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 24, 2024 | abstract, landscapes, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized, winter
I’m creating large today… on a 24×30 canvas and trying to capture some winter beauty, and finding some tranquil moments. Which is what this piece is titled. Layering some of my favorite things like paper, texture, stencils, and washes. It’s such...
by Shawn | November 17, 2024 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, sunday inspiration
This is our last collage paper challenge of the year. These are such playful and fun ways to show up and create. Anytime we create we have the ability to express ourselves and to quiet the noise around us. This quote “Art enables us to lose ourselves and find...
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...
by Shawn | October 27, 2024 | abstract, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration
I love it when I’m able to create with a message. I can take what I need to hear most and use it to fuel my creative time. It also helps cement the message in my heart. As I mulled over the things that were rolling around in my head, using the yummy layers to...