Let yourself explore mixed media 8-25-24

by Shawn | August 25, 2024 | abstract, collage paper, floral, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

Today’s project was pure fun! It’s a redo of an old painting with reductive painting. I added some fun collage paper to the base and then made this fun piece. I was inspired by a writing by Morgan Harper Nichols that I get on her app. The title is ”...

How to add layers without fear – Continuing how to find inspiration Part 3

by Shawn | August 11, 2024 | abstract, floral, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

Today I’m sharing some fun ways to add the final layers and finishing touches on your projects. With NO fear!! Last week when I thought these pieces were done…. and I walked away, I knew they were not quite finished. I wasn’t sure what they needed,...

How I find inspiration and follow it Part 2 8-4-24

by Shawn | August 4, 2024 | abstract, floral, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

Today we’re continuing this series of finding inspiration and we’re following it. Last week’s video I showed you how I break a creative block, with lot’s of ideas you can try. You can watch that video here. Today I’ll take these pieces...

How I find inspiration 7-28-24 Part 1

by Shawn | July 28, 2024 | abstract, collage paper, floral, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

Feeling stuck and lost for inspiration this week, I take the time to walk you through what I do to get the ideas flowing. And how this process sparked an excitement to create yet again. I ended up doing a series that turned into a wonderful journey. I ended up doing a...

Changing the story of a painting 7-7-24

by Shawn | July 7, 2024 | collage paper, floral, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

I completely changed the story of this old painting. The old piece was standard, predictable, and not me anymore. As we grow and change, our styles change. And the greatest thing is that I can remake any old painting that doesn’t represent me and my style any...

How to stop overthinking mixed media floral 5-26-24

by Shawn | May 26, 2024 | abstract, collage paper, floral, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

I was inspired this week by the warm weather and the ability to get outside and start planting my flowers. Turning up the ground and looking at all the beautiful colors. I also wanted to try some new techniques. So I started planning, and overthinking to the point...