Easy Watercolor Abstract Painting Tutorial - 2024 - 13
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Today, I’m working on a geologic abstract painting using watercolors and mixed media. I’ll be working with some of my favorite neutrals colors and finishing off the piece with some kintsugi inspired line work using bronze. Beginners are always welcomed and there's no better place to start than here because you don't need to know it all before you get going. (Wink, wink!) So, grab your watercolors and your salt and let’s experiment together!
#intuitive_painting_techniques #abstract_painting #abstract_watercolor #how_to_paint
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 KZread Shopping Affiliate links included in my video. ) Any purchases made by 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!***)
* Arches watercolor paper (cold pressed - amzn.to/3VxiTOc)
- For this painting, I cut my paper to 7 x 10 inches.
* Paper cutter - amzn.to/3xjpBNC
* Artist tape - 1 inch - amzn.to/49c1uO7
* A solid surface to tape the paper
* Water
* Paper towel (I like to reuse mine to create painting backgrounds.)
* Daniel Smith Watercolor in Neutral Tint - amzn.to/3IVwibo, Paynes Grey - amzn.to/3vwu3YX, Quinacridone Burnt Orange - amzn.to/4a9Odak and Titan Buff - amzn.to/3VCtLKG
* Winsor and Newton Indigo watercolor - amzn.to/3IUeEVy
* Grumbacher Van Dyke Brown - amzn.to/3vsErko
* Kremer Pigments - Sepia, Raw Sienna and Bronze - shop.kremerpigments.com/us/
* Round watercolor brushes - number 6 round from this set: amzn.to/3xactKX
* Mop brush from this set: amzn.to/3TAOH1X
* Micro mini brush - amzn.to/49bqm8S
* Black fountain pen - amzn.to/3viYDW5
* Cartridges of black ink for fountain pen - amzn.to/43DdR4W
* Ruling pen - amzn.to/3VSjudJ
If you’d like to watch more geologic abstract videos, check out this playlist of mine:
• geologic abstracts
The music for this video was provided by the You Tube Audio library and Audio Hero. Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
I recorded my video using my iPhone 12 and edited my video using iMovie.
My thumbnail was created using www.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 KZread 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 :)
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Starting my process
05:07 Adding fine grain salt to watercolors
08:42 Adding coarse grain salt to watercolors
11:02 Adding value contrast
30:21 Addind details using ink
32:48 Using a ruling pen with watercolors
34:39 What is kintsugi?
38:59 Final painting reveal
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Thank you so much for the reminder that anything that is broken can be made beautiful again, and it doesn't need to be hidden away or thrown away. What a profound application. It doesn't only apply to material items but to mind body and soul. I am very very grateful as needed to hear this message. 🙏 ❤
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
❤️💕❤️🤗 I’m glad this came to you at just the right time. It’s good to remind ourselves that we are all connected and when a message has meaning for us, it is probably meaningful to others as well. Lots of love and great big hugs heading your way 💕🤗
@CHARUL814
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. Very true, messages come when we need them. As long as we believe in our creator and ask for help. You came as God's angle with the message. Thank you very much ❤
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
@@CHARUL814 🤗💕
@BB-nz5sk
2 ай бұрын
Brought a few tears to my eyes…thank you
Do you ever stop to admire what has already appeared? For instance, at 4:47 an abstract ballerina showed up and then morphed into a dancing demon at 5:04. Your art is simply amazing. I feel calm and happy watching you create such beauty.
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
❤️☺️ Yes, my painting process is slow and mindful. I love observing what is happening with the paint as I move along - isn't it just the most relaxing thing to do?! 🥰 I used to work with fluid acrylics and this is when I fell in love with how water and paint connect and flow together. You seem to have this same kind of wonder and appreciation for what is happening and I appreciate that you made the time to share what you noticed as you were watching me paint 💕 Thank you for your kindness ❤️🤗
Kintsugi means a lot to me and it also reminds us as how fragile life is. Thank you for this wonderful painting.
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for being here with me Dawn 💕🤗
I am blown away by your techniques in making watercolour so beautiful. I can’t wait to try this one. Thank you
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words! ❤️😊 Happy creating!! 🎨🤗
Les éléments se déchainent pour nous offrir ce beau spectacle. Merci.
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup Monika! ❤️🤗 Mon sourire traverse d'une oreille à l'autre 😁
Hello my friend, oh how I love seeing your beautiful smiling face, at the beginning of your videos! 😊 The last two paintings you've done have been extra relaxing! I'm still amazed every time you add so much depth to your paintings, and you always know how to do it, whether with paints or pens, they really look 3D in places! I'm sorry that you've had so many challenges in recent months, and I pray for healing as well as patience as you go through these more difficult times! 🙏 I'm sending great big (gentle) hugs and lots of love. 🤗💕 Have a great week, and keep taking care of yourself! 🫶
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
Hi Lori 🤗💕 Thank you so much for being such a bright light in my life! I appreciate your kind, supportive and compassionate words more than you could know. 🥰 More appointments with specialists coming up... I will see where it leads and hope to have some more definitive answers soon. Until then, I am thankful for the all the support and love that comes my way. I am fortunate to be so well surrounded 💕 Lots of love and great big hugs heading your way my friend 🤗❤️ xoxo
@love2create62
2 ай бұрын
@@gabrielleannacormierart oh my, more specialist appointments 😔 I hope they can rule things out, and come up with a proper diagnosis and treatment. I would imagine your situation causes some worry as well as some depression. Remember you've got lots of people here who care about you, and are sending good thoughts and/or praying for you. Hang in there my friend, I'm here for you. 🤗Lots of love ❤️🙏
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
@@love2create62 Thank you so much for your love and concern 💕 I have a good cry every once in a while and then I pick myself up and remember everything I have to be grateful for 🥰 My PCP is really diligent, Damien is very loving and supportive and I have so many other loving and supportive people (like you ❤) in my life 💕 It's the waiting in between test results and referrals that is the hardest because my mind does try to get the best of me. Mindfulness and my creative practices are very helpful. Like you say, I'm hopeful that we can come to a diagnosis and figure out treatment options. Hope is a power ally ✨ Thank you for your friendship Lori 💕🤗 Lots of love heading your way xoxo
A really lovely painting and your reason for the work is happening to me too so it’s a reminder to look for the good in something that is not liked thank you for the this beautiful painting
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
❤️💕❤️🤗 So much love and compassion for you. Let's picture ourselves mending our ''breaks'' with golden light as we remind ourselves we are beautiful just as we are xoxo
I wasn’t sure when you first started this, but I love how it’s turned out! The bronze really finishes it off. Very unique and interesting ❤️
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sticking with me as I developed this painting ❤️ I appreciate it and I appreciate your candor and kindness ☺️
Thanks for the beautiful painting and the lovely lessons on life . I appreciate you dear one. Aging isnt my favorite change but its good. You ate so beautiful Your face your voice your hands I love them all. Hope the collie wobbles are not getting to you🖤🧡🖤🧡💛🖤🧡🖤💛Your painting on beauty in brokeness is stunning
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for being so kind and loving ❤️🤗 It's interesting to have to remember to remind ourselves that aging is a gift and a privilege, not a given. I appreciate you so much! 💕 Yes, the collie wobbles get the best of me at times and then I have a good cry and calm washes over me again. What a beautiful and interesting journey life is! 🥰 Lots of love heading your way xoxo
Beautiful project. I love your hair.Hope you have a great weekend.😊
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
Aww ❤️ Thank you on all accounts Machelle 🤗 My family was visiting this weekend and we had a wonderful time together. I hope you had a great weekend as well ☺️
This is so lovely Gabrielle! And such a gentle message too. Thank you for the reminder.
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! ❤️ Thank you so much for being here with me 🤗
Omg! I love that gold! Another masterpiece, thank you so much Gabrielle 😊❤
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Linda 💕!! I'm so happy you enjoyed it! ☺️
Thank you Gabrielle ❤ This is a stunning painting. I appreciate your painting journey and I am grateful that you allow us to participate. Thank you for your words of wisdom that accompany your art process. They remind us to go gently 😊
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!❤️ Thank you so much for the gift of your kind words of encouragement and support! It means a lot to me that you are here 🤗
Absolutely loved this video😍❤️❤️. Thank you for reminding me that just because we feel broken it does not mean we are worthless. ❤️❤️🫶🏻🫶🏻
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
🤗💕 I'm so happy you enjoyed this video! There is also (for me) something to be said about knowing we are not alone in going through tough times - I appreciate you xoxo
This is GORGEOUS! Beautiful depth and subtle, rich color. Thank you for posting!
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 💕☺️ I appreciate you being here with me! 🤗
This painting is one of my favourites well all of them are favourites. I have to give myself a push and start experimenting. Thank you Gabrielle you are such an inspiration.
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed this Lise ❤️🤗 I hope you do start experimenting too! Remember to approach the experience with self-compassion and curiosity and play like you would have as a child, before anyone else ever gave you the notion that creativity needed to be done a certain way. It can be so much fun and so freeing to explore this way and I wish you many many hours of fun creative play. 💕🎨
@liseovery1413
3 ай бұрын
@@gabrielleannacormierart thank you for your reply….
Thanks for bringing watercolor into my abstract painting
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
Happy to share! ☺️Thank you for watching! ❤️
This is such a beautiful picture. I don’t know why I am amazed every week by the way your painting develops and emerges. I should know by now that the final work will have depth, not only in colour and texture, but also in meaning given by your thought processes. I love kintsugi, it is a wonderful reminder that nothing is perfect and imperfections can make something better. Life is full of changes, and it is not easy to accept them. Two years ago I broke my shoulder joint and it will never again be pain free or have a full range of motion. I shall imagine that the titanium repair is more like the golden lines and be grateful for the different things I have done because of that moment. Whatever changes you are facing, I wish you golden lines too. Thank you lovely Gabrielle, I hope your week is full of unexpected good things. Sending you hugs and love B x 💙💫
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Hello sweet friend 🤗💕 I love the idea of imagining golden lines mending our perfect imperfections 🤩 It's kind of like how I imagine my mind finding wellness through my neurographic art journeys. What a magical and healing way to look at it all. I am so thankful for you and the wisdom and kindness you share with me every week. 💝 May the golden lines we paint in our minds help us feel the beauty of the changes we face. Thank you for being here with me Bernice ❤️ I send lots of love and great big hugs your way too 🤗💕
Love, love, love the painting and ADORE your choice of background music. Sooooo relaxing and healing ❤
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
❤️💕❤️ ☺️ Thank you so much for making me smile with your kind words! 🤗 I love this music from KZread Music too! ✨
Ooooo! I can't wait to try this one! It was so beautiful before the bronze, but the kintsugi made it stunning! I'm going to try and save my salt too, after I test whether it leaves any trace of the other colors on the paper. Thanks for the tip about the ruling pen, too. That's really helpful. I love exploring and testing and playing. Your channel and videos made me realize that, so thank you SO much! 🌻
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Hi Christie 💕🤗 Thank you so much for watching and making the time to connect! I'm so happy you're feeling inspired to give this one a go too! ☺️ Yay for exploring, testing and playing!!! I'm smiling big right now 🤩🤗 Have fun my friend 🎨
First time watching. Impressive, soothing, beautiful
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Welcome! ❤️ Thank you so much for making the time to watch and connect! And thank you for your kind words☺️
I believe this is my favorite of yours...
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
I can't help but smile ☺️ Thank you! ❤️
Beauty
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
☺️ Thank you!
Merci belle âme ❤ pour ce beau travail, ça rend très bien 👍 à bientôt !
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup d'être ici avec moi Marie-Christine ❤️🤗
It started off looking odd but turned out lovely. I particularly love the music.
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Hehe! That's how a lot of my paintings start off! 😂 It can be an exercise in trust, that's for sure! I appreciate that you stuck it out to see how it developed. Thank you for being here 💕☺️
Amazing painting and profound reflection ...❤😍🙏🌟
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
🤗❤️ Thank you for your kindness ☺️
It turned out so beautiful ! I gained a new appreciation for wet on wet and I am now excited to do some practicing.
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️☺️ I'm so happy you're feeling inspired to explore painting like this! Happy creating 🎨🤗
This has been one the most amazing videos. I was so inspired and, although mine isn't professional like your's, i got so many compliments and an offer to buy mine! I wish that I could post it here. Thank you for sharing your art and ❤️. You soundtracks are so calming and 🧘♀️ meditative!!🎉
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
❤️💕❤️🤗 I'm so happy you're enjoying the soundtracks I'm choosing too!
I'm a newbie from the rural forests of Tasmania and I am so excited to try these geologic style artworks. Thank you as you have been my main inspiration for this. Sending love
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Oh my! The rural forests of Tasmania 💕 I am sure there is much to inspire you there to create wonderful geologic abstracts!! 🥰 Thank you so much for making the time to watch and connect with me. Sending lots of love your way too ❤️🤗
@spoggy
3 ай бұрын
@@gabrielleannacormierart So very kind of you to reply to my comment. I subscribed to your channel and am so inspired by all of your videos. I do live in a wild and amazing part of the world (rainforests with amazing fungi and wild ruggered coastlines and I am so thankful I found your channel. Much love to you and yours.
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
@@spoggy I get teary eyed imagining the beauty of your place on your beautiful planet. ❤ It brings me joy to read about your appreciation for its beauty. ☺ Thank you for sharing and thank you for being here with me 🤗
This resonated with me so powerfully. I wish I had known the concept of kintsugi 20 years ago when I started going through menopause. I am on the other side of that process (thank heavens) but I think the concept would have been very helpful in dealing with it all. Now I am changed but unbroken and strong and I love the idea that my “cracks” are mended with beautiful gold. Your painting is brilliant and powerful and I love how your kintsugi lines illuminate the dark spaces.
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
❤️💕❤️ Changed and unbroken 🥰 YES!!! I sometimes wish we could see all the beautiful ways we are all mended as we travel our life journey. When we speak about our challenges, we give others a chance to see part of our journey and it gives us a chance to understand each other better and connect compassionately with each other. That's such a powerful way to show others our kintsugi. 💕 Thank you for making the time to connect with me in this way! It really means a lot to me 🤗
Rivers of bronze. How I love seeing beauty through your eyes. D
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Diane 💕🤗 I love the idea of rivers of bronze!! Lots of love heading your way ❤️
Wow!!! You always knock it out of the park…but you knocked it out of the next park too with this one!! Were you looking at a photograph or was this just pure imagination? ❤
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
Thank you again for being so kind 🥰 I appreciate your enthusiasm and support!! Some times I do have a reference photo to get my process started, but most of the time, I paint from my minds eye. I find it easier to be free flowing and to listen to the call of my intuition this way. This one was all pure imagination ☺️
@BB-nz5sk
2 ай бұрын
@@gabrielleannacormierart I am still waiting to hear/see that call….patience!! 😊❤️
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
@@BB-nz5sk The more you paint, the more your intuition develops and inspiration soon follows xoxo
@BB-nz5sk
2 ай бұрын
@@gabrielleannacormierart Thank you for the encouragement!!
Interesting, intriguing and beautiful
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the gift of your kindness 💝
Gorgeous, Gabrielle!❤
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Consie 🤗💕 I appreciate you making the time to watch and connect sweet friend!
Love the colors. Mesmerizing! The gold sets it off and isn't too much..just the right amount to make it really pop
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
I'm so happy you enjoyed this Mary ☺️ Thank you for your kindness and for making the time to connect ❤️
I love this one so much. The colors are gorgeous. Love the kintsugi. One of the collage artists I follow did this in one of her pieces. I think I need some gold lotion. I'm almost 60 and I feel like I'm falling apart. 😁
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
❤️💕❤️ So much love and compassion for you! 🤗 I'm going to be 52 this summer and honestly, some gold lotion would do wonders for me too 😉 For now, let's remind ourselves of all the beauty and wisdom our ''growing pains'' bring us. I appreciate you and I am so thankful you are here to connect with me. Thank you for the gift of your kindness 💕
I have had a ruling pen for quite some time now & have not tried it yet, but after watching you use your pen in this video I will absolutely try it out. Thank you. Love your videos. 🎨🖌️
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
Wonderful!☺️ I'm so happy you're feeling inspired to play with your ruling pen too! I'm really enjoying mine and I hope you will enjoy using yours as well ✨🎨 Thank you so much for making the time to connect! 💕
Love your outlook on life! Stunning piece of art! You really inspire me
@gabrielleannacormierart
Ай бұрын
Aww ❤️ Thank you so much for your kindness ☺️
Amazing and powerful!
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
💕❤️💕 Thank you 🤗
Just beautiful ❣️❣️🦋
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Thank you sweet Lynn ❤️🤗
Thank you.
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome ❤️ Thank you for watching!
Outstanding. Really speaks to me. Thanks!
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Yay!! ☺️ Thank you so much for your kind words and enthusiasm ❤️
Love this!!!!
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
💕🤗 Thank you Judy xoxo
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@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup ma tante Diane ❤️🤗 Je te souhaite une super belle fin de semaine xoxo
@Diane-cv7jb
3 ай бұрын
@@gabrielleannacormierart Joyeuses Pâques! XO😘
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
@@Diane-cv7jb Merci ❤ On a eut de la visite de mes parents et Véro et sa famille 💕 J'espère que t'as eu une belle fin de semaine aussi xoxo
Thanks!
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Sheila 💕☺️
Gorgeous, thank you for sharing 😊
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊 Thank you so much for being here with me ❤️
I love this❤
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
❤️☺️ Thank you!
The thing with the ruling pen…I think what it could be is that when paint meets paint the surface tension decreases and blobs occur. ❤
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
Yes, I agree ☺️ It took me a little while to observe this, but it was a good lesson to learn! Thank you for sharing 🤗
Magnifique ❤
@gabrielleannacormierart
Ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup Christiane ❤️☺️
I love this one! It feels calm and peaceful, but still dynamic. I especially enjoy it when you zoom in for a super close view of individual spots at the end of your videos!
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Aww 💕 Thank you so much!! I appreciate your kind words and support 🤗
So gorgeous! I believe I will watch this again and attempt to paint along. We’ll see what happens. Thanks for posting this! ❤
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Julie 💕🤗 I'm so happy to see you want to paint along with me! I hope you have tons of fun and learn lots ☺️🎨
Beautiful. Natural bits of gold settle into the cracks of the bedrock, your painting grounded me today. 💜
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words 💝 Your comment has brought a big smile to my face 🤗
@cpnotill9264
3 ай бұрын
@@gabrielleannacormierart You're more than welcome and you've helped me with your paintings, words more than you know. I'm also a potter so you're work inspires my organic Pottery. 🥰
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
@@cpnotill9264 Oh my goodness! That is awesome! I love how our creativity can spill over into other media. Thank you for sharing and happy creating my friend ❤🤗
@cpnotill9264
2 ай бұрын
@@gabrielleannacormierart 💜 Catherine!
Beautiful and inspiring! Do you find that some pigments or colours work best with salt?
@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️ Yes, I do think some colors react differently to the salt. For instance, I don't tend to see much happen when I apply salt over granulating colors. But, mostly, I do think it's more a matter of the quality of the paper I use and how damp or wet my paper is when I apply the salt. What has been your experience with this?
@Jlalode
3 ай бұрын
@@gabrielleannacormierart Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. My experience with salt is very random, I should keep notes.
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
@@Jlalode Art journaling could be a great way to keep track of your experiments for sure ☺
I just got some new stencils I wanna use. How can I make some textured art paste. I got flour, baking soda,baking powder acrylic paints, watercolors and hot glue sticks. Unfortunately that's the only glue I have, can it be done?
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
That's an excellent question! And, one I cannot answer, unfortunately, because I have never made my own texture paste. 😉 I've seen people make their own using baby powder, paint and white glue. So, I'm sure it's possible to make your own, but I'm not sure the hot glue sticks would work. 🤔 That type of glue tends to harden again as soon as it cools down so it may not achieve the results you're looking for. Also, if you're going to work with organic ingredients such as flour, keep in mind that whatever you create with it may not stand the test of time. For playful experimenting, I'd give it a try for sure ☺️ Let me know if how it turns out if you do!
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@gabrielleannacormierart
3 ай бұрын
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This has been one the most amazing videos. I was so inspired and, although mine isn't professional like your's, i got so many compliments and an offer to buy mine! I wish that I could post it here. Thank you for sharing your art and ❤️. You soundtracks are so calming and 🧘♀️ meditative!!🎉
@gabrielleannacormierart
2 ай бұрын
How exciting!!! 🎉🎉🎉 I'm so happy for you!! I'm so happy you're enjoying my videos and I really appreciate you making the time not only to watch, but also to connect and share your success with me. ☺️ Thank you for being here with me 💕🤗