Discovery and curiosity coming together mixed media landscape 8-6-23

by Shawn | August 6, 2023 | abstract, mixed Media, original art, sunday inspiration

Today’s project was the beginning of all of my experimenting and curiosity coming together. I’ve spent 7 months being curious about all types of art, inspiration, and styles. So that I can increase my skills and confirm what I love and what I’m...

Make a mess or a masterpiece for you 5-21-23

by Shawn | May 21, 2023 | abstract, art journal, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration

Today we’re gonna make a mess or a masterpiece…. just for ourselves. My inspiration for today’s journal page comes from another Uppercase encyclopedia – the Art Supplies issue and oh my goodness! I just want to surround myself with all the...

Texture with paste, prints and stencils 9-25-22

by Shawn | September 25, 2022 | abstract, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

I had so much fun creating this piece. It’s the perfect amount of texture and grunge. I use some fun gel prints (from this weeks videos) and some yummy pastels and a surprise of gold paint!. Along with some new stencils. I always love experimenting with new...

This mixed media piece Inspired by fall and choices in our everyday life 10-10-21

by Shawn | October 10, 2021 | sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

Today’s piece was about choices… I had another piece planned, but the day’s events led me to this. This is something that I’ve wanted to do, I wanted to do a little experimenting and practice. Try some new soft pastels and work on my palette...

Everything is a miracle and stenciling with soft pastels 10-3-21

by Shawn | October 3, 2021 | sunday inspiration, Uncategorized

This week was all about simplicity and getting lost in the process. I wanted to experiment with stenciling with my soft pastels and I love the results. Super soft and sketchy, which is what I was looking for. I only use one color of acrylic paint! So different for me...