color theory: how to mix watercolors **for beginners

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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#watercolor #doodles #forbeginners #colortheory #tutorial
L I S T O F S U P P L I E S
• 140 lb cold press watercolor paper (BeePaper)
• 1/2" artist tape (ProArtist)
• watercolor paints: jaune brilliant No. 1 (Holbein), transparent red oxide, cascade green, lunar black (Daniel Smith), pale gold (Kremer Pigments: bit.ly/2HELIBx )
• watercolor brushes: No. 6 and No. 2 round brushes (Silver Black Velvet) --
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• black Copic Multiliner, size 0.3
• pencil
• jumbo circles template No. T-826 (Westcott)
• the brush rest i use is a soap dish much like this one: amzn.to/2xc6F4r
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video camera: Panasonic HC-V770
Blue Yeti USB microphone (silver edition)
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M U S I C I N T H I S V I D E O
• "nadir" by Gavin Luke
• "remove the complexities", "reconcile", "winter solstice" by Epidemic Sound
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[@gruvee]

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]

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]

I feel the same

[@ayishaq]

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!

[@shartzstein]

I totally agree with you

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Likewise. Just a joy following this channel. 🖤

[@k8marlowe]

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!

[@mzkatbee463]

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

[@lindafreda9695]

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

[@nataliekruger]

Wow! This was a beautiful way to play with colours. Loved the colours, the wavy lines and gold circles. Thank you for sharing this process with us. Would love to see a video on how you did the colour wheel too. You are a big inspiration to us. Hugs from South Africa 🤗🧡❤💛🦋💐

[@mumstheword8851]

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. 💛

[@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]

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

[@Shilo2020]

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

[@jonihorn6515]

CeeCee, I have been following you on KZbin 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]

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

[@vanessap9124]

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

[@CDek-gr5wh]

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!

[@maureenkyle2530]

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! ❤️

[@creationsceecee]

LOL thank you for the smiles!

[@krystlekane9874]

Relatable!❤️

[@iceblue1457]

Sounds like me, Maureen.

[@cathyphegley7848]

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.💕

[@maureendaunt8665]

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 ❤️

[@kschickle916]

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

[@marquesn77]

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 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@theresawatamaniuk6930]

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

[@janicemoio5768]

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👍💖☕

[@kathleen4811]

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.

[@dianadevlin3717]

Such confident strokes! I'm like a tortoise 😆

[@GM-yn9nc]

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

[@IridescentJen]

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

[@akritovat]

Thank you very much!!! for me yours lessons and arts some kind of magic therapy.. your way, your voice, slowly movements... i can not stop watching. and of course to try.. Thank you again for your talent and for sharing it! with love from Ukraine))

It looks fine the combination of gold with those background, congrats from Guatemala

[@maureenkennedy6699]

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.

[@sonja_rademacher]

Today is the day I'm going to try to paint this beautiful painting. My colors arrived, finally. I'm now proud owner of: Gooooold ! 😀 Of course by Kremer Pigments. Some other colors that you often use, too, of course. Although I already know my painting won't turn out as beautiful as yours, I will have lots of fun. Thanks for sharing your beautiful art and all those helpful hints. Merci beaucoup 🌸

[@tonym9635]

You have the most soothing voice EVER!!! I stumbled upon your channel and what a treat. Great video keep up the fantastic work.

[@karenpierce1905]

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

[@francesilnicky-vanameyden1975]

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

[@elsad5680]

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.

[@wphlea]

A wonderful way to relax is to watch you create

[@lindaking9222]

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

[@beckyess7399]

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!

[@krystlekane9874]

Agree! She’s awesome!

[@francesilnicky-vanameyden1975]

I couldn't agree more!

[@KateintheDesert]

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

[@Rojo731]

I will be trying this. So soothing and beautiful. Terrific approach, thank you. Funny, I took a photo yesterday because I have this EXACT color combination in one of my rooms and I wanted to explore it because I love it so much. I mean, spot on same. 😂❤

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

Really very lovely and educational too. The piece is striking and beautiful even for a study in color.

[@connieebinger6343]

Hi Cee Cee! I love it when you play, they turn out beautiful! Paper matters! I first tried doing this on Arches hot press paper and it was so ugly I folded up my paint palette, put it in a drawer, and said I’m done! I suck at this! I went and did something else for a while and came back and tried it on Strathmore 400 series and it was better, then I pulled out my arches cold pressed, 140 pound and tried it on a scrap 1:15 and it was much much better! Will attempt this again tonight After work. Thank you for sharing this color mixing idea, it is playful and inspiring!

[@enricaandreis2049]

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

[@kaarinponsford1136]

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

[@deannamunro8148]

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.

[@LizatHome]

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.

[@cathybrillhart3890]

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

[@milenabiasotti926]

since I see you for the first time I loved the way you paint. Sorry for my bad English-speaking , I only want to say to you what your works means for my works. Thanks from genoa - Italy 💕

[@colleensmith2038]

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

[@vikkifossum4959]

I love the way you think!!!

[@shelleyscloud3651]

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 💐

[@kinoycapielo8419]

Gracias señor Evans

[@gillianjf260]

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.

[@joycebotie223]

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

[@angelaschultz4700]

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

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

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.

[@43Marjorie]

This turned out delightful. I will follow this inspiration today. Thank you.

[@helenblandford8227]

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.

[@jenniferarted3652]

Beautiful color pallet. You are much needed inspiration today!

[@TheMamadel1]

Love the pallet of colors.

[@collyTan0613]

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! 💕

[@diandier77]

Your awesome Voice CeeCee! U inspired me to take up my colored pens & work on my feather design that has taken backseat to me organizing my Stuff! Watercolors will come but I had to put colored to paper right away to continue your peacefulness. Thanku!!!!

[@seahorse5689]

Wonderful, as always.

[@AC-cg3bv]

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

[@phylliswhitaker3994]

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

[@juliepackham5156]

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.

[@glorianeiman726]

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.

[@vivaldirules]

Pleasing, calming, delightful, entrancing, and simple. Thank you, my dear. :)

[@mazielposada]

I love it... 😍 Very simple and gorgeous 💗💗💗

[@barbhayes5613]

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!

[@suebarner8364]

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

[@4tjinta]

Gorgeous, as always!

[@catherinedidomenico814]

Thank you for this! I needed it tonight; so completely relaxing. Now I just want to paint!

[@susanphend2189]

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

[@lesafowers8142]

I am differently doing something like this for Father's Day cards. Gorgeous 🧡🧡🧡

[@Rita123xyz]

Love your pie chart with the gold!!

[@robincooper9323]

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

[@mbtvalli]

That looked fun!

[@samanthaglorioso8440]

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!

[@debbieekes5718]

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

[@SandraGordon54]

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

[@anncaswell7233]

A-mazing! Love this and enjoy watching and listening. Now, to get to the doing. Thanks!

[@thisisyourbrainoncrafts9212]

Yay I just did this and loved how it turned out. Thanks for the inspiration 😊

[@brendajuarez6811]

So beautiful. I love the colors

[@debbierheault6552]

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

[@lynalexandre9551]

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

[@sarah4264]

I absolutely love this exercise!

[@sculptor210]

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

[@kerrieblowes3503]

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

[@mollywalchuk7366]

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.

[@donnafuller3029]

I love this! Thank you! 😊

[@sherierodrigues1569]

You know what my darling girl. Feeling a little down, just found some of my belongings, being stored in a different location, have been stolen and what's left is trashed. Yucky. But, guess who I am turning to to bring me up out of the doldrums, no pressure, you. Love your work darling. Thank you for being you. Sherie Rodrigues 😍

[@bmt3506]

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

[@monicaw5057]

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

[@ntaylo6299]

More. Brilliant just what I needed this morning. Thank you

[@soniazawacki5459]

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!)

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

Beautiful Ceecee, thank you!

[@liaknijnik1330]

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

[@susiedelay999]

This is lovely! Thank you for sharing.

[@ludmillabogdan4728]

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!!!

[@gila1959]

Love love your work CC

[@mintidesai]

Beautiful. I had so much fun trying to recreate it.

[@lisaainscough2465]

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