Watercolor and Mixed Media Abstract | 2024 - 21

It can be daunting to look at a blank page and move forward trusting that we won't be wasting money, not creating the art we'd like to be able to create. And at the same time, we can't get to creating the art we want to create if we don't move past our fears and get painting. In the end, the journey is all about trusting that no matter what, something good will come from stepping into the creative unknown. Let's work on building this trust in our artistic abilities together!

#intuitive_watercolor_painting #mixed_media #abstract_watercolor #textured_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 to the Amazon links in this description and YouTube Shopping Affiliate links included in my video. ) Any purchases made 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!***)

Watercolor paper (Arches, cold pressed - https://amzn.to/3WS9EsK)
Paper cutter - https://amzn.to/4apbJiQ (for this process, I cut my paper to 7 x 10 inches)
1 inch Artist tape - https://amzn.to/3wzNDUV
Clip board or another solid movable surface to tape the paper to
Water
Paper towel
Watercolor Ground - https://amzn.to/3KczXSQ
Palette knife - https://amzn.to/3QPOJ5t
Daniel Smith watercolors in Raw Sienna, Quinacridone Burnt Orange, Nickel Azo Yellow, Phtalo Turquoise, Quinacridone Rose and Neutral Tint - https://amzn.to/3WLLO1J
Kremer Pigmente watercolor in Cobalt Blue Turquoise Light, Tropical Sunrise Magic Green and Star Gold - https://shop.kremerpigments.com
(* CSY Art Gallery 24K Merck Gold - https://amzn.to/45QUvsl is a good stand in for Star Gold and Interference Green - https://amzn.to/4atpmxC is a good stand in for Magic Green)
Decadent Pies Blackberry and Apple - https://amzn.to/4bxaDmv
Watercolor brushes in varying sizes - https://amzn.to/4dLOkeh
White gesso - https://amzn.to/3yqvjhn (I use this a lot in my artwork in just about every medium. There are smaller formats if this is something you don't think you'll use a lot in your own artwork.)
Micro mini brush - https://amzn.to/4dSrq5g

If you'd like to watch more of my textured abstract videos, check out this playlist:    • textured abstract art  

The music for this video was provided by the You Tube Audio library:
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Thank you Jesse Gallagher and Kevin Macleod for sharing your beautiful creations 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 under gabrielle_anna_cormier_art **

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And most of all, thank you for watching! Have a great week and happy creating!

Gabrielle :)
00:00 Introduction
04:21 Using Watercolor Ground for Texture
09:17 Painting over watercolor ground
21:17 Using gesso to fix issues in a painting
35:56 Adding a pop of unexpected color
44:57 Final painting reveal