by Shawn | November 24, 2024 | abstract, landscapes, mixed Media, original art, stencils, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized, winter
I’m creating large today… on a 24×30 canvas and trying to capture some winter beauty, and finding some tranquil moments. Which is what this piece is titled. Layering some of my favorite things like paper, texture, stencils, and washes. It’s such...
by Shawn | November 13, 2022 | art journal, mixed Media, stencils, sunday inspiration
This week I was reflecting over the year and was needing some good ol’ journaling time. I love my journal time, when I can be quiet and think. Work things out, and just be… oh and write…. I did a lot of writing this week because I needed it....
by Shawn | November 6, 2022 | art journal, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
This week’s project has so many layers, and so many layers of emotion. I share in the video how I had to pause in the middle of creating this, due to family news. I also share how I had already planned the theme and title for this and how it played right into...
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 | December 19, 2021 | art journal, sunday inspiration, Uncategorized
I started with a different vision for this journal page…. but sometimes you just have to go with the flow and let it take you where it’s supposed to go. I wanted a real abstract feeling of the trees with lots of graphic elements and sketchy lines. But it...
