by Shawn | March 13, 2022 | abstract, collage pak, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
Today I was searching for peace and I always find that when I create. I layered this piece up with my favorite things, lots of grungy texture with a soft side. Meaningful papers and super easy. I’ve been feeling the heaviness of the world’s unrest and...
by Shawn | January 16, 2022 | collage pak, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
Today’s Sunday inspiration piece is super simple. I needed to create without thinking and this is what came out. I’d planned to do my word for the year but couldn’t think through what I had planned. We had a family emergency this week that was beyond...
by Shawn | May 3, 2020 | sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
Today I used minimal colors and alot of mixing. It’s a great way to experiment when you limit your color palette. It’s also a good way to get lost in creating and I needed that. This piece is titled “Putting the pieces together” Because I feel...
by Shawn | March 22, 2020 | mixed Media, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
I tried gouache for the first time in today’s Sunday inspiration. I figured if I failed miserably at it I could share my thoughts and how to do it better… but I loved it! I love the look and feel of it and its versatility. There are a few tricks that...
by Shawn | November 10, 2019 | art journal, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
Today the fun starts by reusing an old piece that didn’t light my fire, but the color was great. I used a triple whammy with super heavy gesso and chalk paste in sage and vintage lace. So yummy. Covering the whole piece and then scraping back to reveal the...