Painting on Paper

Painting with acrylics and mixed media on watercolour paper this week. Enjoying a different surface and more experimentation. #paintingonpaper #paintingdemon #paintingideas

[@dismith73]

You have freed me from something I cant quite name - thank you

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank You Di, stay FREE X

[@kateshotwell6001]

Hello Gaynor! I came across your channel a few weeks ago and I just finished watching all of your videos! I just couldn’t get enough! You are such a genuine person, so full of ideas and enthusiasm. You are so open to exploring and experimenting and taking advice from others. I hadn’t been painting for few months and you have motivated me to get started again. I followed your lead of not knowing what to expect but to just get started. I also painted two sketch book covers! Thank you, thank you for all that you have shared, you are so generous. I anxiously await more videos! I follow many people but this is the first time I have ever commented, I just had to let you know how much I enjoy your work and your videos.

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Kate and a big Welcome ! WOW....such a wonderful compliment, heartfelt thanks, it really means a lot 🥰 I love to hear from new viewers and really enjoy knowing what other artists are up to.....great to read that you are feeling motivated - you've made my week XX

[@rowinggranny5216]

Morning Gaynor, yet another great video. Thursdays are always something to look forward to, your energy and enthusiasm get me set up for the week with my own art. Since finding your channel I have got back to creating something every day and making it a priority to find the time to do so. Thank you so much as always, Wendy in Norfolk 😃xx

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Wendy, a lovely message and I especially like the part that tells me you are creating every day XXX

[@angelamccoll9786]

Hi Gaynor, thank you so much for all your info and inspiration! I love the idea of putting down a big piece of paper to use as a palette...when you said " a two for one...a twofer.." I laughed out loud...love that expression! Thanks again for all your generosity with info and honesty...you have a fan from Sydney Australia...👍👏💐💐💐💐

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Angela in Sydney XX Thank you so much for watching and taking time to leave this lovely message XXX

[@wendibrandner7583]

❤❤❤...look forward to watching you every week. I recently discovered your channel and can't get enough!

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello and a big Welcome Wendi, I love hearing from new viewers, so thank you for watching and taking time to comment X

[@annemoar5743]

You are so right. I need to play more. Thank you. Laughed out loud at the query on florals.😂

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Anne, thank you for watching and have a fantastic week X

[@guitardee1]

Broccoli used as a stamp makes fabulous tree foliage

[@gaynorpattle]

Get me some broccoli XXX

[@guitardee1]

@@gaynorpattle during covid I was marooned in Kent with a lady I was caring for and I wanted to paint so I learnt a lot about making do as it was a tiny village with very few shops

[@gaynorpattle]

@@guitardee1 In Kent !!!!! you might have been just down the road....I know Kent covers quite a large area but we could have said hello - from a distance !!!

[@guitardee1]

@@gaynorpattle Lenham

[@gaynorpattle]

@@guitardee1 Crumbs.....we used to live in Sutton Valence, just a short distance and not that far from Tunbridge Wells ! There is a great art venue, a big barn, in the centre of the village which attracts some really good artists.

[@teresaedwards4175]

Hi Gaynor, You come across as such a lovely human ❤ A joy to watch 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️ You look like you’re eating, sleeping, walking Art 😄 SO productive! I’m not into your sea scapes so much…..’SO MANY’ Artists do them ….they are everywhere 🫤. I like the art that makes YOU unique, makes YOU, STAND out. Your Joyful florals, vegetables, crazy birds, still life, abstracts etc. You are SO talented at these! They show so much of your playful, joyous personality. The sea scapes look very generic to me. I know you are on a journey with it but please don’t lose your Amazing Artistic voice and story. I do hope you don’t mind me expressing my opinion, (it’s just MY opinion, up to you what you do with it) I just like to be open and honest and talk to you as I would a friend. I still think you are an Awesome person and Artist. ❤❤❤

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Teressa, I absolutely DON'T mind at all....a thought struck me the other day on the boat painting......'is this boring' and 'how can I make it speak' !!! I know there will be fails but as you say, I think and I hope that I will work it out (if that makes sense). I love your honesty and thank you for it XX

[@saintmartinmichele]

Another wonderful vidéo Gaynor ! Thank you so much to share that way of beginning … it simply Helps me to dare trying things without fear and looking for step by step what can be thé various options. I think I really need that kind of inspiration and demonstration You show us ! Seems thé way to work a theme through a little serie is very rich of teaching and give more chances to find something we love, a better option ! I love your videos and always wait them with great interest ! 🤩

[@gaynorpattle]

Bonjour Michele, Thank you so much for watching and taking time to leave lovely words. Wishing you all the best for 2024 XX

[@junemaguire5053]

I love the way you just play and come up with something delightful.

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello June, that's very kind of you X

[@guitardee1]

Yippee! Watching early today

[@gaynorpattle]

Lovely to know ..... have a wonderful week XX

[@guitardee1]

@@gaynorpattle thank you, enjoy yours too ❤️

[@malandawisdom5728]

Again lovely work Gaynor, you have given me lots of ideas, thankyou.

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Malanda, have a wonderful week X

[@mywifetheartist]

Such a joy to watch this. ❤❤❤😊😊

[@beverlymarch7916]

Great Video Gaynor yet again!You ooze such enthusiasm and it’s so infectious lol!Love the “Twofer” idea!!Think a lot of people just paint on scraps of paper but much better to paint on a large piece and become the start of a new painting..wonderful!Phoenix from the ashes!Cant wait for the next stage of Boat and the launch!Keep the cogs going and have a great week !💕

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you so much Beverley, have a great week too X

[@andreaharley4047]

Hello Gaynor. Thursday i my fave day art video wise. we have your great video tk watch. Re the sedum you couls spray paint them for your craft project,just a thought. Live your art as always and i too would love to be able to loosen up . Huge thanks. ❤🙂👍👍👍

[@gaynorpattle]

Good thinking Andrea, thank you XX

[@mabellchurnoopay]

I do love your boat painting where it is, look forward to where it will go next. Dried sedum inspired lovely trees.

[@gaynorpattle]

The boat painting sailed to America !!! XXX

[@stefaniecolonius4780]

•Love the Public Takeaways comment -Lead me to the idea to throw balloons of paint at a painting. •someone commented "No Paint Left Behind" philosophy, so I extrapolated that idea that you "Never Leave A Painter Behind" which you never do with your processes and collective input. We are all so grateful 🙏🏼 • 300 lbs paper palette for your next creation-BRILLIANT. Waste not, want not. •I heard of screaming demon, but never a #paintingdemon 😂 •I too am impressed by when you put the paint down and then completely change it, my first reaponse is Nooooooo, why did she do that and then it turns out even more miraculous. Your videos are suspenseful. Have a great week! 🎉 Arizona, USA 💖

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Lovely Stefanie, Thank you for a great comment, and have a wonderful week too X

[@2gooddrifters]

Your trees remind me of my recent trip to South Africa. I'm working now from my concertina sketch book.

[@gaynorpattle]

I do like the different tree shapes around the world X

[@SimoneWhippArtist]

I enjoyed the sound of your mark making on the watercolour paper! The sedum inspiration really does look like trees! Interesting that painting evoked memories for you Gaynor. Great idea to use your thick paper as a palette. Have a wonderful week ahead! x

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Simone X

[@SimoneWhippArtist]

@@gaynorpattle ☺

[@kerryhoney734]

Love your ‘no paint left behind’ philosophy!

[@KathyBrooksArt]

This was so fun to see, thanks! I like the idea of covering 'freeing up' that would be great! But, all of your content is great Gaynor, and always inspires me to experiment!

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Kathy, I am so grateful for your kindness 🥰 Have a wonderful week XX

[@lisafletcher1868]

Following you is like instant energy! Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. Love your randomness and fearlessness!! ❤️

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Lisa, Thank you for watching and leaving such a wonderful comment, I am so grateful for your kindness XX

[@2gooddrifters]

My most successful paintings have been painted on thick watercolour paper. I love it too.

[@gaynorpattle]

Why did I wait so long 😂 Have a fab week X

[@debbiedarland5368]

Love the underpaper! Always a surprise how it turns out. The one small with the grey on the right side reminds me of winter. Thanks Gaynor!

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Debbie X

[@andreatorraca8755]

Love the boats

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Andrea X

[@CAT-Anne]

I like your boat. You are an inspiration for freedom painting! :)

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you X

[@patriciaharding-n7v]

Hello Gaynor...quick question.......what is the big fat tubey thing you used on your small painting. Another enjoyable video, thank you. Trish. 😍

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Trish, I will have to re watch 😂....I will let you know X

[@rachelnoble7326]

Oh yes! I wondered what that was too!!

[@melindareynolds7867]

So interesting!

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Melinda X

[@patriciadavis2545]

I’ve been using acrylic on watercolor paper for a while now so today you’ve really challenged me. I finished a collage using scraps of the acrylic painted watercolor paper, sort of a mosaic of a still life with lemons. And I would really like to cut four squares like your examples today! Also, Love what you’ve done with the boat! Looking forward to getting loose next week. Thanks so much for your unapologetic self!! You are delightful to watch!❤

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Patricia, I could kick myself now, we found some lovely handmade thick watercolour paper on the Cadiz trip and I could have cut it to fit my backpack!!!! I hope you do have a go at a series - I'm definitely having another session. I really appreciate your kindness, thank you X

[@christinebarone2151]

I love painting on paper, it doesn’t feel so precious. It’s lovely framed !

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Christine, I agree completely X

[@veronicagreen6180]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS ! Great video.

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Veronica and Happy Holidays to you too X

[@JulieToye-gy6ij]

🤗💖😊

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Julie X

[@daphnebenjamins]

Good morning Gaynor!! You're gifted to have so much enthusiasm...its contagious...:) It alway amazing how you use all your paint up. Awesome ideals for the week. thanks!!

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Daphne X

[@CharlotteMerl]

Your tree idea was genius and I love all the variations you have done. The burnt sienna is gorgeous and gives the landscapes an Aussie vibe - or could just be me! Thank you for another inspiring video Gaynor x

[@gaynorpattle]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@juliedowling1430]

Another wonderful video Gaynor, thank you ☺️ So inspirational that I have loads of ideas 💡 now to go and experiment with 🎉😊

[@gaynorpattle]

AHHH Julie, thank you so much X

[@RobboJ30]

Oh you do make me smile with your wonderful enthusiasm 😊 You have so many ideas and plans I sometimes wonder how you keep up with yourself! Once you speed up the filming and I hear your speech and scratching marks going at top speed I think - Yes! Your hands have caught up with your thought process 😂 I really enjoy watching. Thank you so much. Jill R

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Jill, I try and write things down as much as I can ! Thank you for watching and have a wonderful week X

[@SketchesnScrubs]

Wonderful video Gaynor! I’ve recently discovered your channel and really enjoying your videos! Xx

[@gaynorpattle]

Welcome!! Thank you for watching and taking time to leave a lovely comment X

[@felicagriswold7276]

Fun to catch a glimpse of paintings - the brown with the chair is still appealing and I was drawn into the warm house with the cactus. That was so cozy looking - there is something of the colors that are relaxing. I know that isn’t where you are at the moment but I’m happy to see that you’ve not abandoned the thought of it. I liked using the dried flower stem as an inspiration for a tree. I frequently “see” other things in a shadow, clouds, trees etc. Most of my friends think I’m nuts or being a bit childish but it’s how my brain works. 😆 I appreciated your comment of struggling with an idea but just start messing about and things develop, you are then open an idea/ memory. I do believe I’ll try to be better at that. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week.

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Felica, I think we are wired to 'see' other things in things 😂 Have a great week too X

[@mariemarie5761]

Liebe Gaynor, wunderbar wie sie ein Bild erarbeiten, von der Idee, es erforschen, es ändern, neu kreieren, das Resultat ist immer wieder fantastisch. Ich freue mich auf den Donnerstag und ihre Video, habe jetzt auch mehr Mut, ein Bild total umzugestalten dank ihrer eigenen Vorgehensweise. Ihnen eine schöne Vorweihnachtszeit bis zum nächsten Donnerstag liebe Grüße aus Deutschland Marie (Google wird wieder übersetzen) Dear Gaynor, it's wonderful how you develop an image from the idea, explore it, change it, create it anew, the result is always fantastic. I'm looking forward to Thursday and her video, and now I have more courage to completely redesign a picture thanks to her own approach. Have a nice pre-Christmas season and see you next Thursday. Greetings from Germany Marie (Google will translate again)

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Marie, Thank you so much for watching and taking time to leave a wonderful message 🥰 Have a wonderful week X

[@peckerdecker]

Great artwork. Merry Christmas.

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you X

[@kascialelonek8757]

Fantastic video. My favorite so far. Lots of hands on painting, thank you.

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Kascia X

[@lauren2527]

Love that your smalls look the same at first and then become so different! Still loving boaty, and looking forward to seeing the 'favourite small' turning 'big' ♥♥♥

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Lauren, busy working, feeling poorly and finding time to tune in....I heap all my love upon you XXXX

[@kathyhackney7950]

I like the unfinished boat as is

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Kathy, I am going to let it brew, move it around ... it might be enough !!!

[@ChantelleArts]

This is amazing, I love your studio ❤❤❤

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Chantelle X

[@fionawhitfield925]

Morning Gaynor, another interesting week watching you work and interacting with the paintings as they develop. Love it! Is that the Saunders Waterford 415gsm paper you were talking about last week? It looks like really nice paper. Can’t wait to see your floral creations. Have a lovely week. 💐

[@gaynorpattle]

Yes it is, I am dreaming about some lovely thick watercolour paper we found in Cadiz....I could have cut it up and put it in my backpack.....nevermind, I know for next time !!!

[@fionawhitfield925]

@@gaynorpattle Never miss a chance for some good quality watercolour paper. It’s like finding treasure😂

[@jodirankin5901]

Inspiring as always! Love how you got ideas from the dying flower/plant and used it in your work. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Jodi, have a wonderful week X

[@susanmolinari2348]

Did you hear me yelling at the screen?! That one with the drips was so beautiful. You said you were going to leave it and then you didn't. WHY did you mess with perfection?! Lol. I know, it's your vision. But watch back the video. The blues and oranges with the drips was magical! And I'm not an abstract kind of girl. Anyway, up until that point I was enjoying your process 😃Thankyou for sharing with us. You are very inspiring!

[@gaynorpattle]

YES I KNOW.....Hello Susan, I edited and thought... WHY.....Why didn't I leave it be 😂 BUT, I have plenty of paper and will run again and TRY to STOP XXX

[@deborahmeyers551]

Awe Gaynor what an uplifting feeling when your videos hit the screen thanks for sharing your journey here you inspire me alot Have a lovely Christmas and a happy New Year ❤

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Deborah, also wishing you a wonderful Christmas with all good things and a very Creative New Year X

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

“No one told me”….We thought you knew 😂❤ Have you tried acrylic ink?

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

Ignore me 😂 I hadn’t finished watching the whole video!

[@janerogers5717]

Love watching you experiment... how do you avoid doing your brush in your tea?!!

[@janerogers5717]

Oops, dipping not doing

[@gaynorpattle]

I've done it so many times 😂 X

[@janerogers5717]

@@gaynorpattle 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@juliettechappel1256]

Just recently discovered your channel and I’m absolutely loving it! Have worked with watercolours, but I am wanting to have a delve into acrylics and mixed media so your videos are fantastically encouraging and your enthusiasm is wow. Loving how you work, how you let us see your failures (of which I have a few 😊) and your beautiful creative successes. Thank you 🤩. P.s. wouldn’t mind a quick video on cutting mounts boards if you get time in your busy day.

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Juliette, Lovely to hear from a new viewer, thank you for watching and taking time to leave a very lovely comment. X

[@lesliesmith8591]

Loved this video. Look forward to next week’s discussion. You seem to be so good at loosening up - I also need help with that. Thanks!

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Leslie X

[@teresaescuer2863]

Gràcies. És un meravellós regal de Nadal. T,escric desde Catalunya.❤

[@gaynorpattle]

So so kind Teresa, thank you and have a wonderful week X

[@appyhappyart]

Amazing Gaynor that I grabbed my old mount cutter from the attic the other week that’s in my latest video 😆 some mental telepathy going on! 😊 I still don’t know how you manage to get out a video a week, well done 😊

[@gaynorpattle]

We've just ordered new blades to give ours a new lease of life and the results are good ! X

[@appyhappyart]

@@gaynorpattle Haha, I’ve just done the same!

[@marycollier1293]

I like all your mark making and color combinations. You bring great energy to your work and it is nice to see that allow yourself to experiment. Will you do any paintings of your Cadiz trip? I loved those sunshine and sandstone colors, probably because it is gray and dreary here in Oregon right now.

[@gaynorpattle]

Hello Mary, I keep looking at the preliminary Cadiz paintings, they are on hold but definitely not forgotten. Sending all my sunny vibes to you in Oregon, have a lovely week X

[@victoriaseeber1481]

Ms. Gaynor do you ever paint on gessoed paper? For some reason I really like it a lot. I have done all kinds of mixed media on it and really liked the results

[@gaynorpattle]

No, but I will give it a go...thank you Victoria X

[@kymcrowart7876]

Great video again! #he boat is looking marvelous! Show us the sink please…is it finished? I love it so much.

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you X

[@grantwickens9274]

Hi Gaynor did you know that the art society has a mount board cutter you can borrow?

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Grant....yes, thanks for reminding me....we have just received some fresh blades for ours and I think it will do the job on small mounts. Have a great week X

[@angie9430]

Hi Gaynor did you bother to gesso your 300lb watercolour paper before starting ? Great thursday inspiration as always ❤

[@gaynorpattle]

Hi Angie, No.....no gesso at all, I just went straight in !! Have a great week X

[@sueevans4110]

Than you merry xmas

[@gaynorpattle]

And Merry Xmas to you too XX

[@sueevans4110]

Spray them gold

[@gaynorpattle]

Thank you Sue X

[@angelwings7930]

Ugh.