How to Paint a Whimsical Abstract Landscape in Mixed Media | Intuitive and Mindful Painting Process

Experimentation and play are key to developing our skills and style as artists and I do this a lot! This little painting started with inspiration from my paint palette. Then, by following my intuition, I was able to take something that was only ok for me in the beginning and transform it into a composition I really love. Oh what a joy it is to create! (PS - In this week's video I also bring up an important creativity topic - check out the link (included after my list of materials) to an informative and interesting article on "Inspiration vs. Imitation".)
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Here’s a list of the materials I used for this painting: (***I now have the ability to monetize my site. This means I can include links to the products I use and when you make a purchase using these links, I will get a small commission. You won't pay extra for doing this and you will help me earn a little bit of money along the way, so I can continue doing this work. Please note that I will only ever add links to products that I actually like and use. Thanks in advance!***)
* Watercolor paper (Strathmore, 400 series, cold pressed paper) - amzn.to/3ZK0o8Z
* Artist tape (my favorite is from Dick Blick's)
* Water
* Paper towel
* Arteza watercolor paint palette - amzn.to/3OUKi7Z
* Kremer Pigmente watercolor in Star Gold, French Ochre, Sepia and Cobalt Blue Turquoise Light - shop.kremerpig...
* Daniel Smith watercolors in Quinacridone Burnt Orange, Green Gold and Neutral Tint - amzn.to/3GTxElB
* Winsor and Newton Cotman watercolor in Intense Blue, Hooker's Green and Van Dyke Brown - amzn.to/3He6WFH
* Round brush in size 14 and 8 - I can't find the ones I bought a few years ago any more, but these ones here are similar: amzn.to/3HcaAzU
* Micro mini brush - amzn.to/3QMcAlv
* Black fine tip pen by Pentel Slicci (0.25mm) - amzn.to/3GTvkLv
* White Posca pen - amzn.to/3R3ToA1
* Fountain pen with black ink - amzn.to/3wbaJNx
**I get a lot of questions about whether or not it is ok to recreate my paintings. I talk a bit about this, from my perspective, in this week's video. But, I thought it would also be useful to share an article I found online on this very topic. I agree with what Christine wrote in "Inspiration vs Imitation: How to Copy as an Artist": might-could.co.... It explains the difference between the two and how to know if you're on the right track to creating artwork you can truly and confidently call your own. Thank you Christine!! Please check out the article and let me know what you think in the comments section below my video. :) **
The music for this video was provided by the You Tube Audio library. Thank you Jesse Gallagher for creating your beautiful compositions and giving us permission to use them in our KZbin content.
My thumbnail was created using Canva.com. Most of it is free and so easy to use!
I recorded my video using my iPhone 12 and edited my video using iMovie.
Please don’t hesitate to ask me questions or post comments. It is always a pleasure to hear from you!
Thank you for watching! Have a great week and happy creating!
Gabrielle :)

[@jpan7071]

Every time I watch one of your videos, I feel I’m transported to a peaceful, balanced, full of zen dimension. No judgement. No fear. Just acceptance. And Love. And so much natural beauty and talent. And it all comes together perfectly at that moment when Kremer’s Pigments Gold appears. And, of course, you know the perfect background music. And your mellifluous voice brings it all together. The best therapy anyone could ask for. Thank you, as always, friend.❤❤❤😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Awe Jessie ❤️ Thank you so much for your kind and generous words! 🤗 It’s a such a pleasure for me to share and create with you all. And it’s is fun to watch paper become something totally different! It moves from potential and possibilities to anything our imagination would like it to be. To me it feels magical and I hope it does for you too. Thank you for making the time to watch and connect sweet friend 🤗❤️

[@janiscarlson3187]

I read the article you recommended. I'm feeling so relieved!! I am a great copier. What I lack in imagination, I make up for with precision copying. I've always given credit to the original artist, but still always felt guilty for using their design. After reading the article, I now realize that I am in the learning phase of my craft. Thanks for posting this. A very good article.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Janis ❤️☺️ I'm so glad you found this article useful! Artists have been studying each other's work for centuries. It's one of the greatest ways to learn without taking classes. Over time, this will surely lead to you developing your own style as your preferences will become clearer and clearer to you. Have fun creating and learning! Thank you for making time to connect 🤗

[@janwoodyer735]

That was so relaxing ! A beautiful painting once again with the addition of some wonderful music. What an experience! Thank you for your continued inspiration Gabriella ❤

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you Jan 💕🤗 I appreciate your kind words and it means a lot to me that you made time to reach out and connect ☺️

[@nancyweisser3910]

Dear sweet lady I think fairies and gnomes would love to live in your creations. Thank you for the magic👏👏👏💖💖💖

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hello sweet Nancy ❤️ In my heart, magical little creatures certainly do live in my paintings ☺️ I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you as always for your kindness ❤️🤗

[@marthajacobo3519]

I didn't read the article but My thoughts about copying someone's work, takes me back to workshops I did with Bob Ross certified teachers. We all painted the same subject, but everyone had their own take on the painting. Not everyone's brush stroke is the same and I don't think you could be as precise as the person who painted it. We all try at least some, to copy work done by the master painters and maybe only a few come very close. Yes , we need to be respectful and yet inspired by other people's works.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

I agree with everything you say here! ☺️ I would have not learned as much as I have had I not first tried to reproduce work from other artists whose work I really appreciate. I loved watching Bob Ross on TV. He made it all seem possible and less complicated, didn't he. ❤️ The article has some other interesting things to consider, especially when wanting to produce work we want to sell and post as our own original work (and ideas). I appreciate you making the time to share this and love that we can all learn from each other through conversation. ☺️

[@stacyg8847]

Thank you for sharing. I read Christine's article. I copy all the time. I'm not selling any of my art or gifting any pieces that I've copied, but I reference my source on the actual piece even in my art journals. For the very few art pieces I've posted online, I reference sources and inspiration because I'm so worried about being accused of stealing someone's work. Peace.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the article!! ☺️ I find trying to replicate another artist work to be such an easy way to learn and that in fact it is exactly how I learned to paint many years ago. Today, I have the means to take some classes here and there and if I post the work I create in my workshops, I do the same. It's good to give artists prop for the work they do. And at the same time, we are learning about our likes and dislikes which leads to us developing a style of our own. Peace being sent your way as well ❤️☮️

[@cyramclennan2580]

This painting is amazing 😍 Im definitely going to try something similar to get into the swing of painting. I've never been super strong in art but I plan to keep learning and growing in it ❤️

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Go for it! ☺️ I'm so happy you enjoyed this video and feel inspired to give it a try as well! And I love your plan to keep learning and growing as an artist! One step at a time, I have no doubt you can do it! Have fun and thank you for making the time to share your kindness with me ❤️

[@barbclark69]

I love that ta-da moment of pulling the masking tape off. This is lovely, and it’s exciting that you kept going on a background you didn’t like as much. I love your final painting.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much ❤️☺️ I love that final reveal too and even after all these years of painting, I don't get sick of it 😀 Wishing you a wonderful day and thanks for watching and making the time to connect! 🤗

[@herbalannie7707]

More like this!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

I’m glad you enjoyed it this much ☺️ Thank you!

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

Super!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you 💕☺️

[@angela14962002]

I love it!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you Angela ❤️🤗

[@lisabrown1324]

Love this whimsical landscape. Watercolor is my favorite medium and it felt like I was swept away into this beautiful little world. 🥰

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Yay!!!! ❤️ I'm so glad you enjoyed it as much as you did, Lisa ☺️ Thank you for making the time to watch and thank you for your kind words!

[@rosarionunez9420]

Gabrielle, loved it! Love your intuitive landscape watercolor paintings. So relaxing to see you create. Such a talented artist you are. Thank you sooo much for publishing a new video each week. Always looking forward to Wednesday because of you.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Rosario ☺️ Thank you so much for your kindness, once again ❤️ I'm glad you are enjoying my videos this much! It means a lot to me 🤗

[@alinserea4179]

I love 💞, the amount of information 💓.you give 💝 in this 💖.interesting. 💞.Video thanks for the beautiful video you share💕💓.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

So nice of you! ☺️ Thank you for your kindness! Thank you for watching ❤️

[@brigitteemme1460]

Love it ❤

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you ❤️

[@MsJMac72]

Helluuu beautiful Gabrielle .. isn't Christine's essay good, she really hit the nail on the head with her views of the issue. I think copying was part of the learning process for a lot of us & provides a valuable means to discover our own unique style. Also, regarding adding white to your work - have you tried a dip pen & ink? I began using a glass dip pen with Dr PH Martins white ink & it works a treat for me. Sometimes use a gouache too (Windsor & Newton is my fave for this). xx xx

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Yes, I love this article so much! ❤️☺️ And thank you for making the time to share about your favorite white and how you use it! I bought an Eco TWSB a little while ago and love using it with my white ink. I’ve seen the glass dip pens and they look so neat! I’ll have to check this out too. Big hugs and wishes for a great day being sent your way 🤗

[@xVentax]

I have had an interesting diversion recently, due to a health issue which prevented me from being able to get into my studio. I’m in my 60s now, and from a very early age I drew - pencil portraits, pen ‘line’ pictures etc, totally intuitive. It’s only fairly recently that I started using colour, and I’m loving it. I did a watercolour/pen picture a few months ago which was definitely influenced by your work, but in no way a copy. I posted it on Instagram and tagged you, which you graciously acknowledged. My current work however is using alcohol markers because I didn’t want to bring all my watercolour paraphernalia into the house. I am so enjoying experimenting with my dual tip pens that my husband bought me over a year ago, but I hadn’t really used. So, I’ve learned new skills just because I’ve had to adapt to a new situation. I will get back to my studio soon I hope, so in the meantime, I continue to watch your inspirational work, and enjoy connecting with you and others that ‘get’ this kind of art. ❤️

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Awe ❤️ I am so happy to see that you are finding ways to adapt your creative practice to your current situation. I'm sure it might feel sad and frustrating at times, that you can't get into your studio and my heart goes out to you because I know how that can feel. It's obviously such an important part of you and it brings me great joy to see that you are honouring that part of you that wants to play, experiment and create. And yes!!! That's exactly how we learn and grow as artists. Bravo to you for choosing to be flexible in this situation. I wish you continued healing and many hours, days and years of creativity 🤗🎨 Thank you for making the time to watch and connect! It means a lot to me! 🥰

[@MMGARC]

How wonderful to sit here and watch you create such a beautiful painting. I got lost in your conversations (they were so interesting and very calming). I love your techniques. This painting is really beautiful - I love whimsical !! Thank you, looking forward to more!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Awe ❤️ Thank you so much for being to kind! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my videos and it’s such a joy to connect with you ☺️

[@CHARUL814]

I so much look forwards to Wednesday evenings now to listen to you and paint with you. You have inspired me so much. I am so glad you brought up a topic of copy or trying out something similar as in taking inspiration because I do take a lot from your paintings and use of colours. Thank you so so much. I am very grateful to have come across your channel, your inspirations and your voice. All that brings a lot of calmness, creativity and joy in my life. 🙏❤️

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Smiling big here ☺️❤️ How fun to know we can create together! Thank you so much for your continued kindness! And thank you for chiming in on the subject of inspiration vs imitation. We can all learn so much from each other as artists (and probably also in life in general). It’s fun to share and help each other push past our perceived limits ☺️ Wishing you a wonderfully creative week 🤗❤️🎨

[@CHARUL814]

@Gabrielle Anna Cormier Art thank you so much dear ♥️ 😘 sending love and hugs.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

@@CHARUL814 received and thank you ❤️🤗

[@UllyUlly7]

You are an excellent intuitive artist. Learn so much from watching your art work. Thank you for letting us sneak into your world.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Rickie ☺️ Thank you so much for making the time to share your kindness with me! I'm glad you are enjoying my videos ❤️🤗

[@KoffeeKat18]

Amazing what you made of that original wash. If I had done that, I would have crumpled it up and tossed it! 😂

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

😂 I’ve had those moments too! Thank you for your kind words about this painting! ❤️ I often feel like my projects just need to be worked through with a little bit of patience and lots of self compassion ☺️

[@julieboyle170]

I also found your article interesting on the differences in copying/taking inspiration from other artists and how they should be used. Thank you for making that very clear.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thanks for chiming in about the article too! ☺️ I loved that article and found it covered all the basis in a very constructive way. I’m glad you found it helpful as well ❤️

[@lisasternenkind6467]

I would like to share my personal examples for the topic "Inspiration / Plagiarism". I also do handicrafts, often also very old techniques, such as Sprang on a Germanic weighted loom, I built myself following images on old documents and by using natural materials like my forefathers have also used. I am so firm in various handicrafts, that I can't possibly stick to a patterns, some one else came up with. I end up making so many change, that my final piece seems totally different and wouldn't be recognized by others as being somehow related to the original piece. With drawing and painting I am somewhat a beginner in comparison to my handicrafting. So I try to learn from those who draw, paint, print, collage, form, etc in a manner that touches my creative self. There are various, completely different artist I follow and who I watch in the creative process they share online or personally. I love learning and exploring new techniques. Some I abandon at some point, others I experiment with several weeks or even months, and sometimes also really very intensive over very, very long periods. I also like watching good art videos multiple times, while drawing or painting along. Interestingly, the better I can use a certain technique, the more my artwork differs from the original. So in the beginning I might stick to the same colors and shapes, but as I move along in a certain technique or art style, my piece looks more and more different from the other artist's work in the video I watch. Since I was a child, I liked the combination of watercolor and ink. This is why I started following your channel btw. 😁 I guess, the more sophisticated I become with certain techniques, which I like using, the more I build up my own style, thus move away from the final piece, that inspired me. And finally I sort of own it. Also, I am totally crazy about colors and color combinations - as anybody doing handicrafts and having huuuuge stashes of yarn. So this is another reason to watch the videos of other artists. But then I also make screenshots while watching movies or documentaries, if I see wonderfully matching colors. 🤭 My ex boyfriend always got anniyey when I did this and then we had to see the scene again. OMG colors and yarns and books and animals really touch my heart. 💞

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Yes to all of this!!! ❤️ I love your curious mind and what you’re doing is such a wonderful way to learn and develop your own skills! I giggle when I saw that your take screenshots of colors you like on your tv - I do the same ☺️ Thank you for making the time to share all of this with me! I wish many years of joyful creating 🤗

[@mskikiart]

I felt like you know my story? I Also do crafty stuff too!...I love to learn and explore a combination of ways to create my ideas to make it mine. As U can see, It took me a year to find Her I’m glad I did!.. Your story has inspired me to comment. I receive this post of inspiration thank U for sharing..."SHALOM"🎨

[@gabydavis10]

Oh to have your imagination…. I absolutely love this painting. Those details … the white clouds are so beautiful and those rock formations. Always a treat to watch your paintings come to life 😊 love this! ❤

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you Gaby ❤️ I’m happy to share my imagination with you all ☺️ I’m glad you enjoyed it and appreciate you making the time to connect 🤗 Wishing you a great week!

[@1951jr1969]

This is by far my FAVORITE! I love your videos!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Janie ❤️ so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@the3milestitcher]

I just love this one. I really do. But every time I look at it I see an old crumpled loafer at the bottom. Which I love!!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you ☺️ Now I have to go look for that old crumpled loafer 😂❤️ What a funny occurence!!

[@julieboyle170]

Thank you for this beautiful video. I also feel transported and peaceful when watching you create.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you Julie ❤️🤗 It brings me so much joy to see this!

[@altti82]

That green gold is amazing! So beautiful

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Yeah, green gold makes me smile! ☺️ Thank you for watching ❤️

[@moelalondeart]

Thank you for another relaxing evening and the link to the article about Inspiration vs. Imitation. I feel better about myself now! I noticed that you mentioned Cee Cee and her lover of gold! She has inspired some of my work, too!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

You are so welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed the article ☺️ Thank you so much for making the time to watch and connect ❤️ Cee Cee has wowed so many of us, hasn’t she 🥰

[@izak2217]

Super wzory, wiosna w sercu i na papierze 😂. Pozdrawiam serdecznie Iza 😊

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Dziękuję Iza! ❤️ I tak się cieszę, że wreszcie nadeszła wiosna - cudownie jest znów usłyszeć śpiew ptaków ☺️

[@desdavid8404]

Awesome

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you Des ❤️

[@donnamorina7846]

I read the article you linked and I agree wholeheartedly. I have been learning from you and made a couple of paintings that I was proud of. I posted them on Instagram but credited you as my inspiration. I could never claim anything otherwise! I know I will morph into my own style as I already use a few of the same techniques like the dots and stippling. I’m just happy to be learning and you are a good teacher for me!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

I love your thoughtful comment Donna ❤️ thank you for making the time to read the article and for tagging me when you create (especially if you tried to recreate something I created). You are definitely well on your way to developing your own creative style and I’m so happy you’re doing all the right things to get there. What fun it is to experiment, to connect with what we love and to create 🥰 Enjoy sweet friend! 🤗

[@germainwdesjardins6573]

Love this painting. All colours I love.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much ❤️🤗

[@peggy5290]

Thank you for your inspiration. I’m very much a beginner in water colors (with the exception of my children hood artwork, that is long ago). You are any exceptional teacher. Love your imagination and eye for color.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Aww ❤️☺️ Thank you so much for your kind and generous words! I'm happy you are starting to paint with watercolors and I hope you will reconnect with the joy it brought you as a child. 💕 Thank you for being here with me!

[@AyaKorngut]

Thank you so much for your kindness way to inspirate! I love to watch these creative moments!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Awe ❤️ Thank you! It brings me great joy to share and connect with you all in this way. Thank you for your kindness too 🤗

[@kathyappleby6906]

Thank you for sharing your artwork! Love this piece! Also, thank you for the link to the discussion regarding what is and what isn’t plagiarism. There is so much out there that is filled with legal ease that adds to the confusion for some of us, it is t as helpful or straightforward as the article you’ve referenced. Many thanks!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

You are so welcome! ❤️ I’m glad you enjoyed both the video and the article! I enjoyed it too and I felt that the information was very useful and pertinent. Thank you for your kindness and thank you for making time to connect ❤️🤗

[@mrwiggiewoo]

I'm amazed at how the pen works made this painting come alive. Also thank you for the article, it really clarified some things for me, and helped relieve some guilt regarding using other's ideas and work for the purpose of teaching myself by copying and learning.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much for making the time to connect with your comments ❤️ I’m so happy to share what I learn along the way. Have fun with your learning and creative process 🤗🎨

[@andom6281]

I love how it turned out. ❤

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you ❤️☺️

[@Artsixtyfour]

I love to see magic appear on your paper, its so inspiring, and I read the article and agree, we all find inspiration from others thats how we all learn, I love doodling and watching you create wonderful pictures on top of watercolour really resonates with me, and has certainly inspired me to maybe do my doodles on top of watercolour as its so forgiving, so thank you for these wonderful videos you share, because without artists like you sharing your work how will we become our own unique artist. And also new artist can also give other artists ideas too. I have always used fine liners, never thought to use a fountain pen, is it smooth to draw with, as it will certainly last longer than my fine liner tip, might give that a go

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Awe!! ❤️ I love this Jackie!! Thank you for making the time to read the article and for connecting with me ☺️ We are so lucky to have opportunities like this to be in community with other creatives and to learn from each other. 💕 Yes, I find fountain pens work quite well over watercolor paper and I don't need to worry about ruining the tips of my fine liners. Plus they are refillable! Win-win! ☺️

[@sylviamears1092]

I love this landscape and will try and copy it for my own learning and satisfaction. I have never shared my work on line and am not really interested in doing that (I am my own worst critic!). However I have just started to create designs and make cards to send to friends. These, with one exception, are not exact copies but heavily influenced by artists such as yourself and I should perhaps have credit the influencer on the back of the card, I will now do this after having read the article. I never claim to be a creator of art, I am definitely a copier and I would never sell or profit from something someone else created! Thank you for sharing the article, made me think about what I'm doing. Much appreciated.

[@sylviamears1092]

By the way, it seems difficult to get star gold in the UK, any alternative for a good strong gold? Thanks!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much for making the time to connect and share Sylvia ❤️ I think it's great that you are giving yourself a chance to practice creating this way and I am happy to see that you are also allowing yourself to share what you create with your friends. ☺️ I can empathize with what you share about your inner critic. Mine is pretty strong too and the more I put my artwork out there, the more silent it gets. I'm glad you appreciated the article too! I thought it was a great read with lots of good advice and I'm glad you have found it helpful ☺️

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Oh bummer!! I thought I had seen a British flag on their website, but I guess that doesn't mean they serve all of the UK 😔 Let's see! A friend sent me some Coliro paints and they are really nice - not quite as shimmery and brilliant as Star Gold, but nice none the less. This past week, I watched a video by Annie Claxton (@artyfartyannie - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYLLZmNsocafaZI) and she was using some handmade metallic watercolors by CSY that I thought looked really nice. I've never used them myself, but they definitely caught my attention in her video. And I think she's in the UK, but maybe I'm wrong... Hopefully this is a good start for some options! I'm going to leave myself a note to ask about this in my next video and hopefully we can find you some good substitutes ☺️

[@sylviamears1092]

@gabrielleannacormierart thanks, I did find a UK supplier but they wanted a ridiculous amount for postage doubling the price of the paint which is silly. Hey ho! ☺️

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

@@sylviamears1092 ah no 😔 I agree - paint supplies are already so expensive, I hate paying extra for postage!!

[@Nicoleclog]

I love your videos ! Thank you for sharing them !

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you for your kindness! ❤️☺️

[@mabellchurnoopay]

So enjoyable and relaxing to watch. Thank you!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and for making the time to comment and connect ❤️

[@m.antoinetteadams41]

absolutely gorgeous

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you for being so kind ❤️☺️

[@RA-sv8lr]

Lovely colours and composition, and your mark-making is wonderful as always. Thank you so much for sharing 🧡

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much ❤️ It’s sometimes a dance between doubt and trust and when I choose trust, it usually works out ☺️ I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@Diane-cv7jb]

💛💛💛

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Merci beaucoup ma tante Diane ❤️🤗

[@Diane-cv7jb]

@@gabrielleannacormierart XO

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Beautiful! I love it!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much Carolyn ❤️☺️

[@Gigi2four]

I’m on a binder, lol. Love it! Do you eventually sign your work? Oh….go for the gold, 🖌

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Haha! Love it 🥰 I do sign my work, usually right before I sent it to someone. It’s the last thing I do before sending it to a new home ☺️ Sometimes I do it on camera, but it’s pretty rare. Thank you for choosing to spend time with me today ❤️🤗

[@love2create62]

You do take us on the most peaceful journey with you! 😊 I love the little vines you added this time! It would have been hard for me to resist putting at least one dot of gold, in the middle of the white "dandelions"! 😂 I love the way you enjoy what you're doing! Color = Joy! When I doodle I usually just play around and make little patterns wherever they fit, no plan just play, then I go onto something else. I am working on a page of doodles (no painting). I've gotten so much inspiration from you! The basic shape I'm using is an oval in various sizes and they go in different directions. I'm using black with white, silver and gold accents. I'm trying to pay attention to contrasts like you do, and trying to keep it simpler. It will be the first completed doodling page I've ever done and I have been loving every moment of the process! 😊 See you next Wednesday, have a blessed week! 🙏🫶 I will read the article you suggested, I just haven't yet.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Ah the joy I feel to know we can travel peacefully like this together ❤️☺️ This is certainly one reason to really appreciate the Internet! ☺️ Oh yes! A dot of gold in the middle of the dandelions would have been magical indeed! And thank you for sharing about your doodling page! Black, white, silver and gold!!✨✨✨ Yes to all of it! I bet it’s looking really cool and I’m so happy you’re having so much enjoyment with the process ❤️ Sending you lots of love and big hugs sweet friend ❤️☺️ Happy creating 🎨☺️

[@Mairi..]

It's beautiful! : )

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@beatrixkogler8938]

Thank you sooooo much, my sweet friend, for showing this video🌷🥀🌼🌻🌸💐💖. What a joy it is to see your creativity in process and at the end - again what a most delightfull and beautiful picture! And I learned so much from you and still do - with great joy! I read the article and nodded the whole time through😄 . Also to what you said here, was even answering and talking aloud to you being one with you in every way🤦‍♀😅. It is an important topic for sure. As I was watching your process I waiiiited for Star Gold to appear *giggle* I'm the same as you in my paintings, I wait where and when I can use this beloved color in it - and most of the time I go overboard with it as soon as I do the first tip with it 😍🥰😂. All my love and hug to you ❤💖💕

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hello hello sweet Trixi ❤️🤗!!! Thank you again for your kind words of encouragement and support 💝 I’m so glad we can learn and create like this together (and squeal in delight when we play with our star gold ✨🥳✨). Thank you for making the time to read the article too! I thought it was so comprehensive and informative. ☺️ This is what I love about the creative community! We share, we learn, we challenge each other in supportive ways and we connect all while making the world even more beautiful 😍 ❤️🎨 Sending you lots of love and wishes for a wonderful and creative week my friend ✨🤗❤️

[@beatrixkogler8938]

@Gabrielle Anna Cormier Art oooh, thanks sweetie I received aaaall the love you sent to me now❤️❤️❤️❤️😊🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘. Wishing you too a beautiful und golden week😉💖🪻😄😘. Im just taking a bath in Star Gold and some of the other shining colors of Kremer...sigh... what a delight 🌟🌠.... and I'm surely overdoing it... again 🙈😂

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

@@beatrixkogler8938 😂 😂😂 you are funny! To overdoing it I say this my friend, is it really overdoing if you enjoy it this much?! ❤️🤗 Maybe and maybe not! Enjoy!! 🤩✨

[@beatrixkogler8938]

@@gabrielleannacormierart … 🤭😅giggle, I tell that myself also, thought it as excuse🙈, but it is always in the eyes of the beholder , I guess. I looove it a lot. And I can’t use shimmering colors or our star gold, with my natural landscapes in watercolor, at least not much. But… I always find a way to apply it there too but only tiny spots😂✨

[@eloradanan1837]

This is a wonderful tutorial! I am just a beginner, so this is very inspirational.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Yay to beginnings! I’m so excited for you to be starting this journey .🥳 Thank you for watching and making the time to comment and connect with me ❤️ I hope you have lots of fun creating, experimenting and playing with your supplies ☺️🎨

[@deboliphant6560]

I've been thoroughly enjoying watching you work and listening to speak about what you're doing. Why do you tape your paper to glass?

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Awesome! I’m so glad to see this ☺️ I tape my paper to a piece of plexiglass to prevent buckling and also because I like the look of the border. Thank you for making the time to watch and connect ❤️

[@kimbranson3374]

Stunning artwork 😮 May I ask why you don’t include a link for the Kramer Pigmented Watercolor paints? I am very interested in your palettes, which seem to be a combination of different brands of paints? Can you - or have you - explain how you put your palettes together? I found your channel just this morning, so perhaps you’ve already shared this information in a previous video. I’ll go search! Have a lovely day 😊

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you again for your kind words! ❤️😉 I love Kremer Pigments and I’m not sure why a link to their website did not make it into my video description 🤔 I have been including it in most of my recent videos and here it is: shop.kremerpigments.com/us/. I basically have put together my palette using the colors I love to paint with the most. I buy most of my paints in tubes and I bought an empty Arteza watercolor palette on Amazon to assemble them all together. There are other little palettes I also really love - like ones from CSY Art Gallery and Prima watercolors. Usually, I list the paints I use in my video description, but sometimes I do forget to list something so it never hurts to ask. I hope this helps ☺️

[@deboliphant6560]

Thank you for your time to respond to my question. So, you prefer removing the watercolor page from the tablet and taping to a sequel but transportable surface. Have ever used anything other than plexiglass like a wood board, tile, tabletop, counter, ...? Do you always work on a flat surface? Have you tried incorporating Zentangles to a greater degree? I'm truly intrigued by your process. Keep up the great work and continue inspiring creatves .

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi ❤️☺️ Yes, I like to work on a rigid surface and taping my paper to it for a number of different reasons. The first is that I love the white frame the tape leaves around my painting when my process is done. I also really love the fact that taping the paper to a hard surface helps to keep my paper from buckling while I'm working on my painting. I have used other surfaces like clip boards and my desk top but I do prefer to work from something I can lift to move the water and paint while I'm working. I also generally love to work on a smaller scale than the paper tablets I buy. I have a paper cutter and I cut the paper to different sizes depending on what I feel like doing for a particular project. This helps to keep the cost per painting lower for me. I do have some paper that comes in a block (my Arches paper for instance), but since I like to work on a smaller scale than the block will allow, I usually remover the paper from the block, cut it to the size I want and then paint. I usually work on a flat surface, but neck, shoulder and back issues have me rethinking my workspace and there may very soon be a day when I work on a tilted surface such as a drafting table (but I'm still working on figuring this out). I think Zentangles are so pretty!!! But, I don't tend to use them all that much in my work. This could change in the future, you never know! Thank you so much for making the time to connect with me! I hope this information is helpful to you and I appreciate your kindness! 🤗

[@deboliphant6560]

It's been a pleasure hearing from you and I'm gleaning so much information as a beginning watercolor creative artist. I find the freedom of expression in your process so Zen-like and welcoming. I've also enjoyed the Neurographic Art process I've been following for a few years and finally receiving English translations. It's all so therapeutic. I hope you feel encouraged to keep sharing your God given talents.

[@suddeninspirations8184]

Another wonderful piece, Gabrielle. Please share what you use to seal your work. I'm using Modgepodge, but if you have something better, please share. Thank you.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️ It really depends... If I intend to frame my artwork under glass, I don't put anything over it because sealants can slightly alter the colors in artwork. But, if I am not going to frame it under glass, then I use a UV protectant fixative : amzn.to/4chxgLi. I have never used Modgepodge over my paintings - what has your experience been like using this product? Thank you for making the time to reach out! ☺️

[@suddeninspirations8184]

@@gabrielleannacormierart Thank you so much for replying, Gabrielle. I will try the fixative. I like the modge podge because it makes the colors pop. It also gives it a sheen that i like. It's worth a try. Have a wonderful day.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

@@suddeninspirations8184 You're very welcome! ☺ Thank you for telling me about your experience with modge podge! I do sometimes wish my colors could be as vibrant as they are when they are wet so I just may give this a try too! ☺

[@vraquel7]

Firstly thank you for this beautiful tutorial. I did a "master copy" of this whimsical abstract landscape just to get the idea for the intuitive process, water color and pen work. I am an oil painter and have no clue about the power of water color and these techniques. I am very grateful to have somehow stumbled onto youtube videos as I struggle with the same issues you mentioned. Thx again. PS- i looked up Kramer and I am having hard time finding a way to buy. Any suggestions?

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one enough to give it a try yourself! ❤️ Thank you for your kind words! I'm not sure where you are located - Kremer pigments are available in North America and parts of Europe. I don't work with Kremer so unfortunately, I'm not sure where else they might sell their products. (I'm just going by what their website shows.) A great substitute for Star Gold is 24K Merck Gold by CSY Art Gallery. They may be more widely available and they make many other really nice iridescent watercolor sets ☺️ I hope this helps!

[@katievoigt7313]

I love this! where did you get the plexiglass board you are using to secure the paper to?

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Katie ❤️ Thank you ☺️ The plexiglass was actually from an old foyer window in my house. My husband cut it to size for me. I love how rigid it is, but sometimes it can be a challenge to control the glare from my overhead lights while I'm filming. I have seen other people use tempered glass cutting boards to do the same thing and I'm guessing a smooth surface plastic cutting board might also work well. I hope this helps!