could doodling help you relieve stress? for beginners and all

[@jujuandwamwams165]

Yea it can. I’m an amateur doodler and stopped 2 years ago. I fell into a severe depression. In May of this year, I was diagnosed with Bipolar Depression and with the right medications I’m so much better. I picked up my pen again. I doodle everyday. I’m not that great at it but it helps to shift my focus from being sad and anxious to being in a happy place. Your videos showed up on my recommendation. So I subscribed last week. It’s been really helpful. Be blessed.

[@creationsceecee]

hi there. i'm so happy to hear that art has helped you. it does help in a big way - i'm a firm believer of that. thank you so much for your comment and welcome to the channel. wishing you joyful creations! hugs.

[@libbyadams7631]

God bless you❣️

[@Merletth]

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[@Merletth]

Thank you! Loved it.

[@sharonelliott1075]

I'm a learner with watercolors.I have no artistic background I just felt the need to paint. There are a few people I follow on KZbin who have taught me so much and I will be forever grateful. At the moment I am not well and painting is not something I am able to do but you keep me connected. Your videos are meditative as well as educational and your art is divine. Thank you so much.

[@dorothygriffiths6626]

You are a real sweetheart, I was always told many years ago that I could never be creative. I have just retired and found your channel and you are really inspiring me to have a go. The negative thoughts are still there but I am ignoring them. Thank you so much. Big hugs and loves xxxxxx 😘🙋🏻❤️🌟 U.K.

[@creationsceecee]

i agree with @artdancelvr! it's such a shame that others feel the need to stunt your creativity. grab that pen or brush and just go for it! the result is not the end game, it's only a stepping stone for the next piece. remember that and keep doodling!

[@Jules_Pew]

All children are creative until school removes it. Find that inner child and fly.

[@juleannhammond4536]

So I started the 100 days thing doing watercolour - then gardening season happened. But that's settled down and I'm back to the 100 days. Who said it had to be 100 consecutive days? This is the inspiration I needed. I've been a fan of your videos for many years, thank you for sharing.

[@creationsceecee]

that's awesome! i'm glad you've taken the relaxed approach about the 100 days. you go, girl!

[@CarolMartineArt]

Just a delight...WC and a doodle - happiness and a cure for what ails...Smiles, Carol

[@creationsceecee]

haha thank you, Carol! happy day to you.

[@carolynallan5555]

I live in Canada on Vancouver Island and a local grocery store here makes thin crusts pizzas and packages on black cardboard...about 8 x 12 inches...making them perfect to use as a backboard for my watercolours! One side is plain cardboard but the other side has a sort of a waterproof black shiney finish.I can easily adhere my paper to it with tape that easily removes after. Great way to keep them out of the recycler. Perhaps have a look around your local deli depts. I can reuse them over and over as they are very sturdy.

[@creationsceecee]

that's a good suggestion, as long as the backing in question is not porous. thank you for sharing this!

[@TerryThom-b4h]

Definitely. When I had to move from one city to another, I made sure that one tub was full of craft supplies. That supplied happiness until I found another residence 4 months later.

[@julieanntorrens5548]

Cee Cee, Cee Cee, Cee Cee.... Your "mindless" doodles are nothing short of magical. Your doodles have a rhythm and a style that is lyrical. The addition of the dot background is genius. The subtle changes in the weight of each line is brilliant. I smile as I hear you challenge us to find a flower just like yours in real life. Your flowers are uniquely designed by you and I love that about them. Thank you for sharing your marvelous talents with us. 🌿🌼

[@creationsceecee]

i so love your comments, Julie Ann! they always bring a smile to my face. thank you, beautiful soul, and have a wondrous week!

[@SeethingGita]

I use an old glass cutting board I found in a thrift store! I’ve also used left overs of the plastic used for laminating large sheets once they’ve been through the laminator . For the paint I use flat clear plastic meat trays from supermarket with white sheet underneath to see colour.

[@antonetotoole89]

Thank you !! I gave up watercolor years ago, (for collage,) but because of your adding the doodling , I have binge watched your videos and I am back in play !! My collages have benefited as well !!

[@victoriascully4420]

Okay. This is the only video I’m going to watch today. I spend too much time watching videos and never try the art because I get overwhelmed and can’t think of the technique to try. I am not going to watch another video until I try this. Thank you so very much.

[@jodycourt]

"Play." Yes, this is what I call what I do with pen, paper, watercolor. Playing. Thank you again for some fun inspiration. You are so nice. Yes please on the doodle book.

[@victoriousvalentine9779]

Thank you. This REALLY kickstarted my painting in watercolour. No matter what anyone said to me, I lost confidence and was too afraid to try.. I thought I would wreck a piece of expensive paper, embarrass myself etc. this being doodles only, freed me from fear. I actually doodled thru the night till morning!!! Mine are now very different to your style, but started from yours. So, thank you. I am now painting, painting, painting, everyday now -!lots of different watercolours. Mercury from Australia

[@carlaeskelsen]

This was so encouraging for me to read! Thank you for sharing it here. I'm so afraid to get started, it's embarrassing.

[@alelandajo]

Newbie here. Was getting frustrated with watercolor until I found your channel. You've inspired me a lot! Now I can't stop doodling and I love it! You're so talented! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@creationsceecee]

thanks and welcome to the channel! wishing you a creative week.

[@rgrdesigns]

Your doodling always inspires me! My hubby just turned 60. The card I made him was inspired by your doodles bookmarks. I used Tombow dual brush markers instead of watercolors. I also layered some faint stencil patterns for texture. Doodling was done with my beloved TWSBI Eco fountain pen and DeAtramentis document ink along with white gel pen. He loved the card & I thank you for the spark of inspiration I needed. XO

[@creationsceecee]

i bet it was fabulous! thank you for sharing.

[@suzannerussell4892]

I agree that "no painting is complete without a touch of gold"! This doodle is extraordinary. Thank you for the sketch. I will love playing with this.

[@acetabulumshots]

You're so right about doodling in pen rather than pencil. I used to doodle in pen all the time. The I wanted to do more complex works and plan illustrations, but I've found I get more stressed when I draw now even if I'm just trying to doodle with pencil. I'm gonna try to remember to get back to pen sketches to loosen back up.

[@lisaphillips3298]

I’ve been learning how to paint with watercolors and separately doodling NOW I can put them together?!! Love your work and yes it does quite the mind when you don’t have a plan ❤😊

[@paulaverger4129]

I sew together those little books all the time and I like the pocket doodler idea. I’m going to use one of my little books for that. Thank you

[@shirleybakes]

My first time to see your painting this morning, I have a lot to watch and I'm watching this while eating dinner. I just happen to see it by accident, woke up late because of body pains and your painting, your calming voice is a sure winner. Thank you!

[@KimTip1]

I'm inspired! I love the whimsy doodle. It has so much style and just what the world of art is all about! I've always preferred to doodle flowers and leaves, fences and beach scenes. I've just gotten a watercolor set and have started somewhat. You have a grand way to keep it simple, no overthinking and anything goes! That's art! My mind is a poppy field. And yes! Big stress reliever. I had a teacher in Jr. High that praised everyone's work. She would say 10 A's for you and 10 A's for you...and so on! She was the master. One of the reasons I still doodle today!

[@creationsceecee]

i love that story! so i will say 10 A's for that teacher! have a beautiful and creative week!

[@malintvedt2616]

I am following many different YT-channels, but yours has become my first go-to. You give so much inspiration, hope and calm me down in stressful times. But most importantly: you´ve helped me getting back into painting with your no-pressure step-by-step paint-alongs. So I want to give my sincere Thank You!

[@creationsceecee]

thank you so much, Malin. i am always happy to hear that i've inspired in some way. wishing you a beautiful and creative day!

[@tattoolane1]

I just love this doodled painting, it's so gentle and so joyous. I completely agree with you about not using pencil, doodles should be intuitive and free. Thanks so much for sharing CeeCee, sending you much love xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@jennifersears1358]

Watching you doodle brings me peace! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity, and perspectives on art and life!

[@erikasturquoisefeather4721]

I have some, 3 in fact, pieces of tempered glass bought as cutting boards for in the kitchen. I was about to throw them out! Thank you for your films. I now have some lovely water colour paints and inspirational films of yours saved.

[@lorifodor6462]

I NEVER tire of your doodling. I think the little book is perfect for doodling on the go. Thank you for sharing.

[@MessyTableStudio]

I make mini journal all the time, so the Pocket Doodler is right up my alley. I really love your videos because the are not complicated or fussy. I am a doodler so I almost always doodle on my watercolors. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@jidasim1984]

totally agreed! Doodling and crafting calms the mind. And you are right too on "where did the stress come from when everything is going alright?" - age-related or very much empty-nesters syndrome..

[@TodaysSpecialMinis]

I was on pins and needles for a few sec when you first started doing the black doodles between the borders because sometimes - it doesn't work out. And I'm thinking "go easy - what if you don't like the way it looks in the end - if it's too heavy or to weighed down for those super light and airy and whimsical florals?!" but at 9:27 we see the full picture and it actually looks gorgeous. These look like flowers that have been through the looking glass. I imagine that Alice has come across these chasing the rabbit. They are flowers that come with their own cosmos or universe webbed in between the blooms. And the ones with the lines - I will call those stretch trumpets because they seem like they can stretch and music will come out. :D Not that one needs to imagine anything when looking at doodles or art, it's just what I imagined when looking at these. I like them a very lot. Thanks for the doodle download as well. I might try some flower doodling!

[@creationsceecee]

thanks and my pleasure! and you know... if the black filler technique hadn't worked out, there is plenty of other pieces of paper waiting for me to doodle on. i love experimenting for there are always discoveries in the end!

[@phyllismarony8948]

Hello, first timer here. I just love this video. I used to doodle at work when I was bored, and the girls loved them and wouldn't throw them away. I enjoyed this very much and can't wait to try this technique myself. Thanks for sharing your time.

[@janeastwick1418]

You have inspired me so much. Thank you. As a foot note I wanted to say I have found tempered glass at thrift stores. They may have come out of old microwaves. Not sure but if a person looks carefully they can often be found 😀 and on the cheap!

[@creationsceecee]

good tip! thank you.

[@bellaorizzonte5604]

Yes to the Pocket Doodler! Thanks CeeCee for all you do for our inspiration!

[@acaring2440]

Yes! Please show us what creative things you've come up with in the doodle book! Awesome!!!!! I love your work!!!!

[@cindyclark9816]

I don't usually say anything on the channels I follow, but I just wanted you too know how much I appreciate you. Thank you!

[@creationsceecee]

thank you so much, Cindy! have a beautiful day!

[@mrs.marissafraser]

I just had to say thank you for all your wonderful and inspiring videos. My husband and I are sitting in his library this morning just relaxing. Watching you relaxes me. I anticipate your new videos because I know on those days I will start out calmer than usual. Your style is simple yet magnificent. Thank you for sharing.

[@creationsceecee]

that is so sweet, Penny! thank you for that feedback and have a wonderful and peaceful day.

[@AustinRumor]

CeeCee-A company called New Wave makes a tempered glass paint palette in 3 sizes: 9 x 12; 12 x 16; 16 x 20. I’ve seen it in several online art stores. Love your doodles!

[@creationsceecee]

thank you! i'll search for it.

[@ginahall7583]

I never, ever get tired of your doodling, art, or videos! You inspire me!

[@marya.martin7455]

Love, love, love the pocket doodler idea! You just solved a huge art journal issue for me! Thank you so much for this video!

[@judykettner9319]

Back on as a patreon. Happy you're back with doodles and flowers. Would love your Doodle Book video.

[@creationsceecee]

thank you! and glad to have you back on Patreon as an Awesome Patron. it's very much appreciated. xx

[@jeanyork2027]

I am so enjoying this. I am retired and have tons of hobbies, I tried this and love love, love it. Thanks

[@EarthSkyPrayerChants]

For beginners and All ... So much beauty! I love The Pocket Doodler! Thank you Ceecee for sharing your creative inspiration with us, the world needs more doodlers!

[@lyannepoirier8447]

I love to add gold paint too, gold or Iridescent paint to brighten thins up. Love your doodles!

[@barbaralassiter259]

Some of us aren't quite as confident in our doodling skills as you (meaning me). lol! I doodle in pencil on copy paper or scrap paper in the size I will use, then paint my background on watercolor paper and then use my penciled copy as a reference and doodle in ink. This doesn't mean I try to copy it perfectly or that I can't add something else. I'm looking forward to the day when it will be a stress free technique and I'll just begin on the watercolor paper. :) I'm getting there!

[@creationsceecee]

Barbara, i appreciate your candor. i love the fact that you come forward and acknowledge that doodling is still a bit stressful for you. keep doing what feels comfortable for you because in the end, if you are not ready to do things differently, that might cause you even more stress. if you keep doing the work, you will eventually build your confidence to let go of the pencil. there is no wrong here... in essence, you do YOU! wishing you a beautiful week full of joyful creativity.

[@cynthiaemerick9517]

Thanks for the doodling. Yes, want to see the little doodler book. You are awesome!

[@kathyakadragonflysmiles301]

Fun...fun...fun! Yes to showing how you made the doodle book. I'm thinking I need it for airports, hotel rooms, and sleepless nights.

[@creationsceecee]

haha, and that YOU for the inspiration! miss you, friend. xx

[@anewcreation8458]

You have inspired me! Do all kinds of crafts and have been in a blue funk lately, as they say. Now with the Corona virus scare and home quarantined your doodling/watercolor art is so needed. Thank you!

[@suerussell497]

Your doodling is gorgeous. I have been a doodler all my life but you bring new vision to doodling. Thank you so very much.

[@Indo-jn6wg]

A great technique for these stressful days of isolation for many of us!

[@JoAnneMOwens]

Your videos have freed my creativity! For so long I have been trying to be a “traditional” artist, trying to stuff myself into the type of artist I “should be” instead of who I truly am. Thank you!

[@creationsceecee]

congratulations on that realization, Jo Anne! wishing you many many authentic creations.

[@JoAnneMOwens]

creationsceecee thank you! ❤️

[@AnnieCan1950]

@@creationsceecee where can i find your links for the gold pint, and to your page?

[@1caramarie]

Bought in two sizes, that are similar, at Walmart. One side is smooth, the other a bit raised. The were in the cutting board area.

[@jennymullins593]

I've doodled most of my life...but started exploring watercolour palettes that came in a screw apart, 4-tiered disc. My sole purpose was to give customers some idea of the potential those paints had. I worked in an art shop for some years. They looked like something a young child would use, till you started 'mindlessly' fooling around. Such a wonderful, liberating experience for a perfectionist! Always trying to colour inside the lines, never satisfied with anything I do, but loving the spontaneous look of the work others come up with. What a difference it makes when you don't care so much! You have tons of fun & love what you've achieved!! All this happened while I was trying to help others believe they too, could be creative, just not to worry so much about what it 'should' look like! It is what it is! Thank you, CeeCee, for your beautiful, tranquil presentation, you gentle giggle, beautiful inspiration & generous sharing of your work. Loved every moment.

[@rhondahuntley8589]

I absolutely LOVE your work....there is something so soothing about the colors, technic and pure enjoyment. I am a beginner, but I have found that now I am just doodling with watercolors...My new found passion !

[@rnee1000]

Lovely piece. I like the look of watercolor with doodling and flowers are 95% of my art projects. I always like adding gold, or some metallic. Doodling is such a meditative process I enjoy most every day. Thanks for sharing your sketch. And I love your pocket doodler book. Fabulous idea,

[@feyHiker]

SO MUCH FUN!!! I've never attempted anything like this before. I'm using el cheepo watercolor paper and it is still looking good. I'm slow so it will take me a week to finish which is just what I need for after work decompression. Can't wait to get to the gold part!!! Thank. You. SO. Much!

[@creationsceecee]

hehe, saving the best for last ? gold is what it's all about. thank you and have a beautiful and creative week!

[@deborahhalcomb4562]

I just doodled yesterday while making some cards. I had not painted in awhile, lost my mojo. It was so relaxing. Thanks for the idea of a doodle book. I would love to see the video. You are so talented.

[@kathyneal6201]

I love your doodles. I use a tempered glass shelf from a discarded refrigerator.

[@joannelambden7189]

Absolutely beautiful art ideas. Has revolutionised my art practice ...I should say resurrected!! I had run out of ideas but still loved doodling, then a friend sent link to your site and wow!!! So much fun!!! So relaxing...three books filled in three weeks hahah

[@RedQueenArtCreations]

Having been watching your lovely channel for soo long it is about time I left a comment to let you know just how much I love LOVE your work. You really are a master of watercolor doodles and it de-stresses me watching you work! I agree with you, for me art relieves so much anxiety, in fact I can honestly say art has saved me through some very difficult times. Thank you for such amazing inspiration, Eleanor xx

[@erikasturquoisefeather4721]

I loved your relaxed style. Finding it hard as I have never doodled!

[@mtthria]

I love how this came together! Thank you for sharing your sketch!

[@lucarter3468]

Love, Love, LOVE these doodled flowers

[@yinyeechan6663]

Love this one a lot. With the help of your sketch, I've just tried this and the result is ... I like it! Thank you so much, CeeCee!!!

[@jacquicleijne9525]

I found some tempered glass at my local op shop. Used to be old cutting boards. Found one like this, and one larger one. I used for printmaking for rolling ink for linocut. Beautiful colourful doodles. Thank you 🙏😊

[@heleenglazenburg1405]

Water coloring van intimidating to me . Watercoloring and doodling van take the scare away and is very relaxing. Thank you I love your doodles

[@carolallen7757]

Wow love it thanks

[@shreya446]

true

[@katbarr3893]

You sound humble and endearing. I love watching you. I have tried a few ideas from your videos and I've never painted before. Thank you!

[@sharonosborn3322]

yes please for the pocket doodler...also, am totally hooked on your lessons! During this quarentine you have been such a gift! Thank you! Sharon

[@joanclarke5531]

Yes, please on the video for the pocket doodler! I really love to watch your doodling videos.

[@nadadellore865]

Beautiful, like your simple and spontaneous marks and lines. Thank you!

[@karenbrown5174]

What a beautiful work of art! It always amazes me how simple you make it appear, given how elegant the end result is. I love your little book as well.

[@creationsceecee]

that's the beauty of it! often times we pass up on opportunities to create because it looks too difficult. when you start dissecting each piece, it becomes attainable. thanks and have a wonderful and creative day!

[@christinelynn6489]

Thank you for generosity and for sharing your art. I am definitely in need of pretty, happy and a calming new hobby to help me through coved-19 isolation and beyond.

[@RWilliams0402]

Thank you! Yes, I would love to see your construction of the adorable doodler.

[@sarahmiller6183]

I have just started doodling, and it is a stress reliever. Thanks for sharing.

[@suemount6042]

When I changed my oven I recycled the glass from the door which is also tempered also kept the shelves for drying racks

[@voskresijaaprilska4448]

me too, and it is right thing , I mean glass :)

[@creationsceecee]

smart!

[@LeighPogue]

I love this CeeCee. Very nice. Looks like a fun little project for a non-thinking kind of day. Thanks

[@f7e8t9i3]

Just discovered your videos. I absolutely love all your designs. Most of your doodles would translate beautifully on textiles!

[@creationsceecee]

thank you, Cathy, and welcome to the channel!

[@gracienorton1152]

i cannot wait to try the watercolor doodles. Your calm style and wonderful laugh just make my day. Thank you.

[@shirleylucas1479]

Wow. I seen your video pop up and loved the doodle design it was showing so I clicked on it and now look. You already have me wanting to go home and start this kind of doodling. I absolutely luv it. Thank you and yes I did subscribe. Hugs

[@juliehynes7305]

Love love love your work and techniques I have been looking for something new for my self to try I have been a doodler for as long as I can remember but combining it with water colour is so beautiful sheer genius.

[@jo-annepikebrintrup1500]

Love to watch you paint and doodle!!! Thank you for all your inspiration! And your humor - I get a lot of chuckles from you!!! I am going right to my craft room to paint and doodle!!!! xoxo

[@creationsceecee]

Yay!

[@patthornton3334]

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your doodling. You have inspired me.

[@sharonrobinson735]

The tempered glass is also a hot plate for the kitchen. Check out your kitchen supply store.

[@creationsceecee]

i actually just bought one from Bed, Bath and Beyond for $7.99 - 12" X 15".

[@debmcgowan2556]

and. FINALLY found it!I want to do a pocket doodler book! So very excited to try this new method for me!!!!! Thank you. I needed new

[@dbdesigning]

You are so inspiring and generous with your knowledge. You've helped me bring my 40+ year old talents back to life in my older years!!

[@arlenewalsh8671]

Love to see all your doodles and paintings. Yes please, show us how you did your doodle book 💕

[@marioalejandro7549]

This is great! First time in your channel. You inspired me to do what I like; what makes you happy, what gets you lost for a moment and fly... I’m subscribing to your channel. I love your style of teaching. Your art is amazing. I cannot wait to make some doodles and frame them for my girls bathroom wall. You are right the Gold should be a must.

[@debbieellebracht9422]

Amazing and so fun! Bling makes anything better!!

[@barbaram5787]

I love to watch you doodle so you just feel free to doodle to your hearts content. 😉😊

[@ruthgibbs2944]

Love this! Both the final project and the technique! Thanks for sharing.

[@sandylosacco2194]

Ceecee, I absolutely agree doodle time relaxes me. I do lots of loose style watercolor primarily, so it's fun to turn some into doodles! Thanks again.🐦

[@mandyfish4142]

I love your doodling. I'm going to try it today. You are very clever and sound so relaxed. I also love the little doodling book you're making, it's great for ideas and inspiration which is invaluable for beginners like me. Thank you so much.

[@lynnlitrell3608]

I enjoy learning how to watercolor paint from your videos

[@nancyloomis3046]

This is the sort of thing I’m “drawn to.” Ha ha! The colors are beautiful & the shapes of the flowers are easy to do. Great idea! And yes, I’ve done lots of doodling with black liner pens & alcohol ink. I did these on mostly 3.5 x 3.5 inch paper tiles so I wasn’t intimidated by size. I became sort of mesmerized with what came out of my head.

[@missmayflower]

Love your work, love your voice, love your attitude. Thanks for sharing.

[@bethdeegan5857]

I absolutely love your tutorials! They really click for me! I Love Your art too! Thank you so much much for sharing the processes you use when creating. 😍

[@glendacox6540]

I totally, utterly agree on the gold necessity!

[@nnyv0040]

It's therapeutic watching you doodle. ☺️

[@letha57]

Add a little bling to everything in your life

[@creationsceecee]

perfect addition to the quote! :-)

[@popazz1]

This is the 1st video of yours I've viewed and I'm instantly hooked! Such a simple yet effective de-stressing technique which is great for even those who'd say they aren't 'artists'. The beauty of doodling is in not needing any great artistic skill. Time for me to get down my art materials from the top of my wardrobe. Love your cheerful nature.

[@brklynbrn6033]

I would love to see how you made the doodle book. I like it very much. The added bonus of the sketch is also great. I am a beginner in watercolors and I believe the doodle book will help me. Thanks.

[@albertine2169]

I am so glad I found your channel. This is the first of your videos I have watched. Totally loved the process and the finished piece. Lovely.

[@creationsceecee]

thank you and welcome to the channel!