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....

What art can do for us collage paper challenge 11-17-24

by Shawn | November 17, 2024 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, sunday inspiration

This is our last collage paper challenge of the year. These are such playful and fun ways to show up and create. Anytime we create we have the ability to express ourselves and to quiet the noise around us. This quote “Art enables us to lose ourselves and find...

Small acts of Bravery mixed media abstract floral 11-10-24

by Shawn | November 10, 2024 | abstract, collage paper, floral, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

Today I’m continuing to create with this amazing color palette that I used last week. This is how experimenting works. How trying new things can take you on a journey. I loved last weeks project but it felt too safe and I know that I wanted to make it more...

Follow your inspiration mixed media floral 11-3-24

by Shawn | November 3, 2024 | abstract, collage paper, floral, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

This week I was experimenting with color palettes for future projects and workshops and was so inspired by the colors that I mixed that I wanted to create with it right away. I was reminded that when inspiration hits in any way… always follow that thread. See...

Creating with a message, layering texture and paper – 10-27-24

by Shawn | October 27, 2024 | abstract, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

I love it when I’m able to create with a message. I can take what I need to hear most and use it to fuel my creative time. It also helps cement the message in my heart. As I mulled over the things that were rolling around in my head, using the yummy layers to...

Take a risk collage paper challenge #7 with gel printing with stencils 10-20-24

by Shawn | October 20, 2024 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

Today we’re continuing our collage paper challenge. Can you believe we’re on #7! Today’s color palette was a bit of a challenge and took some experimenting to get the right colors. But that’s part of the fun and a good chance to grow. The focus...