by Shawn | May 11, 2025 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration
Today is our color and collage paper challenge #5. This was a difficult one for me. I didn’t like the color palette, purple is not my color. I also didn’t find inspiration with the inspiration picture. All the schedules and color palette choice are in the...
by Shawn | March 9, 2025 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
It’s our 3rd color and collage challenge! I wasn’t sure I was going to like the color palette for this challenge, but I actually love it! That’s why play is so important. Every time I step outside my comfort zone and try something, it always teaches...
by Shawn | February 23, 2025 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration
I often hear how many are fearful of creating, how they feel stuck and not sure what to do when they start to play and paint. This week as I was reading “The Practice” by Seth Godin, for my morning quiet time I came across something that made so much...
by Shawn | February 9, 2025 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration
One of the best ways to grow as an artist and to find your voice is through play and that is the purpose of this challenge. Giving ourselves limitations also helps create new ideas and gives us the courage to start. And starting can be one of the hardest things to do....
by Shawn | January 19, 2025 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration
Today we are beginning a new challenge for this year. We use a specific color palette and we use up our collage paper with a word for inspiration. Why do I do this? It’s because it pushes me out of my comfort zone. And every time I’m uncomfortable with...
