by Shawn | September 15, 2024 | abstract, collage paper, fall, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration
Today’s project was inspired by Morgan Harper Nichols book “Peace is a Practice”. The chapter that I read is titled – Shadow and Light and she talks about how the shadow and light in art make the painting. Make it interesting and create...
by Shawn | September 8, 2024 | abstract, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
Today I had fun auditioning collage paper for this project. I love having the freedom to move things around… there’s no risk when using collage paper to start a project. You can watch the youtube video OR…I’ll show you how I made the collage...
by Shawn | September 1, 2024 | abstract, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration
Today I share 3 easy steps to get creating. And this can work for any style, but of course we’re creating mixed media with all the yumminess of layers. Feeling lost for ideas as I was trying to create for today’s video… I decided to follow my go to...
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 ”...
by Shawn | August 18, 2024 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration
Today is #5 of our collage paper challenge. This color palette along with the shape “squares” was so fun! I did my usually color wash on my old collage papers to match the palette and then added some pizzaz! I just layered and layered squares. Plus I love...
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,...
