august explorations: textured leaves with gold accents

[@Erika.V]

Dear CeeCee! I'm just wanna let you know how much I appreciate your videos! Your creations are beautiful, your voice is calming. This channel is one of my happy places. Thank you for creating and sharing!

[@evelyne7071]

The pregold painting was very appealing to me. In this case, the gold became the most notable feature. Instead of being an accent, it felt like the main point. The leaves faded into the background and became secondary. Still, as always, your tutorials and masterpieces are just fabulous. Keep up the great work. It doesn’t really matter what anyone else thinks, as long as it makes you happy.

[@franceswatts4001]

Outlining the leaves with gold turned a realistic painting into something surreal. I love both versions equally.

[@fazestorm4441]

With the gold it's beautiful and shiny

[@ChrissieNicely]

I like both versions but GOLD cannot ever be wrong and I won't get tired of it! 😍😘😊

[@colette-adcock]

I’ve been trying to order it, no luck!!

[@ChrissieNicely]

@@colette-adcock Not sure if this helps because I am in Germany, but here's a link www.kremer-pigmente.com/en/ready-made-colors/?f=19%7C186 Good luck! 😘🤗 - Edit: I just realised that a different link is in the video description. Sorry.

[@TymstoneArt]

Hi CeeCee, In my opinion, the pre gold painting looked like a nature study and post gold looked like a beautifully decorated panel or wallpaper. I could enjoy it both ways. ✌🏾✏🖌

[@lorigordon1970]

Hello from British Columbia. You can never have too much gold. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@karensavage4753]

Hi this is amazing I am going to try. I only started my water colour journey a few weeks ago to help my mental health and you have done wonders you should be available on prescription so thank you so much for the smiles and joy you bring

[@creationsceecee]

thank you, Karen! although the last part of your comment is cute and funny, mental health is serious and i'm hoping things get better for you soon. wishing you hours and hours of mindful creations!

[@annetaylor9625]

Being creative has definitely been great for my mental health too!

[@karensavage4753]

@@creationsceecee on the right track thank you

[@marlenejones6266]

I love this painting, just love it. I am just going to begin watercolor journey. I know nothing of this work. I am learning from you. I'm so very impressed. I love this painting without the gold so so much. But then the gold makes it look rich, like some wild Saudi Arabian prince wanted it for his princess. Your work makes me happy and right now I need this due to many familial issues. Thank your allowing us to learn from you.

[@dicastaway]

Karen, I learned so many years ago that creativity is my medicine of calming joy!

[@betsyarfmann5421]

I like both. The gold reminds me of an enameled piece of art.

[@kyrahkookiez3675]

Definitely WITH the gold! Not only does it look so much better and more crisp n' finished, but it pulls those leaves to the foreground making them brighter and lighter. LOVE IT!

[@allthumbs3792]

kyrah kookiez - agree, and the gold edges make it appear to be lit from behind by sunlight!

[@kyrahkookiez3675]

@@allthumbs3792 Yesss exactly!!

[@BAES4]

Dear CeeCee, I am reignited in my excitement to play with my supplies after watching your videos. I'm a little obsessed. I hit a wall trying to find what I loved and wanted to do and your work with the intense pencils and colored pencils has me excited again. I so much appreciate how free you are about sharing your work and techniques and going through the whole process. thank you!!!

[@trudievick2359]

Oh my yes with gold....the jewelry of art. A gorgeous work of art. Thanks for sharing.

[@gobarb26]

The gold was what attracted me to this video. I love the gold!

[@WynnAnneSibbald_Wordfiend]

Where do you get your paint supplies? (Paint itself, not brushes, paper, etc.)

[@pamjohannes303]

I love watching you paint and hearing your thinking as you work through the process. The colors you used are beautiful. I always love the GOLD! You have made another delightful painting and because you enjoyed the process, we enjoyed the process. Thank you for being so willing to share.

[@kathypearmain5048]

I'm so happy to have found your KZbin videos. Thank you for your inspiration and honesty, and for the lovely calm, restful atmosphere that immediately resonates with me

[@suzannerussell4892]

Yes, it was a beautiful painting before the gold outline, but as I have said before, no painting is truly finished without a touch of gold. So glad to share your delight in this lovely painting!

[@californiagirl5702]

The gold gave the leaves dimension. The white dots made the painting look like it was nighttime and the stars were out illuminating the gold leaves. Very beautiful.

[@sherrywoods4630]

Art SHOULD be joyful! So pretty. I have Inktense pencils and haven’t really liked them much. I am going to try this. I like it WITH the gold. Thank you for sharing!

[@MrConnorsmommy]

I totally love it with the gold. The outline wether in black white or gold would look good and it really complements the leaves so much. It’s beautiful 💕

[@Kathleenew]

This is so lovely and a joy to watch you play! I see why you wanted to outline the leaves, as the edges did blend into the background (though that was nice, too). I wondered if you would outline in white and place the dots in gold, but I think your choice was best. Thank you so much for sharing your creative thought process.

[@carolflinn2070]

Truly beautiful. I am somewhat obsessed with painting leaves so I found this painting very satisfying. Also I keep buying glorious metallic paints without knowing quite how to add them to my paintings so seeing how you use your gold is very inspiring. This painting reminds me of cloisenne enamel. Lovely.

[@donnabereska674]

I love how playful, free and relaxed you become when your gold paints come out! I agree the final result looks like beautiful stained glass. I do appreciate how willing you are to share your knowledge - I am so inspired by you - Every.Single.Time! Thank you! Your work is always so beautiful.

[@jeanniewinters847]

Cece, this painting shouted gold. It is the perfect definition of the finishing touch. The background looks like a starry midnight sky. The colors remind me of intense desert foliage and flowers. This painting would translate to a great designer decorator fabric! Thank you, Cee Cee, for all you do to share your gifts with us.👍😊🌻🎨

[@kimsargeant8126]

It is lovely both ways. I find your gold obsession and your giggles very endearing. I very much appreciate you sharing so much with us.

[@lisaainscough2465]

Well I just am drawn to the richness that gold brings to Art, so I'll never not get bored with your obsession. I liked both versions of the painting. Before gold was just lovely too. Art dates are an awesome idea and something I wish I could do more of. Thank you so much for today I need this art therapy. Cheers Lisa

[@mellyju]

Beautiful! Don’t stop using the gold! It’s fabulous and such a you thing! Thank you for sharing this lovely video.

[@heditielman-forster9683]

Oh, how I love watching you and listening to your calming peaceful voice! I love the leaf paitings, both techniques are beautiful and reflect your wonderful personality!

[@mazlovesgiraffes]

Beautiful with and without gold. I thought I'd prefer it without but as you were painting with the gold, it swept me in. Very inspiring and so meditative. Thank you for sharing.

[@karinwignell3107]

Totally love it. These pencils are new to me, and they are magnificent. Perfect for travelling, or just walking through a park and forest without having to carry too much. Thank you, always love your enthusiasm of just loving to create new things. You really transfer the relaxing and peace of enjoying painting.

[@kayboath2468]

Wow, those colours are beautiful, and so glad you decided to go for it, and paint the background in the darker colour, it really made those leaves sing. 😍😍😍

[@kayboath2468]

Sorry, meant to say, thank you again for another brilliant demo and sharing all your artistic wisdom xx

[@creationsceecee]

haha, i appreciate both your comments. thank you, Kay!

[@gayle1055]

Absolutely such a beautiful card. I think it looks beautiful both ways; however the gold outline gives it such an elegant finish.

[@magee113]

Beautiful piece CeeCee! We share a love of that shimmery gold so the outlines pushed it that much more over the edge. Thank so much for sharing!! Have a great week! 💚💛💜

[@Juliemorrisable]

I liked both paintings CeeCee but the gold lifted it to another level. I've always liked cloisonné but that often flattens out a painting. Yours had a lovely 3D quality with the texture in the leaves and that dark background with "stars" to help the leaves pop out. Magical!

[@jnordfors]

The way you made the inktense swatches was cool. Learned something new! Thanks for sharing.

[@lonironi3754]

You are just showing us all kinds of new stuff. ❤️I just can’t stop creating. My work is mostly acrylic but water colour when I want to be Free. I’m so excited to bring my water colour on my adventures in nature. 💜 Just so easy to paint on site. Thank you for sharing.

[@linsmarin]

What a beautifil painting. The gold outline gives it a festive look. It's so relaxing watching you paint. You're very talented!

[@connieebinger6343]

I like them both equally! I do like your gold accents and I’m not tired of them. I love that you had so much fun doing it. Can’t go wrong with that

[@mariauca]

Love the texture, the colors and the shape of the leaves! Great project and fairly mindless. Just what I need to destress. Thank you CeeCee!

[@patticallihan8515]

I like both pieces of work. They are stunning with or without the gold. Thank you for sharing.💖💖💖

[@valeriehall4932]

I love the gold. It would be a lovely design for fabric. It would make a beautiful kaftan. Another fantastic video, so relaxing and tranquil. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@scrapbagstudios]

Beautiful! I love the gold outlining. I love adding gold too. I like working with coloured pencils and I have had the 72 set of regular Derwent coloured pencils for many years, The Inktense pencils look wonderful. Thanks for sharing this.

[@createwithbarbbl4125]

Gorgeous with or without the gold. And I also loved the music. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.

[@Messiahandmaster]

Simply beautiful!!! I think the gold adds a whole new dimension to it.

[@DiannePires-iu4qg]

This is so beautiful! I think the gold adds a beautiful dimension, and more than looking like stained glass, it reminds me of cloisonné enamel work. And it really enhances the jewel tones of the leaves. Very inspiring ❤

[@M4R1N4]

I really like this, it has a very tropical feel!! I love it equally with and without the gold. At the end of the video I thought it would also be awesome in fall leaf colors (browns, rusts, ochres) with the gold!! Thanks for sharing, I enjoy all of your videos. 💕

[@rbrown6476]

Thank you- I loved every minute of that. It was as much fun to watch as it was to hear you enjoying it. Wonderful giggles and then that gorgeous piece of music while you painted with gold. Bless you for helping with long term Covid recovery! xxx

[@paulawithers4070]

i must thank you for your obsession with gold! It's contagious! And delightful! And I am grateful for the joy you bring with you as you paint, and let us share in it. I am soothed and refreshed by your joy-full approach to watercolour. Thank you.

[@cherylberry1613]

I love it with the gold. It makes me think of a kimono print a bit. It has a vintage feel to me. I know weird. Something my mind can't bring to the surface. I enjoyed your happiness while doing this painting, it is contagious.

[@arioctober7867]

I agree!

[@barbaram5787]

I love the gold. For me it gives it a more finished look. The white dots give a beautiful effect to the blue background.

[@mercyitsme]

Your laugh and giggles are so infectious and your voice very soothing. Thank you for sharing your process. Liked both the looks. Would love to have a glimpse of your sketch book. Take care

[@samrcat4077]

My favorite tool is inktense pencils. Combine with watercoloring leaves and it is a project I must try. So peaceful and love the colors you chose ❤️

[@sibylleherbe8260]

I love your work. Every time I watch one of your videos you make me believe I can do this too. Thank you. I never get tired of gold!

[@theculinaryquilter]

Love, love, love, love the gold, or silver, or copper, ...the gold is soooo beautiful!

[@heidiwingerd899]

So glad you had a joyous painting session. I found joy just watching and listening to your thoughts with the soothing music in the background. I'm pretty new to watercolors, but must try this. After watching a few of your other videos, I had to order some Kremer golds, and they arrived yesterday! Now to try all this. Thank you so much for deciding to paint for yourself. I think that's more energizing and instructive for me. And I like both versions, but have to try the gold! Well, maybe more than one.

[@yvonnebongle418]

I love both with and without gold. With that being said, the gold gives it so much interest.

[@jor4557]

Thank you so much for you incredible videos and tips. I love your colour choices, and (as a keen but still novice watercolourist), I get so much from your encouraging tuition, and your uplifting comments. I have a set of these pencils, and look forward to using them more. With the gold is like copper-foiling, and I like both with and without it, and with and without the blue background. 👍🏻

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

Glorious!! The key thing I always take away from watching you is Restraint. You practive Less Is More so expertly! I really struggke with overdoing paints, pencils, etc. You are SUCH an inspiration, CeeCee!

[@kblue1308]

All stages are gorgeous 😍 with or without the dark background, with or without the gold

[@lonironi3754]

It just kept transforming. 😁

[@ellaconner9452]

Very pretty painting. I love love the gold and never tire of it💖💖. It adds so much to the paintings. TFS

[@elainecreighton7941]

I really do love both versions CeeCee, thank for the beautiful art 💜

[@cheryleaston6820]

Both are beautiful, the gold adds a bit of elegance to the painting, which I love. Thank you for sharing your beautiful paintings

[@nancyhappily9503]

I like the gold outline very much. It really makes everything pop even brighter.

[@patricial2462]

I love the gold. I agree it gives the piece the look of stained glass. Well done!

[@devonrex4]

Wonderful painting! I love it with the gold! And I always love how you get giggly when you talk about using gold.

[@KenoBabe777]

STUNNING!!! Intense Pencils and Blocks are my FAVORITE to work with!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@darlenesmith515]

Beautiful and I like the gold accents. I think you should be able to indulge in whatever makes you happy. Thanks for sharing, CeeCee.

[@sarahstevenson2384]

Never tire of your gold touches CeeCee and you’ve got me addicted now as well !

[@kathleenwright201]

I loved your session and music. I was mesmerized by your strokes of the pencil and the layers that added depth to the leaves. I watched this session prior to sleep and was so relaxed and calm, l fell asleep quickly. Your voice was very soothing. Thank you. I loved your work.

[@kathyakadragonflysmiles301]

I love your exploratory nature. It reminds us that we have no limits of boundaries in art. What I love most is the balance you have with color. My eye is in motion. I'm experiencing the piece without visual roadblocks. It is soothing. 🌿

[@cathymikequimbyquimby7315]

It’s lovely. I definitely prefer it with the gold. It really finishes it off beautifully.

[@joyceelytle4840]

Delightful watching this work come together! Love the palette and each color’s intensity! I prefer the gold additions- it added some variety that make it that much more interesting. Thank you so very much for the time it must take to put together these video’s! Your free spirit has definitely effected how I approach painting.

[@karmamagers537]

There is nothing wrong about being obsessed with gold. It is a recognizable feature of your style. I liked the painting both ways.

[@eileenmoore9309]

I prefer the pre gold. Have some intense but never knew how to use them properly. Thanks for the idea. Will try on greeting cards.

[@marciasylvester6707]

wow this is a must try. I cant seem to get mine to ever look like your paintings however I am loving water color and the freedom it offers. You really talked me into the watercolor family! thank you!

[@dawnholder8819]

It's great both ways. I think i like the gold outline better - makes it extra special. Thanks for sharing!

[@mystlady85]

Beautifully painted. Could watch all day. I absolutely love the dark background that makes the leaves stand out. 😊👍🏽❤️

[@cherylotto-cunningham1843]

Beyond beautiful. Each one invoked a completely different emotion for me. The first one was a more formal, serious, lovely piece of creative art. Quiet and contemplative. However, I loved the playfullnes and joy the second one showed. I felt it was full of motion, happy to have each person see something different.

[@ellie..bell10]

I love the gold outline, brings the leaves to life and makes them dance off the paper! I have not yet begun to watercolor, I am working up the nerve to do so. I have always been one to draw using pencil and charcoal. Your very inspiring!

[@paulmoroney6031]

I really really love your work, and more than that your playful nature to the way you work, sometimes we can take things too seriously . Thank you soo much xx

[@annaleda5062]

Another amazingly beautiful piece of art and a great tutorial! Thank you Ceecee.

[@caroljohnson9581]

The gold outline is a definite winner. Beautiful piece.

[@diandier77]

CeeCee your voice & images are both lined with gold! You bring joy & light into all of our lives.

[@jodyhezemans9632]

I thought I’d like it best without but I really like how the gold finishes it off. Very inspiring video. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@Roxannedearartworks]

That was my thought too. I didnt want her to add gold, I loved it without, but after she did I loved it with the gold. Which tells me to try new things. Love this one.

[@krismularski6523]

Thank you for your calm posts during this Covid-19 time. They truly help me stay centered and inspire me to keep creating.

[@rokonsha]

Absolutely blown away! It touched my soul! Pure peacefulness😊

[@svaneska]

It turned out simply beautiful. Such a joy to watch you work, thank you so much for sharing your talent. God Bless

[@redparrot53]

Beautiful, I thought I loved the before but after the gold, I changed my mind....they are BOTH beautiful!! I have inktense pencils I've only played with once, I'm going to dust those off and try this!!!

[@silvimatge]

I love to see how you paint and the crativity you are desprens. Without gold is beautiful but gold makes stained glass. Thank you for teaching us and share it. An embrace from Barcelona!

[@smithlady]

Your works are what got me started with adding gold/silver to some of my pieces, either splattered or drawn in circles/semi-circles! I preferred this one without the gold but it still looks great!

[@lizdouglas1952]

Beautiful, CeeCee!! Love the pencils, and ready to purchase. How fun!!! As for the subject of gold....I've used gold in all of my artwork, i.e , acrylics, and alcohol inks. Can't get enough. It simply adds brilliance to each creation. Thank you, CeeCee!😘👍💖🤎

[@sandrawebb544]

Love the colors! That background is a wonderful color! Like it with and without the gold. Gold and silver is so much fun to play with in my paintings.

[@barbarabachner4078]

Love the calm vibe of this video. I like the painting better without the gold because it allows the leaves themselves to be the stars of the show, and they deserve stardom!

[@tanjam.-k.2693]

Your painting looks like a magical forest. The leaves seam to glow in the dark! I love it! I like you using gold in your paintings. And thank you for the recommendation of Kremer Pigmente, their golds and silvers are amazing.

[@agikaKL]

I share the love for gold with you. I am happy, that you went for it. ❤️ I love the finished peace with the white dots even better!

[@texastamme8209]

I love them both! I am like you with the Gold! It just takes it to another level for me!!

[@debbieanderson550]

I love this painting and yes to the gold! I have the derwent pencils and love them. I have even used them to color on a tshirt! Color has stayed thru hundreds of washings.

[@BubbleInThePond]

Love the gold (and the white spots) for the magical touch ✨ Gorgeous painting!

[@nancygranert7787]

Both versions are so beautiful! I think I prefer the version before the gold was added, but only because the blue apatite background seemed more prominent then. It makes me so happy to hear the joy in your voice whenever you talk about your gold. Thank you so much for your inspiring videos! I think of you every time I use a gold accent in my card making.

[@delila351]

I love the FREEDOM you give with your work..............well done.

[@nancykirk8913]

LOVED the finished piece....so I did love the gold!!! (I didn't think I would....but I surprised myself!) I love watching you and although I have purchased watercolor paper, paints, and yes, I have the Inktense Pencils, but I haven't started trying to do any watercolor yet, why I am hesitating, I am not sure....I need to just take the plunge and do it!!!! It's beautiful when I see others, especially yours!!!!! I need courage I suppose, because I really do want to learn to paint with them!!! Hugs to you!