An Easy Way to Fix a Painting Gone Bad - 2024 - 17

[@beatricebruno2513]

Just LOVE how you put yourself out there. You you are a beautiful mirror. Thank you immensely! ☮️🐝💫

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Aww ❤️🤗 I appreciate this and you so much! Thank you for your kindness 💕

[@janaicaandersonart]

I absolutely love how this turned out; definitely not how it began. I use gesso in all my acrylic projects. I start paintings on paper by adding some tooth/texture to the paper to give more dimension when adding colorful layers. I also use it to seal stones before I paint them. I haven’t tried it with watercolor yet… but this tutorial is definitely inspiring!! ❤

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

😂 I appreciate your candor Janaica!! What a journey it was to travel this creative process! 😳 I appreciate that you stuck it out with me 💕 Thank you for sharing how you use gesso! It's such a versatile product and probably one of my favorites because it really can serve so many uses. ☺️ I'd love to see your painted stones! Do you share them on your channel? Thank you for your kind words and for making the time to connect 🤗❤️

[@susan8708]

Great save!! Honestly, it turned out beautifully. You really are a Godsend to all aspiring artists (especially this one!!) Amazing, thank you so much. There’s hope for me yet 🥴😁

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much Susan ❤️🤗 I'm so happy you found this video useful! Yes, there is always reason to be hopeful when it comes to creativity!! ☺️ Where there is a way, there is definitely a way. You've got this 🤗

[@dianadoyle7085]

Gesso is a great save ! What a neat idea 😮

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much ❤️☺️ I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@goat8477]

It is lovely! Very surprising outcome. Enlarged to a poster 2x3 ft, I would put it up on the wall!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you for being the kind, supportive and encouraging person you are ❤️🤗 I appreciate your kindness more than you could know! 💕

[@Blue-rd5lq]

Beautifully saved! ✨ I admire you for keeping faith and trying different approaches, and also for being prepared to show the struggle. I am too quick to give up and I have a box of rejects that I don’t show anyone. From you I learn that although the end may not be as originally imagined it can be worth the perseverance. A great approach for many things in life I think! Thank you lovely Gabrielle. I wish you a week of happy surprises! 💙💫 B x 😘

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hello sweet Bernice 💕🤗 Thank you as always for your kind and encouraging words! Some paintings processes are more challenging than others, right!? I love how a simple product like gesso can turn things around ☺️ You're absolutely right that perseverance pays off. Either the painting takes a turn for the better or we learn something - and this is always a win-win in my books ✨ Thank you for wishing me a week of happy surprises! I've already had one working through a little sewing challenge with Damien this morning 🥰 I wish you a wonderful week sweet friend! Thank you for being here! 🤗💕

[@trinacarr1764]

So glad you finished th8s one. And now I know what to try with my paintings when im ready to give up. I always love your work Gabrielle and I look forward to every Wednesday.❤

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much Trina 💕🤗 I appreciate you being here with me! Your kindness is such a gift 💝

[@paigewhitmire6807]

Congratulations on your perseverance! The painting looks very intentional. Pretty!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much for your kindness ❤️☺️

[@martinelindemann481]

Hey Gabrielle , nobody can do it better than you 🎉😊❤ It is beautiful !🌞👍

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Aww ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for always being so kind to me Martine 🤗

[@CHARUL814]

So inspiring. I did like the pastel shades, though not you usual colour choice I really thought it looked lovely. The gesso mixed with the colours looks absolutely stunning. The texture looks really nice. ❤

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much ❤️🤗 This one was a journey for sure! I'm glad I played with the pastels even if they are not my usual thing. They are such pretty colors! I'm sure I'll eventually find a place for them in more of my artwork ☺️

[@Nasauniverse001]

Love the music. So gentle.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

I'm glad you enjoy it too ❤️

[@nancyrubenstein4195]

Thank you I totally loved this video. Now I'm going to grab all those watercolor paintings I didn't know what to do with and start the gesso save. 🎉

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Wooohoooo!!! 🎉🎉🎉 I love this!!! Yay to starting the gesso save 😁 Thank you for your kindness and for making the time to connect! ❤️

[@janalee2019]

I really enjoy watching your process and hearing your thoughts and feelings as you progress through a painting that you initially had challenges with. I'm just in the beginning stages of exploring how to work with watercolor, and you are one of my favorite channels to watch! Thank you for showing that there is always a way to salvage something that didn't go as planned. Great lesson in handling what may be showing up in one's life!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Aww ❤️💕❤️ Love this so much!! I appreciate your kindness and I'm so happy you're enjoying my channel ☺️ Thank you for being here with me and happy creating! 🎨🤗

[@nancyweisser3910]

You work magic, I love it🎉🎉🎉you giggles make me 😊 smile

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Nancy 💕🤗 Thank you for smiling and giggling with me sweet friend! I appreciate you being here with me ❤️

[@canadiancolouristart]

I'm glad you didn't throw this in the garbage at that stage that you didn't like. I really love that you kept at this painting and tried different things because that's what art is all about! I am always so inspired by your work. 🎨

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you for sticking this out with me ❤️ The journey can be bumpy at times, but that doesn't make it any less beautiful ☺️ I appreciate you and I am thankful you are here 🤗

[@janetfox6238]

I'm so grateful the universe sent me your way. I enjoy how you speak of our inner critic with love in asking it to be quiet at this moment. And in your sharing of how you listen/trust your intuition/ inner voice. Thank you with love. Looking forward to watching/ learning more! 💜

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Janet ❤️☺️ I'm so happy you're here with me too! The Universe has a beautiful way of connecting us with the right people at just the right time✨ I'm so glad this video spoke to you and I appreciate the gentle reminders you offer me too. This little creative community is wonderfully supportive! Thank you for your kind words and for making the time to connect with me 💕

[@Lilbirdy-ur6uf]

When I saw you put the gesso on that background, and all the colors mixed and swirled together, I was on the floor! I have never seen anything like that before! Now, I am off to order some gesso!!!! I loved the way it looked so much!!!!!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this as much as you did!! ☺️❤️ The first time I used gesso over watercolors, I knew it was a game changer! 😁 Thank you again for you kindness 💕

[@suemahoney5431]

I’ve only used gesso over acrylic paint before but I love the way it mixes with watercolour, I’ll have to try it, thanks for the idea. You certainly rescued your work with this technique thank you Gabrielle

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Isn't it so much fun that gesso and watercolour react together this way!? ☺️ It's a pleasure for me to share these little discoveries with you! Thank you for your kind words and thank you for making the time to connect 💕

[@susanbrusseau9913]

Lol, I have to admit I have been in this place! Wondering what the heck am I going to do with this painting that just isn't something I like! But, Omg, you saved it! I never thought of doing that with gesso. I really like how the colors were still there, but muted. Thank you for showing us this technique! :)

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you for sharing this with me ❤️ It always helps me to know I’m not alone in my struggles ☺️ And thank you for your kindness Susan 🤗

[@Love2Create62]

Hi Gabrielle! Happy 14th Barkday Garou, what a cutie you are! 🐶 I'm at the beginning of your video and the suspense is killing me! 😂 You cracked me up through the entire painting, you were hilarious! If I'm honest, I would have given up too! 😂 Putting the gesso on what became the background looks really neat! I'm so disappointed that I must have never posted my comments on your last video! 😡 I guess I'll just tell you here, that I enjoyed your interpretation of the eclipse! I started loving it when you put the little gold swoops in it, so pretty! I loved the initial background with just the paint and salt; salts make the most interesting marks! I hope you're feeling better! Any new test results to help you further with your healing? I love seeing your beautiful sweet face each week, it brightens my day! Have a blessed weekend my friend! Lots of love and hugs coming your way! 😘🤗

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Lori ❤️🤗 Garou is thankful for your Barkday wishes 💕 My little cutie had a run-in with a porcupine last Thursday evening. The porcupine made out much better than Garou did thankfully/unfortunately. But, after a trip to the emergency vet hospital, we are happy to report all is well again. I'm not sure how much he's appreciating his new routine of being on leash when we head out early mornings and in the evening, but I'm sure the porcupines are appreciative. ☺️ Hehehe! I'm so happy you giggled with me on this one! 😂 It was a funny experience for me too! Almost like an out of body experience where I was looking at myself creating and wondering what was going on 😂😂😂 I'm happy gesso came to mind and that I was able to turn things around ☺️ No worries about the eclipse painting!! 😉 ❤️ I had a feeling you might enjoy the swoops of gold ☺️ It's just so much fun to look at that little painting shimmer in the light! I am doing ok, thank you! 🤗 I did get some results and a call from my doc a few weeks ago stating that he is referring me to a rheumatologist, but I have not heard from them yet, so I'm focusing on keeping my worry at bay. Painting helps! Keeping busy is also helpful. One day at a time! Thank you for being here with me and thank you for your love and concern. 💕 I hope your week is going well! Sending lots of love your way 🤗❤️

[@glshowlin]

I think this piece is special in that it gave you an opportunity to take a huge leap forward in your artistic journey. I'm truly looking forward to following you and learning more from you. I've loved your style from the beginning. Thanks for sharing your artistic journey!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Aww 💕☺️ Thank you!! I appreciate your kind and supportive words more than you could know! Thank you for being here with me ❤️

[@jlm517rocks]

such a lesson in persistence .... how inner resilience overrides outer chaos... & again ... beauty emerges from the ashes .... ty.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you sweet friend ❤️🤗 I'm so happy I get to share my journey with you and I appreciate your support and kindness along the way xoxo

[@marshakopeika9671]

Beautiful🤩💥🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much ❤️🤗

[@sheilagilleland4312]

I think it’s beautiful. And I have done the same thing we all have! I always use Gesso! Good video. 🙌🏻❤️

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Yay gesso!! I agree ☺️ Thank you for your kindness 💕

[@alisonwonderlandof1]

You have a new subscriber in me for this video alone (but now I'm watching all of your stuff! We love the same stuff 😊). I can't tell you how important it is to see that "real" artists don't just put out masterpieces over and over....I mean, if you don't ever struggle then how do you get out of comfort zones? I have been so immersed in the unforgivable medium that is watercolor (Im not an artist but i spend like im about to create a masterpiece lol). I can't explain it but it's all I think about and i work at it every day but I'm terrible. Lol. I've recently realized how much I love mixed media and it still allows watercolor (I would MARRY A WATERCOLOR IF I COULD PICK A FAVORITE LOL). I have started to discover the beauty of neurographic art so I found you and this made me really appreciate your talent. Ty for being real & vulnerable while laughing and showing what's possible. I love this! I really do. There's something brave about it. Thank you. Excited to watch more videos of yours tonight!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Alison 🤗❤️ I read your words with a huge smile on my face! 😁 First of all, it's fun to connect with you and I appreciate that you have subscribed and have been enjoying my videos. I giggle as I was reading because your enthusiasm and love of art and creativity is palpable and I LOVE it! 🥰 It took me years to utter the words "I am an artist" and this was because I was so critical of my work and hard on my self. Something tells me, you may be being hard on yourself too, but since I don't know you, I can't really say for sure. 😉 You certainly are a kindred creative soul and I am so happy you are here! Thank you for making the time to watch and especially to connect. 🤗💕

[@alisonwonderlandof1]

@@gabrielleannacormierart uh...Im not crying...not me ...🙂. That touched my heart. Oh you're stuck with me now! 😂🙌

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

@@alisonwonderlandof1 Yay to being stuck together in a fun creative community 🎨😁

[@zajournals]

It was a miracle... when you eventually added the red, the lid on my trash basket slowly started to open all on it's own. 😆 At the mention of gesso, it fell shut, probably because it knows that's what I use in similar situations. 👍💜

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

😂😂😂 That's hilarious! (My trash bin has no lid and it often seems to be a little too inviting 😂) Ah gesso!! The miracle art supply! That's why it's never too far for me either. 😉 Thank you for the laugh! 😂 And thank you for being here with me 🤗❤️

[@MissOnigur]

I really enjoyed this process. And yes, gesso is in my arsenal!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️ Yay for gesso!! ☺️ Thank you for being here with me!

[@virginiadeiling8838]

this was actually very encouraging and helpful. i am grateful you didn't give up, it came out beautiful in the end.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

I'm so glad to read this! ☺️ I appreciate you making the time to watch and to connect with such kindness 💕 Thank you Virginia!

[@christinegabb3979]

Well l thought that whole process was amazing…and who would have thought when you started out that you would end up with something so beautifully abstract. Thanks for sharing how you turned something that just wasn’t cutting it for you into a next level painting…there is hope for me after all 😅.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you for bringing a smile to my face with your kind and encouraging words! ❤️🤗 I'm so happy you enjoyed this process! ☺️ Yes, in my books, there's always reason to be hopeful in the creative process because, as they say, ''Where there is will, there is always a way!'' And sometimes that way is gesso 😁 Happy creating Christine 🎨💕

[@julieboyle170]

A great save. I have tried negative painting with Gesso and this inspires me to give it another try. Thank you for sharing.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Julie ❤️🤗 Thank you for being here! Have fun playing with your gesso some more ☺️

[@susantodd6963]

Great tip, I have never used gesso on watercolor. I love the finished painting! Thanks for taking us through the entire process, creativity always involves challenges!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much for your kindness 💕 I appreciate you being here with me through the ups and downs 🤗

[@terririggle6106]

This was a great video! I learned a lot. I need to get me some gesso! 😉 I love the finished piece!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Terri 🤗💕 I'm so happy you enjoyed it and learned something along the way! As always, I appreciate your kindness and presence here - Thank you! ❤️

[@RozWilloughby]

good old gesso...turned out great!!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Yes!! Good old gesso is right! ☺️💕 It has saved many many paintings!! Thank you ❤️

[@nweinflash]

Good save!!! I love what you did to save it!!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you 🤗💕 A little bit of gesso can go a long way sometimes ☺️

[@Diane-cv7jb]

💛💛💛😘

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Merci beaucoup 🤗❤️ (la photo que je vois sur ton profil n'est pas la tienne mais je reconnais le nom de ton profil... YT essaie de me jouer des tours ces jours-ci, je crois 😂)

[@SueKivley]

I LOVE this too!!! I'm going to try it! Thank you for sharing.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you Sue 🤗💕 Have fun creating!! 🎨

[@staceybrister1315]

Wow, you turned that into such a cool little painting! Great job! I would hang that on my wall, for sure! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Aww ❤️ Your kindness is much appreciated Stacey 🤗 Thank you!

[@tharwatoday4480]

Great save. Love it.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much ☺️❤️

[@jacquelynlecuyer210]

Great save!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you ❤️☺️

[@polgara28]

Well it was quite a rough road, but you sure got there in the end! I love it, and you wouldn't have achieved this look any other way. Hope you are well. Love from Kansas. 🌻

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you for being here Christie ❤️🤗 I still giggle thinking about this process 😂 What a journey it was! Every day is a new day and I feel blessed to be here. ☺️ I hope you are well too sweet friend 💕 (Loving the colors you mixed for me 😉😉❤️)

[@polgara28]

@@gabrielleannacormierart Oh that's great! I hope you get a ton of enjoyment from them. 🌻

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

I just love this. I think gesso is a super tool.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you!! ❤️ Agreed! Gesso is a super tool 😁

[@lindakuck5981]

This is gorgeous! Great save! 😘❤

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much! 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@serenityjewel]

The rationalizations and justifications people use to keep doing the same thing are interesting. Almost every artist I've seen on KZbin who starts a video saying they're getting out of their comfort zone has ended up refusing to get out of their comfort zone and then they justify or rationalize why doing what they're comfortable doing was really the right decision. I've only seen 3 artists who actually accepted the fact that being outside their comfort zone didn't feel good and let that be ok. This also happens a lot with people trying "no buy" months or years. Even if they stop just 10% of the way into their specified time period, they justify why that 10% was long enough. No shame because I do it too. I just wonder what mindset do those 3 artists who were actually ok being outside their comfort zone have that so many other people don't.

[@goat8477]

Sooooo - where's the problem?

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Interesting commentary... I'm not sure I understand your motive for sharing it, but it's interesting to ponder nonetheless. I suppose the very idea of being outside one's comfort zone eludes to the fact that a person would usually feel uncomfortable in whatever the situation is. So, I wonder: if a person is really ok in a certain situation, are they really outside their comfort zone?

[@marshakopeika9671]

You did it❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

💕☺️ Thank you!!

[@monikaartm.4383]

Ce n'est pas ton style habituel mais c'est un style naïf, agréable à regarder. Quand ça ne marche pas je fais une pause et reprends plus tard. Quand je n'aime vraiment pas ma création je recouvre de gesso ou je fais des collages.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Merci beaucoup Monika ❤️🤗 Oui, c'est bien différent que mon style habituel! Je jouais sans penser et je me suis rendue compte à un moment donné que ça ne marchait plus tellement 😂 Heureusement, mon gesso n'était pas loin 😅 J'adore le gesso pour ces moments là!!

[@staceybrister1315]

Hi, have you considered using one of those companies that put your art onto canvases, prints, and bagss, and stuff to sell? I don't know how much work would go into that, or how profitable it would be, but worth a check. I love your work ❤

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Stacey ❤️ I actually have looked into it in the past and made myself some yoga pants that I still wear and love today. That was back in the day when I was doing fluid art and I haven't looked into it again, but it could be interesting to see what else is possible. I appreciate the suggestion a lot and your kindness never goes unnoticed. Thank you 🤗

[@nancyrubenstein4195]

Did you use watercolor ground type gesso?

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Great question! In this case, I actually used pure gesso mixed with a little bit of water from my brush. I was simply trying to cover up some of the background rather than create texture. White watercolor ground might work similarly, but I haven't really tried using it that way so I cannot say for sure. I always recommend experimenting with what you have on hand to see how your products work for you. ☺️ Thank you for making the time to connect! ❤️

[@minalyn2]

Did you paint the painting of the lady on the wall?

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Mina ☺️ I painted the portrait on the wall as an homage to a friend and teacher of mine.

[@dorisschmeichel2949]

I have this pallet and find it difficult to work with also.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you for sharing this with me! ☺️ I've seen at least one other artist use it and she always creates the most beautiful pieces with it. What I've come to realize is that her artwork has an esthetic that is very fitting to her style and this specific color palette. The colors are beautiful in their own right. I'm just happy to experiment with them and keep getting the confirmation that maybe they're just not totally "me" and that's ok too 💕

[@LynnLBE]

The last comment is probably not actually real. The way it’s typed, the “name” on the account. Be careful & just ignore.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Lynn ❤️☺️ I think the comments don't show up for me in the same order they do for you for some reason, so I'm not sure which comment you mean, though I can wager a guess or two 😉 There are so many kind people here who I feel sincerely have my back. 💕 The rest I do my best to navigate with as much kindness and grace as I can muster while also taking into account that sometimes, that less than gracious comment that came was probably not from a real person or if it did, it certainly didn't come from someone who meant well only because they are probably not doing so well themselves, sadly. Social media is a tricky place to travel, isn't it! Sometimes it makes my head spin! (I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with it honestly...) I feel really frustrated at times with how the people who create these platforms play with people's emotions... I'm just happy I'm doing this in my 50s and not as a child or a teen. I can only imagine how hard this would be for them. 😳😔 Thank you for the heads up and the support! You are a gem 💝🤗