How to Create Abstract Art Using Watercolors and Doodles | Intuitive Painting Process

In this video, I work through and describe how I go about my intuitive creative process. Creating abstract intuitive art doesn't have to be difficult or complicated. If we let it, it can just flow and come to us fairly easily.
#intuitive_watercolor_painting #mixed_media #intuitive_painting #abstract_landscape
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 to the Amazon links in this description and KZbin Shopping Affiliate links included in my video. ) Any purchases made using these links 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/4bO2gCL
* Artist tape - amzn.to/3WRAWzt
* Water
* Paper towel
* Daniel Smith watercolors in Pyrrole Scarlet (amzn.to/3Vaypij), Titan Buff (amzn.to/3UMHM6y), Phtalo Blue (Green Shade) (amzn.to/4bNgwfc) and Neutral Tint (amzn.to/3yw0hoi)
* Kremer Pigmente watercolor in Gold Pearl
* White gouache - amzn.to/3KcRCK5
* Round brush in size 7
* Mop brush - amzn.to/4aEOCRG
* Micro mini brush - amzn.to/3UTFnqJ
* Black fountain pen - amzn.to/4aw7n9B
* Black fine tip pen - amzn.to/3Vc6MWc
* White pen - amzn.to/4bNSMr5
* Ruler
* Circle guides - amzn.to/3V8gkl0
* Pencil
* Eraser
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I recorded my video using my iPhone 12 and edited my video using iMovie.
Please don’t hesitate to ask questions or post comments. I'd love to hear from you!
Thank you for watching! Have a great week and happy creating!
Gabrielle :)

[@gila1959]

Bravo for you Gabrielle for such a warm publicity, encourages and supports CC ..i always admire such a bful gesture. CC is my favorite also..

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

💕🤗 Thank you so much for your kindness! It's always nice to connect with someone who admires CC as much as I do ☺️

[@creationsceecee]

gosh, i feel like i've met my artistic twin 💕this piece speaks to me on so many levels, Gabrielle Anna. the colors and the composition are pulling at my soul in a most wonderful way. not only is it gorgeous and well executed but i was almost able to anticipate your next move throughout the process. it was an incredible experience and i thank you so very much for your kind comments about my videos. wishing you "bonne continuité" in all your future projects. 🎨😊

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Cee Cee, this message means so much to me!!❤️💕❤️ I know how busy you are and I so appreciate you making the time to not only watch my video, but also to connect with me with your kind words ❤️ I feel so blessed to have found you on KZbin and you really are a gem a teacher, a wonderful artist and an all around beautiful soul ❤️ I hope you know just how many lives you have touched with your art and wisdom. Merci encore! 💕 Et continuité à toi aussi xo ✨

[@creationsceecee]

@@gabrielleannacormierart thank you for the kind words! it's always amazing to me to hear that the videos i make are inspiring. Art is amazing and i love to see how it brings joy to others. wishing you a lovely weekend!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

❤️💕❤️ You’re so welcome! I’m visiting my family in New Brunswick and it feels good to be in the Maritimes again. I hope you have a lovely weekend as well. ☺️

[@kathyjensen2813]

I love this sun abstract!! Beautiful.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much! ❤️ I’m happy you’re here with me ☺️ Cheers!

[@k8marlowe]

Beautiful! This is so exciting! I consume CeeCee’s videos like sweet treats, and now I have a whole new playlist of goodies to indulge in. 😊

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

CeeCee's video are like sweet treats for me too 🥰 Thank you so much for making the time to watch, comment and connect ❤️ I appreciate your kindness!

[@jenenemathews8770]

This was fun to watch. I like the one from today best, although I can't say exactly why. I paused it to view they side by side for a while and can't really put my finger on it. Nice of you to acknowledge CeeCee too! She's been a huge inspiration on my watercolor journey, as well.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you for watching and for making the time to connect, Jenene ☺️ I looked at them both today and still feel more drawn to the one from this week, but I had a moment of “I really like this one too!” when I looked at the first one again. It’s fun to see how art can speak to us in different ways. And it’s fun to connect with other artists who have been touched by Cee Cee’s work. She is amazing! ❤️

[@louiseadams5437]

Just love watching you create amazing tutorials thank you 🩵

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much for watching and making the time to connect Louise 🤗💕

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

Thank you so much Gabrielle, you are a total inspiration to me. I am in total agreement with you about Ceecee, the first time I found her, she totally blew me away. BTW, you are an excellent teacher also.❤

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Aww 💕☺️ Thank you so much for your kindness! CeeCee continues to be one of my favorite artists to watch - what zen and kind soul she is 💕

[@desdavid8404]

Soooooo amazing

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you for your kindness ❤️

[@ailishniriain787]

beautiful.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much! ❤️ Cheers! ☺️

[@cathypatterson9934]

Oh my GOODNESS!!! I have been finding objects in everything I look at as well! I thought I was weird and a bit crazy to see something like a monkey in the stone floor tiles! 😂😂

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Nope! Not weird or crazy, we are both just very imaginative 😁😉 I’ve been doing that since I was a child and I love it ❤️ In my end of year review, there’s a beach picture where I see an image of my little dog Copin in the clouds 🥰 (he’s no longer with us so that picture is very meaningful to me.) Thanks for connecting, Cathy 🤗

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

Creationsceecee is awsome and this fantastic!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

YES!!!! Oh how I love CeeCee!!! ❤️ Thank you for making the time to connect and be so kind 🤗

[@MsYiara]

🥰🥰🥰

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

❤️🤗

[@MsJMac72]

Oh Gabrielle .. what a beautiful piece this is! This is my first time seeing you, so I'm very much looking forward to diving into your channel. I'm delighted to have found you! Im an artist based in the UK & this style of watercolour creation is soul food to me. My heart smiled to see your interaction with CeeCee in the comments too 😊 .. what a lovely moment. I've been following her for a while & completely understand your appreciation of her. Very happy new subscriber here! .. keep on shining beautiful soul xx xx

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Awe ❤️ Your kindness is soul food! Thank you so much for making the time to watch AND for connecting! It's so lovely to make your acquaintance (even if only virtually). I'm glad you enjoyed watching this process. It remains one of my favorite paintings ☺️

[@jonisolis9645]

💕

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

❤️🤗

[@keariewashburn4680]

So beautiful 😊💗

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much Kearie ❤️🤗

[@selahr.]

The one from today had such a mellow transparent airy vibe. It reminds me of a very old Japanese piece. The gold is subtle and extravagant at the same time. There’s great balance with all the elements.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you so much, Selah ☺️ I enjoyed reading your perspective on the painting ❤️ I see what you mean about the mellow transparent airy vibe and I think that’s also one of the reasons it speaks to me more than the first one I painted. ☺️

[@chantalnugues-perrin3631]

I love créationceecee and I love your work too 🤩 it’s so relaxing and I have done a few paintings with this style … a lovely mix which shows the versatility of watercolour 🙏🏻 thanks for sharing 👍🤗

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Yes, Cee Cee is the best! ❤️ Thank you so much for making the time to watch my video and for connecting with such kindness 🥰 It means a lot t me!

[@jlm517rocks]

Dittos to previous comments. Forget which hand picks up brush, pen or color...loving yr tool recommendations along with what's on the desk...Sometimes yr inner view says more than the result...pretty awesome either way...

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Awe ❤️ Thank you so much Judy! Your kindness makes me smile. I appreciate you making the time to watch and to connect 🤗

[@annmarieo9966]

i enjoyed watching this video very much!! Thank you Gabrielle, and I too adore CeeCee so much. i took brush to paper for the first time by watching her videos during 2020. You both could be sisters! thank you for this beautiful watercolor very inspiring

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Ann Marie ❤️ thank you so much for your kindness and for making the time to reach out and connect. Isn’t wonderful how many of us Cee Cee has inspired over the years! ✨ She definitely feels like a soul sister ❤️ And it sounds like you’re a soul sister too 🤗🎨

[@alison64able]

So happy to have found you. Your art process is so like mine. Thank you

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

It’s lovely to connect with you too Alison ❤️ I hope I get to see your artwork some day ☺️ Are you on KZbin as well?

[@andreaharutunian3838]

Love both paintings! Great style...

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thanks so much 😊

[@jpan7071]

I’m really enjoying all your uploaded artwork. Thank you. You are an inspiration. And yes, thank you Cece. Or Zeze. Or Zece. For introducing her to Kramer pigments. We all benefit.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

I’m so happy you are enjoying my videos ☺️ Cee Cee got me hooked on Star Gold and now there is no going back 😂 I love Cee Cee 🥰 And as you know, I love Star Gold 😁✨ Thank you for watching and for making the time to connect ❤️

[@chantalmassin1756]

I have admired Cee cee work too. Both of you are so gifted and a great inspiration

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

That’s such a nice compliment! Thank you for your kindness Chantal ❤️ Merci beaucoup xo

[@mgfloresca]

I do the same exact thing when staring at random patterns (such as granite or tile) and images immediately pop out at me - usually distorted faces or animal shapes! Staring at clouds is another favorite past time ☺️ Lovely work and the process feels so meditative!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you for watching and for making the time to connect with me ❤️ It’s fun and amazing how our imagination can really help us see the world differently ☺️

[@julieboyle170]

I think I prefer the one from today - although I like both. I have to say that I too was inspired by CeeCee for this technique and then I found you. As a 'newby' to watercolour painting I am so enjoying this creative technique that I think I will practice it some more. I'm coming off a photography background where everything seems to be more acceptable if it is 'sharp'. This frustrated me so much that I began using alternative lenses to create blurry backgrounds etc and still enjoy this style of photography. I feel as if I might have found my happy place with photography and painting. Thank you so much for your most informative videos.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you for watching Julie ☺️ Cee Cee has inspired so many of us for many years and it is truly a gift ❤️ I’m glad to see your creative soul is finding ways to express all the beauty that lives in you too , Julie. Happy creating 🎨❤️

[@love2create62]

The first time I saw a thumbnail come up with your video, I thought it was CeeCee's artwork, you are both amazingly creative and talented! I think today's painting is my favorite; it was really cool watching both paintings come to life! 😍

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Lori ❤️ thank you so much for your kindness! I love Cee Cee’s work and she certainly has taught me a lot about working with watercolors 😊

[@jilllindfield2187]

I love them both Gab, your an Angel, thankyou 💖

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Thank you for your kindness Jill ❤️ I’m happy my artwork connects with you ☺️

[@jilllindfield2187]

@@gabrielleannacormierart it brings me so much joy 🥰

[@the_tesser_act]

This is stunning Gabrielle! I love it! Are you offering it for sale? I agree with you about Cee Cee. I am a fan of hers also. But you definitely have your own style.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Diane 🤗 Thank you for your kind words! Yes, all of my artwork (unless it’s in a personal journal or already sold) is available for sale. Cee Cee is awesome! And I’m happy that my own style shows in my work. ❤️

[@Diane-cv7jb]

💛💛💖

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Merci beaucoup ma tante Diane 🤗❤️ On se voit bientôt xoxo

[@sida_mo]

I am very interested in your video about Neurographica Art, thank you

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

I have a few different videos on neurographic art. Here's a link to my neurographic art playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLWTYyiAKGjeyGEOFQp8JoYVZOTKpzjkNI Thank you for watching ☺️

[@beatrixkogler8938]

Gosh! Your picture is so very beautiful and honestly I do love both pictures a LOT :D. Made my heart jump for joy seeing them. Even watching your whole video was so beautiful and relaxing. I'm new on your channel and surely I'll come back to watch you paint. Thanks a lot for sharing and God bless you dear.💖💖💖

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Beatrix ☺️ I’m so happy my video brought you so much joy ❤️ Thank you so much for making the time to watch, for also making the time to comment and most especially, thank you for being so kind 💕

[@vincefenton]

Hi Gabrielle, greetings from County Durham in the U.K. I discovered your channel not too long ago and love your paintings. I find your videos so relaxing as well as inspirational. I’ve been looking for those circle templates you use, so if you could point me in the right direction, I’d be ever so grateful. Wishing you and yours joy!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Good morning (or maybe it’s good afternoon for you at this point) Vincent 🌞 Thank you for watching my videos and for being so kind to make the time to connect with me.☺️ I bought my circle templates here in the US at Michaels. I’m not sure if they exist in the UK or not? I looked on Amazon and found these online: amzn.to/3dPQNuh. I hope this helps to point you in the right direction!

[@vincefenton]

@@gabrielleannacormierart thank you Gabrielle, that’s very kind of you (11:20am here btw) 😂

[@MsJMac72]

Hi Vince .. I'm in the UK too & ( I appreciate your comment is a year old so you may have a circle template by now) wanted to let you know of a UK Art supply stockist called JACKSONS.. I've picked up a few templates from them over the years, good quality, fast shipping & reasonably priced. They have all manner of goodies available. Happy exploring my friend xx

[@vincefenton]

@@MsJMac72 thanks for taking the time to reach out ☺️. As you thought though, I’ve now got one but thanks again, I may well have used Jacksons 😉. Thanks again…

[@MsJMac72]

@@vincefenton you are most welcome .. & glad you already have one 😉😊 x

[@jaysea5873]

I recently found your channel and am really enjoying your work and style. Thank you for sharing your process (and the goooold!) What kind of ink do you use in your fountain pen? I use Platinum Carbon but find that it feathers and spreads over the dried watercolour.

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Jay ☺️ Thank you so much for your kind words! And yes, isn’t that gold awesome?! 🤩 I use PILOT Namiki IC100 Fountain Pen Ink Cartridges. I find that the ink does generally well, especially on paper that was previously painted with watercolour (and then dried before I start applying my ink marks). On bare paper though, depending on the quality of the paper, sometimes I find it feathers as well. Posca don’t tend to feather, but using them over the rough texture of watercolour paper can wreak havoc on their felt tips. I hope this helps! If you ever come across another type of ink that doesn’t ever feather, please don’t hesitate to share. ☺️

[@chrismain2260]

I like this painting very much. I was wondering, is it feasible to do this on canvas with acrylics using a fair amount of water in order to create that soft look??

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Chris ☺️ Thank you for watching! You know, I’m not sure. I have not tried it myself but I do know of some artist who do use acrylics like watercolors so it may very well be possible 😊 It’s always fun to experiment and I say give it a try! And when you do, please let me know how it works out.

[@debbieotto131]

Are you on Instagram? Wanted to tag you in some of the art you inspired.Love your mellow voice. ❤

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Debbie ❤️ I would absolutely LOVE to see your artwork!!! Yes, you can find me on Instagram @ gabrielle_anna_cormier_art. I'm looking forward to connecting there too 🤗

[@barbaramclean9076]

What is the name of the gold paint you are using?I went on creationsceecee but couldn’t find the paint? Please let me know if you can. I love your paintings, thanks for sharing❤️

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi Barbara ☺️ The gold paint I use is Star Gold by Kremer Pigmente - if you’re curious about any other product I use, don’t forget to check my video description. I usually list all of my materials there ☺️ Thank you for your kind words ❤️