Simple mixed media ideas to get creating abstract floral 7-6-25

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...

Pay attention, Be astonished mixed media canvas 4-27-25

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....

My word for the year & first journal page 1-5-25

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...

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....

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...