Stillness and grungy mixed media 3-30-25

by Shawn | March 30, 2025 | abstract, canvas, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

I had so much fun with all the layers of this piece. I was inspired by a couple of things this week. I was looking through a floral book thinking about what I would create. I originally thought about an abstract floral, but was mesmerized by the grungy, yummy walls...

Freedom in a mixed media abstract 2-16-25

by Shawn | February 16, 2025 | abstract, canvas, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

This piece was a story (my story) from beginning to end. I was needing a reminder of a few things this week and as I was journaling, I reached for Edith Eger’s book “The Gift”. I’ve shared her book before but it’s so great and I continue...

Lifted to the light mixed media canvas 2-2-25

by Shawn | February 2, 2025 | abstract, canvas, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

I love it when things come together for a project with serendipity. I read Morgan Harper Nichols’s poem this week during my quiet time and journaled about it. I kept thinking about it and what it meant to me. Then as I was thinking about what I would create for...

Extreme texture and freedom 1-12-25

by Shawn | January 12, 2025 | abstract, canvas, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

Today, I created with complete freedom and a childlike curiosity about texture. My word for the year is release and this plays a part in today’s creative time. As I create this year I want to ask myself …how can I release any expectation of what something...

Taking time to cherish the season mixed media floral 12-1-24

by Shawn | December 1, 2024 | canvas, collage paper, floral, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

Today, I’m taking some time to cherish this winter season. To take some time out from all the busyness of December to remember the beauty of it. I use several beautiful collage papers that are available for free in the subscriber library and the membership....

Experimenting with expressive brush strokes and texture 10-22-23

by Shawn | October 22, 2023 | abstract, canvas, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

Today, I’m back to my curiosity quest and finding inspiration from artist Joan Mitchell. I love her expressive brush strokes and texture. Today is all about decision making… learning what I love and what I don’t and allowing Joan’s work to...