Intuitive mixed media abstract 3-23-25

by Shawn | March 23, 2025 | abstract, art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

In today’s project, I had a few ideas … but really what I needed to do was to let go and get some things out. I’d written in my journal things I was afraid to say out loud… and I wanted to express those things in this piece. So I let go and...

How I print on tissue and a little mixed media adventure 3-16-25

by Shawn | March 16, 2025 | abstract, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

I had a chance to get away a couple of weeks ago with the hubby and take some time to rest and relax. Using the pics and inspiration from that trip this piece came together. In today’s project, I also share with you how I print on tissue paper and then use it in...

Color & Collage challenge #3 and Being present

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

It’s our 3rd color and collage challenge! I wasn’t sure I was going to like the color palette for this challenge, but I actually love it! That’s why play is so important. Every time I step outside my comfort zone and try something, it always teaches...

Finding ideas with the act of play 3-2-25

by Shawn | March 2, 2025 | abstract, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

I have been fighting a cold for the last couple of weeks and I had zero ideas for this Sunday Inspiration. So I decided to share what I do for my daily practice. For my daily growth. ……I play. I also wanted to use a bunch of stencils for gel prints that I...

Perfectly Imperfect mixed media journal page 2-23-25

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

I often hear how many are fearful of creating, how they feel stuck and not sure what to do when they start to play and paint. This week as I was reading “The Practice” by Seth Godin, for my morning quiet time I came across something that made so much...

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...