Kandinsky-Inspired Flowers on Hot-Pressed Paper

A Playful & Mindful Gouache Painting Session for Beginners

🎥 Watch the main video here:
👉 Kandinsky-Inspired Flowers Part 1 | Gouache & Mindful Art

If you're a beginner artist or a busy woman craving creative self-care, this joyful session is for you. In this video, I invite you to paint Kandinsky-inspired flowers with me—using gouache for the very first time on smooth hot-pressed watercolor paper. The focus is on playing, exploring a new medium, and giving yourself permission to just be.

As a professional Art Teacher with over 25 years of experience and a well-being practitioner, I pack every video with rich instruction—not just the how, but the why. You’ll walk away with new skills, new insight, and a renewed sense of calm.

🎨 What Inspired This Project?

This whimsical floral project is inspired by Kandinsky’s famous abstract work, "Squares with Concentric Circles."
Want to see the original visual inspiration (my recreation)? Watch it here:

👉 Kandinsky's Squares with Concentric Circles | Easy Abstract Art

This foundational Kandinsky piece celebrates color, shape, and joyful exploration—perfect for transforming into playful flowers using gouache!

✨ Why You’ll Love This Practice

In this video, you’ll:

• Learn about gouache paint—how it works, how it differs from acrylic gouache, and how it can be reactivated

• Work on hot-pressed watercolor paper (Baohong 300g/m²), ideal for smooth gouache application

• Explore Kandinsky-inspired floral designs

• Discover why swatching new materials is essential (I share my plan to do it this week!)

• Get gentle encouragement to let go of expectations and embrace play

Plus, I introduce the creative ritual of The Artist’s Date (from Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way), a nourishing weekly practice for your soul.

🧘‍♀️ Made for Beginners & Stressed-Out Creatives

This class was made especially for:

• Beginner artists who want supportive instruction

• Busy women looking for a creative, calming break

• Anyone curious about gouache and how to use it

• Those who want to combine art with mindfulness

Unlike many fast-paced tutorials, I slow things down to share tips, techniques, and teaching from decades of experience. You’re not just copying a project—you’re learning how to think like an artist.

🎯 Key Takeaways

• Gouache is reworkable with water—great for layering, but can lift underneath layers

• Mistakes are part of learning—remind yourself:

“I am playing.”

• Hot-pressed paper = ideal surface for smooth gouache results

• Art is a moment to put the world away and just be

⏱ Timestamps for Easy Viewing

All my videos are timestamped, so you can jump right to the part you need: the supplies, the technique, the meditation moment, or the final results. Check the YouTube description for links!

🎥 Ready to Paint? Watch the Video Now!

👉 Kandinsky-Inspired Flowers with Gouache

Whether you’re brand new to painting or just looking for a creative pause in your day, this project is designed to help you relax, play, and reconnect—with art and with yourself.