A Watercolor Workshop of Color, Charm, and Everyday Beauty

Slow down and savor the simple delight of sketching sunlit produce and rustic details inspired by a Provençal marché.

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Save Your Seat $67

for the one who's hesitant to begin, a Gentle Invitation…

If you long to sketch and paint but always feel lost when the pencil touches the page...

If your creative heart feels dusty, dormant, or full of pressure...

If the blank page makes you overthink every mark...

You're not alone.

Many women in our community feel intimidated by the idea of sketching and watercolor. They overanalyze, compare, and wait to feel 'good enough' before they start. Others simply miss the joy of creating and need a soft way back in.

This creative experience is your gentle, joy-filled reentry into your art practice.

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In this experience, you’ll learn…

  • The Quiet Line Method, making sketching feel light and doable

  • How to simplify what you see without losing the charm

  • A peaceful way to break down a complex scene into approachable steps—no overwhelm, no pressure

  • Techniques for layering soft color and adding texture that leave room for imperfection, intuition, and warmth

  • How to build your painting slowly and thoughtfully, with space to breathe and enjoy the process

You'll walk away with finished market-inspired line and wash watercolor art, a repeatable process for future sessions, and reconnection to your creativity, without pressure or perfection.

Save Your Seat $67

YOUR HOST

Meet Gabi

I’m a working artist and educator with years of experience helping women reconnect with their creativity through gentle, joy-filled practices. I’ve taught hundreds of students through in-person workshops, online courses, and inside my art + faith membership, The Mending Garden™.

My work is deeply shaped by the textures and earthy light of Provence—where I live part of the year with my family. I don’t teach from perfection. I teach from grace, real experience, and the belief that creativity belongs to all of us.

This workshop is a small invitation back to that truth. I hope you join me.

~Gabi

A FEW BONUSES

  • Handmade Sketchbook Tutorial

    Create a simple, beautiful sketchbook you can tuck into your market bag. In this bonus tutorial, I’ll guide you through an easy, intentional process to bind your own pages—perfect for capturing sketches, color notes, and everyday beauty as you go.

  • Behind-the-Brush Voice Note

    This is a gentle companion for your creative time, offering encouragement, reflections on the beauty of the market in Provence, and an invitation to enter your sketching practice with lightness and joy.

  • The Makers: A CONNECTED COMMUNITY

    Step into a warm circle of fellow creatives who understand the joy—and the vulnerability—of making art. Gain access to our private community space where you can share your sketches, celebrate small victories, and ask questions along the way.

  • I absolutely adore Gabi's spirit and style. I have always been a “tight” painter and following this creative time helped me to loosen up. I am still a work in progress!

    —Cris W.

  • Gabi set the stage with calmness, thoughtfulness, and love! It was like a therapy session while producing art!

    —Kathi T.

  • I've always compared myself to others’ talents and filled my mind with excuses on why I couldn't let myself paint. This is the first time in a long while that I've felt proud of something I painted.

    —Nina W.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. This workshop is designed to be a calm, step-by-step invitation back into creative rhythm. Whether you’re just beginning or returning after a long pause, you’ll be guided gently through each part of the process.

  • The session lasts about 90 minutes, and you’ll finish your piece during that time or shortly after. If you prefer to move more slowly, you can rewatch the recording and go at your own pace.

  • You’re in good company. This workshop is meant to help quiet that inner pressure. The steps are simple, approachable, and leave plenty of space for your own creative voice to unfold without perfection.

  • Yes! You’ll receive a full set of reference photos taken by me, so you can paint from the same scene we’ll explore together. If sketching feels intimidating, you’ll also have the option to purchase a printable line drawing at checkout—perfect for tracing or using as a guide. It’s there if you’d like a little extra support, but it’s not required to enjoy the workshop.

  • Absolutely. I’ll share my recommended palette and tools, but you’re welcome to use what you have. I’ll also offer simple substitutions if your materials are different.

  • Each workshop stands on its own and explores a unique subject and creative focus. If you loved previous workshops, this one will be a fresh and lovely addition to your practice.

  • Have questions about the workshop? Can’t find your confirmation email? Reach out to the team at connect@gabibrownart.com and we’re happy to help.

AN INVITATION TO SAVOR THE MARKET MOMENTS

Step into the gentle rhythm of a morning in Provence.

In this workshop, you’ll be guided through a peaceful sketching and painting practice inspired by the charm of a local marché—baskets of produce, sunlit stalls, and the quiet beauty of everyday things.

You’ll leave with more than a watercolor scene—you’ll carry a renewed way of seeing, a slower pace of making, and a deeper joy in capturing what’s right in front of you.

Save Your Seat $67