Why the layers are so important mixed media abstract 6-2-24

by Shawn | June 2, 2024 | abstract, mixed Media, original art, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

It was an exceptionally busy week (I say that with a side eye)….By that I mean, deadlines screaming at me. A sense of panic that I wouldn’t get it all done. Losing a bunch of content because my computer crashed. Overwhelming amount of yucky world news. And...

Tranquility and how I start 10-1-23

by Shawn | October 1, 2023 | abstract, mixed Media, original art, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

This week I’m finding tranquility… rest and time for myself, Oh and how I start and abstract painting …. I’ll share all about it in the video. Have a great week, and always know that you are...

Let It Go mixed media Art Journal Spread

by Shawn | June 23, 2021 | abstract, art journal, Creative Team, mixed Media, stencils

Sometimes you just have to jump in with no plan of attack (this is how I work most of the time, ha!) and start building texture and layers with paint, paper, and stencils. Just let it go and see what happens.  Enjoy the Video! Supplies Shawn Petite Stencils: Scribble...

Resting with the water – Mixed media landscape

by Shawn | June 20, 2021 | abstract, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

Rest on the water which is what this piece is titled, was just what happened this week. The water is always this place of peace for me, plus I got to get out to the water this week with my kids! Bonus! As the world begins to open back up again, We are getting in as...

Faux gold leaf, crackle paste and texture sand Sunday inspiration 2-9-20

by Shawn | February 9, 2020 | sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

When I was describing this in the video I used the word happy way too much! But, come on this is just yummy and yes it makes me HAPPY! When planning this piece I knew I wanted to use gold leaf, but didn’t have any, sooo I decided to make my own...