Your style of painting with watercolor has saved my brain. I have a form of epilepsy that has affected speech area of my brain. Since I was very small my ability to express my thoughts has been slightly difficult. Im now in my 60s and no longer feel like writing so much. Drawing was always my preferred mode of expression. After many off and on classes in art over the last 40 years I felt trapped by all the rules. Your recent videos have brought me back to the natural realm where I feel free to explore again. Sorry if this sounds dramatic but it’s true. Thank you.

@Ginger_McElfresh_Art

7 ай бұрын

That's awesome! I have always felt trapped by the "rules" as well. I am trying to, and hopefully sharing that it's not only okay, but super freeing to let go of those! That is really the way to grow 😉.

@jonaeflure

7 ай бұрын

Not dramatic at all. Thank you for sharing a bit of your story. I'm 65, and Gabrielle's way of arting makes me feel completely calm and hopeful with my own art journey. 🥰

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

❤️💕❤️🥲 There is nothing dramatic about what you wrote, not to me anyway. I feel very touched and honored that we can connect in this way and free ourselves from the rules that bind us creatively and in other ways. 💕 Art, especially free flowing art , has been and continues to be so healing for me. My heart smiles knowing it’s doing something good for you too. I appreciate and am so thankful that you chose to share part of your story with me ❤️ Thank you for blessing me with this gift and thank you for choosing to connect with me and share time with me 🤗 It means more to me than you could know 🥲

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Yes to breaking free from the rules and exploring our creativity with complete abandon ❤️🤗 Thank you for your kindness!

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

I wish I could hug you all ❤️🤗 I’m so happy that we are opening ourselves up to all the possibilities of creating without restrictions 🥰 Thank you for your kindness!

Am I the only one that thought it was beautiful from the start when it was just white? At each stage, I thought that you could stop, but it just got better and better! Absolutely breathtaking!

@gabrielleannacormierart

Ай бұрын

This is still one of my favorites and I'm so glad you enjoyed watching this from beginning to end ☺️💕 Thank you for your kind words and thank you for being here with me! It means a lot to me ❤️

I was in a rut until I saw this…. I love my acrylic abstract mixed media art but love water colour and this inspired me…thank you

@gabrielleannacormierart

4 ай бұрын

Hi Paula!! ☺️ I'm so happy you enjoyed this! When I started playing with the watercolor ground to create texture in my WC painting, it sparked new excitement for me too! I'm so happy you're feeling inspired too! ❤️ Happy creating 🎨

Love Wednesdays and watching your new painting! Thank you for sharing the poem. Wishing you a blessed rest of the week.

@gabrielleannacormierart

4 ай бұрын

Hi Rosario 💕🤗 I love Wednesdays too because I get to connect with you all over again ☺️ I'm so glad you enjoyed the painting process and the poem - Becky Hemsley's books are such a gift! I wish you a wonderfully blessed week as well sweet friend 💕✨

I hadn't thought of using watercolor ground this way. I gotta try it immediately!

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Yay for this! I hope you have as much as I do using WC ground this way ☺️

we are because you show up being authentic...

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Love you Judy!! ❤️🤗

What a beautiful painting and the calming and introspective way you delivered your message of unity was also beautiful!

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Joann 🤗❤️ Your kind words mean a lot to me!

Along with your painting process I enjoyed your philosophic foray into Ubuntu....we can all make a difference toward creating a better world by living through our true nature. Thank you, this whole video is uplifting.

@gabrielleannacormierart

Ай бұрын

It brings me so much joy to know you enjoyed this video as much as you did and I appreciate you making the time to connect with me to share your kindness 🤗❤️ Thank you for embracing Ubuntu as well 💕

How relaxing to watch. All that fine detail is unusual in a watercolour piece but it was nice to watch you slowly and deliberately add all those tiny details that added to the piece and made it look 3D.

@gabrielleannacormierart

6 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to see you found this relaxing to watch ☺️ I often look for new ways to use and create with my supplies and lately I have been having lots of fun creating texture in my watercolor paintings using watercolor ground. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for making the time to watch and connect ❤️

I love those closeups.

@gabrielleannacormierart

6 ай бұрын

💕☺️ I always wish my viewers could see what I see in my studio so I try to get close to capture the details in my paintings for this very reason. I'm glad you enjoyed the closeups!

Once again ..... i am inspired by you and your calm approach to art. Thank you ❤

@gabrielleannacormierart

2 ай бұрын

Aww ❤️💕❤️ I'm so happy to read this! Thank you for being here with me 🤗

I adore your color combinations. The story was precious. We all need to learn that♥️♥️♥️love you dear one

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Hi Nancy ❤️🤗 I’m so happy you enjoyed this video and the story and message of Ubuntu 💕 love you too sweet friend 🤗💕

This is so very beautiful! It really is. Thank you for sharing the story about Ubunu (sp). It really moved me. Take care. 🌻

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kindness 💕🤗 Ubuntu speaks to me so much - in many ways it feels like the spirit of the little art community we are creating here together. I love it ❤️ Hugs to you 🤗

LOVE your work! Love the textures! So love watching and listening to your process

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️ I appreciate you being here with me 🤗

Simply stunning. I love the semi sculpture feel and those colours are sublime! I am always intrigued how your intuition lets you radically change direction as, personally, I find it hard to do. A fear of messing it all up perhaps?! I learn from you to let go a little more! Thank you for sharing your talent, skills and thoughts so generously. Je suis ce que je suis parce que vous êtes ce que vous êtes. I wish you a happy and fulfilling week ❤ B x 💫

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Hi Bernice ❤️🤗 Did I know you spoke French!? Love it!! Thank you for your kindness my friend 💕 How wonderful it is that we can connect like this through creativity! 🥰 I understand your trepidation over making changes - I feel daunted too most of the time. And then I hear the word “trust” in my head and I remind myself there always a creative way to get through anything. I am because we are ❤️ Lots of love to you sweet friend 🤗

This gorgeous I love the colors and textures you used thanks Gabrielle 😊❤

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed watching this process ☺️ Thank you for your kindness ❤️

What a gorgeous painting! This has inspired me to try something like this. Thank you Gabrielle.

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Yay!!! I’m so happy you’re feeling inspired ☺️ Thank you for your kindness ❤️

I love this masterpiece as much as you do.❤

@gabrielleannacormierart

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate your kind words 💕 Thank you so much! 😊

Love the gold the panting looks beautiful.

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️🤗

Awesome….. I never would’ve thought about using any of that. TFS ❤ you do some awesome work. Keep it up..

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Michelle ❤️☺️ I appreciate your kindness!

Lovely artwork with such feeling to it. I enjoyed your inspired conversation. Just love your videos.

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Awe ❤️🤗 This means a lot to me!! Thank you so much for choosing to be here with me and for making the time to connect!

Absolutely beautiful and calming. And I love the sentiment and the story about Ubuntu, there is and especially right now so much pain in suffering in this world, it’s my hope that we will overcome. Keep shining your light my friend, you are a healer.

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

❤️🤗 Thank you for your kind words and for shining your light in our world also! Connecting with you is a gift 💝 The more we all hope and send the energy of love out in our world together, the more the world heals 🥰

Fabulous work…. I enjoyed your story thank you for sharing. 🍒

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️🤗

I really like watching the process

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed it ❤️☺️

Ohhh soooo beautiful! Another breathtaking masterpiece!🎨. Thank You for sharing positive inspiring thoughts in a world where so much focus is the horrible things happening and negativity. I always feel more relaxed, encouraged, inspired and peaceful after watching one of your videos. Thanks for your contribution to teaching and inspiring others to create, and the inspirational messages you often include. Much Peace and Love to you! ❤️ have a beautiful day!

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Awe ❤️☺️ Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed watching me create this piece ☺️ and it makes me smile wholeheartedly to know you’re connecting with my content in this way. I appreciate that you are choosing to be here with me ❤️ Much peace and love to you as well 💕☮️

OMG your voice reminds me of Jennifer López 😂 I really love your process and the techniques. Really interesting and lovely work.❤ I'm inspired.😊

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Haha! Maybe I missed my calling 🎤🎶😂 Thank you for the giggles and for your kind words! I'm happy you're feeling inspired ❤️

Hi Gabrielle, I am from South Africa, and I loved that you referred to the beautiful concept of Ubuntu. Yhank.😊

@gabrielleannacormierart

3 ай бұрын

Hi Vivien ❤️🤗 It is a beautiful concept indeed and I'm happy to share it so more people can know about it. Thank you so much for being here with me 💕

@ApBarr345

2 ай бұрын

I keep coming back to this one to hear about Ubuntu. I also love these color combinations. This is a beautiful painting. Much love to you and Ubuntu!

@gabrielleannacormierart

2 ай бұрын

@@ApBarr345 I'm so happy you are connecting with this painting the way you are! It is one of my favorites too ☺ Much love to you as well and Ubuntu 🤗💕

That is really gorgeous, and the colors are awesome. TY.

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kindness ❤️🤗

Splendide

@gabrielleannacormierart

Ай бұрын

Merci encore Anne 🤗💕

Have you ever thought of using spackle/ drywall compound for creating texture? Much cheaper than watercolor ground. Love how this piece came together and enjoyed your story.

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Yes!! ☺️ I have done this with acrylics and I have yet to try it with watercolors. But it’s on my list of “must try”s 😉 The hardware store is definitely a lot like an art supply store for me too! I’m just not sure how archival building supplies are but I only usually worry about this when it comes to selling the artwork. Thank you for your kindness and for making the time to share and connect with me ❤️🤗

💛💛💛💖

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Merci beaucoup ma tante Diane 🤗❤️ Je t'envoie beaucoup d'amour!!! xoxo

Thank you so much 😊 So happy I found you; I subscribed ❤

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Yay!!! 💝 Thanks for subbing! And Thank you for making the time to connect! I'm happy you're here with us 🤗

Really love how this turned out!!

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Monique ❤️🤗 I always appreciate your kindness!!

Wunderschön wie immer🥰

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Danke schön ❤️🤗

Beautiful

@gabrielleannacormierart

5 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

On it's side, it so reminds me of a beehive on a sill with busted screens! I love it!

@Lilbirdy-ur6uf

7 ай бұрын

On its side, it reminded me of viewing a sunset from a bridge over water!

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

It’s always so much fun to read how others perceive what they see ☺️❤️ Thank you for sharing and making me smile! I love bees 🐝💕

Beautiful! 😊

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊❤️

Pretty 😊

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❣

@gabrielleannacormierart

6 ай бұрын

❤️💕❤️

I love your painting - I love your philosophy and I’m so glad I found you on KZread.

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words Alice ❤️☺️ It’s lovely to connect with you!

Beautiful 😍

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊❤️

Charity what ever form it takes is an ancient concept. Let's imagine that a blind child is born in a village. If the villagenhas the means the survival of the child and the village will be attended to. The due to its disability the child's activity will be monitored and curtailed during its childhood and throughout the rest of its life. Now let's imagine that the child has a didfferent disability. The child is born devoid of empathy and compassion. The nature explore and discovers the world through trial and error. But it doesn’t have the ability to understand the difference between hurting someone and love. It simply completely outside of the child's ability to comprehend. How might the village respond. Would is differ largely from the care given to the blind person. Modern society no longer lives in villages and survival no longer depends on a village working together. "Progress" has brought government and laws. What those two things look like can differ as much as the infinite colors of the rainbow. History and modern societies have seen people devoid of empathy and compasion come into power. In all cases the consequences are devastating. Because we don't live in a village the disability is not noted until it is far too late. Please note this is an opinion. I am certain there are many views out there and flaws in my story. It is just one thought among millions in our beautiful blue planet. I share mine with great respect for all other possibilities. Let us through great repect for each other build a better village across our beautiful planet. We haven't yet learned to do that but it doesn't mean we can't. We just need a village which understands there is only one basket. It is called earth. We are not there yet. We don't comprehend how the notion of villagewas borne and how it was nurtured into a viable constuct. It must be very difficult indeed to learn. Because after many melania there is always someone intent on destroying it. I guess that gene is alive, well and as strong as ever.

@gabrielleannacormierart

6 ай бұрын

An eloquently and thoughtfully voiced opinion and I am thankful that you made the time and had the courage to share it ❤️ "We haven't yet learned to do that but it doesn't mean we can't." I agree! Having the courage to listen to each other and discuss are important first steps. There is no "us" versus "them". We are all one. I really truly believe this in my heart. And yet, it's not always easy to live up to this belief when fear and other emotions come knocking at my door. Still, every day I feel hopeful that I can be better and that we can indeed all come together. Thank you so much for sharing your perspective and for making the time to connect 💕🤗

The squares look like chips of turquoise, so beautiful. I can't wait for you to have a place online to sell prints of your work, they are stunning!

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kindness! ❤️ I'm hoping to have my website up and running soon and will let you all know when it is ☺️

I always love your work, and this is especially inspired. ❤️ the commentary today.

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Hi Kelly ❤️🤗 Thank you so much for your kindness! I really enjoy making these textured paintings - they are a feast for my eyes and soul. Lots of love to you 💕

Beautiful. I love this. I am having a go at your artwork with my own expression coming through. You and your creations are amazing. I'm looking forward to to watching you more. Thank you so much.❤

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Yay!!!! ❤️ I’m so happy to read this and see that you are finding your own creative voice through inspiration. I’m happy to connect with you in this way ! Thank you for your kind words and for making the time to connect ❤️🤗

I love your painting process .. beautiful ❤ you are an inspiration and a special soul Gabrielle .. much love ❤❤

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kindness ❤️🤗 lots of love and great big hugs are being sent to you Liz 💕

I love this one ,it’s beautiful,and was so relaxing to watch.Thank you 🥰

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for your kindness ❤️🤗

Love your videos, they always remind me to SLOW DOWN, creating art is not about getting to the finish line first! Thanks for the content you create, it is treasured. Regarding watercolour ground, how long do you let it dry before adding the first washes?

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! This means a lot to me! ❤️☺️ I'm glad my videos are speaking to you in this way! Slowing down is good for mind, body and soul (which definitely also helps with creativity). With respect to the watercolor ground, I let it dry thoroughly - sometimes just a few hours and if I have been especially generous with my application of it, I will even at times let it dry overnight. One thing I've noticed is that the paper tends to be buckled slightly (even though it is taped down) when the wc ground is not completely dried. This is usually when I let it sit longer and when it is completely dry, the paper lays flat again ☺️ I hope this helps!

Lovely you are so creative. Could you please explain what watercolor ground is.

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kindness ☺️ Watercolor ground is a medium that can be used to make non porous surfaces act more like watercolor paper. Since it is relatively thick, I love to use it to create textures ☺️ Many have also suggested that modeling paste could do the same.

I love the colors and the texture. It's a beautiful painting. I think the balance might be off, with everything happening at the top of the painting and not much going on at the bottom. That being said, does anyone else see the face on the bottom right?

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your perspective ❤️ It seems that you are thinking of ways you could make your own painting different and better for you and that is awesome!! ☺️ I have not seen the face, but I will be checking it out for sure. Thank you for making the time to connect 🤗

I like making texture with light modeling paste wouldn't it pop off the paper if the paper bent accidentally? I ask that because I don't want to make a piece and have it fall apart. Your piece is so pretty. Thanks for teaching us. Have a great day.😊 I have said for many years that there wouldn't be as many people in prison if they just felt loved.

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Hi ❤️🤗 I really appreciate this question! I can’t say for sure what would happen with modeling paste on Watercolor paper and painted with watercolors as I have only ever used it with acrylics. The Watercolor ground is relatively flexible on the paper and it does not seem to crack or flake with gentle bending. Of course, I’d be careful not to bend any of my paintings too much regardless of whether or not they have a texture medium on top. I also usually add a fixative over my watercolor paintings and I believe this would add to the stability of your work with texture also. Thank you for making the time to reach out and connect ☺️

I'm a watercolor beginner and I'm learning how to use watercolor from your video.Can you please tell me what is the page? What is the brand of your watercolour

@gabrielleannacormierart

7 ай бұрын

Hi ☺️ I'm so happy you're here! By the page, I'm assuming you are asking what type of paper I am using (if this is incorrect, please don't hesitate to reach out again). I am using watercolor paper and I'm creating texture using watercolor ground. I use a few different brands of watercolors and all of them are listed in my video description. In case you're not sure where to find this, here is a short video where I explain how to find my video description: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mq17xq1rg8q6Y6Q.html. I hope this helps! Thank you for making the time to reach out ❤️