color theory: how to mix watercolors **for beginners

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2020
  • color theory doesn't have have to be boring: here i am sharing all i know about mixing colors and creating a fun gradient background
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Komentáře • 287

  • @gruvee
    @gruvee Před rokem +3

    I swore, all my life, that I would never ever do Watercolour. I also cannot draw to save my life. I've been doing collage and mixed media, and decided to try out zentangles, which led me to various videos, which led me to someone doing doodles with watercolour, and she referenced you...
    ... and I am so grateful to have found you. It's been 3 days and I've started my Watercolour journey, that's soothing and challenging at the same time, thanks to you.

  • @lizdouglas1952
    @lizdouglas1952 Před 2 lety +4

    I consider CeeCee as my art teacher, and inspiration in watercolor painting.
    Her creations are amazing. She truly has that calming effect because in watercolors it can be fun or torture, and she gives you hope. I love this painting! Gold rocks!! I'm so happy to have become a Patreon member. 😘💖🤎

    • @gruvee
      @gruvee Před rokem

      I feel the same

  • @ayishaq
    @ayishaq Před 3 lety +74

    I didn’t think it would be possible to create a video that would be educational and so calming at the same time. This was blissful!

  • @lindafreda9695
    @lindafreda9695 Před 3 lety +44

    CeeCee there are so many tutorials on CZcams, and yours inspire creativity the best. Love your joy of painting and discovery. 💖

  • @k8marlowe
    @k8marlowe Před 5 měsíci

    I have been obsessing over coolish grays and warmer neutrals, including metallic gold, lately. I know they’re past their moment, in terms of interior decor, etc. but, I relate with you on the calming appeal of those colors together. This has been such an enjoyable exercise! Thanks so much!

  • @maureenkyle2530
    @maureenkyle2530 Před 3 lety +60

    You’d think I would have learned by now that I need to get my other tasks done on Saturday. Once I watch your Sunday morning video, all I want to do is paint! ❤️

  • @kathyakadragonflysmiles301

    So simple but so elegant. I have a very different feeling doing this rather than when I just paint swatches of the mixes.

    • @creationsceecee
      @creationsceecee  Před 3 lety +5

      thanks, Kathy! it's all about having fun while experimenting, right?! wishing you a beautiful sunday, my friend. xx

  • @mzkatbee463
    @mzkatbee463 Před 2 lety

    This is one my favorites. I can keep watching this over and over again.

  • @maureendaunt8665
    @maureendaunt8665 Před 3 lety +6

    I am more of a realistic watercolour painter, not a doodler, but I still love and admire your work. You bring such joy to the medium and teach me to remember how to play. Which is so fun and therapeutic. Your voice is sooo.... calming. Thank you so much ❤️

  • @vanessap9124
    @vanessap9124 Před 3 lety

    I am such a fan. I am taking your advice to play with my paints more. Being a COVID survivor, this is so calming. I have had residual headaches and your videos are very calming. Thank you

  • @jonihorn6515
    @jonihorn6515 Před 3 lety +3

    CeeCee, I have been following you on CZcams for about 4 years. I must thank you for being so generous by continuing to post your videos. I get so excited when I see a new post from you as I know it will be educational, inspiring, beautiful, calming and fun.
    You are a sweet person with a kind heart. Thank you so much!😊

    • @user-sd3ww3mp9n
      @user-sd3ww3mp9n Před 3 lety

      This comment is my mind,too. But I m not good at English so I couldn't express enough. Thank you ^^ from Korea ~~♡

  • @karenpierce1905
    @karenpierce1905 Před 3 lety +21

    I love how you pushed yourself, as you always so, to bring your devoted fans something new. Thank you for sharing.

  • @GM-yn9nc
    @GM-yn9nc Před 3 lety +6

    WOW, words fail me. This is the most amazing color theory demo in watercolor ever. You inspire. Thank you.

  • @Shilo2020
    @Shilo2020 Před rokem

    What a fun way to practice making different shades and tints! I will add it to my "to create" list!

  • @IridescentJen
    @IridescentJen Před 3 lety +1

    i'm only halfway through but had to mention how much i love that first blended color of red and green. it's wonderful! somehow both warm and cool, and still red *and* green at the same time. what a brilliant mix it created

  • @cathyphegley7848
    @cathyphegley7848 Před rokem

    I found this very helpful as I am just getting back into painting. I also like to pull forward when I paint….it flows more evenly and is less stress on my arm and shoulder.💕

  • @kschickle916
    @kschickle916 Před 2 lety

    I’m so obsessed with this one. I hope I can achieve something even close to this.

  • @beckyess7399
    @beckyess7399 Před 3 lety +27

    I love watercolor but haven’t mastered it by a long shot. I learned so much from this video alone, after watching numerous beginner videos from others. Finally found someone who demonstrates more on tints and shades vs. just adding more water or more pigment. Thank you! I love the outcome, by the way! Beautiful!

  • @CDek-gr5wh
    @CDek-gr5wh Před 3 lety

    This is a great exercise to help my daughter (8y.o.) slow down in her work. Ill try this on, thank you for this inspiration!

  • @marquesn77
    @marquesn77 Před 3 lety

    I watch your videos to help relax me after a long stressful day at work, thank you so much I appreciate all of your work and sacrifices to make these videos 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @mumstheword8851
    @mumstheword8851 Před 3 lety +2

    What a wonderful video and a gorgeous piece of art, CeeCee!! I was afraid I would nod off at one point 😨 Obviously not from boredom but the peace you radiate with your music and gentle brush strokes. Oh my! Thanks for sharing the technical stuff. I love the palette. 💛

  • @janicemoio5768
    @janicemoio5768 Před 3 lety +1

    The touch of gold just makes the whole piece pop! I love circles and do natural coffee stains with my coffee cup to distress my writing paper. I love snail mail and write letters but I want each experience of receiving one of my notes or cards to be unique and not a cookie-cutter style. I love your work👍💖☕

  • @kinoycapielo8419
    @kinoycapielo8419 Před 3 lety +2

    Gracias señor Evans

  • @KatieReadsKoziesAndMore
    @KatieReadsKoziesAndMore Před 3 lety +1

    I have a watercolor set that I’ve been too afraid to use. This video gives me a starting point. I haven’t tuned in much this year. It thrills me to see how much you’ve grown as an artist from your days of card making. Thank you.

  • @TheMamadel1
    @TheMamadel1 Před 3 lety +2

    Love the pallet of colors.

  • @collyTan0613
    @collyTan0613 Před 3 lety +9

    Wow that color palette is so beautiful!
    I’m struggling a bit with finding pleasant color combinations. But I will not give up and I what to thank you for all the inspiration you given me. I have grown so much in my artistic endeavors since I found your channel. Thank you again! 💕

  • @wphlea
    @wphlea Před 3 lety +1

    A wonderful way to relax is to watch you create

  • @KateintheDesert
    @KateintheDesert Před 3 lety +1

    I love love love this video. There is something about the simplicity of it that drew me to it. The mixing of just three colors and black that really shows you don’t need a lot of colors to create an amazing watercolor painting. Thank you so much for sharing your talents. Katie

  • @francesilnicky-vanameyden1975

    Thank you telling us how you achieved values, and warmth/coolness.

  • @kaarinponsford1136
    @kaarinponsford1136 Před 3 lety +2

    Stunning. Such a ‘simple’ painting but wow, the skill. I was soothed watching and delighted with the result

  • @lynalexandre9551
    @lynalexandre9551 Před 3 lety +5

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the work that you do and it’s such a great pleasure to watch you create these beautiful pieces of art - thank you for sharing it all with us xx

  • @vikkifossum4959
    @vikkifossum4959 Před 3 lety +1

    I love the way you think!!!

  • @lindaking9222
    @lindaking9222 Před 3 lety +4

    A great exercise to play with paints..endless possibilities with colours

  • @angelaschultz4700
    @angelaschultz4700 Před 3 lety +1

    Everything is so perfect here, CeeCee.... your lesson, colours, your voice, your choice of music and the outcome. Thankyou so much!

  • @debbieekes5718
    @debbieekes5718 Před 3 lety +1

    I love your tutorials SO much. Love the restful ness of them and speed. I always learn so much.

  • @kathleen4811
    @kathleen4811 Před rokem

    I’ve recently started watching your videos. This is one of my favorite so far. I love color and the nuances with just these three are incredible.

  • @cathybrillhart3890
    @cathybrillhart3890 Před 3 lety +1

    I love color mixing, and what a fun way to do it. I must try this with 3 primaries that I like.

  • @shelleyscloud3651
    @shelleyscloud3651 Před 3 lety +9

    Nearly commented on how beautiful your French pronunciation is but then remembered you’re a native speaker! ☺️
    I’m going to give this a try. I’m just learning and you are my greatest inspiration! Thank you for all the work you put into sharing with us 💐

  • @deannamunro8148
    @deannamunro8148 Před 3 lety +1

    THIS is a perfect example of why I follow your art and am a patreon. I loved the whole process, the colours used and of course, the gold at the end with your doodles. Must do this myself!! Thank you CeeCee.

  • @glorianeiman726
    @glorianeiman726 Před rokem

    Thank you Ceecee. Interesting color combinations. After three years I'm still trying to understand the water and how much is too much and then too much pigment if not enough water.

  • @LizatHome
    @LizatHome Před 3 lety +2

    You are so very, very inspirational. I just love listening to you talk and your gentle and motivating presence warms my heart and gets my creative juices flowing.

  • @idlewildwind
    @idlewildwind Před 3 lety +7

    Your intuition for colour mixing and colour theory is incredible! I was so surprised when you told us that you have no formal art education. These colours are fantastic, and of course the gold+doodles make it 1000% better because they're like your signature move...!

  • @robincooper9323
    @robincooper9323 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful! I love brush control and color exercises. Thank you!

  • @barbhayes5613
    @barbhayes5613 Před 3 lety +2

    This is a perfect project for learning about a color triad - and the best use of a small ceramic palette yet! Thank you for the inspiration - you've gotten me out of a rut SO many times! Cheers!

  • @maureenkennedy6699
    @maureenkennedy6699 Před 3 lety +9

    Is there a tutorial on how yow worked in your workbook before you did this piece for us
    I would love to see and listen to it.

  • @Rita123xyz
    @Rita123xyz Před 3 lety +2

    Love your pie chart with the gold!!

  • @juliepackham5156
    @juliepackham5156 Před 3 lety +2

    So relaxing to watch, yet so informative. I am a complete novice trying to get to grips with watercolours and all forms of mediums.. this was wonderful to watch. Thank you. Just love your style.

  • @susanphend2189
    @susanphend2189 Před 3 lety +3

    This is so beautiful! This art and you make me smile.

  • @lynnehill8635
    @lynnehill8635 Před 3 lety +3

    This is the most relaxing video I have seen in a long time, CeeCee, while at the same time making my fingers itch to get out my watercolours and create something beautiful as you have. Thanks for always inspiring us.

  • @susanmary4752
    @susanmary4752 Před 3 lety +1

    This was incredibly educational!! Made so much sense as you put the colours next to each other to show the variations in diluting, mixing etc. Thanks for sharing your incredible wealth of knowledge and skill!

  • @4tjinta
    @4tjinta Před 3 lety +3

    Gorgeous, as always!

  • @mbtvalli
    @mbtvalli Před 3 lety +1

    That looked fun!

  • @gila1959
    @gila1959 Před rokem

    Love love your work CC

  • @brendajuarez6811
    @brendajuarez6811 Před 3 lety +1

    So beautiful. I love the colors

  • @mollywalchuk7366
    @mollywalchuk7366 Před 3 lety

    Thank you CeeCee! I love the colors in this piece. Can’t wait to try it! If it weren’t for you I would never have picked up brush and paints. It brings me joy.

  • @Nathalieroy2624
    @Nathalieroy2624 Před 8 měsíci

    Wow that grey!! ❤

  • @sarah4264
    @sarah4264 Před 3 lety +1

    I absolutely love this exercise!

  • @MayMay00
    @MayMay00 Před 3 lety

    The colors are so beautiful and flows well together. I’m struggling with how to pair colors and this was so inspiring and educational!

  • @liaknijnik1330
    @liaknijnik1330 Před 3 lety +6

    Thanks always, CeeCee. I was demotivated until now... now I want to grab my paints and play !🤗 and everything you do looks so beautiful! 🌸

  • @samanthaglorioso8440
    @samanthaglorioso8440 Před 3 lety +1

    I love this video, and I love the doodles! You have freed me up in a way no one else has inspired me to do. I am mostly a landscape painter, along with florals, trees and leaves. I try to keep it loose, but never thought to doodle! Oh, the joy! Thank you so much!

  • @monicaw5057
    @monicaw5057 Před 3 lety +1

    I absolutely loved this. So fun, informative and calming. Cannot wait to try this. Thank you CeeCee!

  • @elsad5680
    @elsad5680 Před 3 lety +1

    CeeCee, I have a new addiction that's more satisfying than chocolate. IT'S YOU!! Your calming voice and gentle humor while guiding all of us through your artistic, creative and BEAUTIFUL painting has uplifted me through this difficult year. I feel I've been rescued and am inspired to try my hand at watercolor painting. You and yours stay healthy, blessed and safe.

  • @soniazawacki5459
    @soniazawacki5459 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for your calm and inspirational videos! I love watching what you create...it inspires me to try new things. (I really love these colors together!)

  • @phylliswhitaker3994
    @phylliswhitaker3994 Před 3 lety +2

    I find this so interesting and relaxing. Can't wait to work with 3 colors and do this!

  • @AC-cg3bv
    @AC-cg3bv Před 3 lety +3

    Love, love,love this one. Beautiful in it's simplicity. Also love the Canadian/French lilt..very soothing . Thank you again 😊

  • @helenblandford8227
    @helenblandford8227 Před 3 lety

    Thankyou for sharing of your time and talents. I have just started playing with watercolors, it is bringing me a new dimension to my days. I absolutely love this creative part of my day now.
    Thankyou.

  • @theresawatamaniuk6930
    @theresawatamaniuk6930 Před 3 lety

    brillant idea for a colour study...and gorgeous painting...bonus!!! sooo love this!

  • @bmt3506
    @bmt3506 Před 3 lety +1

    You are so generous with your knowledge and experience. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @jenniferarted3652
    @jenniferarted3652 Před 3 lety +3

    Beautiful color pallet. You are much needed inspiration today!

  • @miekemiddelhuis3782
    @miekemiddelhuis3782 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful Ceecee, thank you!

  • @kerrieblowes3503
    @kerrieblowes3503 Před 3 lety +3

    Thankyou CeeCee. I love the music you chose for this video too. So lovely to watch and listen too.

  • @DrCarolFrancis
    @DrCarolFrancis Před 3 lety

    Thanks again for the training , the ease, and the inspiration for creativity. I so enjoy your work

  • @joycebotie223
    @joycebotie223 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you so much! I can’t wait to try what you shared!

  • @paulcarlachapman628
    @paulcarlachapman628 Před 2 lety

    I. Love. This. Gorgeous painting!

  • @debbierheault6552
    @debbierheault6552 Před 3 lety +2

    So enjoyable and relaxing to watch and learning at the same time! Thank you.

  • @lisaainscough2465
    @lisaainscough2465 Před 3 lety +2

    This is so lovely and I love the waves of colours that you have created.
    Those golden circles are just so luxurious.
    Cheers
    Lisa

  • @christinebourgeois2317

    This has got to be the most relaxing video ever! I'm on break at work, just what I needed

  • @christinamoxon
    @christinamoxon Před 3 lety +2

    What a beautiful, relaxing exercise. I love this one. Thank you. I also like how you turned it into an artwork with simple shapes. I'll have to give this a go.

  • @lynnhuddleston3199
    @lynnhuddleston3199 Před rokem

    It’s stunning ❤!

  • @annsowers4591
    @annsowers4591 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful!

  • @gillianjf260
    @gillianjf260 Před 3 lety +14

    Enjoy wouldn’t begin to describe my delight and wonder at this exercise. Stunning. Your control is breathtaking. Love, love,love it. Will watch many times. I had to smile when your brush dipped into the gold but it made the painting burst with life. Thank you so much.

  • @sculptor210
    @sculptor210 Před 3 lety +3

    What a fun exercise and beautiful painting! Be well. 🌞

  • @carmennunez715
    @carmennunez715 Před 3 lety +1

    It was a very beautiful, eye opening and inspiring video. Your painting turned out beautiful. I smiled when I saw the gold it would not be one of your painting without a touch of gold but it did add a perfect touch to the painting.

  • @ndonna3
    @ndonna3 Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderfully beautiful!!!

  • @dianadevlin3717
    @dianadevlin3717 Před 3 lety +2

    Such confident strokes! I'm like a tortoise 😆

  • @cherylwalrath-duran2996
    @cherylwalrath-duran2996 Před 3 lety +1

    Love it! Thank you!!

  • @suebarner8364
    @suebarner8364 Před 3 lety +2

    Always a wonderful way to start the day. Thank you!

  • @donnafuller3029
    @donnafuller3029 Před 3 lety +2

    I love this! Thank you! 😊

  • @enricaandreis2049
    @enricaandreis2049 Před 3 lety +1

    oh thank you very much...you are so inspiring me, simply with your love for colours

  • @mariachan5969
    @mariachan5969 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful layout 💕

  • @melindaavila498
    @melindaavila498 Před 3 lety +1

    What a pleasure to watch! I find your sessions very relaxing. Much needed here in the states.

  • @tr9066
    @tr9066 Před 2 lety

    This was lovely. So relaxing and cohesive.

  • @chrislogsdon4441
    @chrislogsdon4441 Před 3 lety

    Oh Cee Cee you never cease to amaze me with your beautiful paintings!!! Thank you and by the way I love the music too!!

  • @ludmillabogdan4728
    @ludmillabogdan4728 Před 3 lety +1

    Dear Cee Cee, I have just discovered your channel but was instantly inspired! Love your earthy nutural colors, schemes, ideas, literally everything. I cannot wait to go out and buy whatever I can find to start doodling. Thank you for being there. Love it, love it, love it!!!

  • @wulfseig1864
    @wulfseig1864 Před 2 lety

    I finally watched this video. I bought a sketch book for all my color swatching. I have a book for color charts already but having a sketchbook that I can mix and mingle colors and brands is very nice. This video is so inspiring. Thanks Cee Cee

  • @hitendravasa8576
    @hitendravasa8576 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful art and new idea.

  • @SandraGordon54
    @SandraGordon54 Před 3 lety +2

    Stunning. Thank you, this is so soothing. A great exercise to learn colour theory. Cannot wait to try it out.

  • @krystlekane9874
    @krystlekane9874 Před 3 lety +1

    I love this video so much!!! Thank you for uploading it! This has inspired me to do more with my Daniel smith colors 😇 I also love how you weren’t afraid to use the colors that make “mud”! I’ve never seen anyone do that before. Everyone always talks about the color wheel and how you have to use a color combination close together...but you just rocked this and proved them wrong by thinking outside of the box! your art is beautiful, please keep creating!❤️

  • @colleensmith2038
    @colleensmith2038 Před rokem

    I so enjoyed doing this exercise. I really got to understand values. Thank you for the inspiration Cee Cee.

  • @juliasaunders2165
    @juliasaunders2165 Před 3 lety

    This was way more effective than an hours worth of therapy! So glad to have found you whilst looking for 'watercolour pattern making'. Thank you.