Paying close attention to joy mixed media journal page

by Shawn | April 5, 2026 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration

I’ve been spending some quiet time lately thinking about what truly brings me joy in my creative practice… the mediums, the papers, the little experiments… all of it. In my last Studio Time video a couple of weeks ago, I talked about looking for clues—clues for what...

Studio time.. sharing some fun ways to get clues for your creativity

by Shawn | March 22, 2026 | collage paper, mixed Media, studio time, sunday inspiration

Today we’re going to look for clues… little clues that help guide us toward what to create, how to create, and how to spark those ideas that get us moving again. In today’s Studio Time video — a new series I’ve created — I’m inviting you behind the scenes into my...

Comparing crackle mediums, sharing my favorite & letting the cracks give me a message

by Shawn | March 8, 2026 | collage paper, mixed Media, studio time, sunday inspiration

Today I’m playing with crackle medium and sharing which one I prefer… and of course, adding another page to my texture journal (because you know I can’t resist 😉). While I was reading this week, I came across this beautiful quote by Leonard Cohen:”There’s a...

Studio Time – Coffee staining and experiments I’m working on

by Shawn | February 22, 2026 | collage paper, mixed Media, studio time, sunday inspiration

Welcome to the very first episode of a brand new Sunday Inspiration series… Studio Time! This is where I invite you behind the scenes into my creative space to see what’s really happening in the studio. The ideas, the experiments, the messy middle… and all the...

Comparing acrylic paints to my house paints and embracing mistakes

by Shawn | February 8, 2026 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, sunday inspiration

Let’s have a little fun together today. 💛I’m finally sharing all the details about my house paints—something I get asked about almost every single day. I’ll walk you through the what, the how, and most importantly, the why. I’ll also compare house paint to heavy body...

My word for the year, 1st journal page and changes coming

by Shawn | January 25, 2026 | collage paper, mixed Media, sunday inspiration

I have been so excited to finally share my journal page and my word for the year with you. Getting to this word took time, soul-searching, and a lot of quiet writing. It holds deep meaning for me in this season of my life, and I can’t wait to invite you into the...