Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is just knowing which ones to keep. Stay blessed 🤍🙏🏼🪽

Btw, you could put some black, felt or fabric on the back of your canvas to help with hiding/camouflaging the holes 😊

@watercolourartincapetown2919

Жыл бұрын

Grew idea 👌

@danafaber922

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I was going to suggest the same 😊

@Gypsy-lq1xh

Жыл бұрын

Ha yeah I was thinking the same ! Just cover the back side with something ….

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for the suggestion 🙏

@gibsbatengga2542

Жыл бұрын

@@b.cormier or you could paint thick paint on the back to cover the hole :)

O. MG. As a young girl, my grandmother taught me how to knit, crochet and do crewel embroidery. As I grew into a teen and adult I stopped doing it. You are the FIRST artist I’ve come across on the web who’s incorporating embroidery with their painting. What a wonderful concept!

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It was really such an exciting project, I definitely want to pursue it more in the future!

it's actually beautiful when you hold the painting up to the light, the holes are like little dew drops catching the light... (a smaller needle would fix this but it's a happy accident) i'm a total perfectionist so it's hard to open myself up to these sorts of things but as i do it more i've realized that the accidents actually make the work better than you can imagine it in your head, like divine intervention or something

Only 4 mins in and I immediately subbed. I feel bad to admit that at first I thought I was gonna be bored. I thought you were going to talk in front of the camera the entire video and almost clicked away. BUT was pleasantly surprised by all the layers. It gets more interesting as I watch! Love it! Def an inspiration for my own art vlogs.

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

14:39 🎉 congratulations! You took a risk and it paid off 👏 yeah you’re reminding me that every once in a while we have to dip into process mode. No matter how scary it may be... product mode pays the bills but process mode stretches your creative energy

I personally love the light shining through the artwork like stars in the night sky. It adds another dimension to the piece only visible under specific viewing conditions. Similar to the new dimension added by the volume of the embroidery. I also love the back embroidery as an artwork in itself. Its like the lines are trying to become something, but are ultimately incomplete. Which actually hints at how they are part of the whole. abstract The great thing about these aspects of the finished artworks is, even if they aren't visible when hung up, they are documented in this video, which has become part of the work, through the story of its creation. I love what you have done, please keep experimenting :)

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate that! :)

Thanks so much, Brooke, for sharing your journey. I am an abstract and collage artist so, not attempting realism at all - yet, you encouraged me to stretch and try new things in my own work. Thanks so much! And I LOVE the addition of the embroidery thread.

Beautiful art work! The video editing is pretty good too, I enjoyed this video.

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack! Glad to hear it :)

This is so beautiful Brooke as always! You didn't come this far just to come this far!! Nietzsche says "There are no beautiful surfaces without a terrible depth" which means every beautiful thing we see is an abstraction of huge complexities, all the struggle/hard decisions to take/ doubt/ anxiety... will pay off one day big big big time! wish you the very best ✨✨✨✨

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Loved the quote 😊

Love your quirky-quick-dramatic-humour. Super cute and funny. Really loved your idea and your execution was flawless! Don't worry about the holes in the piece. I didn't notice and nobody is going to be holding it up to the light! A smaller needle, yes. Next time. Meanwhile, the painting is beautiful for the exact reasons you discussed! Love it and the concept!

It's a brave move, I was also nervous and hearing how the needle went through the canvas for the first time made me shudder. I see that you are going through a stage of overflowing creativity and that is a blessing for any creative mind (normal in geniuses like you). You already combined realistic with abstract, you already embroidered a painting, what's next for you? because I'm sure you have no limits, and it's refreshing to see how someone who is already successful goes beyond the conventional. Thank you for that and keep surprising us.

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Mauricio! I appreciate it😊 Not sure what's next... we'll see when inspiration strikes!

A black backboard should take care of the holes showing. Blessings

She has such a great personality and it shows through the beauty of her work.❤

@bampidraws

8 ай бұрын

I totally agree, her personality is well up there and such a pleasure to watch her.

The music you're choosing and the calm vibes, remind me so much of Mister Rogers in the best kind of way. Great job! It's therapeutic just watching and listening.

How’d you get so smart? Listening and watching you brings me a sense of calm

I like your paintings but how beautiful painter you are Brooke!

@artfx9

Жыл бұрын

That burns.. 😏

Wow! Time flies! I started watching when you were getting mentored and painting food paintings 🖼 You’ve inspired me so much over the years. My profile pic is something I painted 5 years ago after being inspired by your vignettes ❤

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

That is so nice, thank you so much! All the best to you with your art! 🤗

@watercolourartincapetown2919

Жыл бұрын

@@b.cormier 💕 🎨 🖼 🤗 🗺

Absolutely adore your personality and your paintings too. Thanks for making these vids!

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That means a lot 😊

Enjoy your videos! Like most artists, I started painting representational art, in the realism genre, 35 years ago, but over the years, I’ve gone more and more abstract, and love it! Personally, I think abstract is true creativity as you’re not simply copying nature, still life or figures.

Great to see you build something new artistically and business wise!

I just saw this video and have a suggestion in regards to the holes that show light through: simple solution would be to add a backing to cover all the threads which will also keep the light out and therefore you won’t see the holes, especially if you add a black backing. In addition you may want to add a dab of paint here & there on the bigger holes. I’m sure that will easily camouflage any remaining visual disturbance. And kudos for thinking of such a clever idea. Keep going with it -see how you far you can push it- I think it’s a great idea! Thank you for the vid- both entertaining & thought provoking. Got to go run and see what I can come up with in the studio! Thanks again! SARA

It looks so lovely! I've also gone out on a whim in the past with mixed media on canvas. I see my art pieces and think they look so cool, yet no one else seems to share that notion with me. XD They are quite niche and nerdy, but I loved experimenting. Please continue letting your creativity take the wheel! It's already led you to such a beautiful place.

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jessica! I'm sure you'll find a tribe who also thinks their cool, in the meantime, keep creating what you love! 🙌

You could put black sort over the back of the painting attaching it to the stretcher bars, which accomplishes two things covers all the knots and stitches on the back and makes it hard for light or light colored walls to show through the holes in the canvas.

Wow, this video has it all! It was relaxing, funny, visually beautiful and inspiring, exactly what I wanted to watch on lazy Sunday morning ❤. The painting and embroidery look amazing. Awesome work Brooke! 😊 Greetingssss~

Loved the pic and the embroidary! I started painting 8 months ago...never took any art classes in HS. So, totally a newb. Doing abstract impressionism and acrylic paints. Can't draw, can't paint, but having a great time with the new hobby!

My actual level of riskiness in traditional art is: "I'm going to buy this new sketchbook and a nice box of gouache paint, but I'm gonna let it dry in dust rather than fail working with it" 👌 The only thing that is forcing me to do things differently is that I'm absolutely sick of digital art at the moment, and that's really something, considering that it is what I've done for the last 20 years! But hey, talking about fear of failure I've just noticed a new video of yours (wink wink) Gonna watch it immediately!

From seeing your stitches, I would have never guessed that you are a beginner embroiderer :D You did everything right: doing a test sample and going with quality materials. These are steps that help enormously but are often overlooked. The colors of your painting are so beautiful - as is the painting itself of course. The stitches sit nicely in the painting without taking too much attention.

stunning work!!! the light comes thru the petals and your brushwork wow!!!

I love how your paintings make me think about things differently.

I love embroidery too and that you tried this experiment out, it’s beautiful as I knew it would be. I also appreciate the surprising fact that the holes from the needle left those open spaces! I did not expect that to happen! :/ Thanks so much and I really enjoy your videos! 👍♥️

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Barbara! I really appreciate it 🤗

good afternoon! The back side of the canvas can be treated with special silicone glue or rubber as processed when creating handmade carpets, it will remove the enlightenment and at the same time fix threads.

If art is this fun. You simply continue to create and smile and grow.

It turned out so good, Brooke! The painting looks so cool ✨ And I like your humour 😂❤

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Celine! :)

I'm new to your channel and love just about everything about your videos. Very relaxing, great sense of humour and beauty all round, including your home, which looks absolutely beautiful from what we can see. Not forgetting your pup, he/she is adorable.

Hy Brooke i haven't embroidered on canvas but all my embroidery fabrics I always back iron on interfacing available at fabric shops. Love your colour choices in that work. Best Jo

Love your enthusiasum, it turned out beautiful. For the backing you can always cover it with craft backing paper comes in a roll, it'll look great, and no one will be the wiser. Love it all.

Turned out beautifully! Love your style 💖

Don’t know what to do with those tall salads 🥗 & scrambled eggs, they’re calling again! Thank you Brooke Cormier & good night, we ❤ you!

I took a risk 15 years back when I decided to become a full time artist But in the end, it turned out to be okay, I even embraced social media aspect and sharing my art with the world now 😊

I absolutely love this!!!! SO MUCH!! I love painting and I love embroidery. But it has never occurred to me to combine the two. What a fantastic idea. 😁

This looks beautiful! Such a creative idea, keep experimenting Brooke❤

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏

Black felt on the back would hide the holes and make a lovely backing

I really enjoyed seeing you do this it was interesting to see two mediums that you don't usually see together being put together. I just finished a new painting early hours of this morning (Australia time) titled "The Broken Dolls". I used to paint in this weird new school gothic punk style, I eventually got bored of it even though people loved it. I lost a lot of people when I switched to doing stuff like flowers, portraits, graffiti stencils etc. then recently in just a few days learnt surrealism like Salvador Dali used to do, I put my own flavor in and "the Broken Dolls" was the first surrealism piece I did and I really enjoyed painting even though I can only afford to buy acrylics I layer them up to make them look like oils I little something I learnt long ago. if you're interest in seeing the work I did you can find it on my channel, I'm not going to link it because that's disrespectful to do on someone else's video.

Wow, love how it turned out!

Such detailed creativity... Beautiful ❤️😍. I love that you selectively chose where to crochet... Genius

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🥰

Hello 😍 what a cozy channel I just happened to find! I love the relaxed vibe your videos have ❤ keep up the good work!

Great sense of humor 👏‼️💐. Beautiful painting…at first, I couldn’t believe that you’d “ruin” your artwork with needles but the result is lovely 🖼💐‼️

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks a lot for watching Joan! 🙏

Gloriously dotty and a joy to watch, thank-you.

Love this piece! The painting was beautiful but the fibers just enhance the art and take it to the next level.

Thanks Brooke for the nudge. I was a portrait/nude artist for 25 yrs when I had to slow way down to become a caregiver for my Mom. I was only painting 2 or 3 paintings per year. Now I'm back to full time and have been struggling to get started again. Your words were very helpful in motivating me. It's a journey but all help is appreciated. Keep up the good work and the great videos.

You can add interfacing on the back. It’s applied with an iron and comes in both black and white.

thank you for being so honest and being you, love your videos and artwork

That's so beautiful! Glad you took the risk.

Man I absolutely LOVE how this turned out! So happy I recently stumbled upon your account.

I've recently be taking risks and experimentation too, everything you've said is so true. Love your work by the way. It looks amazing.❤

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Samuel! Hope you're enjoying your experiments 🤗

I see full of art in your heart! Colorful and beautiful.👍👍👍

I love how it highlighted those poppies. Fun going.

Just want to say I love it. 😍🥰. Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing Brooke.

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Lena! I appreciate it 🤗

You are adorable and I love your calm and cool demeanor.Just started following you after you redid your terrace garden…I’m a gardener and as a gardener I have a artist within me…that embroidery touch to the painting really gave depth…loved it…keep on trucking 💕👏

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm happy you stuck around 🤗

Hello, I just found you and I must say I really enjoyed your videos, specially this one. It’s a great idea to do embroidery on a canvas. As fellow artist I think this is fantastic and keep on makings risks. Sometimes they work and sometimes dont but that is the point to help you grow as an artist. Great job!

Its lovely! Well done and great experimentation!

Thank you SO much for this video, I've been thinking about incorporating embroidery into my painting as well and this was so incredibly helpful!

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching 🤗

I really liked this video. It made me feel calm! I’ve been wanting to incorporate various elements into my abstract art, so that’s what I’m experimenting with. Things like text, book pages, gold leafing, embroidery is next.

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Sierra! A mixed media abstract sounds really cool!

The art gods blessed me today by recommending your video on my feed. I am currently recovering from back surgery and your peace (yet willingness to take risks) was exactly the vibe I needed. I bought some watercolor paper and dug out my $1 Crayola pan and set out to take a creative risk! Thank you for your inspiring attitude. You have found yourself a new subscriber :)

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that! (not the back surgery part.. get well soon!!) Have fun experimenting 🤗

Love your creativity well done the poppys pop 🖼️

I’m so glad I found you today! I just started doing embroidery- I don’t really paint but you’ve just given me a nouveau idea about what to do with nice paintings I see at opshops haha

Yay so glad I stumbled across your channel. Helped fuel my creative embers thank you!

I absolutely love it!!

Thank you so much for the inspirational message to me and all aspiring artists. You have phenomenal talent, and the sharing of your ideas is much appreciated. You are also a lovely lady. Again, thank you.

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Larry! 😊

Brilliant work, Brooke. Life is risk and there will be successes and failures. My advice - never be afraid to take a risk - if you don't, you will never find those other successes. And, you always have your "tried and true" to fall back on. You are young and have a brilliant career ahead of you - now is the time to play. BTW - will you varnish that?

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Trent, I appreciate it! 😊 and yes, I varnished it before I embroidered it!

Very inspiring and entertaining! Great work!

I love the colors & texture 🧡 Your video skills are improving by leaps & bounds! 🙌

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mom! 💘

Your paintings are so beautiful. I know you’re a fine artist, but I can’t help but feel like your art would be so beautiful on products too. Especially fabric or wallpaper. ❤

Your one of my favorite artist and KZreadr 💕 this video made me so happy

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Awe thank you so much Anna! 🤗 I really appreciate it

I love it! 🎨🧵💕🤗

Just LOVE it!

So BEAUTIFUL!

awesome! Great work, and great video too

Love this! It turned out beautifully.

@b.cormier

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

absolutely love it! very naturally and subtly embedded. great accents 🤩

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 🤗

Such an interesting approach! I love the ambiance of the painting and it's amazing how the yarn blends in with the oil colors. Super beautiful and cudos for taking the risk 🤗

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🤗

OMG lol, you’re so talented and you’re hilarious, currently doing art commissions myself, following you for support and inspiration, thanks for sharing your process

This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen 🥺🥺😭😭😭😭

Love this! Your videos are so darn cute! Your art is incredibly beautiful!

This is what happens with all the passions we follow. Initially we experiment a lot because there is nothing to lose, then we find something we can make work financially, then we stop experimenting and feel trapped. I guess the only way to move on from that is to allocate a certain portion of our time and resources to experimentation, no matter what. And remind ourselves that 'playing it safe' is an illusion anyways because eventually even the most 'secure' stream of income will break away if we don't evolve, as people grow tired of anything if you wait long enough.

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Well said! 🙌

This is so awesome! Great job on stepping out of your comfort zone to create something so fun and beautiful!

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it 🤗

LOOOOVE IT!! P.s I’m a new subscriber and this is the first time I’ve commented, and I couldn’t resist with this really awesome new piece of work ❤ love your videos too btw!

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Awe thanks so much Sheri! I appreciate it! 😊

Put a backing on the frame to get rid of light thru holes. I loved the video. When I used to embroider I only used 3 strands of thread. You are so talented.

I just found your channel and i am obsessed with your art and passion for it. ❤ Truly inspirational ✴️

@b.cormier

9 ай бұрын

🙏❤️

Beautiful piece of art. I Love poppies!

The painting is gorgeous. You may be aware of this but I’ll mention it just in case, that embroidery thread is comprised of 6 pcs that you can divide. Perhaps a thinner needle and experimenting with less threads might soften the hole punches.

absolutely stunning

Well done, the painting and the video. Thank you.

Holy crap, I'm mesmerized! I'm dying with that zack and cody reference! Fantastic job though, I could only dream of making something like this :O!

Found this in my feed, and then watched your very first KZread video. It was good, too, and I love your newer, polished style. I subscribed immediately. I’m also an artist, and I have been thinking about starting a channel for quite some time. You inspired me to do that sooner rather than later 🎉

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that Jeffrey! Thanks for watching 🤗

What a beautiful piece ❤

LOVE ❤️. I STARTED DOING this about a year ago. I paint with watercolor on cotton canvas or on fabric. Then I go wild stitching. So fun

@b.cormier

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

This is so fun and the threads you chose were spot on. The rise of mixed media has been great, would you consider ever doing a series like this?

Amazing work ✨