One technique to help you create your mixed media with no fear or risk

by Shawn | November 23, 2025 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration

This week, as I sat down to create Sunday Inspiration… I just felt tired. You know that feeling? When there’s family stuff weighing on your heart, the holiday hustle is already starting, and you’re just not feeling it? That was me. And honestly? I wasn’t being very...

3 simple texture techniques for all your mixed media projects

by Shawn | November 16, 2025 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration

Over the next few months, I’ve committed to exploring texture in a fun and playful way by building a dedicated texture journal full of ideas and inspiration. One of my lovely students suggested it, and I thought… what a fabulous idea! I have journals for just...

Surprising color palette love in this mixed media journal page

by Shawn | November 9, 2025 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration

When Colors Surprise You (In the Best Way)! A mixed media journal page. You know that feeling when you first see a color palette and think “nope, not for me”? That was me with this month’s color and collage challenge colors. Blue? Fine, I guess. Light blue? Really not...

How to create simple mixed media texture 10-25-25

by Shawn | October 26, 2025 | abstract, art journal, mixed Media, sunday inspiration, techniques, Uncategorized

Today, we are creating easy mixed media texture, with simple supplies and tools. These four examples were done so quickly and yet are so yummy! I got the idea to create a series of how to create different types of texture and texture making from one of the members in...

Change takes time art journal page 10-19-25

by Shawn | October 19, 2025 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils

I enjoyed my time in my journal this week, creating with this beautiful color palette and wonderful inspiration. This is part of our color and collage paper challenge. I was supposed to do this last week and totally forgot, but better late than never. This color...

Using your scrap paper to create texture 10-5-25

by Shawn | October 5, 2025 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration

Today I needed just a little quiet time in my journal this week. I needed to turn off the noise and just be present. To feel some lightness. So as I looked around my studio, thinking about what I would do… I saw all my lovely little bits of paper in the buckets...