Expressive and Loose Semi-Abstract Watercolour Landscape | Shaking Up my Creative Process

Trying new things and being more brave in watercolour is what I have been trying to do lately. Watch me paint an expressive and lose watercolour landscape in this video.
Materials used:
PAPER:
Baohong Master's Choice 300 gsm 100% Cotton Rough paper block, 23 x 31 cm (9 x 12 in)
PAINTS:
Raw Sienna Light (Daniel Smith)
Naples Yellow (Daniel Smith)
Quinacridone Sienna (Daniel Smith)
Quinacridone Magenta (Winsor&Newton)
Sodalite Genuine (Daniel Smith)
Jadeite Genuine (Daniel Smith)
Indigo (Art Spectrum)
Olive Green (Daniel Smith)
Perylene Green (Daniel Smith)
Burnt Umber (Daniel Smith)
Burnt Tiger's Eye Genuine (Danile Smith)
Zink White Gouache (Winsor&Newton)
BRUSHES:
Art Basics Oval Wash Size *
NEEF Thomas W Schaller Mop Size 3/0
DaVinci Casaneo Flat 5898 Size 12
Black Silver by Dynasty Rigger Size 4
Princeton Select Script Liner
NEEF Alvaro Castagnet Needle Point Size 6
Panart Global Round 1102 Size 0
Escoda Versatil Round Size 0
NEEF Master's Point 2018 Size 3/0
OTHER MATERIALS:
Ceramic mixing palette (www.etsy.com/au/shop/thehaven...)
MEEDEN 33 Well Palette
Tissues
Cotton Buds
Pencil
Eraser
Hand towel or dishwashing sponge (to dab the brush on to remove excess water)
MUSIC: "A Night Under the Stars Meditation" by Nature's Eye at Pixabay.com
**My website: anastasiamily.com/
**My Instagram: @AnastasiaMilyArt
MUSIC by RelaxingTime from Pixabay.com

[@sandra-ve5mr]

I loved painting this with you and enjoyed the relaxing energy from it. Thank you

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words 😊 So glad you found the process relaxing.

[@ElleVancouver]

Purely by accident but the drip makes it look like a church or some type of building at the end of the painting. Very cool.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much! It was a total accident and I didn't even see it until other people started mentioning it... And now I see it. Watercolours make magic!

[@susanamer7904]

Dear Anastasia, this is stunning.So interesting to watch you use brushes and paints you wouldn't normally use. Thankyou for showing us all your wonderful tips and techniques. This is true art . No gimmicks just art from the heart ❤️ Love the colours and everything about it . Its funny isn't it what the eye can see and i almost saw a church with its tall spire fading into the misty background on the left of the sun , magical, hope to see more of these.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, and for watching my videos. I am always fascinated by how we all see different things in paintings - I love that you saw a church's spire. I can see its shape too now. Watercolour is such a magical medium - it can create "for" us. Looking at these shapes and passages of colour created by the paint and the water always feels like going on a little adventure.

[@iancameron6124]

omg. I paused and read your quote, n that felt like it was written for ME ha weird I know. but ive always thought painting at the right time, n so on thanks for that. I might make it now ha

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching, and I am glad my words have resonated with you! Hope you had fun playing with your watercolours

[@anasel-mahdi7908]

in depth presentation of beautiful semi-abstract watercolor painting.Thanks

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words!

[@lanabaker4327]

Absolutely stunning work! Thanks!❤❤❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@shannonhergott]

Wow! I love this so much, and felt such peace watching you paint this scene! It is like it emerged out of a mystical and magical land, and onto your paper. Wonderful :)

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much Shannon 😊 Glad you enjoyed this video and that it felt peaceful to you ✨

[@lilyo1788]

Thank you for sharing these new colours. And I love how your paintings always have such RHYTHM!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching! So wonderful to know you can feel the rhythm in my paintings

[@irmas-music]

love your art

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much!

[@joannekeller8716]

Very attractive scenery, beautiful captured! Thanks for sharing!🤗Joanne

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words 😊

[@A-O-Life]

Absolutely Beautiful!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much!

[@IslandGirl755]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊

[@debcavan]

This is just gorgeous. The colors are wonderful, the design so unique. Love it.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words!

[@karenharmer519]

Just Beautiful, thank you for sharing.💓💕💖

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words 😊

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

Anastasia, thank you for this "sharing up my creative process" video! I'm inspired 😍

[@AnastasiaMily]

Glad to know this video makes you feel inspired 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@bubbletip9836]

Absolutely breathtaking❤❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊

[@robertfieldsjr.5919]

That was beautiful.Thanks For inspiring us.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching and for your kind comment!

[@margaretporzenheim961]

Exquisite!!! Oh to have such freedom with the brush and paint!!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your kind words! It is a very freeing way to paint indeed... it feels almost like flying

[@joanpettengill2758]

Absolutely Beautiful! I get mesmerized watching your technique. Getting excited to start painting again after a brief hiatus.💕🕊️

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊 How wonderful you are returning to your painting practice - have fun ✨

[@juchlu3081]

This is sooo beautiful ❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊

[@SteSeed]

Absolutely beautiful, you've inspired me to have a go at watercolour

[@AnastasiaMily]

So happy to know that! Thank you so much. Have fun!

[@monicashuman2025]

Beautiful! I learned that a spray bottle is a vital tool in water color!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much! Those spray bottles are a very, very handy tool when painting in watercolour. Can't go without it now.

[@lizdouglas1952]

Anastasia, your creation is magnificent! Simply beautiful. The flow of the colors, and techniques are truly a work of art. Thank you for sharing.😘

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words!

[@Ginger_McElfresh_Art]

Wow! That is stunning!!!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊

[@MrsWashko]

This is so magical and breathtaking! I absolutely love how you just start painting and let things come together as you go. This was so neat!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your kind words! I find that watercolour truly shines when you just let it flow freely. Plus it is such a fun way to paint!

[@pamsims3436]

Lovely painting very soothing.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching. I am so glad you find it soothing!

[@raquelpeiretti3374]

Bellissimo! 🤗

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊

[@soniabrickell4268]

Absolutely mesmerising,beautiful intuitive tutorial the music nearly had me a sleep but your art kept me mesmerised . Thank you just wonderful 👏a true watercolourist

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching and for your kind comment, I really appreciate it!

[@wardaledillard8553]

Great painting and music ❤❤❤❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChantelleArts]

This is so beautiful, I absolutely love this messy style ❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much! It is so freeing to paint this way ✨

[@consueloyoung4484]

@@AnastasiaMilynot sure that I would call it messy.

[@AnastasiaMily]

It can be slightly chaotic! But in a very organized way 😀

[@Mr.S65]

You used some of the most exquisite colors in the world and it shows 😊

[@AnastasiaMily]

These colours are amazing to paint with! Thank you for watching and for your kind words 😊

[@tracyburcham7350]

Beautiful!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much!

[@tanyaperrin8844]

Beautiful as usual!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@annevickers3307]

Very impressive! Thank you.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@patriciahubbard5832]

You are amazi, and very motivating to me. Thank you.

[@AnastasiaMily]

This is so kind of you, thank you!!

[@ms_chigger]

So, so beautiful. I just wish I could do it.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much. I hope you will one day!

[@dwbrady5795]

Tha dry hake brush was my aha moment thank you.

[@AnastasiaMily]

It is such a great (and fun!) tool to use in watercolour. Thank you for watching!

[@arlenemurphy804]

This is lovely. I see a church too on left side.

[@AnastasiaMily]

@@arlenemurphy804 Thank you 😊

[@sarahnorthrop9823]

Really beautiful 😊💖

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rajputartroom2580]

Beautiful art ❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much!

[@junemackenzie4205]

Inspiring, thank you.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much!

[@consueloyoung4484]

Hello Anastasia, as always your creativity is so refreshing and appreciated!. The colors you use have become your signature, though I was a bit distracted by the sense that the tree was not anchored, as though it is floating. Am I wrong or was it intentional?.❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much! Since it is a semi-abstract scene not everything would make sense or look realistic. But I must say the tree looks pretty anchored to me here, with the roots extending and the ground being darker around the tree. I didn’t think of it when I was painting it though, I just followed the value range and the colours. Love your question, it made me stop and think.

[@josianecovelo6121]

Bonjour Tout simplement magnifique

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words!

[@alvarito19631]

muy hermoso felicidades,

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊

[@robinwilks3017]

I am mesmerized!!! Can you please share your playlist? Thank you!!!!

[@robinwilks3017]

Got it!!!!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching!!

[@yannickdegreef4548]

William Turner would love this ❤👍🙂

[@AnastasiaMily]

Oh what a compliment! Thank you 💛 Turner’s work will never stop to inspire watercolourists all over the world…

[@yannickdegreef4548]

Ohhh yes Indeed ☺️👍!

[@annekirstennrholm1377]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

✨🙏🏻✨

[@cindyhernandez152]

I love your channel! So peaceful and relaxing to watch, and I love the music, too. I'm wondering if you would be willing to provide a list of substitute colors for those of us who don't have some of the ones you use. That would be lovely!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much, I am so glad you are enjoying my videos 😊 Substitute colours can be tricky as there are so many brands and so many options and one brand’s Indigo can look different to another brand’s, etc… Also some colours granulate and some don’t. I’d say if you just use a similar-looking hue from your own collection of colours it should work!

[@cindyhernandez152]

@@AnastasiaMily Great to know! Thanks so much!

[@flo5378]

🤩🤩🤩

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you!

[@chasingcleanair]

I love this painting, your colors and the spontaneity. What brush do you use to sign your name?

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words! I use a Princeton Select liner brush but not sure about the size as it has peeled off.

[@user-yt4et3lg4i]

C’est magnifique . Quelle harmonie et sérénité dans le choix des couleurs.Pouvez vous me dire quel type de papier vous utilisez pour ouvrir si facilement des blancs? Merci

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching and for such lovely feedback! I use Baohong 100% cotton cold press 300gsm paper.

[@theartistlove8113]

👍🏼

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thanks!

[@benvanwieren]

I find that I have to rush while doing wet in wet and then it doesn't turn out at all. I know you said you use Baohong paper. I am using paper from walmart, North Shore 140 lb. I don't know if it is 100% cotton or not, it doesn't say. I did order some Baohong paper. Do you think this is a huge issue for me? When I wet it with the spray bottle it doesn't seem to go the I want. Anyway, I still love your work and have followed your tutorials, bit failed miserably. I am going to try the new paper once it gets here. Thanks for your amazing work. Ben

[@AnastasiaMily]

Hi Ben. Thank you for watching my videos. I am sorry to hear that you didn't get the results you were hoping for and I do think that it is, indeed, the type of the paper you are using. We don't have Walmart here in Australia so I am not familiar with that particular paper but I looked it up and it is most likely cellulose (wood pulp) paper and not cotton. Watercolour behaves very differently on different surfaces and I find that cotton paper (cold press or rough finish) is the only surface for me that can handle a lot of water and paint. Wood pulp paper is good for controlled wet on dry washes or for mixed media work. Professional quality cotton paper is amazing for loose wet into wet washes. I have used a lot of Meeden Academy cotton paper blocks and they are really good (it is actually Baohong paper) www.amazon.com/MEEDEN-Cotton-Watercolor-Textured-Surface/dp/B07C6J7ZT6/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3KL4CJSQ8WXXK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RgMOspsYNRX1-DGTREzyH3-IWYQvhWBqGBnegPjs_mz_9ROb3UjLw8GqHOdb1XmUXp9WNlRq6Hb_1_qwCPpBAU3ah3jZd3IXaFS-vAuiRykBwMEy1VFF7oFN7az9t2KzTKdsYCClB4xsdC-HQahzXMLw7NcjXJ7qkGkfvsyCQzlmTCoZOGUY2bjPzIvYd0PS01kVsuFb45nohWw341A-cvD6cIBlL4-d8QLskfNHBKg.az6EYS2bWm_zgWcyajagh4Bk53l-Ys7-FABR2iOXtAY&dib_tag=se&keywords=meeden%2Bwatercolor%2Bpaper&qid=1705353835&sprefix=meeden%2Bwa%2Caps%2C449&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1 The cold press is only slightly less textured and bright than the professional quality Baohong cold press, and it was pretty much the only difference.

[@benvanwieren]

I just got Baohong paper, came in a small tin, 4" x 6", and, Academy Watercolor Paper pad 4.9" x 7" block. both say 100% cotton, so I will be excited to try one on this paper. Thanks for replying and helping. And thanks for the link.

[@AnastasiaMily]

@@benvanwieren enjoy - there is nothing like painting on good quality cotton paper!

[@myseaeaglechannel2913]

I got lost with you…..❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

That watercolour space is such a lovely place to get lost in! Thank you ✨