Mark Making Practice Using Watercolors | Intuitive Pattern Abstract Art for Relaxation and Fun

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

When life gets busy and stressful, I like to slow things down and call myself back into the present moment by creating artwork that it simple, relaxing and fun. Simple marks and painting with just a few colors helps keep me mindful and focused on what I'm doing because I don't have to overthink anything. And since Christmas is just around the corner, I'm using colors I associate with the holidays to keep the painting timely as well. Enjoy sweet friends!
#intuitive_watercolor_painting #mixed_media #abstract_watercolor #abstract_linear art
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 only to the Amazon links I have included as I am an Amazon Associate.) You won't pay extra for doing this and you will 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 - Canson - amzn.to/48ef8QN
* Artist tape - amzn.to/46Y3J6y
* Water
* Paper towels - I like to reuse mine and saved them for painting backgrounds.
* Plexiglass (or another hard surface to tape the paper to) - amzn.to/46VM2EE
* Daniel Smith watercolors in Raw Sienna and Sap Green - amzn.to/47UNUPr and amzn.to/47QhpSs
* Kremer pigments Carmine Naccarat - shop.kremerpigments.com/us/sh...
* CSY Art Gallery Metallic Watercolors - Arabic Gold from this little set - amzn.to/3Nl3ThB and Green Gold and Miss Green from this little set: amzn.to/41lEpGr.
* Round brushes in sizes 6 and 4 - amzn.to/3REjICB
* Micro mini brush - amzn.to/41hcLKX
* Black fountain pen by Pilot - amzn.to/3NnZf2r
* Namiki black ink cartridges - amzn.to/3NMad1Z
* Pentel Slicci Extra Fine Gel Pen - amzn.to/3v4fvz1
The music for this video was provided by the You Tube Audio library:
Thank you Jesse Gallagher for creating such lovely music and sharing it with us.
I recorded my video using my iPhone 12 and edited my video using iMovie.
My thumbnail was created using Canva.com. Many of its features are free and so easy to use!
** You can also find me on Instagram: / **
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 :)

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  • @Miastrong930
    @Miastrong9306 ай бұрын

    The multitude of different cultures in our world is so rich and beautiful. The marks are called cauliflowers. Some people avoid them and work hard to do so. There are tutorials on KZread on how to avoid them. You embrace them and that is beautiful. It is a part of the nature of watercolor paint. It makes sense to use that quality in the paint.

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    I appreciate every part of this comment! ❤️💕❤️ Cheers to our beautiful world of diversity!! And yay for cauliflowers 😁 I love them!! I love how watercolors can surprise us and help us to see the beauty that happens naturally (if we can choose to look at it that way!) I appreciate you! 🤗

  • @Miastrong930
    @Miastrong9306 ай бұрын

    Someone in the comments said Narnia. Perfect description. It is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing Gabrielle.

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    I'm so happy to share with you Wilma ❤️🤗 Thank you for watching!!

  • @debbiebruce6920
    @debbiebruce69206 ай бұрын

    How beautiful!

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, Debbie! ❤️ Cheers! 🤗

  • @zoedj
    @zoedj6 ай бұрын

    ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL PAINTING, THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE AMAZING LANDSCAPE!!! :-)

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Awe 💕☺️ Thank you so much for your kindness and enthusiasm!!

  • @lisabaumeister9943
    @lisabaumeister99435 ай бұрын

    Thank you dear Gabrielle! What a delightful painting. Used it as inspiration last week for painting with my adult daughter who was home for the holidays and today for a “teaching session” on zoom with a good friend. So very satisfying, and fun to try other colors. We used green, purple and yellow today. Wishing you and your husband a wonderful 2024 filled with joy and peace. Thank you for all the joy, beauty, kindness and compassion you create in this world, especially through your channel! 🙏🏼❤️💐

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi Lisa ❤️🤗 What a joy it is for me to read that you were able to use inspiration from this video to paint with your daughter and your friend! It sounds like you had lots of fun and the thought of you all spending this kind of quality time together makes my heart feel so happy. Thank you for sharing this with me, thank you for your kind words and thank you for your kind wishes for 2024 💕. I wish you a wonderful 2024 as well and may it be filled with many opportunities to spend more quality time with your loved ones and many reasons to feel joy, peace and love. ✨🤗❤️

  • @lisabaumeister9943

    @lisabaumeister9943

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you Gabrielle for your sweet reply and wishes for the new year! 🤗💗🌻🌺🌼🌷🌸🌹

  • @LynnLBE
    @LynnLBE6 ай бұрын

    OMG your work is always so so beautiful ❣️❣️❣️❣️. I love the colors, it IS very festive❣️🌲❣️🌲❣️🌲

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Lynn 💕🤗 Yay for holiday colors!!! 🎄💕 Yay for you!! 🤗

  • @risaglass1808
    @risaglass18086 ай бұрын

    I really look forward to your vidoes! ❤

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Yay!!! That's a nice gift for me to receive!! Thank you ❤️🤗

  • @vluna365
    @vluna3656 ай бұрын

    Another stunning composition, Gabrielle. I was mesmerized watching you create and relaxed. This would look marvelous framed ... also on a smaller scale, a great idea for very cheerful cards, and the design is perfect for all times of the year.

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kindness ❤️✨ I'm so happy you enjoyed this process and that you found it relaxing ☺️ And yes!! This would make for cheerful cards to share with others at any time of the year - I might actually do that! 🤗

  • @alison64able
    @alison64able6 ай бұрын

    Magical

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Alison 💕

  • @jlm517rocks
    @jlm517rocks6 ай бұрын

    you shine, sis... love playfulness, (un)limited palette & tools you put together ii forget to use without yr reminders. happy dance!

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Happy dancing with you Judy 🤗❤️💃🏽 Thanks for making me smile every week!! You shine bright too sweet friend ✨💕

  • @Diane-cv7jb
    @Diane-cv7jb6 ай бұрын

    Belle combinaison de couleurs. 💖

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Merci beaucoup ma tante Diane ❤️🤗

  • @Diane-cv7jb

    @Diane-cv7jb

    6 ай бұрын

    😘XO@@gabrielleannacormierart

  • @cherrycato1940
    @cherrycato19406 ай бұрын

    Have a wonderful Xmas holidays… 💜 the painting. 🍒

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kindness and holiday wishes Cherry ❤️🤗 I echo the same to you 💕✨

  • @monikaartm.4383
    @monikaartm.43836 ай бұрын

    Une création tout à fait dans l'esprit et les couleurs de Noël. A force de voir tes magnifiques peintures dorées je n'ai pas résisté plus longtemps, ce sera un de mes cadeaux de Noël. Je suis restée dans les teintes or pour commencer. 😉

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Merci beaucoup Monika ❤️🤗 Je suis contente de fêter l'esprit de Noël avec toi!! 🎄J'ai hâte de savoir comment tu vas t'amuser avec tes nouvelles peintures dorées!! 🎨🥰

  • @deanweyer4205
    @deanweyer42056 ай бұрын

    The snow scene is so lovely. Regards from a very hot south africa. Thank you for your videos so inspiring

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi Dean 🤗❤️ I wish I could send you some snow to cool things down a little bit for you! Alas, all our snow is now melted too since it has been unseasonably warm over the last few days. Hopefully it comes back soon. 🤞 Sending great big hugs your way my friend 🤗💕 Thank you for making the time to be here with me xoxo

  • @machelleshappyhobbies4977
    @machelleshappyhobbies49776 ай бұрын

    I celebrate Christmas because it is Jesus birthday and HE is my Savior. I celebrate with whatever color I'm in the mood for. In the past I have had a white tree with teal and purple ornaments. I guess you can use any color you like. I love your painting. So pretty. Have a great week.😊

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi Machelle ❤️🤗 Thank you so much for making the time to connect with me and share part of your Christmas celebration traditions as well. What a fun idea to celebrate with whatever color you're in the mood for ☺️ I love Jesus too 😉😉 💕 I hope you have an awesome week and I appreciate you for making the time to be here with me 🤗💕

  • @michelleg773
    @michelleg7736 ай бұрын

    Love it… makes me smile 😃! TFS ❤

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    And this comment makes me smile!! I love how smile are contagious that way 😁 Thank you for watching and for making the time to connect 💕🤗

  • @michelleg773

    @michelleg773

    6 ай бұрын

    @@gabrielleannacormierart you betcha…😃

  • @nancyweisser3910
    @nancyweisser39106 ай бұрын

    So festive you really are talented!🎉🎉🎉You brighten my week ♥️💚♥️💚♥️💚⛄️⛄️⛄️ May God bless you bunches

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi my sweet friend ❤️🤗 Thank you for bringing a smile to my face every week! I appreciate you and your words add a skip to my step today ☺️ I hope you always know that you are loved! 💕

  • @fredacormier680
    @fredacormier6806 ай бұрын

    ❤❤

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Merci beaucoup Mame xoxo Je t'aime beaucoup ❤️🤗

  • @julieboyle170
    @julieboyle1706 ай бұрын

    I am very envious of your beautiful surroundings - again it is 30 degrees here in Sydney Australia with a humidity level of 82%. My Christmas is just being with family and friends somewhere cool, Your piece today was very bright and festive. Thank you for sharing.

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi Julie 💕🤗 Oh my!! 30 is so hot!! I hope you are getting cooler evenings at least!! I wish I could send you a bit of snow to cool things down for you my friend. Christmas with friends and family somewhere cool is my cup of tea too.❄️☃️🎄I'm going to do my best to send a cool breeze your way 🤗🌬️ Thank you for making the time to connect! I'm glad you enjoyed this one!!

  • @saradevos7101
    @saradevos71016 ай бұрын

    Someday…….maybe! Thanks!

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    You can do it! One little brush stroke at a time 😉 Thank you for watching! ❤️

  • @lindakuck5981
    @lindakuck59816 ай бұрын

    Just beautiful as always ❤️ and lucky you with getting some snow! 😊

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Linda ❤️🤗 Yes we were so lucky!! And a bit sad to see it melt away so quickly, but it will be back and we will cherish it ☺️ I'll make sure to share all it's beauty with you again when it does ❄️☃️

  • @pennybedal7579
    @pennybedal75796 ай бұрын

    I celebrate creation, The Creator and creativity, all of which reside in each of us. Gabrielle, I am supremely grateful that every week you express your unique gifts in deep and personal works of art and that you generously share them, your insights and your techniques with all of us. Question: Have you tried using rubbing alcohol on damp paint, rather than water or salt, to create interesting effects? Many thanks and warm wishes for the holidays.

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes to celebrating creation, The Creator and creativity!! ✨🙏🏿🎉❤️🎨 I am supremely grateful for you Penny!! 🤗💕 Yes, I have used rubbing alcohol on damp paint (it's been a while though so I may be due 😉) - I love its effects too!! Isn't it just so much fun how flexible and creative watercolors can be in their own right?! Thank you so much for being so kind and I wish you all the best this holiday season as well ❤️🤗

  • @keener57
    @keener576 ай бұрын

    You are showing me that watercolour is not boring. Thank you.

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Well that's such a nice comment to read!! 💕 Thank you so much!! 🤗

  • @marielouisedavidson4834
    @marielouisedavidson48346 ай бұрын

    great video! Many thanks!

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you Marie Louise ❤️🤗

  • @mariajesusboquera8939
    @mariajesusboquera89396 ай бұрын

    Molt bonic treball, els cercles son com petites celules de vida. Bon Nadal ❤

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Moltes gràcies! ❤️🤗 Agraeixo la teva amabilitat. 💕 Bon Nadal a tu també 🎄🎉☺️

  • @evelynbourne2500
    @evelynbourne25006 ай бұрын

    You got snow! None here yet in northern NJ, so thank you for the pictures. I’m loving this painting. Happy holidays to you, Gabrielle!

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Happy holidays Evelyn!!! It's always so lovely to connect!! ❤️🤗 We got snow and it went not too long after so we are back to bare ground. 🤞I hope more comes our way soon! (I'll try to send some your way if you'd like 😉.) My father in love lives in NJ too, but further south. I'll think of you next time we drive down 🤗

  • @evelynbourne2500

    @evelynbourne2500

    6 ай бұрын

    @@gabrielleannacormierart Thanks! 💕

  • @jcyr360
    @jcyr3606 ай бұрын

    Bonjour Gabrielle, superbe petite aquarelle, elle me rappelle des rubans sur les cadeaux de mon enfance. Ton affinité avec les cercles et les lignes courbes me fait penser que tu aimerais peut être t'amuser avec un set de "french curves". Je les utilise depuis peu, et je découvre plein de possibilités. Je te souhaite un très beau temps des fêtes.

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Bonjour, bonjour ❤️🤗 Quand j'étais petite, j'adorais moi aussi les beaux papiers et les rubans sur mes cadeaux - je voulais toujours les sauver! ☺️ Je viens de trouver un set de ''french curves'' sur Amazon et je me les commande parce que j'ai bien l'impression que j'aimerais jouer avec moi aussi 😁 Merci pour la suggestion! Et merci de me faire sourire aussi avec ta gentillesse. C'est toujours un beau cadeau! Je te souhaite aussi un très joyeux temps des fêtes xoxo

  • @CHARUL814
    @CHARUL8146 ай бұрын

    Ohhhhh the snow and nature brought joy and then all the bright colours and circles absolute pleasure to watch the video. Thank you ❤

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Yay!!! I'm so happy and can't help but smile reading your words ☺️❤️ I'm so glad you enjoyed it sweet friend!! 🤗💕

  • @polgara28
    @polgara286 ай бұрын

    The snow was amazing! I really love this painting, looking at it makes me happy. 🙂

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Wasn't it?!!! I LOVE snow! And though I'm sad it melted already, I am hopeful we will get more again soon. Thank you so much for your kindness and for sharing your appreciation for my joyful little painting. It was really fun to create. ❤️🤗

  • @Blue-rd5lq
    @Blue-rd5lq6 ай бұрын

    That was a lovely walk through a Narnia like landscape! I’m not surprised that it put you in a Christmas mood! I am glad to hear that you are feeling more relaxed. My favourite festive colours are jewel bright purple, blue and green. Many years ago I painted some glass containers in those colours and we use them for little candles at Christmas. Wishing you health and happiness this Christmas lovely friend and in the New Year that lies ahead as untouched as a blanket of snow! ❄️💙💫 Bernice xx 😘

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi Bernice ❤️🤗 Oh my goodness!! Your glass containers must be so pretty!! Purple, blue and green are so pretty together!! Thank you for making the time to share part of your holiday traditions with me - I'm smiling thinking about your candles making these colors shine!! ☺️ Thank you also for the health and happiness wishes my friend! ❤️ I receive them with a grateful heart and send you wishes for health and happiness as well! May Christmas and the New Year ahead fill your heart will so much joy you can't help but burst out laughing 🥰💕🤗 Lots of love heading your way! xoxo

  • @terririggle6106
    @terririggle61066 ай бұрын

    Loved the opening sequence! You looked so happy! Your painting so reminded me of an old set of glass ornaments I received from my grandmother. They were silver balls with hand painted stripes very much in the same colors you used except with a little fuschia and turquoise thrown in for good measure! 😉 The finished piece is ah-mazing!! ❤ Happy Christmas!

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Awe 💕🤗 I'm smiling and imagining your grandmother's glass ornaments - what a lovely gift to receive!! ❤️✨ Thank you so much for sharing this memory with me! I'm still smiling ☺️ And thank you for your kindness and Christmas wishes as well. I am sending you Happy Christmas wishes as well and lots of love 🎉🎄💕🤗

  • @brendacordry5556
    @brendacordry55566 ай бұрын

    Nice video! Everywhere you turn is inspiration...another artful view. Lovely!

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi Brenda ❤️🤗 Thank you for your kindness! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video!!☺️

  • @MissOnigur
    @MissOnigur6 ай бұрын

    I absolutely LOVE this!!

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Yay!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you for your kindness ❤️🤗

  • @Lilbirdy-ur6uf
    @Lilbirdy-ur6uf6 ай бұрын

    Beautiful painting! It feels joyful!

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! ❤️🤗 It was a very joyful painting to create! Cheers!

  • @cindycreateforlife
    @cindycreateforlife6 ай бұрын

    Loved your intro, and your painting is just gorgeous! I love everything going on in it and it feels very festive and glorious! I celebrate the birth of Christ and I think of velvety indigo blue, sparkling, light-catching metallics like the stars. Of course, I also associate green, red and white with Christmas as I free up with that custom. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas !🌲

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi Cindy ❤️🤗 Thank you so much for your kind words!! And thank you also for sharing part of your Christmas traditions with me. I can't picture that velvety indigo and sparkling metallics and can't help but go oooooh in my head 🤩 It sounds beautiful!! Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas celebration as well 🎄✨💕

  • @cindycreateforlife

    @cindycreateforlife

    6 ай бұрын

    @@gabrielleannacormierart 💕🇨🇦

  • @sheilacym
    @sheilacym6 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous, Gabrielle !!! Really, really lovely 💕🤩🥳🤗💕🤩 Also loved the intro and the fab woodland scenery…..my favourite. I loved the look of those green gold paints from CSY ! I have heard of them but haven’t had a thorough look at their selections….so will definitely be taking a further look at them ! 🤩🤩

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Sheila ❤️🤗 I'm so hap☺️py you enjoyed the different parts of the video and yes, those CSY paints are worth checking out! I now own 4 of their little sets and they never disappoint ☺️

  • @lindabarnett7653
    @lindabarnett76536 ай бұрын

    Love this! Question for you: I looked on Amazon at the arabic gold ~~ and I see that 'honey' is one of the ingredients in the paint. Does that make the paint smell like honey??

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you ❤️☺️ And, I love this question! I love bees and confession: I don't usually like the smell (or taste) of honey. Thankfully (for me), these little paints don't smell like honey at all otherwise I might have to guard them from my hubby 😂

  • @LivingInFullEssence
    @LivingInFullEssence6 ай бұрын

    Gabrielle, did you get your watercolors as a set or did you get pans and assemble it?

  • @gabrielleannacormierart

    @gabrielleannacormierart

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi ❤️🤗 I usually buy my watercolors in tubes and fill my paint pans as I go along. I found this Arteza palette on Amazon that I really like (I now own 2 😂) and I fill it with my favorite colors. (Here's the link: amzn.to/47TOux5). I like using this type of palette because I can create my own palette of colors. And sometimes, they also give a home to paints that are sold in a paint pan but don't really have a place to be held (like my Kremer watercolors for instance). If you're curious about the colors in my palette, don't forget to check out my video descriptions as I usually list the paints I used in my video. I hope this helps! Thank you for making the time to connect. 💕

  • @LivingInFullEssence

    @LivingInFullEssence

    6 ай бұрын

    @@gabrielleannacormierart thank you, thank you. Your replay was exactly what I needed and was looking for. I appreciate your time.

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