaks in, little “aha”...
Paying close attention to joy mixed media journal page
I’ve been spending some quiet time lately thinking about what truly brings me joy in my creative practice… the mediums, the papers, the little experiments… all of it. In my last Studio Time video a couple of weeks ago, I talked about looking for clues—clues for what...
Studio time.. sharing some fun ways to get clues for your creativity
Today we’re going to look for clues… little clues that help guide us toward what to create, how to create, and how to spark those ideas that get us moving again. In today’s Studio Time video — a new series I’ve created — I’m inviting you behind the scenes into my...
Comparing crackle mediums, sharing my favorite & letting the cracks give me a message
Today I’m playing with crackle medium and sharing which one I prefer… and of course, adding another page to my texture journal (because you know I can’t resist 😉). While I was reading this week, I came across this beautiful quote by Leonard Cohen:"There’s a crack in...
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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