by Shawn | April 3, 2019 | Creative Team, stencils, Uncategorized
Several weeks ago I attended a painting workshop with Bob Burridge. There were so many tips, tricks and wisdom that I took away from that experience, but I think the lesson that resonated with me the most was the practice of choosing a simple subject and...
by Shawn | March 20, 2019 | Creative Team, mixed Media, stencils
This project was inspired by the woodland creatures stencil rabbits. Spring arrived early in the Southeast Low Country. Daffodils are flowering, azaleas are budding and the trees are waking from their short winter’s rest. Easter is just around the corner too and what...
by Shawn | March 13, 2019 | art journal, stencils
Recently I stumbled upon an AWESOME shop here in Austin, right next to the recycled bookstore (talk about a double score!) So, this shop is piled from floor to ceiling with stuff- anything from vintage dishes to jewelry to records to toys. While I was sifting through...
by Shawn | February 24, 2019 | sunday inspiration
This original is available HERE I just played in today’s Sunday Inspiration. Experimenting with Archival ink pads, makeup brushes and finding how best to use them with my stencils. I was so pleased with how this turned out and how much I loved using the ink pads...
by Shawn | January 27, 2019 | sunday inspiration
Oh the grungy goodness on this journal page! Burlap, modeling paste, gesso… Yes please! Oh, and new stencils! The inspiration came from a moment I had this last week, where I traveled down the road of “should have’s” or “would...