Subtle layers and finding peace 11-6-22 mixed media

by Shawn | November 6, 2022 | art journal, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

This week’s project has so many layers, and so many layers of emotion. I share in the video how I had to pause in the middle of creating this, due to family news. I also share how I had already planned the theme and title for this and how it played right into...

Simple mixed media using collage papers from the stash

by Shawn | October 17, 2021 | abstract, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

This was so simple and so relaxing. I gathered lots of yummy papers from my stash and some papers that I created on rice paper and my gel plate. I added a little texture and some yummy grunge and I fell in love with this piece. I was once again inspired by Walt...

Translucent layers, soft edges and new stencils 9-19-21

by Shawn | September 19, 2021 | sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

This was so relaxing to create. I wanted to create some loose translucent – transparent layers and it happened just the way I wanted. LOVE it when that happens! This piece is a perfect reflection of what I’m longing for right now…. softness,...

Blooming in the difficult places mixed media journal page 9-5-21

by Shawn | September 5, 2021 | art journal, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

Bloom in the unexpected places I wasn’t going to do a video this Sunday because of the flood, and most of my equipment is hard to get to. I’m set up in my dining room with just a few things…. It reminds me of when I started creating. There are so...

Mixed media journal page, acrylic inks and texture Sunday inspiration 8-1-21

by Shawn | August 1, 2021 | art journal, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

Even here, (when the door feels closed), you can still find light along the path. Your unknowns don’t define you, there is still more (joy) ahead of you. ~~Morgan Harper Nichols I love it when a quote seems to fall in my lap at just the right moment. It’s...