by Shawn | September 8, 2024 | abstract, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
Today I had fun auditioning collage paper for this project. I love having the freedom to move things around… there’s no risk when using collage paper to start a project. You can watch the youtube video OR…I’ll show you how I made the collage...
by Shawn | August 25, 2024 | abstract, collage paper, floral, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
Today’s project was pure fun! It’s a redo of an old painting with reductive painting. I added some fun collage paper to the base and then made this fun piece. I was inspired by a writing by Morgan Harper Nichols that I get on her app. The title is ”...
by Shawn | August 18, 2024 | art journal, collage paper, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration
Today is #5 of our collage paper challenge. This color palette along with the shape “squares” was so fun! I did my usually color wash on my old collage papers to match the palette and then added some pizzaz! I just layered and layered squares. Plus I love...
by Shawn | June 30, 2024 | art journal, collage paper, landscapes, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
I think we forget sometimes that our journals are a document of our life. I can turn to any page, in any journal, even some that are 8 years old and know exactly what was happening during that time. It helps us remember our journey, our story, our life. And because...
by Shawn | March 31, 2024 | abstract, art journal, floral, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration
Today I had no idea what to create so I decided to just show up and create for the joy of it. This is also how I go about getting new ideas and techniques that I will then take to a workshop or a new piece of art. Showing up for our soul and for the time out of real...
