How to Create Abstract Art Using an Intuitive Painting Process | Watercolors and Mixed Media

I have found another way to create texture while working with watercolors! I guess it's no secret by now just how much I love texture because I always seem to be looking for new ways to create it. I really enjoyed my process this week and I just can't wait til I'm done unpacking my studio so I can play more with this idea. I hope you enjoy watching my process! Let me know what you think in the comments. :)
#intuitive_watercolor_painting #mixed_media #abstract_watercolor
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 some of these links I will get a small commission. ( This applies only to the Amazon links I have included as I am an Amazon Associate. ) 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 (Canson, cold pressed - amzn.to/46BlhpS)
For this painting I used three different cuts of paper.
Paper cutter - amzn.to/46wi4YH
0.5 inch Artist tape - amzn.to/3tHr3HO
Plexi glass or a solid surface to tape paper to - amzn.to/3RYHFVN (I cut my plexiglass from an old window we had in our shed.)
Water
Paper towel
Watercolor Ground - amzn.to/3tFSB0w
Palette knife - amzn.to/46zHjJJ (My palette knives are packed so I used a plastic knife and it worked fine though I do prefer working with my palette knives when they are available.)
Plastic fork or any other tool to create texture.
Fine grain table salt
Matte Heavy Gel Medium (This is what I used - amzn.to/46AdVCU, but I recommend using this instead - amzn.to/46zDnIL
Stencil - This one is similar to the one I used - amzn.to/3S0POJe
Daniel Smith watercolors in Quinacridone Burnt Orange, Quinacridone Deep Gold, Nickel Azo Yellow, Neutral Tint, Phtalo Turquoise and Mayan Blue Genuine - amzn.to/46PKKeY
Kremer Pigmente watercolor in Star Gold and Tropical Sunrise Magic Green - shop.kremerpig...
In case you can't buy Kremer Pigments where you are, CSY Art Gallery offers a few little set with some good substitutes for Star Gold - amzn.to/3PYaUWc (I absolutely love this little set and their 24k Merck gold makes me swoon just as much as Star Gold.)
Round brush in size 6 - amzn.to/3tFUvyc (This is the travel kit I own and the brush I used for this process came from this set.)
Mop brush - amzn.to/45BiCuU (The big round brush from this set is the one I use. I just can't find it individually online. I believe I bought mine at Michaels.)
Micro mini brush - amzn.to/3tEdjh9
Black fountain pen by Pilot - amzn.to/49aMfGL
Pilot Namiki black ink - amzn.to/3QktKbj
Pentel Slicci extra fine tip pen - amzn.to/3tH9Vls
The music for this video was provided by the You Tube Audio library:
Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommon...
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommon...
Thank you Kevin!! You create such beautiful music!
I recorded my video using my iPhone 12 and edited my video using iMovie.
My thumbnail was created using Canva.com. Many of its features are free and so easy to use!
** You can also find me on Instagram under gabrielle_anna_cormier_art **
Please don’t hesitate to ask questions or post comments. One of the things that brings me the most joy in being here on KZbin is connecting with you all every week. Thank you for that!
And most of all, thank you for watching! Have a great week and happy creating!
Gabrielle :)

[@janipizani7775]

Recipe for watercolor ground: 1 part texture paste and three parts gesso. Mix together and store in air tight container. You are welcome.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Awesome! ❤️☺️ Thank you so much for sharing 🤗

[@Walua]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@nancyweisser3910]

I love your giggles dear space cadet You are out of this world🌠🌠🪐🌍🌎💫🌙I like you tired🥰Beautiful once again you do magnificent things with watercolors 👏👏👏😊

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

😂😂😂 hahaha! I love being called a space cadet! I travel the stars in my mind so often 😁 yes, tired me can be giddy and a little loopy 😂😂😂 I’m giggling now just thinking about it. Im glad you enjoyed it Nancy ❤️🤗 Thank you for giggling with me and sharing in my joy xoxo

[@Love2Create62]

Hello my sweet friend! What a cool painting! I love the way you did the collage papers with such great textures and I liked the blue, purple and green kind of mixture you got! I so enjoy watching you try new things, and seeing you creatively use them! After your last note to me I was anticipating the snort! 😂 You held it together through half the video, then you kept me giggling after that! 😊 I am so glad the move is over, you survived!! 👏 I hope you get a lot accomplished this week, but don't over do it, it will be there when you're ready! I hope Garou is acclimating more and that you are all enjoying your new surroundings! Much love and hugs! Prayers for a good week ahead! 🙏💖🤗

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Lori ❤️🤗 Thank you for giggling with me!! 😂 Everything is better when we can laugh together! I'm glad you enjoyed watching my process and I appreciate your kind words. Yes, amen to being here!!! I'm exhausted and happy all at once. It's such a beautiful and peaceful place for us to be and Garou is appreciating having a chance to roam our yard leash free. ☺️ And we have accomplished so much! I'm slowly but surely starting to feel somewhat settled. Thank you for thinking of us and offering us your love and support ❤️🤗 Lots of love heading your way my friend!! xoxo

[@suemahoney5431]

Thank you for showing me another technique, I would never have thought to use stencilling and collage with watercolour. I’m glad your move was successful and hopefully you will be able to get some sleep thank you again Gabrielle

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️🤗 Thank you for your kind words! And yes, now that we are in our new place, we are sleeping better 🥰

[@CraftMavenDeb]

This video came up in my feed. You have a new subscriber. I loved watching you create this piece. It looks beautiful.

[@Love2Create62]

You will absolutely love Gabrielle and her channel! So many amazing and helpful videos to watch! 😊

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much and welcome!! ❤️🤗 I’m so happy you’ve decided to spend time with me! Your kindness is much appreciated 💕

[@Blue-rd5lq]

Quinacridone gold and phthalo turquoise is such a gorgeous combination. I love watching the way you build up layers of colour as I find this so difficult to do. Great ideas and techniques and another stunning painting, thank you! Glad to hear that you are enjoying your new home, hopefully you can relax and recharge now. B x💫

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Bernice ❤️🤗 yes, I LOVE this color combo so much! It’s neat how colors can almost speak to us 💕 I am so happy to be in our new home! We have family here to help us get settled and that is such a nice gift too! 🥰 There is still not a lot of time to relax, but we are all sleeping much better now that we are here. Thank you for making the time to connect sweet friend 🤗 Your kindness is always much appreciated ❤️

[@bluebirdrelics8580]

Very lovely 🙌🏼 when I look at the finished piece, I can’t help but notice the shape of Texas 😊 now I can’t unsee it. Stunning work. Very inspiring.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! ❤️ It was not intentional for me to create a piece reminiscent of Texas, but I see it too 😊 Maybe it's time I visited Texas and this is the little nudge I needed.

[@cocoandwheeler]

Me, too! And with the "yellow rose," it's perfect. 🙂

[@zajournals]

So *SO* beautiful 👍🙂

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@debmcgowan9852]

Looks like TEXAS to me!!! My home!!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Yes!! The first time someone mentioned it to me, I thought "Yeah, it does!" ☺️ Then I was singing the Yellow Rose of Texas song for many days after. 😂

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

I'm eager to try this technique! Thanks for sharing it😍

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Yay Joyce!! ❤️🤗 It's always a pleasure for me to share with you and I appreciate knowing you not only enjoyed this video but feel inspired to try it too 🥰

[@avilonwalston4930]

It looks like Texas to me. lol The yellow rose of Texas!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hehehe! I see it too 😉 Now I’ve got the song in my head 😂

[@avilonwalston4930]

@@gabrielleannacormierart I’m glad you know the song, not everyone does. Especially the younger people. I’m 65!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

I'm not sure where I would have heard it first, but it was surely on a tv show I used to watch with my mom ☺@@avilonwalston4930

[@jpan7071]

I can almost touch the confidence in your work now. You are bolder than you used to be. Fearless. And it’s so exciting to watch. Even your choice of background music exudes mastery over your craft. And you’re having so much fun doing it❤❤❤.

[@jpan7071]

I ❤❤❤ the final product!!!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Jessie ❤️🤗 Wow! Well, thank you so much for your kind and generous words! I'm having letting loose and having fun while doing my best not to worry about producing "the right outcome" for anyone else but me. Maybe that's what is making a difference. It can be a challenge at times to not get caught up in "algorithms" and other stats as a content creator. I think I get more rigid when I get caught up in all that "stuff". It's good to just be me, do what I like to do and let whatever happen, happen. I always appreciate you being here Jessie 💕 Thank you for making the time to watch and connect!

[@MissOnigur]

It's it me or, does this not remind you of the state of Texas?! I think so and I love it! But, it is a "Yellow Rose of Texas!". Lol. I'm in Louisiana anyway! You should be proud, is awesome!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hehehe! 😂 yes, I see it too! I just love how abstract art finds a way to speak to us all in different ways ☺️ So much fun! Thanks so much for making the time to giggle with me ❤️🤗

[@DaniMontoya]

I am just now exploring abstract painting and your video seduced me! Lol. You have a new follower!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Welcome aboard!! ❤️ I'm so happy you enjoyed watching this process and I appreciate you making the time to connect and subscribe. It means a lot to me! 🤗

[@sherizapara2992]

Very expressive....really enjoyed watching...ty

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thanks for watching ❤️ I appreciate your kindness ☺️

[@sandyspeer6201]

Love it. I’m new to watercoloring and watching and learning as much as I can . Thank you for sharing your talent .

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

You are so welcome! ❤️ Thank you for making the time to watch this and for connecting with me with such kindness 🤗

[@christineingram55]

Absolutely beautiful.I really enjoyed the process and the finished process ,looks fabulous 🥰

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much! ❤️🤗 I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@goat8477]

It is so beautiful! In the beginning I was not a fan of the violet center rosette. But the treatment towards the end really pulled it all together. My brain still tries to 'see' something in it although it's an abstract. But I see ancient pottery shards unearthed at an archeological site :-) (can't help it...)

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hehe! 😂Love it! I’m so glad you decided to stick it out so you could get to a place when it started to appeal to you more ❤️ I often have that same doubt you describe as I’m painting and over time I’ve come to trust that I can shift it around if I just stick to it. I’m so glad you also look at it and see what it represents to you ☺️ I love that about abstract art! We can look at it with different perspective and come to see something different almost every time. Thank you so much for your kindness and for making the time to connect 🤗

[@beckymellon8135]

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[@gabrielleannacormierart]

❤️🤗

[@LynnLBE]

Your method is so very interesting & always love your results❣️

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Awe ❤️ Thank you so much 🤗

[@terririggle6106]

I LOVE everything about this piece!! Wonderful!!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much ☺️ Your kindness is much appreciated! ❤️

[@zoedj]

I LOVE THIS ONE, BEAUTIFUL

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much ❤️🤗

[@kathyarrr]

Beautiful as always. Congratulations on your move. I always find it rewarding to set up a studio in a new space. Finding the ways to make your supplies fit and dialling in the efficiency in the space. It’s probably why I re-arrange my small studio/office frequently just so I can find that optimum balance of organization -workflow.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thanks so much! 😊 Yes, there definitely is something exciting about getting a chance to switch things up ☺️ I’m especially excited to see what new artwork of mine I can put on my new walls 😁

[@jlm517rocks]

TY for sharing layering technique. Got my pastes on...stencils, heat tool...patience not so much... thrilled y've had a smooth move... love the finished piece... perhaps you have painty papers alongside paper towels on various substrates for additional collage bits or background bases?

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Judy ❤️🤗 Yes! I love the idea of the collage using the paper towels too! So many possibilities! Thank you for being here with me sweet friend 💕🤗

[@Diane-cv7jb]

💛💛💖

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Merci beaucoup ma tante Diane ❤️🤗 xoxo

[@Diane-cv7jb]

XO Enjoy la visite et bonne fin de semaine. @@gabrielleannacormierart ❣

[@kellysartthrob]

Beautiful as always! ❤ I love that magic green. I hope they restock the pans soon (I can only find the pigment -- must be very popular!).

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Kelly ❤🤗 thank you for your kindness 💕 Yes, that Magic green is so lovely! I’m not surprised it’s gone out of stock. I’m almost out of mine so I hope they restock it soon too 🤞

[@laurienye7514]

What about some burnt sienna, I love that color. Did you get those squares from a stencil or tape or what? Dry brush gold over squares. Looking silver now in your circle. It is awesome.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Yes, I love burnt Sienna too - such a warm and rich color 💕 I believe I show how I created all the textures at the beginning of the video (it's been a little while now so I forget 😂). But, yes there was some stencil use and I created my other textures using a fork and a palette knife. I LOVE working with texture! Thank you for making the time to connect ❤️ I appreciate you being here!

[@MsMoniqueWilson]

So creative! I love it!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much Monique 🤗❤️

[@angela14962002]

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[@gabrielleannacormierart]

❤️🤗