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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M U S I C I N T H I S V I D E O
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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. 🖤

[@lindafreda9695]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 ❤️

[@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!

[@karenpierce1905]

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

[@mzkatbee463]

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

[@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!

[@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 ~~♡

[@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. 💛

[@GM-yn9nc]

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

[@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 💐

[@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 🤗🧡❤💛🦋💐

[@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.

[@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! 💕

[@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

[@Shilo2020]

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

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

Beautiful Ceecee, thank you!

[@TheMamadel1]

Love the pallet of colors.

[@jenniferarted3652]

Beautiful color pallet. You are much needed inspiration today!

[@mbtvalli]

That looked fun!

[@Rita123xyz]

Love your pie chart with the gold!!

[@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.

[@susanphend2189]

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

[@4tjinta]

Gorgeous, as always!

[@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!

[@Nathalieroy2624]

Wow that grey!! ❤

[@gila1959]

Love love your work CC

[@francesilnicky-vanameyden1975]

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

[@paulcarlachapman628]

I. Love. This. Gorgeous painting!

[@vikkifossum4959]

I love the way you think!!!

[@brendajuarez6811]

So beautiful. I love the colors

[@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.💕

[@lindaking9222]

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

[@mariachan5969]

Beautiful layout 💕

[@robincooper9323]

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

[@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👍💖☕

[@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

[@sculptor210]

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

[@debbierheault6552]

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

[@donnafuller3029]

I love this! Thank you! 😊

[@joycebotie223]

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

[@wphlea]

A wonderful way to relax is to watch you create

[@tr9066]

This was lovely. So relaxing and cohesive.

[@suebarner8364]

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

[@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 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@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

[@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! 🌸

[@phylliswhitaker3994]

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

[@debbieekes5718]

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

[@sarah4264]

I absolutely love this exercise!

[@SandraGordon54]

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

[@mintidesai]

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

[@theresawatamaniuk6930]

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

[@monicaw5057]

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

[@kaarinponsford1136]

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

[@catherinedidomenico814]

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

[@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.

[@hitendravasa8576]

Beautiful art and new idea.

[@pamelaarcos1594]

Wow 😍 I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@bmt3506]

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

[@seahorse5689]

Wonderful, as always.

[@dianadevlin3717]

Such confident strokes! I'm like a tortoise 😆

[@ArtwithAhra]

peaceful drawing 💛💛

[@tanjam.-k.2693]

It's amazing 😍 Looks like sand and water, fantastic!

[@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.

[@hygeiahealing6609]

So cool. Can’t wait to try this exercise. Thank you

[@burnylowe-miller4012]

Awesome. And beautiful. Can't wait to try something like this

[@AC-cg3bv]

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

[@ndonna3]

Wonderfully beautiful!!!

[@viviancattaneo1474]

Beautiful and inspiring

[@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.

[@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. 😂❤

[@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.

[@cherylwalrath-duran2996]

Love it! Thank you!!

[@kerrieblowes3503]

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

[@lynnhuddleston3199]

It’s stunning ❤!

[@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

[@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

[@cathybrillhart3890]

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

[@tonym9635]

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

[@annsowers4591]

Beautiful!

[@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.

[@susanthomas8274]

Love this!😊

[@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!)

[@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!

[@anncaswell7233]

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

[@christinamoxon]

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.

[@enricaandreis2049]

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

[@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.

[@susiedelay999]

This is lovely! Thank you for sharing.

[@MariaNyceDesigns]

Loved everything about this video!!! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful knowledge and for sharing this lovely painting!!! Stay well, blessings!!!

[@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))

[@timothyhoulihan6879]

This is wonderful-I'm going to try this one

[@areesha22]

Beautiful! I am excited to try the lunar black I got in my stocking this year!

[@43Marjorie]

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