How to make mini semi abstract tree scapes.

[@oldhaggys]

No no no no I should not watch this now 😂 I have too much to do, and knowing your videos this will make me run into the craftroom .... oh, who am I kidding *running into the craftroom grabbing watercolour, washi, and paper* WAIT FOR MEEEEEEE! 😂

[@shelseaturner9062]

❤ same

[@lindalamb6643]

🤣 wait for me... Cute!

[@sheilagilleland4312]

Oh I have nothing I need to do🤥🤥🫢

[@oldhaggys]

@@sheilagilleland4312 then you can sit down and watch the video with no quilty conscience

[@ljbj4]

When I grow up I want to paint like you! ( i’m 61!😅) 😊

[@thecreativecove6898]

😂😂😂. Thank you

[@evelynrauseo467]

In the month of November, I like to take time to think about the the things that make me grateful! I want you to know that you are one of my many blessings. I am thrilled to have found your channel and learned so much from you! You are an excellent teacher! You are a busy woman, and yet, you give generously of your time! I don’t have a channel, but have heard it takes a lot of time to edit and upload videos. The planning, prep time and clean up involved is yet another huge gift! Purchasing supplies is another! When I retired, I found KZbin and have been trying to learn how to draw, and watercolor on my own through “free” classes like yours. Everything I tried that you posted for me has been a success and made me feel so good about my journey. You are an excellent teacher. I hope nothing discourages you, or dampens your generous spirit. God bless you Michelle. May you and your loved ones know great joy today and always. 🥰🥰 🥰🙏 🙏🙏

[@thecreativecove6898]

Wow. Thank you so very much for your kind words and encouragement. Nothing makes me more happy than to hear that people are learning some skills or inspired by my channel. Thank you again for sharing with us, have a wonderful day and have a great time being creative 😊

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Michele, honestly, this was so much fun to watch you create these unique tree scapes. You definitely don't drive us nuts, you make us happy and the passion you have for doodling and painting shines through brightly. Your positive energy is contagious and I am looking forward to creating something like this. There's a magical feel to each one of these paintings. I enjoy all of your videos, but your sketches and paintings are my favorites. Thank you for such a fun tutorial.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much! So kind of you 😊

[@lindakernot2455]

It’s so annoying that I have to work today when all I want to do is grab my paints and have a go! I love your creativity and relaxed style Michele. You’ve really inspired me over the past months and I’ve had so much fun following your lead! Thank you❤

[@karennaturallyartby]

Yeah my job is getting in the way of my craft time!! Lol

[@thecreativecove6898]

Oh bummer i know the feeling. I hope you get time soon to have some fun with paints. Thank you for watching 😊

[@thecreativecove6898]

@@karennaturallyartbylol😊

[@juliestretton5650]

I have never painted in my life (I am more of a crafter) but I am drawn to abstract water colour. Your video was the first thing on my feed this am and I was hooked. Its exactly the type of painting I would like to try as a beginner. I love the scribbling, doodling aspect and how it's so free rather than precise. This suits my personality and lack of experience. I can't tell you how much this appeals to me. I have lots of old brushes too so it will be interesting to see the effect I get with these. You have made my day and soon I will have my own painted Xmas cards. I am also going to take them to my Cancer group. I can't wait to start. God Bless you for doing something so close to my heart. ❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so very much. I hope you really enjoy the abstract components to this approach. Cheers

[@ginawells5650]

Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@greenspiral2955]

These are so gorgeous, Michelle! I do love your creative courage! Getting out of ones head is the hardest job.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much! I agree lol

[@Catefn]

So glad to find your channel. Very inspiring and clear tutorial. Thank you!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you 😊

[@mommcaden6897]

Loved, loved, loved this! You create so beautifully and freely! Incredibly inspiring! THANKS, Michele!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Aww thank you 😊

[@athieliagriffin7957]

These are beautiful! Love the white effects. Have to go paint now! Thank you!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you😊

[@trinapatterson8872]

These definitely are great little paintings fun for Christmas

[@thecreativecove6898]

I think so too! Thank you 😊

[@suebrown7882]

So many variations possible - I was imagining moons in skies, waterfalls and rapid rivers with the white pens....I have found that paint pens are less troublesome if they are stored flat in a tray rather than upright in pots as it seems to stop the nibs drying out between uses. We could also stamp some Christmas greetings on the pics (in gold?) for cards and gift tags...Thanks for all the ideas!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Great tips. Thank you😊

[@annettenorman8173]

These are so beautiful! I paint my holiday cards each year and this is a great way to get a bunch done at one time, Thank you for sharing this technique with us!

[@thecreativecove6898]

You are so welcome! Thank you 😊

[@annlane1358]

These are just fabulous! Love them all! Thank you so much for sharing, take care x

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thanks so much 😊

[@evelynrauseo467]

Your work is absolutely spectacular! You make it seem so effortless!!! I will give it a try, and remain hopeful. Thank you for all your amazing inspiration! 🙏🥰🐝brave

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thanks so much 😊 I hope you try it. I’m sure you will have fun 😊

[@katemcallister2403]

Oh, I wasn't sure about smudging the white paint but it works! Thanks for the inspiration. Love it when you do watercolor doodles!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Fun to experiment ! Thank you 😊

[@TheArtfulAddict]

This looks like so much fun!! TFS ❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

They are! Thank you 😊

[@tracyleboeuf3268]

I love these!❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you 😊

[@ChantelleArts]

wow these are gorgeous, I love all the flowy splatters!! 🥰

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@sherelynwhite4130]

Definitely looks like a fun project, Michele !😊Your free and uninhibited approach to art is always inspiring!✨️Thank you as always, for sharing your many delightful ideas with us!🌺✨️🧚‍♀️I think these would make great Christmas cards! 🌲🌲🌲Those little mini paintings at the end are amazing!!!!🥳👏👏👏

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much!😊

[@janiceweigand-uh2mb]

I can't even begin to tell you how beautiful these are. I'm am sooo going to try this. Thank you for sharing.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Have fun!!!thank you😊

[@ozjan7927]

Beautiful darlin! Really enjoyable! 😊❤🙋🏻🇦🇺xxx

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thanks so much 😊

[@dleigh4534]

Trees are blue, I have a beautiful Colorado blue spuce. It's a green gray with definate blue undertones. There's so many incredible trees around the world even rainbow trees. Thanks for sharing your watercolors.

[@CanadaFree.6014]

They are so adorable! Can't wait to try it. I like the idea of using them for gift tags.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Yay! Thank you!

[@annehebert6959]

These are gorgeous - and you make this process seem so easy. I love these.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much!

[@deborah5221]

So much fun!

[@sallysmith2937]

Beautiful! Yes…. Fun fun fun!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you😊

[@Etheldreda-]

Gorgeous and very inspiring

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@LuciaVandenbergh]

What a great idea for christmas cards,you are really a great artist,I do watercolour for several years but looking at your videos I am learning a lot , thank you 🥰

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much! That is wonderful 😊

[@purplejanew]

You have absolutely taken the fear out! I actually can imagine myself having a stab at these! Thank you so much x

[@thecreativecove6898]

You're so welcome! Go for it!!!!

[@susietruelove3657]

This looks like fun

[@megcross3229]

I was channeling you as I was painting a leaf imprint this afternoon. Similar brushstrokes and thought process that you are talking about and putting the color down. I love it! Love it love it.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you 😊😊

[@kathleensmith9307]

Wonderful tutorial!!!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BeautyInTheEveryday]

Absolutely LOVE these… so beautiful!!❤ Thank you for sharing.😊

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thanks so much 😊

[@PaperReplay]

I always enjoy your videos. So inspiring!! I am off to give it a try. I have done some snow scenes and poinsettias already but now I want to try it with a more abstract background

[@thecreativecove6898]

Have fun!😊 thank you

[@ArtsyGardenerTina]

Love these Michelle, I could watch you play around with watercolor all day.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Me tooooo

[@lindaschillers6405]

these are awesomely beautiful! thank you so much for showing us in detail how to create these little beauties. linda from california

[@thecreativecove6898]

You are so welcome!😊

[@brendas8934]

Hi Michele 😊 love your "landscapy" paintings and all the little tips you share. Thankyou so much, sending best wishes 🌲

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much!😊

[@AngelaStark-hj2xx]

Fun!!!!🎄

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thanks😊

[@ΝίκοςΚακουλίδης-ζ7μ]

This video is so cool! I definately LOVE your videos and I cannot wait to see more! 🥰😘 I had an idea about what you could do in your next video, i think a video on how to draw ladybugs would be more than nice, thank you. You are an amazing artist an youre so talented... I actually am only 11 years old 😁and I would love to be like you someday. Take care.❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

That is so sweet of you thank you. Ladybugs are on my list!!!😊

[@K.ART_vlog]

so beautiful ❤❤

[@louloufabrique]

Merci 😊 that will give so nice XMas cards, tags…

[@thecreativecove6898]

You are very welcome! 😊. Have fun!

[@gloriasgreetings2310]

I really enjoy your approach. I’m glad I found your channel ❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you 😊

[@brendawalsh8254]

Thanks Michelle these are beautiful 😊

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you 😊

[@annettedepete4314]

These are beautiful! You make look so easy. I am going to have to give. It go. Thanks for the inspiration to try new things🌴💕😊

[@thecreativecove6898]

You are so welcome!thank you 😊😊

[@pauladyer9845]

Love them…… thanks

[@thecreativecove6898]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@Sa_Stafford]

These are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much 😊

[@priscillalabranche5203]

Fabulous, I love them❤ Love all your Videos❤❤❤❤❤

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you so much!!

[@GraceBlossoms4U]

Thank you for doing these for us! Going to try it!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Have fun!

[@donnaridgway2558]

Now I have to try them! Thank you!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Hope you enjoy!

[@michelej9182]

Love these!

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you😊

[@bonniemartin8184]

Love this. I’m inspired!🎉

[@thecreativecove6898]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Nasauniverse001]

These are lovely

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thanks😊

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

Gorgeous!😊

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you! 😊

[@katherinehazard7580]

Hello! You make painting look so easy! I believe the physiologists would have a hay day looking at the “blotches “ I paint, and wondering what they are! lol!!!

[@thecreativecove6898]

I bet your “blotches “ are beautiful. It’s all how we see our own work. We are hard on ourselves. Trust me I have made some blotches in my day! 😂

[@NINA10117]

In general I'm not a fan of abstract (I have one hanging up that a dear friend made for me that I like) but I did want to see what semi-abstract trees was all about. I am pleased that I clicked on it now. Such a great way to make small studies of clouds, trees, landscapes, etc before committing to a large expensive sheet of paper. Also they make great ATCs. So, I subbed. 🙂

[@thecreativecove6898]

Wonderful. Thank you. I love some abstract work i find it can be intriguing and a nice way to experiment with mediums. So happy you liked the video. Thank you 😊

[@tonyaturner2762]

I use masking tape and I don't have much trouble at all unless I get it wet and let it dry completely or leave it on for hours. Plus I can leave it on my hard surface and reuse it too

[@thecreativecove6898]

That is a great tip!

[@melanieanderson1886]

These are amazing Michelle! Could you give us the name of the gold pen you use please? I never catch it when you say it.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you 😊 the gold pen is by Arrtx brand

[@melanieanderson1886]

@@thecreativecove6898 thank you!

[@Anikanoteven]

These are so cute! Does anyone have an idea of how to use them as Xmas displays? For sure I could hang them from a string, like we used to do cards, but any ideas for mantels or bookshelves? I know this is a creative bunch!

[@thecreativecove6898]

The only thing I can think of would be frames 😊

[@Anikanoteven]

@ Actually what I did was to hang a fir garland around my family room door and clip them onto it , intermixed with photos and pretty cards. If a company finally comes up with a string of lights that doesn’t require three batteries in a bulky container, I’d string that up too.

[@thecreativecove6898]

@ sounds beautiful!

[@chiselready9320]

Grrrrr…where’s my paper?! 😂

[@thecreativecove6898]

😂

[@sallysenior8614]

why does everyone, not just you, call all evergreen trees PINE trees?? The majority of xmas trees are FIRS, not Pines. Maybe its a pet peeve, but just wish people would call them what they are.

[@thecreativecove6898]

lol yes I am guilty of that.

[@debbiew366]

Love your work but find you referencing ‘skin tone’ somewhat naive, you do realise there are many skin colours and it might appear racist to imply otherwise?

[@kathylong1900]

Did you realize, many companies actually have colors that are peach tones that are called skin tone.

[@brendawalsh8254]

I think this comment is quite ridiculous. She said “a skin tone” not like the only skin tone. She also said she was painting “a tree” does that imply that’s the only type of tree? Is she biased for pine trees. Silly just silly. Michelle is not racist nor does she ever say anything that would be misconstrued as biased or racist. I hope you have a better day because obviously you are sensitive and obsessing over words.

[@annrhodes4462]

All skin ,even black has a peach undertone. It's art ,enjoy the process don't be so critical.

[@thecreativecove6898]

Thank you. Yes I am fully aware there are many skin tone. I am just refering to this colour. I am quite sure I am not naive, ignorant nor racist. No intention of offending anyone in my videos. Just want to share art processes and hope that people enjoy learning a little something. 😊

[@suebrown7882]

There always has to be someone to be 'offended' somewhere these days... how depressing when most of us are fired up to try these paintings😢