by Shawn | August 1, 2019 | art journal, crash the stash
This journal page was simple but I love how it turned out. I love the papers that I put down for the background and wanted to make sure that they showed up. I used only a few colors and used modeling paste and gesso for the highlighted stenciled areas. The butterfly...
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 | March 10, 2019 | sunday inspiration
This original is available HERE The texture and depth of this piece is just amazing and it just speaks to me in so many ways. The combination of modeling paste, gesso, texture paste and crackle paint just are delicious. I love the colors and the moodiness, it really...
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...
by Shawn | December 2, 2018 | sunday inspiration
This original is available HERE I love creating with modeling paste and crackle paint, because it slows me down. The process of apply and waiting for it to dry gives me peace and really calms my soul, which is just what I needed this week. Using square background...