Monette Satterfield, Author at Shiny Designs

Creative Practice and Magic

How is your creative practice going lately? All kinds of things can bump it around but don’t worry, creativity is resilient and even magic…

Creating, Creative Process, Painting

Painting Mixed Media – it’s a Process – Paintings Everywhere!

I’ve been painting mixed media almost every day lately and have been really deep into the process. There are paintings in various stages! Have a peek into the Studio…

Creating, Creative Process

I have no idea where this is going…

I’ve been experimenting with these panels by painting them with whatever paint is left from each session. I try to keep each one somewhat cohesive and they’re getting more interesting with each layer; I’ve even started sanding them back for more texture and complexity. I really don’t know how they’ll develop or where they’re going!

Creating, Creative Process, Painting

[Video] Studio Notes – Watercolor Ground

I had some questions about my last studio letter so I made you a quick video explaining how I incorporate watercolor into my mixed media art.

Creating, Papercraft

Papercrafts for the Win!

In my last studio letter I mentioned the urge to work with paper. Here’s a peek at some mixed media […]