by Shawn | January 30, 2020 | crash the stash
Crash the stash is so fun, I get to bring out lots of papers and supplies from the stash. And just let go and create. That’s what crash the stash is all about! And to give you some mid-week inspiration. Today I created with a neutral palette and no background...
by Shawn | December 8, 2019 | sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
I love it when something random can spark an idea or your creativity. As I was thumbing through a magazine, I found this page that had a sparkle of light at the top. The color was soft and somewhat grungy and had this peaceful feeling and I knew immediately I wanted...
by Shawn | August 25, 2019 | sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
This …. makes me happy! I love creating my mixed media houses but this one is my favorite. I’m not sure if it’s the soft teal, the doorknob, the yummy grungy feel, the hand made escutcheon plate or the washi tape roof. It all just makes me smile! I...
by Shawn | July 21, 2019 | sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
This piece gave me a run for my money… I had all kinds of mishaps… but I persevered and love how it turned out. I started with a clear meaning and message for this piece and I love how I created texture with just gesso. I played with high flow acrylics and...
by Shawn | July 18, 2019 | art journal, crash the stash
I started with the worst papers I could find, because I knew I was going to throw a lot of paint down. But I also chose paint that would compliment the orange. I just got some Lukas paint and had not played with it yet so I thought this was a perfect time. I REALLY...
