august explorations: textured leaves with gold accents

having fun adding textures to leaves with Inktense pencils and a bit of a chat about the benefits of connecting with other creatives
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L I S T O F S U P P L I E S
• 140lb cold press, bright white watercolor paper (Arches) - 4.25" X 7.25"
• blue apatite genuine watercolor paint (Daniel Smith)
• pale gold watercolor paint (Kremer Pigmens)
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• inktense pencils (Derwent): no. 1400 apple green, no. 1560 fern, no. 1320 ionian green, no. 0720 thistle
• brushes: no. 2 and 8 round (Silver Black Velvet), no. 2 round (Princeton Elite) -- i buy all my brushes from thebrushguys.com -- this is an affiliate link: bit.ly/2JYyPFz -- get 5% off your entire order from The Brush Guys by entering code: ceecee
• white gelly roll pen 08 (Sakura)
• 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
• "reconcile", "supine", "remove the complexities" and "winter solstice" by Epidemic Sound
• "summer memories" and "lonely hearts" by Gavin Luke
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[@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!

[@lorigordon1970]

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

[@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. ✌🏾✏🖌

[@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!

[@franceswatts4001]

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

[@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.

[@betsyarfmann5421]

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

[@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.

[@yvonnebongle418]

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

[@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.

[@janefranco8856]

I agree. No gold is natural. Gold is like stained glass. Looks like so much fun! Thanks so much.

[@trudievick2359]

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

[@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!!

[@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 💕

[@jewelelaine6866]

The gold definitely gave the painting a lovely stained glass look. But I loved it without the gold for a naturally muted look. Beautiful both ways!

[@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 ❤️

[@caroljohnson9581]

The gold outline is a definite winner. Beautiful piece.

[@betojdesigns]

Very pretty CC. I think that what makes that specifically your signature style ‘IS’ the addition of gold with white dots. Yes, it does look like a very pretty piece of stained glass.

[@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

[@ladyflimflam]

I like that the streakiness of the final inktense application after the background was added echoes the granulation within that primatek paint.

[@nancyhappily9503]

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

[@christineingram55]

I like both versions,but I do think the gold does add that touch of glamour. I do love the colours in this one too.🥰

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@valeriejohnson2367]

The gold is the jewelry of the painting! Beautiful

[@impartscreativestudio6789]

Before the gold it was very natural and soft. After the gold it looked like a beautiful and expensive fabric that I loved. Either way it's stunning!

[@Nathalieroy2624]

Don’t you just love those inktense pens?! I also love the granulation they bring to the table

[@annaelycm]

Definitely with the gold outlines! Gives my definition to the painting. Without the gold the leaves seem to get lost in the background.

[@fazestorm4441]

With the gold it's beautiful and shiny

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@mrs.marissafraser]

I so often watch you in the mornings over a cup of tea. Today has been a very stressful heart wrenching morning. as I crawled into bed to hover under my covers my first thought was surely CeeCee Will cheer me up. And of course you have as you always do. God bless you for your videos and your pleasant voice. I love your artwork and only wish I could support your Patreon account. But I know many others do, deservedly. I would love connecting with other artists even though I cannot possibly hold a candle to the artistic talents of yourself and many others. The difference is I can take my watercolor pencils and copy you once in a while it feel accomplished. Thank you so much for your KZbin videos

[@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.

[@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.

[@karmamagers537]

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

[@carolekinsey7835]

That's the thing with the creative process. You just don't know where it will end. I liked the way the leaves came to life once the background colour was placed. The colours seemed to pop out. It looked soft and natural with no gold outlines added.... Adding the gold, brought the painting into another realm. Making the painting modern and focused somehow. It emphasised each individual leaf in a halo. Adding the little white dots, made the leaves look like they were sat under a starlit sky and just added to the magic of the painting. X Do I prefer one over the other? It doesn't really matter, it's guilded now and that's how it will remain. Unless you decide to do another 😊x

[@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.

[@theculinaryquilter]

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

[@megperry5586]

The gold! Yes, and the white dots....just perfection

[@linsmarin]

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

[@gayle1055]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@KiwiJane1]

Love both! They appeal to different moods and vibes. As a card maker, I always think “that would be a beautiful card” and I always hope my cards are frame-worthy. I love things that are so beautiful, you want to display them, not tuck them into a drawer or a box. Your art is just that...frame-worthy! Need lots of walls and horizontal space (for hanging art and table-top frames).

[@brejack2025]

I like the gold outline. It makes me think this would look lovely as a silk fabric too

[@Messiahandmaster]

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

[@mellyju]

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

[@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!

[@mystlady85]

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

[@hellendia]

I am obsessed with gold and metallics as well; it is like there is no painting finished until i add a touch of gold

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.)

[@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.

[@KenoBabe777]

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

[@michellepmiller5129]

I really liked it before the gold. It was absolutely STUNNING! but somehow, the gold outline makes it look and feel more "finished". I think it was a smart choice!

[@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! 💚💛💜

[@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.

[@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.

[@cherylwalrath-duran2996]

CeeCeem I prefer the gold outlines. It adds such beautiful dimension as well as the sparkle of life!

[@hulla3637]

Sweet Sweet CeeCee 🤩 - I love when you indulge yourself and have fun while painting another GOLDEN MASTERPIECE 💫❣💫 You have inspired me to the extend, that I myself NOW love adding gold to my paintings - even though I NEVER before liked gold - because I have always been a "silver-girl" - ha ha 😏 THX yet again for sharing a blissful moment of joyful painting - it's much appreciated... Take loving care and keep having fun 🥰

[@drbennettdc]

I love both versions of this. It would be so difficult to choose which one I prefer. I can see this being a set of three. One in the gold, one in silver and one plain.

[@surfit.]

The gold brought the leaves forward and became more vibrant.

[@barbarasharpflick8113]

I remember one from last yr. Placed paint on. Paper and turned upright let it run, then added gold and doodles. I have thought of that for over a yr. Loved it.

[@feyHiker]

I loved the leaves without the gold, but, when I saw the gold, yes! I share your love of gold so, obsess away!

[@radhachatterjee3390]

I never thought that leaves could be so exquisitely beautiful 😇

[@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!

[@TracyIndy]

Beautiful painting. The gold really makes it pop.

[@jennyc5132]

It might be 12 months later I know your gold obsession hasnt wained!! The gold really lifts it. Glad to hear you so happy...hope you've found your happy place in Nov '21 💜⚘ thanks for another lovely session CeeCee

[@macCALICOmac]

I'll never get tired of gold. I love it too.

[@patricial2462]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@soumyaperuri7510]

Tbh, I was a bit doubtful how the gold would look like, but in the end I got my answer. It looks extremely beautiful and ornate with just a tiny bit of gold.... such a satisfying video to watch!

[@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!

[@cheryleaston6820]

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

[@cathymikequimbyquimby7315]

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

[@natalieangelheart2483]

I love the gold, to me the b4 was like wearing a beautiful outfit without jewelry and the after, it was like completing it with jewelry. It looks amazing!🤩 😁💐

[@adrianamitchell6055]

Omg, the gold makes it more happy. I love ❤️ it.

[@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.

[@lindaruschmeyer5298]

I love the gold outlines. Really make the whole project pop. TFS

[@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.

[@acrochetersjournal]

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.

[@corriemcginnis4400]

I like the gold. Adds a little interest and luxury

[@koryseeyouforteatime9669]

I think the gold outline gives it more luminance! I love it with gold!

[@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!

[@gabbywilliamson76]

The gold really makes it pop. Very pretty

[@joycestewart9500]

The pre-gold version is very natural and has its beauty. However, the gold adds a certain elegance to the project making it my favorite. A little gold always makes it better. ; )

[@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!

[@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.

[@bilderpetra1551]

I do love both, but the gold accents are too beautiful, and I'm a huge fan of the way you use the gold!

[@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!

[@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.

[@createwithbarbbl4125]

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

[@rosalynpowell3310]

I LOVE the gold. It reminds me of silk painting.

[@jnordfors]

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

[@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!😘👍💖🤎

[@MN-tp8ez]

I liked it already before you painted the amazing dark background. With the background though I like it the best with the gold, that lightenes and brightenes it up in a way. The picture in the end, the way the leaves turnes out - SO beautiful! Thank you for sharing! Greetings from Germany, Milena

[@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!