by Shawn | July 6, 2025 | abstract, collage paper, floral, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, techniques
This was originally 3 videos, and I edited them into one to help you see the flow of the creative process. Starting with how to get inspiration, to playing and getting ideas, to making first marks and techniques for getting unstuck when you don’t know what to...
by Shawn | April 27, 2025 | floral, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration
I recently found the sweetest deck of daily devotions by Mary Oliver. It sits in a holder on my desk and it is excepts from Mary’s poetry and writing. It immediately made me feel calm, and I love the small illustrations on each card. I share it in the video....
by Shawn | January 5, 2025 | art journal, collage paper, floral, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
Today I’m sharing my word for the year and creating this peaceful journal page. I started this journal differently than I have in the past… I’ll share that in the video. I also share in the video, how life has thrown me a curve ball and I can still...
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....
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...
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...