Mixed media abstract with collage, acrylic high flow & new stencils Sunday inspiration 2-28-21

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[@michellemyers8439]

First let me say that I am a retired 41 yr Licensed Counselor. The things you say may be far more important than what you put on any substrate . I hope you know that God is using you as a vessel for tremendous healing. Your art is beautiful...but your heart is glorious. Art can be a vacuum cleaner for the soul...but your art has also given you a platform for a much greater purpose. Your insights into the human condition are remarkable and you have an intonation that allows you words to land softly. Continue to use both gifts you so generously share on your channel. Oh by the way...stiking piece!

[@ShawnPetite]

Michelle, thank you so much, your words are encouraging and I started creating and doing what I do to help and encourage others as I create. Thank you again !

[@lindahigham5317]

Good morning 👋😊 Shawn The road less traveled is more often than not the road with the great rewards at the end you painting today is just that I love it stay safe and be careful 🙏✍️🖌️🎨💌🌹👋☺️ enjoy your day 👍

[@UandMeGod]

I just watched the last 14min of this video and am just so touched by the conversation. I am a survivor of DV and other abuses and have done lots of therapy. I know that is where my self doubt comes from too and it so hard to navigate life with that little voice of self negativity constantly chattering away. You know that moment you are going along in life and feeling pretty good about yourself or something you created and all of a sudden you start doubting yourself... thinking no you could have done that differently, or better. Or starting to worry what others might think of my work. I just bought the audio book The Gift from your recommendation and am excited to learn, grow, and heal from it. Because not only am I struggling with this but I am watching my young adult kids struggle too and that is so hard to see as a mom. Thank you Shawn again for sharing. I love how you show us how art and life can come together and even help us along through our healing process. You're the best!

[@ShawnPetite]

Michelle, I'm so glad you got the book, your gonna love it, it's so powerful! Thanks for being here and know that we all struggle with that voice,... but we get to choose how to respond to it! You are loved!

[@barbara-dj1uo]

You are truly an awesome artist and positive speaker. Thank you! Many of your phrases really made me feel good. Thank you. You are loved.

[@liztheig]

Beautiful artwork and encouraging words. ❤.

[@lindapayton8136]

This was something I need to watch and hear today. It always amazes me about how messages we need to hear, comes to us.

[@lindapayton8136]

I love this piece and look forward to watching more of you videos. Thank you for sharing this message and being so transparent.

[@amyzahn-stern6428]

I am know I am late to the party in watching and commenting but I am so inspired today. Thank you for sharing!!!!!

[@ShawnPetite]

Never too late to the party! So glad you are here!

[@alysonhovanec6314]

So very true Shawn, about everything you said! I have been not allowing myself to give up on my pieces, the pieces I would normally throw away. One of the best pieces of advice I have ever got was “what other people think about you, is none of your business” and I didn’t understand it at the time! However, I definitely get it today. “What other people think about me, is none of my business”, it only matters what I think about me! I have had to work really hard on not letting other peoples opinions affect me. It has definitely taking growing up, oh and lots of therapy 😉! I just love your videos Shawn.

[@NotTooShabbyChic]

Heavenly

[@cindycreateforlife]

Sometimes I think, why can’t I be one of those people who go through life never self-reflecting, they just plow through life with diversions and distractions but, I believe that as creatives, we can’t be those people. We need those people too, they are important! I can identify with you 100%, and I had to laugh as you struggled trying to save those green spots, the more you tried to save them, the more that’s what it looked like! 😁 part of what I have learned from you as an artist is, not to give up so I admire you for persisting. It was a hot mess at times but it turned out absolutely stunning! So glad you left everything in, sounds selfish but, it makes me feel better knowing I am not the only one who can’t get the paint to cooperate with my brain! 😁 Thank you for another inspiring Sunday video, love how your piece turned out, you rock!💕🇨🇦

[@ShawnPetite]

Thanks Cindy... it truly was a hot mess.... but something beautiful usually comes from that! hugs!

[@Stephh2425]

I love watching your process, but I have to admit that I often find myself yelling at the screen, ‘No! Don’t cover that up!’ And then you continue, and I continue to observe, and then I see where you’re going as you move forward and I realize that it’ll be ok. In fact, it’ll be wonderful! Perhaps the most valuable lesson you teach us is that we can push through the awkward stages, that we can add and cover over and over again and we won’t necessarily ruin what we started, and we’ll often find our way to the end result we were after, even if we didn’t know what that was. Thank you! Steph

[@danschmith5957]

Gorgeous

[@pwf6981]

This video has moved into my top 10 favourites! The outcome is exactly what I aspire to create, your voice-over and sharing the entire process was focused on learning, growth, patience, and mindfulness, and in general your demeanour is that of a trusted coach - sharing your experience to help others. Thank you so much! I am so glad I discovered your channel.

[@ShawnPetite]

Thank you so much that means the world to me and why I do what I do! So glad you found me too!

[@debbiereed8341]

Loved watching you go through the process. Stunning!

[@barbaracabrera207]

This is absolutely beautiful!!! You are one of my favorite artists. This color palette is fantastic. When I saw it at beginning of video, I didn't understand it. I couldn't see how it would go together. Choosing color palettes is most difficult part of arts & crafts, to me anyway. They are gorgeous together!!! I love the book parts you shared with us. It's good to remind ourselves of these important self-messages. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. Love your channel, and your art. And I'm learning so much. I'm fairly new to your channel. But now its one of my favorites. Thx for video. Austin,TX USA

[@jeannemason6416]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@primitivepb3578]

You are amazing Shawn with your creations and messages. The colors are beautiful and your message beautiful and inspiring with "choose how we talk to ourselves". We need you Shawn to create and continue to share through your art and conversations the important messages through this journey of life!

[@ShawnPetite]

Thanks so much and thanks for sharing the journey with me!

[@donnaibbott]

WoW just watched and listened to your video you are so awesome I always had doubts when I was younger and as I have grown up LoL I have learnt more about myself and let it go....thank you so much for the reminder that WE all need...God Bless...

[@sfulks916]

Thanks for your creativity and honesty. We love you Shawn!!

[@ShawnPetite]

Your'e so sweet!

[@joannewhittingham598]

Amazing xx

[@alysonhovanec6314]

Absolutely beautiful! So glad I found your channel! Thank you

[@ShawnPetite]

So glad you found me too! This piece is one of my favorites and hopefully it inspires you! Hugs!

[@isisvanzonneveld7096]

so amazing !!!!

[@UandMeGod]

THANK YOU!!!! Shawn Petite thank you for not editing out your entire process because as you were painting this piece I was seeing and hearing you going through the same process I go through and by 7min in if it were me painting this I would have either walked away feeling like I'm a sucky artist OR I paint over the whole thing and start the whole process over again! Still saying those negative words to myself. Yet seeing you, this amazing artist literally going through this process and seeing and hearing your process to move past those times when the piece is taking on a life you had not intended it to and not liking it was SO helpful to me to see how you continued on and not gave up on yourself. Seeing how you shift gears and listen to your inner voice and learning how to let go of your background and or letting go of an area that isolated it looks great but as a whole background you saw you had to let that area go to make the entire piece come together and in the end you created such a gorgeous piece of art and I am in love with it! So again thank you for showing the artist journey. I am inspired, enamored, and in awe of you! **Loved the paints you used too! That magenta and violet colors you used was gorgeous and went onto the canvas like butter! lol **Loved your new vintage pattern dual stencil you used too!! I am SO running to your store to buy that! =)

[@UandMeGod]

I had commented last weekend that I was so impressed by this entire video. Your process of creating, the actual piece of art you created was gorgeous, and the chat at the end of the video was thought provoking too. I ended up getting the book mentioned called The Gift and boy let me tell you Shawn.... it is a huge magnifying glass pointed straight back at my life and soul with a guide walking us through each chapter of our lives and showing us how to untangle the mess that was created in ways that actually make sense. I have laughed, cried, and released so much already and I am only 1/2 way through the book so far! Thank you! I have now recommended this book to everyone I know! I look forward to your next Sunday inspiration! See you then!

[@ShawnPetite]

Oh im so glad the book has been helpful! It touched me in such a significant way and i continue to go back to it.

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Interesting process! Love the final piece.

[@zohrabellouk541]

Thank you🌷🥰😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@DireBiteLove]

Your videos are so comforting. I love working with mixed media bc i learn so much from you. Thank you 🙏

[@beverlybrierley4479]

Love your journey and your creation x

[@mistysharman8604]

Thank you for sharing your entire process. This is beautiful

[@PaperliciousDesigns]

Good Morning Shawn. So glad you didn't give up, LOVE this. And thank you so much for sharing how you struggled. The same thing happens to me when I try abstract. I'm hoping it will get easier. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@irenegarcia7356]

Love layering. Soothes the Soul

[@angierahui]

Beautiful art & i hear you when you said let go to make the piece come together, thank Shawn.

[@janiebuentello507]

Beautiful art work! Thank you for your amazing, much needed talk.

[@beccitroncone8083]

When you were talking about liking and saving the background so much that it stopped the process of the piece, that was so interesting. This happens to me all the time and I have NEVER realised. Ding... light bulb moment! So thank you so much xxxx

[@ShawnPetite]

All those kayers have a purpose... even if tgey get covered..they are part of our journey...and tell the story in our work.... and usually when im stuck its because i dont want to let go if something! Thanks for watching!

[@lindamarie07461]

Great art and great comments! Thank you for sharing the struggle and the journey!

[@marilynndavid622]

Awesome.

[@carolynmckinstry5628]

This is beautiful! I loved watching the process. It gives me hope and direction. Thank you for sharing.

[@ShawnPetite]

Yay! So glad your here!

[@cvorbeck2432]

This is amazing! Loved your journey to get there. Perfection!

[@reneemaurice9508]

Ok so afraid of losing the background...wow...that is exactly what I do, thank you so much

[@inmaserrano2958]

Hermoso 😻💕

[@tonikuretich4598]

This is my favorite so far, the colors are gorgeous.

[@ShawnPetite]

Why have i not tried this color combo before...? So yummy! Thanks for being here!

[@lisakorp]

Thank you so much for that. So many good reminders in both your painting process and in your conversation at the end. This came out beautiful!

[@rickiquilt]

Wow...I thought this was a hot mess in the beginning......but you did it my friend...it is sooooo awesome.....love it!!!!!!

[@ShawnPetite]

It was SOO... a hot mess!...but those are the ones that usually turnout the best! Thanks for watching!

[@laurienye7514]

WOW! Do I love that one, with all of it's bright colors. And what do you put into your fine line paint bottle to be able to come through that ninty whole. That one was gorgeous, thanks for the video and God Bless.

[@Ginger_McElfresh_Art]

🥰

[@flufy1100]

I wanted to order some stencils and not listed Israel for a fee

[@ShawnPetite]

We haven't had an order from Isreal yet you can choose the closest country to you and use that shipping . Thanks so much for watching and for checking out the stencils!!