Find Creative Calm with Kandinsky-Inspired Flowers Using Gouache (Part 2)

Are you a busy woman craving a creative escape? You’re not alone. In a world full of deadlines and distractions, making time for creativity can be a powerful way to reconnect with yourself. That’s exactly what we’re doing in Part 2 of my Kandinsky-Inspired Flowers series on Art & Soul Insider with Barbara Lynn Burns.

Whether you're a complete beginner or returning to art after a long break, this gouache painting session is a gentle, joyful invitation to relax, play, and learn.

🌸 What’s This Video All About?

In this video, we continue the process of painting Kandinsky-inspired abstract flowers using gouache—a versatile, creamy paint that acts like a cross between watercolor and acrylic.

➡️ Watch Part 2 here: Kandinsky-Inspired Flowers Part 2 | Playing with Gouache for the First Time!

You’ll see:

• How I choose second-layer colors for visual impact

• Tips on altering size, shape, and placement for design interest

• How to create unity using the Principles of Design

• A lesson in contrast vs. low contrast to help your art pop

• Honest, real-time experimentation with a brand-new medium!

🖌️ Why Gouache? Why Now?

Gouache is a dreamy medium for busy women who want vibrant results fast. It’s forgiving, beginner-friendly, and easy to re-activate with water (which is both its charm and its challenge!).

In this session, I guide you through:

• Getting the right creamy consistency of gouache

• Avoiding the “muddy color” issue when layering

• Using mindful painting techniques to stay present and connected

👩‍🎨 Why Learn with Me?

Hi! I'm Barbara Lynn Burns, and I’ve been an Art Teacher for over 25 years and a Wellness Practitioner specializing in stress relief through creativity. I blend art instruction with mindfulness so each video offers not just how to create, but why it matters.

Unlike many “just follow along” tutorials, my YouTube videos are:

• Packed with techniques, teaching, and tips

• Perfect for beginners and lifelong learners

• A supportive space to explore art without pressure

“I literally could make my videos shorter if I didn’t teach as I go—but where’s the fun (or the growth!) in that?”

🌼 What You'll Learn in This Video

Here’s what’s covered in this Kandinsky-inspired gouache tutorial:

• How to add a second layer of visual elements

• What makes an artwork feel unified and balanced

• Understanding warm vs. cool colors for contrast

• Mindful moments that turn art into creative self-care

• The joy of play—because trying something new is good for the soul!

⏰ And the video is fully timestamped, so you can jump to the sections that speak to your heart (or your schedule).

✨ Supplies I Used

Here’s what I’m using in this project:

• Baohong Watercolour Pad (14.9” x 5.1”, 300g/m2)

• Artist’s Tape for clean borders

• Gouache Paints (brand new to me!)

• Soft brushes

• Clean water + paper towel

🔗 Related video you might love:
"Featured Supplies" playlist: What Makes Gouache Special in Kandinsky Inspired Flowers Part 1

💖 Ready to Take a Creative Break?

This video is part painting tutorial, part mindful moment. Whether you’re looking for stress relief, a new art technique, or simply a reason to sit down and breathe, this project is for you.

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📝 Final Thoughts

Art isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence.
Let this video be your permission to slow down, try something new, and enjoy the process.

You deserve that time. You deserve that peace. You deserve to create.