The grunge factor feeling wild and free 6-1-25

by Shawn | June 1, 2025 | abstract, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

I’m bringing the grunge today. Working with an old piece and completely reviving it along with adding some fun and easy texture. This piece feels wild and free and that’s exactly what I wanted! I’m also introducing a few new stencils in the shop...

Using gouache for the first time and lots of texture Sunday inspiration 3-22-20

by Shawn | March 22, 2020 | mixed Media, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

I tried gouache for the first time in today’s Sunday inspiration. I figured if I failed miserably at it I could share my thoughts and how to do it better… but I loved it! I love the look and feel of it and its versatility. There are a few tricks that...

Drywall tape and dirty paint color

by Shawn | December 22, 2019 | abstract, stencils, sunday inspiration

In today’s Sunday inspriration I use some drywall tape for texture and I show you how I dirty up my paint color to make it soft and subtle. I also created a collage sheet just for this piece’s background and it’s free to you in the Subscriber...

masking tape, drywall tape and high flow acrylics mixed media art journal page crash the stash 5-2-19

by Shawn | May 2, 2019 | crash the stash

You won’t believe the layers on this! the texture is unbelievable. I used masking tape, drywall tape and so much more! enjoy the video Supplies used: handmade journal, gesso, variety of papers from the stash, masking tape, drywall tape, Golden high flow acrylic,...