Sittin' in my studio. Light shining in first thing in the morning. Every time I walk into this space I feel so thankful. It's a happy fresh place that I love a lot. ⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #shaymichellestudios #studioviews #tampaartist #tampaart #floridaartist #inmystudio #creativepractice #createarteveryday #artjourney #maketimeforart #creativesoul #doitfortheprocess #creativevibes #creativeflow #happyartist #intuitiveartist #intuitiveart #intuitivepainting #abstractpainter #artjournals #mixedmediaajournal #wherewomencreate #mycreativelife⁠

Inspiration Cards. I love these things. Shuffle 'em up. Pull one. See what you get. Be inspired. I made some just for you to print off! DM me to sign up for my email and I'll send them along.🌸⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #shaymichellestudios #shaymichelleartconnections #inspirationcards #motivationquotes #mindfullnessquotes #artcards #meditationcards #selfdevelopmenttools #artjournalpages #artjournaleveryday #artjournallove #artjournaltherapy

Because I love texture SO much I use all different kinds of tools to dig into the paint. Pulling it back, pilling it up, blending and digging into the layers, that's my fav. These Catalyst Tools from @princetonbrush are an awesome go-to to bring interest to your artwork. I also love just a plain ol' house nail. Ever tried it? It's perfect for excavating the layers.⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #shaymichellestudios #studioviews #tampaartist #tampaart #floridaartist #inmystudio #creativepractice #createarteveryday #artjourney #maketimeforart #creativesoul #doitfortheprocess #creativevibes #creativeflow #happyartist #intuitiveartist #intuitiveart #intuitivepainting #abstractpainter #artjournals #mixedmediaajournal #wherewomencreate #mycreativelife

I've always been intrigued by the ocean. I remember wondering as a child what was in its murky depths. Now that I live by the water, I find it revitalizing to be near it. You can often see hints of the ocean in my artwork. Do you have a favorite spot in nature 🌿 that influences your work?⁠ .⁠ #shaymichellestudios #papergoods #paperlovers #paperlover #mixedmediaartist #artonpaper #floridaartist #tampaart #tampaartist #papercollage #mixedmediacollage #mixedmediapainting #collagemaker #artjournalpage #journalinspiration #journalingcommunity #dotifortheprocess #creativejournaling #journallove #journalart #colorcrushcreative

What you do, is you get yourself a big ol' pad of paper. Like 18 by 24 inches. Make sure the pages are thin, cheap and there's lots of them. I use a Strathmore Sketchpad if you're wondering. Take the cover and fold it back on itself. Then leave that fat pad of blank paper sitting on your table. It's clean and white so it won't be too intrusive. Then, when you get a hankering to do something artsy, it's just sitting there waiting for you. It's not precious. It's cheap, unobtrusive, welcoming. You can paint large and free and get your body into it a bit. Then, when you're done, tack it to the wall, cut it up into pieces, or just throw it out. Whatever. Another fun bonus is that because the paper is so thin BUT the paint is so thick it creates this totally awesomely weighted paper that's sort of soft, sort of plastic-y, and feels good in your hand. It makes awesome collage paper. This way of doing it is my newest thing and I'm LOVING it. No pressure. Lots of learning. Go to town! ⁠.⁠ Hey! Have you seen that I have a new mixed media online class? Sure do! It's got a great title that makes me feel encouraged already. It's called, "Enough. Remembering Who You Are a World That Expecs Perfection". Doesn't that make you feel good? Come check it out. It's art. It's journaling. It's a personal exploration. It's an art class that's like a spa for your creative soul. Click that link in the bio to check it out!⁠ .⁠ #shaymichellestudios #papergoods #paperlovers #paperlover #mixedmediaartist #artonpaper #floridaartist #tampaart #tampaartist #papercollage #mixedmediacollage #mixedmediapainting #collagemaker #artjournalpage #journalinspiration #journalingcommunity #dotifortheprocess #creativejournaling #journallove #journalart #colorcrushcreative #artjournalpage #womenartists #onmydesk #inmystudio⁠ ⁠

It's all in the details💎. Gimme all that layered texture every day. Ripped edges, mysterious and contrasting colors, living right here in my journal.⁠ .⁠ What are your favorite ways to fill your journal?⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #shaymichellestudios #papergoods #paperlovers #paperlover #mixedmediaartist #artonpaper #floridaartist #tampaart #tampaartist #papercollage #mixedmediacollage #mixedmediapainting #collagemaker #artjournalpage #journalinspiration #journalingcommunity #dotifortheprocess #creativejournaling #journallove #journalart #colorcrushcreative