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Hope, texture and answering my most asked question 5-18-25

Hope, texture and answering my most asked question 5-18-25

by Shawn | May 18, 2025 | abstract, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, techniques, Uncategorized

Today I’m answering the number one question I get all the time. Why I use Liquitex matte medium and matte gel. I go into detail as to what it does, several different ways you can use it and how it compares to other similar products. Then I use is in my project...
Creating with a message, layering texture and paper – 10-27-24

Creating with a message, layering texture and paper – 10-27-24

by Shawn | October 27, 2024 | abstract, collage paper, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

I love it when I’m able to create with a message. I can take what I need to hear most and use it to fuel my creative time. It also helps cement the message in my heart. As I mulled over the things that were rolling around in my head, using the yummy layers to...
Counting my blessings mixed media abstract 12-10-23

Counting my blessings mixed media abstract 12-10-23

by Shawn | December 10, 2023 | abstract, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

As I typically do about this time of year, I start planning and looking to next year for what I want to accomplish… I also was needing some rest this week to get over a cold. So I did a lot of writing. A lot of just journaling things out… kind of a brain...
Glorious texture and layers with new inspiration 11-12-23

Glorious texture and layers with new inspiration 11-12-23

by Shawn | November 12, 2023 | Uncategorized

Today was a true adventure and a journey into my curiosity agreement with myself.  The layers are so delicious, I’m a little giddy. My inspiration this week comes from Kaj Ard from Finland. I found him on Pinterest as I was looking for quotes, but I fell in...
Experimenting with expressive brush strokes and texture 10-22-23

Experimenting with expressive brush strokes and texture 10-22-23

by Shawn | October 22, 2023 | abstract, canvas, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration

Today, I’m back to my curiosity quest and finding inspiration from artist Joan Mitchell. I love her expressive brush strokes and texture. Today is all about decision making… learning what I love and what I don’t and allowing Joan’s work to...
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