watercolor + doodles: exploring different art styles

[@creationsceecee]

L I S T O F S U P P L I E S • mini watercolor journal (www.creationsceecee.com/shop) • watercolor paints for playful page: amethyst genuine (Daniel Smith), indigo (Sennelier), iriodin pale gold (Kremer Pigments) • watercolor paints for structured page: amethyst genuine, lunar black (Daniel Smith), naples yellow red (Renesans), iriodin pale gold (Kremer Pigments) • No. 2 and No. 6 round watercolor brushes (Silver Black Velvet) -- i buy all my brushes from thebrushguys.com -- this is an affiliate link: bit.ly/2Ifm4GZ -- get 5% off your entire order from The Brush Guys by entering code: ceecee • white Posca paint pen, extra fine (Uni) • black Signo DX pen, 0.28mm (Uni-ball) • Pentel pocket brush pen • pencil and kneaded eraser • the brush rest i use is a soap dish much like this one: amzn.to/2xc6F4r

[@lauradial3848]

There isn’t anything on the page with the link for the pocket journal. I was wondering what paper you were using for this video.

[@sherryoswalt1087]

One of the things I really enjoy about your process, Ceecee, is the organic way you progress. It is so liberating. When something happens that is seemingly a “surprise” we can watch in real time as your work embraces it and proceeds. I really appreciate that aspect as it revels in the creative process. Thank you for this aspect of your artistic temperament. Your fearlessness is inspiring.

[@jl4643]

@@lauradial3848 I don’t know the name of the brand but her journals are made of 100% cotton recycled paper & it’s cold pressed 140 lb or 300 gsm. Arches is an excellent paper or Fabriano Artistico- both 100% cotton. If you are looking for a less expensive option, I like Strathmore 400 series. It’s not cotton so the paint reacts a little differently but I prefer to use it for journaling and save the expensive papers for work that I’m selling or gifting. Hope that helps 😊

[@kmeyersvt]

@@lauradial3848 she made her own journal with locally produced paper that is hard to get. She sold out of it last weekend

[@brightsmiles1962]

Did I see the graphite pencil listed? Thank you, it is so very peaceful to watch and hear your videos

[@MickeyC321]

I personally like to watch anything you decide to do. It’s all beautiful, calming, playful, relaxing….so, you, the artist, please continue sharing. No need to apologize for anything! We all learn so much watching you. AND…thank you.

[@rosemareemclure3227]

There is no reason that you can’t have more than one style. I’m sure that you don’t wear the same clothes every day or ‘feel’ the same way emotionally every day. You should feel comfortable simply creating as your heart directs. Your creation are always beautiful.

[@Nancy-pf6ft]

💕

[@teresaangenendt2318]

Why would you have to only have one style? Do whatever makes you happy at that moment in time. You are an amazing artist. I love all of your work.

[@34littleb]

Totally agree 🥰

[@rmuller366]

Absolutely Teresa! Ceecee is marvelous. I primarily paint bookmarks since it’s all I have time for these days, and I paint in multiple styles. Often the feedback I receive is very positive. When I send more than one to friends I’m often asked how I manage to do such different work. I’d never be happy sticking with one style. Thanks for your comment and I agree 100%. Blessings to you!

[@lauradial3848]

I’ve noticed that when you do loose/playful painting you usually do more doodling. And when you do more structured paintings you do minimal doodling. In that way I think that is how you balance both and each finished piece looks lovely.

[@strodestudios]

My favorite time is when you upload 😍 who else gets so inspired by Cecee?

[@suzannew4239]

I do!

[@shelinahetherington4661]

me! always looking out for more Cee Cee

[@monikamartins9223]

It's always a beautiful day when CeeCee uploads :) Thank you for continuing to inspire. Much love and stay safe

[@maryannespivak2128]

She saved my life! Been through a really bad time when I lost the love of my life last year. When I discovered ceecee i I got my life back🙏

[@123craftygal]

Oh absolutely! Every. Time.

[@bimmermom]

Beautiful! I loved the rock (or baseball) one ... it made me think of Easter ... the entrance to the tomb ... the leaves are beautiful

[@susanstemmet6078]

Please don't change anything. It is so good to see what you create and everything is always so beautiful. You just have to do what your heart tells you and you know what it is. Your work amazes me with every video I watch. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@joannweber4393]

I think it is a positive to be able to do more than one style. You learn from every styke/ modality / technique and then can enrich the others as you progress.

[@shelinahetherington4661]

Cee Cee, Both are expressions of you, right? It's all about what's inside at that moment. I love all your expressions whether it's loose vibrant colours or subtle muted delicate softness. They all come from your heart. Embrace them all. Much love xx

[@guillerminaayrolo2929]

you keep switching styles because you have a very creative mind. That's fabulous!!! Thank you for your videos!!

[@moma-b]

That BEAUTY you create is never disappointing! 💜💜💛💜💜💛💜 (The yellow hearts represent GOLD)😎

[@lorimcconnell9737]

Your work is beautiful and inspiring! No matter what you create, your own lovely style shines through! I think it’s fun to mix it up and never be stuck on one technique. I admire you so much - thank you for your calming presence and for sharing your amazing talent with us! ❤️

[@griffinharvey3910]

Can you not celebrate that you're so exceptionally capable of doing both?! I would be thrilled to do one even half as beautifully as you do both.

[@collageartgirl]

Hey,Thank you for what you do and what you share so freely. I am a professional artist, mostly mixed media. I recently broke my shoulder and have not been able to do what I normally do in my studio. I found you on line and you have saved me. I have revisited w/c and doodling, something I used to do years ago. It has given me a chance to keep painting, with my one arm, no pressure for a show, just pure enjoyment. Working in the small format has also been wonderful. You are wonderfully talented and kind to share your thoughts, your practices artisticlly and your sense of humor. We all get to serious about our work and the pure fun, experiments are what it is all about. Thanks for being you!

[@kimberlye2996]

Both pieces are lovely! I understand that as an artist, you are inspired in different ways at different times and you want to grow your skills. I fell in love with your channel because of your bobbly doodled paintings. Those will always be my favorites. I guess, for me more is more. I still appreciate the more structured ones because of the control and skill you display, but the colorful ones with tons of doodles just really appeal to me. Either way, it is such a pleasure to watch and listen to your videos. I look forward to them all week. Thank you!!!

[@deloriap17]

Me too. Head and heart argue, so structure and intuition can tussle. I think you always seem to get the balance right in your work💜

[@ritaflannery8561]

I think it’s all good. Sometimes you want to feel the flow of a loose watercolor experience and other times you want to feel the textures in a more constructed expression.

[@marymasten1596]

I could watch her paint and doodle 24 7! And I LOVE THE GOLD!!

[@Kathleenew]

I cannot decide which is my favortie: the gold outlining those leaves, the snow-capped mountain, or the playful doodles! I love both of these "styles" and so appreciate your sharing them, along with your process narratives. Be well.

[@deannamunro8148]

Leaning towards the structured piece that you did and maybe that is telling me more about what I prefer in my own work. I feel more calm with "the baseball" - although it did not look anything like that to me. More like a rock that through some miracle, grew these beautiful leaves...perseverance. Thank you CeeCee- as always, time well spent.

[@liane_kelly]

I love both styles....maybe each is appropriate for whatever your mood is on the day you decide to watercolor. Both are beautiful for separate reasons and I would enjoy artwork in either style as my own attempts at watercoloring take different avenues when i put paint to paper...love your work whatever style you decide on!

[@brendacoles1983]

CeeCee - I think there is a lot of unity in the two pieces - you have an overall graphic style in all your work which is always interesting and beautiful. you tend to use a limited palette that somehow always looks perfect. Also your use of golds and other media depending on the piece is another classic ‘CeeCee’ - its you! I love it and learn so much from you.

[@laurenknott1308]

Love when you do either type...sometimes you wanna be loose and sometimes structured...both are wonderful 👏

[@dawnabbott3783]

In my thoughts, I feel they are both “your” one style. They both show CeeCee’s style of unique colors in her palette, the love of adding gold, dooodled drawing incorporated with watercolor elements of all sorts.

[@barbaralemme2732]

Loved watching the baseball go to a snow globe. Your daughter was right with the leaves. Your mountain was just right.

[@wusaMedusa]

I think even with the two approaches of playing vs being more structured, your style is very recognizable. The shapes and colors you use, the way you let colors fade into each other, your line work, it’s all very cohesive to me and it gains so much from both approaches. Also I think it is important to allow yourself to pick the approach you need right now. Some days more planning is needed, while on other days you just need to let go a bit. And you found ways to do both with the same medium and combine them even. When I need more structure I just jump to a completely different medium than watercolor 😅

[@brennakohlhase4194]

You took the words right out of my mouth! ❤️

[@tammyhampel1449]

I agree. Both of those pics are yours, your style. It is what you do with colour and colour combinations that fascinate me. Structured or unstructured, the doodling is all ceecee. I am learning a great deal about design from your painting, always balanced, whether thru colour placement, doodle additions, gold drawing your eye, they always end up pleasing to study.

[@terribarto5944]

Both styles are beautiful. My personal taste would be to choose the first looser one because that is what I love. I especially liked the effect of the black ink and the graphite doodles.

[@kellywest1032]

I love all your artwork and it is helpful when you explore various styles so that I can, too!

[@midgediener3461]

I’m glad you don’t. I don’t want anyone to say that’s a style thats like this person or that. It also puts you out of your comfort zone. You are always growing as an artist that way.

[@CharleyWang]

This kind of painting feels like a fragrance and sweet feeling. The process of painting is really good, and the works are very beautiful! Love this style!

[@wendylee8755]

I love that you have two styles. I am very new to watercolor and still finding my own style, but I find that I go back and forth between structure and free. Some days structure seems confining and that takes the enjoyment out, so free it is!

[@davidwarden4422]

Love both styles. I’m getting hooked on gold. I wish you lived In Victoria bc and gave classes. I’d be at every one!! Thanks for your inspiration, and the freedom to just play.

[@brigittebenson6166]

I believe this is a right-brain left-brain conversation. I think that giving color a voice is part of your playfulness you add it to paper and allow it to make a choice of where it wants to go and that you play by finding objects in the color. It feels like when you put down an object that you are limiting that childlike abandonment or the voice of the color. I like the chaos of structure so doodling isn't in my wheelhouse but I do like the fantasy you create and I am trying more and more to follow your lead. If I were you I'd stop trying to analyze the process and just enjoy the freedom your mind is allowing you to stretch both sides of your brain. Love your work thank you for shariing.

[@barbhayes5613]

Another beautiful video! Please don't stress about trying new styles - they are ALL wonderful in my eyes. You inspire me, even on cold snowy days when I want to stay in my robe all day, to grab a brush and GO! Watching your process while you develop and refine (although it's fine right now!) is so enjoyable and relaxing. Cheers!

[@craftergin]

My style depends on my mood. Sometimes, I just want to see what the paint will do. Sometimes, I draw something specific like a landscape or an animal. Why limit yourself to just one style? I love your work. Your videos are so beautifully filmed and your music choices are always spot on. Thanks for sharing!

[@mariavarga863]

I can’t choose one style either I want to test everything! ☺️ I switch between media, materials and techniques to, painting, jewelry making, needle felting and card making! So many fun things!

[@debmcgowan2556]

I hope your style changes NEVER CEASE!! I’m all over the place with my “style” and I tell myself it’s okay! I’m okay and you are okay. It keeps me going. I love your work. ALL of it!!!

[@meridadiane]

I also struggle with both stiles. But since I'm not a professional, I just embrace what style I want to do on any particular day. Whatever is fun for that day is what I do🙄😑

[@rizzart66]

I just love your content. So inspirational.

[@peteandant]

Thank you for introducing me to doodling , I love it .

[@dianeblouin2176]

C’est très joli et toujours le fun de voir ta composition pour le doolings xx

[@jojoquinn2]

I love the way you change things up. It’s so easy to get into a box and get stuck! Love following you. I get inspired to keep going!

[@karenpierce1905]

I like the challenge of creating in various styles. I find that certain patrons want the continuation of the same because that is what they prefer. As an artist I would get board if restricted to one style. Each painting is an adventure and the end results a great surprise.

[@Preciouswatercolour]

I really like your idea/concept and presentation and I appreciate the colour selection of your work.

[@katesendegeya864]

I love both! I particularly love the way you used the dots to create shape.

[@barbwarner9528]

Why would you want to limit yourself to one style? Nothing stays the same....that's the beauty of life. Every day is an opportunity to learn, experiment, adapt what resonates, discard what doesn't. Women are wondrous creatures ... everything we create is magical and inspiring. Your art is a celebration!

[@jo-annejacques5400]

I always anticipate your creativity. Your thoughts and whimsy are captivating.

[@jaynedough130]

oh yeah! it's ceeceeday! structurally playful? playfully structured? 100% ceecee! i love that you analyze your work, if you are not a virgo i will eat my hat. :)

[@nanasue4481]

Gorgeous!! Both of them. Thank you so much. You really are an inspiration. I really appreciate your art works. They’re so unique and so very beautiful. 🙏🙏🤗

[@barbb8117]

Ummmmmm you KNOW how to use purple! Love both approaches that you did. Great job! Thank you for sharing.

[@debbieekes5718]

I love EVERYTHING you do. Life is too wonderful and short to stick to just one thing.

[@debbieekes5718]

Thank you for sharing your process.

[@leannepattullo7187]

You are so talented CeeCee - I love both of these styles - I think we can paint in more than one style - we feel different moods at different times so why can’t our painting reflect those changing feelings too!

[@Nancy-pf6ft]

You know, I have different styles too-I think it has more to do with personality type and the way your brain works. It’s not a flaw or limitation or failure (I know you weren’t thinking that, but someone else might.) Think about this: some pianists play only classical music and aren’t capable of playing jazz with the same level of expertise. A lot of jazz pianists are capable of playing in several different styles, including classical. I think it’s a gift-really! Like being ambidextrous, or being able to speak three different languages really well. I wouldn’t trade my ability to paint in various styles for the world. Embrace it and consider yourself blessed! Much love to you-your videos have helped me learn and overcome long periods of inactivity and get painting again.

[@mogsya3367]

I loved watching this and hope to be able to at least do something similar. love your style either loose or structured. tfs :-) x

[@PegRobinson]

Sending love my friend. You always delight. I was gifted the Mission Watercolors you have been using for so many years and I am in love. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

[@marionbainbridge4547]

I’m always so excited when I realise there is a new video to watch 👏

[@nadinepalmaerts3197]

For me, both styles are gorgeous and reflect you (and you know that) : the gesture when painting or doodling, the very delicated lines, the combination of colors, shades... I understand they are quite different, or should I say complementary, like day and night are, cycling into each other. I wish you to find your dawn and twilight, which are the transitions between day and night, and night and day. Again, dawn and twilight are different, but they make the shift between day and night smoother. I hope it will help you to gather all your creative aspects in a playful harmony. No doubt you'll find what you are looking for : your state of mind of playing is powerful, and that's the key ✨💚 With love, my dear 🤗

[@christinelazarides8916]

Love the doodling, very inspiring to start somewhere without a lot of pressure, it is very freeing, TFS.

[@cindycreateforlife]

Enjoyed this video very much, always do! You don’t have one style because you are a creative! It’s a myth that artists should have a ‘style’, that just puts you in a box, no matter what you paint, we all can identify it as your work, I can’t tell you how but I know your work by eye! You are an awesome artist because of who you are on the inside, you express yourself in your work and it is lovely because you are lovely! Don’t struggle with identity, just keep painting intuitively! Stay safe and well! 💕🙏🏼🇨🇦

[@TalaiRain]

I love both, and I love seeing you do both!

[@dmullins311]

Love love both! So simple and effective, the colours were awesome and very pleasing. I am with you, my style changes from day to day and that is just how it is. Embrace and enjoy it. Thank you for your inspiring videos.

[@teresasilviagagliardi3415]

Muy lindos todos tus trabajos, pero éste último, Estructured, es excelente! Te felicito. Aprendo mucho contigo. Gracias

[@patruona591]

I love watching you paint - the gold was so perfect - thank you

[@wildpeace]

I love both of these styles. I’m always filling up work with doodles but there’s something so soothing and simple about the structured work as well. Fir me it’s knowing when to stop. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@shancan6328]

I like several styles too Cee Cee. I go with however I feel. Sometimes you will say which one you like the best and I will like the opposite one. That is good I think! It means individuals are responding according to their own unique selves and that both "styles" have merit. I love watching your color combos too.

[@jeankanack464]

Please keep doing both.....they both make me happy.

[@rnee1000]

Very pretty. I like both styles but if I had to choose I'd say the second one.

[@judyandersen3842]

I like playful! But then I love everything you do! You are so creative!

[@annalloyd5929]

So refreshing to watch your process and hear your thoughts as you work. Thank you for sharing this with us, Ceecee.

[@arielle2745]

I actually see them as the same style. Your just putting down your watercolors and marks in a different order, and using a fine brush more than a pen in the second one. But the colors, line work, and motifs are quite distinctive. Your art is wonderful and inspiring. Your use of neutrals is stunning. I love it. If I were in your shoes and felt strongly compelled to “marry” the two ways of working, I might try doing larger, more complex paintings, where I have both ways of working.

[@LeahMcKenzie-pc5oc]

I love all of your work. I am inspired to try different colours than what I would normally choose. as always ... Thank you

[@helenjazz1301]

I definitely prefer the idea of a playful approach, however, I am just starting out with watercolour and am finding that using a pencil to start with helps me decide on a layout without committing to it. I hope, later on, to be able to set down my pencil and go straight in with my paints. I have made a couple of doodle books (loved doing that), and am trying to fill them with ideas and experiments, I’m also trying not to worry if they are imperfect (difficult!). I am learning so much from you. Thank you :)

[@anettbauer319]

Another amazing work. I love both styles. Wow. Thank you.

[@kmeyersvt]

I did a couple versions of the "baseball" it was very relaxing! Thank you, as always helpful, calming, and beautiful music too!

[@marthagreer8161]

I, too flip flop. Don't understand why but I love it and it might be just what's in my brain at the time depending on my emotions. Love it.

[@lindahigham5317]

Good evening 👋😊 Ceecee I'm a playful voter I do like the structured one though too and I do love the colours of purples as I did have 56 different shades of purples in my bedroom growing up and I can wait till my order arrives also congrats 🎉 on so many sales too stay safe and be careful 🙏✍️🖌️🎨💌🌹☺️ enjoy your week too 👍

[@daniellebammert7791]

As always I look forward to seeing your videos and this is what I enjoy. Calming and beautiful 💖 thank you for sharing ♥

[@ewwwobbie]

I can’t decide; everything you do is amazing!

[@rickiquilt]

They are like your children...each different and unique but both awesome 👏🏻

[@jacquelinefarah936]

Beautiful work beautifully presented. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.

[@bimmermom]

I never knew how to do playful till I found your videos … I may never be at your level but oh my I’m loving the journey.. thank you

[@tinagasperson211]

I know there are slightly different techniques used in the two paintings, but to me the style is one and the same - I think you have a very recognizable style whether you happen to be doodling your defining lines or painting them - the "hand" is the same.... I love your artistry and find myself waiting eagerly for new videos... thank you!

[@jerrygill4828]

I love your creativity. You inspire me more than any other channel on KZbin.

[@Vanitasmortedigital]

I think it's great to have different styles of working, it helps evolve you work and one can fuel the other,I find I work in differnt styles in my work,but I think it's about finding the style that bast expesses your ideas and waht you want to say in your artwork.Our styles change as we change as an artist.Embrace having more then one style,I think it's a good thing,and it can also be a way to explore new ways of painting,drawing etc.

[@lou9007]

I've had the styles quandary, much is made of using one style, what I have come to realise is I learn new techniques and styles and they feed into my own style, I need a rest from acrylics so I'll use watercolour, I use canvas then use paper, it keeps my work fresh and frankly makes sure I don't get bored lol if you are a creative it's natural to seek other ways :)

[@lindanewbern1393]

I like the different styles. They add interest to a project. Keep up the good work.

[@francoiseguessard6215]

Beaucoup de finesse et de grâce ..... très joli!!

[@fransimonm.ed.6291]

Hey, Cece, why do you aspire to have only one style? I bounce around styles all of the time. The novelty keeps thing interesting and each style informs the other. I enjoy both of your styles and I think the thread of doodling is what makes your work consistent.

[@elvagrubb9829]

Love your work, I am just beginning watercolors and you are very inspiring

[@connieebinger6343]

Hi Cee Cee! Like you, I’m still discovering my style. I do like to switch between the loose stuff and more structured stuff. I think it is a continual exploration that I’ll probably do until I die and may be beyond so it doesn’t bother me if I don’t have a style. I think it’s something that’s constantly evolving and that doing different things all contribute to the wholeness of what your art is. ❤

[@angelamurphy3260]

Beautiful as always! Love everything you do.

[@tinaart2791]

Love your work!😍

[@jeannepaglio5582]

I like a playful and whimsical approach to my work.

[@ingridhelik5905]

Hi Ceecee, my natural tendency is structured painting. I try constantly to lay an abstract base but it never looks good like yours. I always admire the way you manage to pull things together into a beautiful painting no matter how you start your Watercolor, wether blob or baseball ! Just keep doing what you do 👍

[@AliseL22]

So lovely, you always inspire me to just have fun and go for it 🤗

[@edithcarlin3159]

Realmente precioso. Gracias por enseñarnos su arte.

[@karenpruis501]

I can't decide. I love both. All the best and take care.

[@maycomtois7711]

Very pretty, love the colors, thanks

[@lindagiles1911]

Both styles appeal to me. I have more than one favourite flower, animal, food, season and so on. To be able to switch between rather than have only one style just would not do your art justice. Just think, high heels or comfy sneakers? 😊 🎨