by Shawn | November 14, 2021 | sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
So three weeks ago… I created a simple journal page that came from my prayer time and journaling……and in the process, something happened….. I broke through… the wall of depression, frustration, self-doubt, and a weight that I had been...
by Shawn | June 9, 2021 | Creative Team, mixed Media, stencils
I love Texture! I love creating art that calls out to be touched. A few years ago, I was blessed to take a trip to Florence Italy. I was captivated by the old patina doors. I took dozens of pictures of every door I could find. All the beautiful old cracked paint...
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 | July 21, 2019 | sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
This piece gave me a run for my money… I had all kinds of mishaps… but I persevered and love how it turned out. I started with a clear meaning and message for this piece and I love how I created texture with just gesso. I played with high flow acrylics and...
by Shawn | June 16, 2019 | sunday inspiration
I “discovered” something new in this piece and it my be a game changer when it comes to creating texture. I used Nuvo’s expanding mousse and I LOVE IT! I paired it with Prima’s chalk paste and Deco Arts crackle paint… I hear the angels...
