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...
by Shawn | October 30, 2021 | art journal, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
This journal page just makes me happy…. It has the best grungy goodness! But still has the softness of the flowers. I really wanted to let out how I was feeling in this season, how I feel like everything is hard and yet how tender and right at the surface are...
by Shawn | April 11, 2021 | abstract, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
Layers of mixed media texture The layers of texture on this piece are so amazing. I just kept layering texture paste and crackle paint on top of each other! Using my stencils I created even more hidden layers of texture and pattern. Acrylic ink was the perfect pairing...
by Shawn | April 4, 2021 | collage pak, mixed Media, original art, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
In today’s Sunday inspiration I used a new stenciling technique in this mixed media floral, it was fabulous! Why haven’t I done this before?? (hand to forehead)! I also used my favorite crackle paint to really give it some yummy texture and interest. I...
by Shawn | February 7, 2021 | abstract, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
This was one of the easiest projects with super simple supplies and yet it is one of my favorites. A little crackle, acrylic ink, and gesso and look what you can get! Yummy! The inspiration for this piece gave me goosebumps. April, one of the gals in the office, is...