by Shawn | March 1, 2020 | stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
This was so easy to make… it was pure play time. I love the contrast between the grungy background and the bright fun flowers. The collage papers used in this piece are just gorgeous and the perfect start to this piece. I was inspired to create this by a...
by Shawn | March 3, 2019 | art journal, sunday inspiration
I played today in my handmade art journal and believe it or not I didn’t use any papers…. what! I did use some washing tape, but other than that it was all acrylics and soft pastels with stencils to create some fun and joy. I’ve been reading a lot of...
by Shawn | April 12, 2018 | crash the stash
I love the rustic neutral of this page and the grungy scratchy look that was achieved by the catalyst tool. It just feels peaceful and the textural feel from the modeling paste and gesso in the flowers gives it a lot of interest and I love how I have more control over...
by Shawn | November 26, 2017 | sunday inspiration
Finding joy in the ordinary, takes practice. In all the business of life, we forget to search for meaning in the day to day, With the holidays approaching, it gets even more hectic and we can let things weigh on us. Or holidays can have sorrow associated with it, but...
by Shawn | June 29, 2017 | crash the stash
I love the playfulness in this. The softness and the story. The layers and colors. It gave me the joy I needed. Take the time to find the joy in your everyday things. Enjoy your crash the stash video Supplies Used: Strathmore 500 Series mixed media...
