How to use a collage master sheet to create art 9-21-25

by Shawn | September 21, 2025 | abstract, collage paper, mixed Media, original art

I did a video a couple of weeks ago show how I create a collage master sheet and how fun it is and can get us creating without perfection.  So many asked after that video for me to show what I would do with that master sheet.  So I did! I’ll even show you how I...

Mixed media portrait and a bold act of imagination

by Shawn | August 24, 2025 | collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

I had a sudden burst of inspiration this week. I wasn’t planning on doing a project and was going to be sharing a video from the membership…. but when you get ideas… you need to follow them! And I’m so glad I did. I was reading “The...

Sudden inspiration and following mixed media abstract 7-29-25

by Shawn | July 27, 2025 | abstract, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

Today….I was inspired by a color palette I saw online. It wasn’t a color palette that I’ve used before, and I couldn’t figure out why I was so captivated by it. I printed it and let it sit on my desk for a week, thinking that my love for it...

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...

Be Dazzled mixed media abstract landscape 6-29-25

by Shawn | June 29, 2025 | abstract, collage paper, landscapes, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

Today, Mary Oliver once again has inspired this piece. Mary writes, ” Every day I walk out into the world to be dazzled, then to be reflective. It suffices, it is all comfort-along with human love, dog love, water love, little serpent love, sunburst love, or...

The grunge factor feeling wild and free 6-1-25

by Shawn | June 1, 2025 | abstract, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

I’m bringing the grunge today. Working with an old piece and completely reviving it along with adding some fun and easy texture. This piece feels wild and free and that’s exactly what I wanted! I’m also introducing a few new stencils in the shop...