by Shawn | July 23, 2023 | abstract, floral, mixed Media, original art, sunday inspiration
Today’s inspiration for this piece comes from a fantastic book by artist Petra Thölken. She does the most amazing mixed media backgrounds and abstract paintings. My other inspiration was from my favorite, Morgan Harper Nichols. Morgan talks about lessons from...
by Shawn | July 10, 2022 | abstract, art journal, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, workshops
It’s always interesting to me how I get ideas for my art. This week, I was feeling super stressed and feeling anxiety rising within me. I took a couple of deep breaths and journaled out what was going on. I asked myself …. what if I chose to see today as...
by Shawn | March 17, 2019 | sunday inspiration
This original is available HERE I love using my stencils as a guide, it allows me to create quick and not think too hard. It also helps me get the right perspective when creating. This piece was super simple and yet the colors really make is dramatic. I never...
by Shawn | December 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
(This piece above is the pieces I will be teaching start to finish at Craft Fusion Jan 17th) As the year comes to an end, I begin to focus on the New Year and planning for the business and life. Setting goals, marketing plans, personal goals and things to make...