pocket doodler tutorial: super easy!

[@secondconflict570]

This "method" takes the pressure off of making art that looks like something, and yet isn't just practice swatches. It made the idea of approaching art waaaay less stressful. THANK YOU for posting this video, and inspiring me to try it.

[@tracesmith4966]

I've just gone to heaven! What a perfect idea....I doodle all day...somewhat disabled so I've always got paper and pens and pencils near. But NOW...I can make them more fun ...starting with water colour. Your a genius and I LOVE LOVE LOVE your doodles. Thank YOU.

[@susansecorfranco2651]

I'm just a beginner with watercolors. I've crafted all my life and because of you, I've started painting with watercolors. I can't draw very well, but thanks to you, I've realized I don't have to. Thank you so very much.

[@chrissym7228]

Just at the right time! I have been struggling to finish a painting for my daughter, she just moved into her first home and I'm painting her a piece.Birds birds. Birds, I knew I wanted birds! Just didn't know I wanted these birds untill now! Adorable! Xxxoooo 🐦

[@maramakesjournals2319]

A great idea. Thanks! I waited in a clinic atrium during my husband’s appointment. Blue, blue, an odd green and old black and white photos of nuns. Even the framed art was blue, blue and green. The high point was watching the medical helicopter lift off. I read an entire Somerset magazine! I seriously needed a doodle book. Seriously!

[@barbhayes5613]

I love these chubby little doodle-birds! I'd like to see a whole video just on these - they are so cheerful on these increasingly gloomy days. Thank you for sharing!

[@AaronHendu]

My little sister tried to get me some watercolor paper for Christmas, and got me watercolor postcards by mistake...she was kinda bummed about, but I told her it was a bonus, and turned the postcards into a cute little book like the one you've made in the tutorial, only I added a hard cover wrapped in canvas.

[@kimlivengood5916]

They are all pretty, but the little birds are so cute. Foxes could be really cute too. TYFS

[@creationsceecee]

great idea! thank you.

[@eva_unrast]

Wow. I just had a deja vu experience: As a child in the 1970s, I often had similar, self-sewn booklets with me - without the watercolor preparation, I didn't know that yet - and a small bundle of very individually assembled pencils to be able to draw and paint always and everywhere. Often people thought I was a bit crazy with that. Ah. Which is undoubtedly true. How nice, but, I'm not alone with my pocket coloring books. That being said, I love your crazy birds. That's exactly what I love to doodle when I'm still sitting haphazardly at my coloring table.

[@artsy897]

It’s great that kids are doodling.

[@karenkarlik668]

I love that you are teaching children. So important to have an artistic outlet. Art should be fun.

[@levlitt]

I just love what you create and you have helped me choosing new profession. Thank you so much.

[@barbaram5787]

Your doodle birds are very inspiring. My daughter is a watercolor artist. I just dabble. But this gave me a wonderful idea for a gift I can make for her and my little artist grandsons. Thank you so much for the inspiration.

[@beccacarrillo]

I can't tell you how much these little doodle-y birds perked up my day! Thank you so much for sharing them.

[@tammywhalley8402]

I love how you put a tiny book off to the side showing the year you made your Pocket Doodler book, very C.U.T.E. Cute.

[@fionaedmonds389]

The little booklets are such a great idea to take with you for doodling when out and about!

[@jennlizzy2019]

Thanks Ceecee for sharing this lovely idea. It has jumpstarted some color theory experiments for me. No stress involved , just colors, gradients, shapes. Doodles too!🤗👍

[@creationsceecee]

that's quite funny as i was going to dive into color theory next. that's so awesome! have fun with it.

[@donna6516]

OMG, CeeCee -- these are such fun! The birds just made me smile the entire time. I think it's about time to put all your wonderful ideas together in a book. What you do with watercolor alone would fill a book so nicely and your approach to watercolor is comfortable and encouraging. GO FOR IT! I'll order mine now!

[@creationsceecee]

LOL you are too funny. putting together a book is something on another level all together. who knows? maybe one day...

[@donna6516]

@@creationsceecee You have the ideas and the talent. Go for it!

[@lindabeasleybrewer1777]

Love the birds. Adorable.

[@nancyaggarwal6686]

Huge fan of you work. This is something which looks so creative and easy. Makes you feel like an artist when you actually comes up with few of your creation on paper..

[@ZestyAqua]

Saw another video of a lady who used watercolor pencils very heavy to create a pocket on the Go sheets to paint with like the expensive books you buy with the saturated pigments. It was great. Just getting into watercolor. Love the Artsy palette on the Go. Your channel is great. Thanks for all your insights.♡

[@FannaTurano]

These are just THE cutest little guys! You've inspired me to do much more line & wash with my watercolors. I do not paint detail, but your yt videos have enabled me to sloooow down my brain, my hand, connect with the pieces I'm working on. My 1st birds were atrocious, but fun! I wrote you once before how your 3 dot flowers enabled me to do an entire autumn landscape, simply having misted a bit on my paper, drawing 3 flowers (which, ironically, turned into 3 fall trees!). I watched another of your recent flat brush florals 2 days ago, & once more, you inspired me to whip out my Stonehenge black wc paper. Turned out decent, not easy to work on black paper, but I did it, using several of your techniques! Who knew that I would create several paintings from detail work? And the flowers on my black paper took an entire 30 secs, and are gorgeous! Thank you, CeeCee, for your gifts that spill over into new areas, at least for me. LOVE your videos! Fanna Turano Denver, CO USA

[@sheilaplayford8018]

I would like to thank you...for the instructive videos on booklets and flowers and brushes...etc...I have been languishing here and lost my way....but now I am creating booklets, back into making my cards handpainted of course) and I did try to buy the Princeton brushes but the shipping to New Zealand was same as the price as three brushes. I held back. I have found Princeton SNAP brushes by total accident at my local shop so I immediately bought a 4, 6 and 12...oooh, they do hold lots of water and I guess the SNAP name means they snap back....which is what they are doing. hanks. I love watching your videos!!!!

[@creationsceecee]

thank you so much for your sweet comment, Sheila. and congrats on getting creative and happy again!

[@vickimoyer1834]

Thank you for the 'birdie' inspiration. Lately I've been inspired to doodle the backs of envelopes that I send to friends. Your idea is tremendous. Thanks.

[@brendagray7114]

Your birds are lovely. I started a book for whimsical birds ages ago and then lost interest, you have inspired me to get it out again. I love watching you paint and doodle

[@NanaStillLearning]

So relaxing to watch. I was smiling watching those birds come to life. So inspiring. Love the idea of having color/shapes on the pages to get the juices started.

[@sue2019]

Your birds are so fun and precious!

[@martinitang]

Absolutely fabulous… keep it coming. It takes me on a magical journey to doodle land.

[@priyanvadagambhir1698]

Lovely doodling...can't express in words..like the song towards the end..thanks a million for sharing.. How I wish the teachers like you should be there teaching the children...

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

These are wonderful. I’ve always been a doodler. Back when we had landline 📞 phones. I wood doodle while talking. These are so inspiring. Thank you for all your wonderful art you share. Love the children’s art.

[@creationsceecee]

ah yes! i think we've all done this. sometimes i miss those days... thanks and have a beautiful day!

[@jmk1962]

Me too. Thought I was the only one who did this LOL

[@sylviajoubard8474]

What a gift!!I can't choose only one!! They are funny, tender and beatiful at the same time!!Gorgeous!! Thank you so much!!😘

[@avanellehansen4525]

Such a doable journal! Thanks. Your birds are so charming.

[@barbarawalworth7511]

Thank you so much for all your art ideas. Your giggles are great too. After watching your show this morning I made my own doodle books. Mine are a little smaller, 4.5 x 3 inches. I look forward to many more shows and ideas that I can add to my day. Watching you paint and doodle is very inspiring. It helps me to see in a different way and it removes any fear of failure. When you remind us that your are "just playing" and "having fun with it" all the pressure melts away. Thank you again, Barbara

[@collmarz]

I just saw this this week and decided to try this. I made two books from mixed media paper and then painted some designs on some of the pages. The rest of the pages I left blank. So I now have two books to take with me to the doctor to sketch while waiting. This was a fun and inspirational exercise. Thank you!!

[@sherrysilvestrini7799]

I made my first doodler journal! 90# cold press Bee paper. I have 8 pages from the one large sheet. I used a stiletto awl from a quilt store. I tied with coral linen thread. Let’s hope it works! I’m so excited, I could make them all day! But we’re snowed in here on Vancouver Island. Next week I hope to get more paper. Now, to begin color swatching. Oh, did I mention I’m brand new? My goal for January is to put paint to paper! Thank you so much CEECEE for your videos and inspiration♥️

[@tgal1163]

I love these birds! They all have such cute personality! How wonderful!

[@everlills1339]

Love the way you watercolor and doodle .

[@cindywannamaker5299]

Awesome ideas. I just pause the video and take screenshots so I can use as inspiration. I would never remember otherwise. Cant wait to get started!

[@raggedyroad]

I love your wonderfully whimsical birds. I love to lay down paint to save for later doodling. I usually do flowers. You have inspired me to get out of my comfort zone and try some birds and other things. Thank you for sharing.

[@spinnettdesigns]

I am brand new to your channel and what a wonderful surprise! I appreciate your videos so much. Not just because I really like your art, but also because of your gentle way of explaining as well as your lovely type of music. There is nothing I don’t like about your site! thank you very much. I’m a cancer patient so art is a marvelous and fulfilling use of my time when I’m tired but want to do something. It’s something that I enjoy giving as gifts to others. I’ve never done water colors before but I have purchased them already...and finally you’ve provided the inspiration to try it now 👌

[@ginaclev9604]

I love your doodle style and the loose, fun birds. The size of your pocket doodler is just right! TFS

[@Jenifer.flute20]

I love your little birds they're adorable.

[@cindyremski3442]

I love this idea of watercolor Pocket Doodlers to take along anywhere...and the little birds you made are super cute :) Thanks for sharing!

[@cbisme6414]

It's a public holiday long weekend here in Western Australia, the Aussie Rules Grand Final is on and our Royal Show all weekend but I think I'd prefer to "doodle in the park" sounds just perfect in our spring weather.

[@creationsceecee]

happy holiday and happy doodling!

[@33Jenesis]

I’ve been waiting for this! Yours is much simpler than the doodler book I haven been concocting in my head (and resulting in buying chipboard and washi tapes). Now that I’ve seen how you make yours, I can see that slim and simple is better. It’d be daunting to fill up 48 pages (that’s how many pages I had wanted it to be). 24 pages is more digestible and encouraging. I bought 140lb cotton watercolor paper. I probably have to Coptic bind 6 single folded sheets due to thickness. It may be better to use thinner mixed media paper for doodling.

[@creationsceecee]

yes, simpler is sometimes best. starting small is my motto and then i can move to bigger things. wishing you wonderful doodling creativity!

[@33Jenesis]

Art forces me to take baby steps because there’s no leaps and bounds except for rare born to be talents. BTW, yours show me that I should think “outside of the box” and use imagination to doodle. It isn’t just lines and shapes but birds, leaves, sleeping cats, or buildings may come out of these color blocks...thank you CeeCee! Love your channel and calming voice.

[@joanbreva7251]

I had my grandson painting along with me at age 2. Your pocket doodlers are so darn cute, I have to try some soon. Thanks CeeCee

[@nancisailormoy9135]

I just found you last night and love this concept and love the birds. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@evelyne7071]

Excellent idea for on the go ! The other day I had to wait inline for my car to be smuggled. This would certainly have helped. Recently I got a watercolor field kit with a brush having a built in water reservoir.Together they would really work well, as well

[@eviedun]

Wow! I just love them (the birds) and everything else you have shown here. Thank you. When my boys (now in their 40's) were young, I would always carry notebooks/paper/pens with me so they could draw/doodle. I still have a few pages from one of the notebooks because they were so special. Yes I am the mum who saved the majority of her kids artwork and they are now in possession of it, and they love it (as do their children). I really think I am going to make these little booklets though, for some of the young grandchildren. Brilliant idea! Thank you for all the inspiration ♥

[@zee_draws]

You're amazing did you know that. I rarely commented on any youtuber but yours is truly simplicity with beauty . I love all your artworks. There's no complication just pure enjoyment of Art!

[@pamelaann6326]

I didn’t make the booklet, but I did try the watercolor birds on mix media paper. I LOVED IT! What a relaxing activity! I can see why you filled a book with all those shapes before you doodled; once I started, I couldn’t stop! I feel like this activity will further my creativity and help me see my other works with fresh eyes. Thank you!!! 💗😊

[@ElleEmLee]

Your videos are a source of calmness and smiles. Thank you for inspiring creativity in others. ❤️

[@jenniferschweichler6773]

I mean this in a great way.... Her videos put me to sleep. I watch them sometimed to relax at night.

[@brendawylie7760]

Jennifer Schweichler j

[@ElleEmLee]

@@jenniferschweichler6773 Their techniques and mediums are different but the soothing effect of her videos are in the Bob Ross realm for me. I enjoy and admire both artists very much. :)

[@Prpldy15]

I have to make one of these! I love to doodle and always carry something with me to do while at the doctor, riding in a car, etc. These will be perfect. Love your birds.... so adorable!

[@violette80]

I love the fact that you use leftover paint! Could you do a tutorial on watercolor cats? 😻

[@red988]

I prefer your cute birds, they make me smile a lot. Thanks for sharing your skills with us out here and I shall make some small doddle books for myself shortly, its a great idea. JB

[@lindaepstein7736]

I have just discovered you through a you tube recommendation, and I am glad that I watched my first video. Many years ago, I used to doodle and gave it up because I was made to feel that it was silly/childish to do. It wasn't really art. After watching your video and seeing some others in a class a few years ago, I'm realizing that it is not silly or childish. It is beneficial and enjoyable in many ways for everyone. Thank you for sharing this video. I loved it and will be making some pocket doodle books. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. Have a great weekend.

[@creationsceecee]

ah yes, other people's perception about doodling is sometimes harsh. i'm glad you've decided to take it up again. art takes many forms and doodling is one of them for sure. wishing you many hours of doodling creativity!

[@tamramyers5841]

Thanks for the inspiration. I made my own mini booklet--- but I was not motivated enough to sew it together-- so I used a hair tie (rubber band) to hold the pages together.

[@kristiemaynard8869]

Oh My! What a great idea, these pocket doodlers are wonderful. I want to make some right away for myself. I love all the birds especially. Fabulous projects, thanks for sharing this with us.

[@sharyno]

You have inspired me so much!! I am 57 and just started painting and you have been most inspirational with your creations!❤️

[@blackitten2]

I LOVE your bird doodles. They are awesome and the doodle booklets are super. Thanks for sharing.

[@bookmouse770]

we could make a cat doodle book :3

[@hiddenshadow2105]

I really, really like this idea and how it is done. I made two doodlebooks so far and it is very good experience.

[@ncshomevids]

Birds!!!! Love your creations!!❤❤❤❤

[@dianeblouin2176]

Regarder ce vidéo donne vraiment le goût de commencer et comme tes explications sont assez explicite bien , je vais essayer et tes petits oiseaux sont adorable, leurs couleur font qu’ils on l’air joyeux, merci !

[@creationsceecee]

merci, Diane! on se donne rendez-vous pour une petite session après ton déménagement? :-) xx

[@nicolem376]

Yessss 🤗 I’m going to use a regular pocket size sketchbook I already have but I’ll probably make signatures like yours for more after that. This is adorable and I often need something less complicated and more free so this will be perfect. It will help me to just “Art” and relax. Ty!

[@journeyon6598]

This video is delightful. So playful and inspirational.

[@jillkay9430]

I simply LOVE your artwork!!!!!!!!!! I aspire to paint using your instruction!!! You are so very inspiring, thank you!

[@juliadreamsincolor5935]

Thank you very much for sharing your doodling and painting ideas. I am afraid to use watercolor, but your process looks so easy that I hope to try it one day. Your crazy birds are awesome! I also like trees and circles. Wish you to have a lot of joy in your creative adventure! Lots of admiring from Almaty, Kazakhstan.

[@creationsceecee]

thank you, Julia! please give it a try and don't worry about the medium... just stay in the flow and keep going. repeat and repeat. have a beautiful and creative day!

[@rickiquilt]

Your doodle birds are awesome!!!!!

[@bethstilwell2326]

I love your doodles. So much fun. I could watch over and over again 💗🌸🙌🏼. This is my emoji for us all to wash hands🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼let us all stay healthy 🌸

[@RedRockingBird]

Oh my these are just gorgeous, I have a little channel and did some whimsical birds a few weeks ago, I’m all about birds and owls and LOVE everything watercolor and creative, your channel and work is amazing, how I’ve only just discovered KZbin this year I don’t know! 😍😊

[@sheilaplayford8018]

Also....you are very clever....and engaging. Can’t get enough of your videos. Thanks so much!!

[@candibrinson5069]

You are an inspiration !! I'm going to make a couple of these Doodle Books to take to the beach for myself and my grandson to play with when we've had enough sun for the day.

[@Robin-sv7mr]

The booklets are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you for sharing. I really enjoy making whimsical birds and such.

[@ludouglas1]

Oh this was just lovely and inspiring to watch on this beautiful wintery Australian day. The skies are so blue here that i think I’ll fill my handbound journal with shades of blue. The whimsical nature if your birds interests me because Im not a traditional or professional watercolor artist but i love the watercolor effect so much that it's like these tutorials give us subliminal permission to play!! Thank you so much xxx

[@rainforme1850]

Cute but informative. Love the little books and doodles!

[@k8marlowe]

I am in love with this doodle book idea! Thank you for sharing it.

[@danrazART]

So awesome! Great fun to spend time with the kids! So cute. Mushy mushy mushy! Hugs!

[@tammywhalley8402]

I love everything in your book, especially the birds, you did a fabulous job on them. Out of all the videos that I've watched from everyone, this is my favorite video by far. Thank you very much for sharing your art. it's beautiful, really.

[@pamketron]

Love all the birds! So fun. 💕🦜

[@jackietolbert4822]

Enjoyed following your tutorial today while self isolated in Houston from CV. Nice to have something fun and relaxing to do. I wish I could post my doodles to show you. I added love hearts from one bird to another. I posted musical notes from a boy bird singing to a girl bird.

[@daronfrazierdesigns4801]

I’m such a huge fan of yours. Your style and fun process makes me want to try that in my art as well. Thank u

[@MelissaBSmith]

Love your whimsical birds!

[@cheryl7476]

Look how your nail polish changed, in only a moment, while working on this lovely booklet. Absolutely amazing, how you can do this. (LOL). Great doodles and painting, CeeCee. Great little travel booklet. I definitely need to make one, so I can practice, practice, practice. Happy Holiday Season to you and your loved ones,CeeCee. Eye nice watercolor, Joshua!!!

[@creationsceecee]

happy holidays to you and yours as well!

[@sharondipity152]

Your color choices are lovely, and your doodles are beautiful and fun. Thanks so much for your inspiring video. Really enjoyed watching the transformations.

[@rashidgapur2303]

❤️ your the simplicity yet creative works and your voice.😃. Thank you for sharing.

[@elfincrafter]

These little doodle books are fabulous. Love all the birds & those cute houses. But, I really love the abstract shapes too! 😊❤

[@cferracini]

I don't know if you ever thought about making them a single book after you are done but... Here are a few ideas: you could sew them to a ribbon, to have a flexible spine, or glue their spines together, that makes the book spine stiff but it works, or just make knots connecting the stitch of one booklet to the other somewhat mimicking exposed binding. I think it would be a cute book at the end.

[@jancrittenden132]

When I open my email and see a new video has been posted by you I get very excited! You're such a breathe of fresh air! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@susanmary4752]

Great idea and so easy to put together. Kids love it!! The birds are so wonderful🦜

[@AyaSmith]

Love the book idea! You hold your pens very tight.. try loosening up the grip, and even allowing the pen to have some length pst your finger tips... you’ll find your line work becomes less jagged and more confident in its structure 💖

[@creationsceecee]

thank you! however, the jagged lines is what i'm after. i guess you could say it's a style. have a wonderful day!

[@AyaSmith]

creationsceecee Of course you can still get jagged lines if you so desire if you hold your pen in the drawing method (VS the writing method as you are using), the benefit is in the control you gain from your shoulder instead of your wrist. The lines will become swifter, more interesting to the eye, and you’ll gain an different sort of control you haven’t encountered before. I remember making the transition myself... it is very interesting and a little mind opening.

[@janetmckelvey1209]

You are awesome! I am very inspired by use of doodles and watercolor. I have just learned how to combine them in a very unique way. Thank you!

[@alicefarkas7483]

Such a good idea to keep creativity flowing.

[@mizquilter]

I really enjoyed this video! And I am inspired to give shapes a try to warm up my creativity! Hope you release more beginner friendly tutorials.

[@mayloo2137]

I love the owl doodles. I have an Elegant Writer which I want to start using. I'm not confident drawing without a pencil sketch, so drawing simple shapes like an owl would, I consider, a good start.

[@helanker]

I just love what you have shown us here. And I adore your birds, but the leaves took my breath away. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

You are so wonderful sharing your techniques. I love what you do. These pocket books are fun.

[@jmk1962]

Someone recommended your channel to me and I am so glad I came over to look. I absolutely love your videos. Your voice is so calming and the background music is so soothing, not to mention your artwork which is FAB. I used to be artistic when I was young but have not done any painting for decades. You have inspired me to give it a try again and as I am in quarantine on my own what better time to have a go to keep me sane. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with all of us. Subscribed!

[@myattt7173]

I love your birds. They are corky and funny. Thats what makes them so great! Looks like my pet lovebird i named Fruit Loops.

[@debbiereed8341]

These are adorable. Love your pocket doodlers.

[@gailmariage5318]

I love your doodling activities.