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...

Experimenting with watercolor, gesso & rice paper

by Shawn | January 18, 2026 | collage paper, mixed Media, sunday inspiration

I can’t wait to share this fun little experiment with you. I stumbled across this technique online somewhere over a year ago (and of course, I can’t remember where 😉), and it stuck with me. So I decided to turn on the camera—just like I do in the Backstage Pass inside...

Creating mixed media with limitations to jump start your creativity

by Shawn | January 11, 2026 | abstract, art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, sunday inspiration

Today I’m sharing one of my very favorite ways to jumpstart creativity—and I hope it does the same for you. If you’re feeling that little creative nudge but aren’t quite sure what to make yet, this is a playful and freeing exercise to help you find your way back in....