Quiet time and a mixed media journal page 12-8-24

by Shawn | December 8, 2024 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration, winter

Today I’m giving myself a time out…. Our journals are the best place to quiet our hearts and minds and take some time to think about the season we’re in. To find joy, hope or peace. To process, to celebrate, to find meaning and understanding. And...

Winter mixed media abstract landscape 11-24-24

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...

Finishing up our Winter Concertina 11-5-23

by Shawn | November 5, 2023 | art journal, mixed Media, stencils, winter

Today, we’re finishing up our winter concertina. This was a fun journey, with such beautiful layers. I hope that you can tell your story in your concertina.  Bring to it the thing that has the most meaning in this winter season. Remember that you have one more...

Winter concertina with new stencils 10-29-23

by Shawn | October 29, 2023 | art journal, mixed Media, sale, stencils, winter

Today I start my winter concertina, with lots of layers and new stencils that will be on sale this week! I love creating in a concertina because it gives me so much freedom to continue my story. Watching each scene fold into the next. As I was creating each section it...