5 useful tips to find your creative flow
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 มิ.ย. 2020
- if you've ever felt out of your creative flow, here are my 5 tips to create for a stress-free and joyful experience. • • • please click on "show more" or the down arrow under the video for the LIST OF SUPPLIES • • •
#watercolor #doodles #forbeginners
L I S T O F S U P P L I E S
• 140lb, 100% cotton, cold press, rough watercolor paper (Fabriano Artistico)
• watercolor paint: prussian blue, transparent red oxide, perylene green (Daniel Smith), payne's grey (Sennelier), pale gold (Kremer Pigments)
• watercolor brushes: No. 4 round (Princeton Neptune)
i buy all my brushes from thebrushguys.com -- this is an affiliate link: bit.ly/3jmyZmU -- get 5% off your entire order from The Brush Guys by entering code: ceecee
• markers: black micro 1 pen (Jane Davenport), black Signo DX 0.28mm (Uni-ball), black Pigma Micron 08 pen (Sakura), white Signo UM-153 gel pen (Uni-ball), black pocket brush pen (Pentel)
• the brush rest i use is a soap dish much like this one: amzn.to/2xc6F4r
F O L L O W C R É A T I O N S C E E C E E
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F I L M I N G S E T - U P
i have an overhead set-up with the video camera mounted on a long reach tripod what was part of a soft box lighting system
video camera: Panasonic HC-V770
1350W photography studio soft box lighting kit (Mountdog)
A F F I L I A T E L I N K S
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M U S I C I N T H I S V I D E O
• "in dreams" by Hushed
• "found" by Martin Gauffin,
• "weightless walk" by Dew of Light
• "a certain shade of blue" by Paper Twins
• "Aurelia Aurita" by David Celeste
• "Rico" by Jobii
• "for what awaits" by Daniel Kaede
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It’s been a couple years since you made this video, so you may not see this comment. It was such a joy to see you doing “slow“ artwork. We are entering a scary time with AI and I am just happy to continue the tradition of doing “slow” art. Hope you are continuing to go strong.
This is exactly, what I thought
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I don’t know what I love more from this video honestly your voice, your thoughts, the painting or the music 🎶. Everything here is just beautiful 😍
That's exactly my thoughts
I have been in a creative block because of the boundaries put upon us, and rules and limitations have crept into my psyche, making me feel closed inside and out. I have a feeling that this way of painting will not only relax me, but make me look at creating in a whole new freeing light. This is lovely, and the background music is perfect. As a child I use to ask my mom to make a squiggle on a piece of paper and I'd see what I could make out of it. I remember it being so much fun, and challenging. I am so glad you brought forth this memory that I'd forgotten. I may use it again. Mom is 93 now and to make something beautiful out of something she started would be not only a challenge, but putting a piece of her into my art. Thank you so much.
I'm still fairly new to watercolor and thought I wanted to be a purist. You have changed my mind. Thank you for sharing and your inspiration.
Exactly!
I’ve read that anything that you do that is repetitive but requires concentration is a form of meditation. It quiets the mind and reduces anxiety. Doodling, painting, knitting... anything like that! Thank you for continuing with your videos and sharing your thought process, CeeCee! Stay well
Welcome to the 4d 5d 6d 7d new earth dimension. If u keep on going then you will surely experience the next level of consciousness. So well Done
I agree!!!
Beautiful video; process well presented and final product is stunning!🎨❤️
I feel so at peace after watching your video. Your art is very soothing. Thank you
I would not have picked those colours... And I would have been a fool for not choosing them. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! IT IS BEAUTIFUL 😍. So inspiring; thank you CC!😊
I forgot the world for a little while and began to relax in this beautiful process you are sharing. Thank you!
You are communicating with heart relevance! You have helped me A lot with depression, getting inspired and not feeling so alone. Much of what you say is meaningful, memorable and very wise.
I love your statement "... Who am I to argue with gold." That is packed with meaning on many levels!💜
Thank you for all this!!! Namaste🙏
I knew this was an essential video to download. Driving my car yesterday, I played only the audio. Just that was a southing tonic, enough to concentrate on your expression of treating one's self well; being kind, going (literally!) with the flow. Thank you.
I could watch you paint all day
Cee cee you are sharing your inner thoughts,talents,feelings and creativity. You are so genuine and helpful to so many people. A true artist! Thank you for your honesty.
I remember as a kid, we would make big scribbles all over the paper and then color all the spaces in! I forgot until you mentioned it! They can be simple (only 5 or 6 spaces) -- or very complicated - scribble all over page over and over! It is GREAT for any age! I suppose that it would work in Black and white too! Great for bored kids!👏👏👏👏👏👏💗💗💗💗💗
I watch your videos for the beautiful art, the peaceful inspiration and you. Thank you for working through the hard times and being the light for us as well.
Dear Catherine, I knew there was a reason I was drawn to you and your art, it's not just what you do, it is also your complete honesty. You have saved many lives, not too much pressure, lol. You will always find a way when you are honest. Thank you my dear for sharing. Sherie Rodrigues from Australia. 😘
your kind comment touched my heart, Sherie. thank you so much and have a beautiful and creative week! big hug all the way from Canada.
@@creationsceecee 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Watching u over and over again. Your design sense is remarkable! I try so hard to “lighten up”….. what a struggle! Thanks for the continued inspiration!😊
I am your most recent fan. Your work is a discovery for me. It is so fresh and free. I love it. My favorites doodles are your birds. Thank you for sharing.
I love your shows they are very creative very soothing and you make me want to just draw and and enjoy the art of painting and paint thank you very much for taking the time to share your talents with us we really appreciate it have a wonderful day.
Brilliant, Beautiful, Peaceful, Calming....❤
⭐Wow, I LOVE this painting and all of what you so gently do, invent in colours and share from a place all uniquely your own!!! Beautiful!!! THANK YOU !!!💜
Amid a hurried world this is a sanctuary of calm. The music is good for meditation too. Thank you 💓
I used to get a lot of satisfaction and that happy place as a child when I discovered the joy of doodling...thanks for reminding me how beautiful it is...can't wait to get back to it...
Wish you would do a video explalining the watercolor sets you enjoy the most. Some watercolor sets can be pretty expensive. Love the Payne's grey! Thanks!
Drawing squiggly lines and then filling them in with doodling is like zentangle. Very relaxing and meditative.
Thanks so much for the inspirational videos! The way you start your painting is a good way to unblock yourself...fantastic!
This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever watched. Thank you.
Aside from your wonderful & creative art expression, I enjoy your soft voice, honesty and that on your channel, you spend most of the time creating & painting. Most other similar sites spend too much talking, either before during or after. You strike the perfect balance and it's much appreciated. Nice music as well! Thank You, Claudia🐝
Wow, thank you!
artists are always sensitive. You are right. When I have negative thoughts attacking, I tell myself-it is normal reaction because this pandemic is very different, I am not the only one. Even now, it is still challenging for me to open the door and go out. You are very talented, your arts always comforts me. Thank you. And please just keep going. Love your attitude and arts.
thank you so much for your kind words, angel. and i understand about opening the door.... it is quite scary for me too. but we will see this through. wishing you a peaceful and creative week.
creationsceecee thank you!
That's a lovely piece of art. I enjoyed watching you create. Very relaxing. Thank you.
Wanted to say 2020 wasn't my worst year the world basically has experienced what I have and so many who have been sick most of their lives. That being said in the times I rediscovered myself love for art again and a job working from home that year.
Basically, working on healing. Your channel I discovered recently I absolutely love your style, genuine nature and personality. I appreciate your insights greatly.
So, thank you.♡
👌🤩 Thank you for sharing! Such valuable info for one of an artist's most difficult times.
Some ways I have found over the years to pull myself out of a deadlock-
• Shut off the TV and any other visual distractions and put on some music.
• Paint color swatches of colors you haven't used in awhile.
• Take several different shaped brushes and make brush imprints/marks on scratch paper.
• Open a magazine or dictionary and paint the first word you see in a monochromatic style. (Forces your mind to open up to new possibilities.)
• Paint a color triad chart using three colors you've never combined together before.
Hope that is some additional help to anyone stuck in blandville. 😂 Thanks again! ☺️👍
So much good advice within your videos. Your channel has become my goto place when I am feeling stressed and overwhelmed. It's like therapy just watching you create your beautiful pictures. Thank you so much.
Mine toooooo!!!
Another excellent video! Your work is very sensual and that slow mo clip of you mixing the gold paint was orgasmic!
LOL i was wondering if anybody would comment on that clip. so far you are the only one. thank you for that!
I see a chicken blowing bubbles! I love the way you work, with no particular goal in mind. The art you show us is always beautiful and interesting.
That gold from Kremer... It's sooo luscious!
I can see a pelican, a chicken, a fly and a snowwoman feeding her baby. I love this painting and it's wonderfully meditative. Thank you as always, Ceecee
... and now a tearful hippopotamus ... perhaps my herbal tea has been spiked!
I just came across your site and I need this at the right time to encourage my creative side to come alive once again since my husbands death five years ago and at 78 yrs of age my sight needs redirection . You are fun and creative I enjoy your personality .
Jan, i am so sorry for your loss and send a big hug of comfort. so many people are choosing art as a form of redirection (love that word!) and i hope it will provide many joyful moments. wishing you a beautiful and creative week!
Your doodling caught my interest I have always love to doodle and I look for an object or more and paint them or pencil them in. Thank you for your reply.
You can really create something stunning out of nothing at all...I was mesmerized. TFS
Thank you for this- I have been in a terrible slump and appreciate this as an inspiration to get my creative juices flowing again. Stay well and God bless you CeeCee
Trying to break my slump. 2 days in a row for the first time in a long time! Not much but it's a start. These ideas were super helpful and your art is always delightful to watch unfold!
Just found you! Been searching for me once again. I’m a watercolorist and love to get caught up in my own lines and colors. BUT had a knee injury. Couldn’t get to my studio. Watching you create in a small area motivated me. Thanks for letting me watch you create.
I don't usually comment publicly and lord knows there are great comments here I just want you to know Imma grateful for your lesson today. I'm beginning and not loving my work so am fearful and thus unproductive when I know in my heart of hearts this is what I want to do. Self sabotage? Looking forward to implementing these tips in these crazy times and hopefully can come up with something I like. Thank you again and stay safe always
Susan, I appreciate your comment. Just know that we all have been there -- the self sabotage, the inner criticism, the "re-do" as i call it. i still do it from time to time. but now when it happens, i have put the tools in place to get me out of that mindset. those 5 questions are truly pinned to my board by my desk as a reminder to help out when things happen. trust me when i say this: you are not alone with these thoughts. the trick is to keep going because that is the only way to see progress and create in flow. please be tolerant and nice to yourself and have a wonderful week!
Gorgeous! I always love your colour combinations and the way you're able to turn random-looking splashes of paint into art with your doodles. So creative!
How good is this... watercolor doodle👌👌
Here in The Netherlands we say: SCHITTEREND. That means more than beautiful! I love it 🥰
interesting! thank you for this linguistic lesson. i love languages... it's a passion of mine. have a "schitterend" day!
Idd! Geweldig woord! 😀😀👍 Grtjs
Is that a ‘sh’ or ‘sk’ sound?
@@Deanriley neither of them.. it's the famous 'g' sound, we dutch are famous of .
when you pronounce a sh... it all becomes a different word..
and when you pronounce a sk... it's a dialect... lol...
hope this wil help you!
@@Deanriley
'Ch' in Dutch is like the Scottish 'ch', as in Loch Ness. I'm from Scotland but I live in Belgium, in the north (Flanders), where Dutch is spoken. A main difference between Dutch in Belgium and The Netherlands is the harder guttural sound of the 'ch' in NL. In Belgium it's a softer back of the palate sound. So try pronouncing s-ch !!! Good luck with that! 😁😂
Lovely. I used to do the line stuff too when younger.. haven’t done this in years. I will try it today. Thanks so much for reminding me.
I LOVE painting with you and FINALLY put in my order for the Kremer Gold, Bronze and Siver Watercolors. I can't wait until they get here!!! Thank you so much for continuing to post to TH-cam and sharing your talents, your calming way of approaching "painter's block" and sharing your resources with all of us. Going through chemo/radiation 5 days a week can be super stressful and downright scary. You have such a way of speaking to my heart and my muse, that each day I can't wait to come home and paint with you, whether it be an old favorite posting or something fresh and new. You are one of my healing angels!! Thank you CeeCee!!!! Have a wonderful week!!
I think this is your best work, I have watch it now 3 times.
Thanx -- I needed this -- especially today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Smiles
This is so lovely...right down to the musical accompaniment. Thanks for pushing through the pain to share your talent with us. You are an inspiration.
I have to remind myself that it is something to do that is there for me to enjoy, a private indulgence, that I may share, or keep the whole bliss secret. My health precludes it so often that this is more true. Knowing this is a good motivation and gives me a build up of inspiration for the next burst. Thank you for being a spark of light fuelling this 🙏
I recently started painting with old eyeshadows & no longer need. They make great colors to work with sponges or sponge brushes. Not to mention the little tin holders can be used over again.
Thank you Catherine! So very helpful and much appreciated.
This is so lovely. It makes me feel peaceful and happy when I look at it. Thank you for the break from stress and worry Cee Cee!
Thank you for the great questions to ask ourselves! I have been wanting to try your style of painting and doodling. I just need to start!
This is such a beautiful and relaxing video to watch. I completely understand your anxiety and struggle with it so much myself. I am struggling to get my youtube channel to grow and find watching your beautiful art kind of puts it all back into perspective for me.
I loved watching you doodle and paint. So relaxing. Less stress in all our lives and more creativity. The music was awesome. Thanks so much.
At about 5:15 in your demonstration I see an adorable young sweet, slightly sad “clown” eating a snow cone...or is he blowing a bubble?! I love to see your creativity and have even done some watercolor and doodle pictures because of your inspiration. So, thank you! 🎈
As a beginner I’m always faced with the decision of what to paint. I don’t feel up to a landscape and making realistic people, animals, or even flowers don’t seem in reach. Your picture in this video gives a wonderful example of how I can try out color combinations and techniques without having to paint something “real” yet still be engaged in the creative process and end up with something I think is pleasing (or something I don’t like and can just chuck). Thanks so much for all your videos and support.
How kind of you to reply with such encouragement and compassion. Thank you! I've got the 5 tips now and will keep moving forward. Gee the times we are living today can really mess with your whole being. I wish good things and better days on all of us.
You are so good. It’s like meditation watching you
You are my happy place! Thanks for your inspiration and the sense of calm that you bring to my day.
So pleased that I came across this video. I tend to doodle when on hold or having a long conversation. Now I see how I can extend them.
You are totally amazing, such an inspiration - I thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
Harmonia...thanks sooo much for there tips...💖greeting from Austria🎨🎉💐👋🏻
Beautiful! Love the color combo.
This is stunning, but it's more than that. I was feeling some of the effects of this situation we're in this morning and you reminded me I need to get back to being creative every day! I have some 140# cotton watercolor paper punched out to fit my disc journal and I'm going to go spatter some paint and try to follow your 5 tips. Thanks for your generosity in sharing your talent and your techniques. My talent is more of the wanna be than the real, but it is enough to keep me trying and using the creativity that I have. I do appreciate you and what you are accomplishing!
i like that you said you can break the “rules” because it’s your painting!! exactly!! thank you for such informative vids. 🌸
Thank you for these videos. The painting, the open door to creativity, your voice, and the music all help cope with the adverse effects of too much isolation and a world that has become hard to recognize. Thank you, too, for sharing your own approach to this and taking us along for the journey.
I'm decorating my living room and my sister said you need some pictures on them walls so I jumped on youtube as you do and looked for some inspiration... so here I am loving your style and about to adorn my living room with it :) Thank you for sharing x
I have to say until I found you my watercolor work was basically wearing a hole into the paper I love it now
I bought my watercolor kit a while ago and had no idea how to use it. I discovered you tonight...so happy! Now the fear has gone away and I can tell you tomorrow will be colorfull! Thank you so much for sharing your tips with us, now I must get gold 😂 🤗
Thank you for your videos. Love your paintings and love to listen to you. I am a beginner. Not even a month in this new journey and loving every single step....thanks to you!
Love watching your creative process. Beautiful.
I was so inspired by your video I did my first doodle last night and my son loves it I’ve given it to him as it’s his 30th birthday today - he saw a seahorse!
Thank you for the tips & video 💛
Thank you for these tips to get my mind free sometimes I tape 3 pencils together and swirl across the page at an angle.
Great tip! thank you!
Love doodling. Was a good pastime in class while...blah, blah, blah went on.....then it followed me to work during uhhh....meetings, Oops sorry .....lol. Your work is inspiring. Doodle found me again.....
I adore your GOLD, LINES AND DOTS !!!! PLEASE TEACH E!!!
I am learning so much from you. I understand now how important it is just to enjoy the paints; the colours, the shapes and the way they bleed into each other. You are so creative and I think you are helping me to find my creative self.
Thank you for your vulnerability with this video. I struggle with creative flow as well when I get overwhelmed. This was such a beautiful video for me to ponder!
Welcome to creatuvity.... I do love the simplicity and elegance of your painting.... less is more...
I love all of your videos. This painting is definitely one of my most favorites! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks so much for discussing this difficult topic! I will try to take notes and use your tips and of course your art is really great here.
I’ve certainly struggled with anxiety suppressing any creativity I might have had during these lockdown months. It’s good to see your suggestions for a way out of this. Thank you
i hope it helps you, Alison. sending a big hug and wishing you a peaceful and creative week!
I enjoyed watching you. It has inspired me to draw something. 🙏🏻
I have a immunodeficiency so I've been on 'lockdown ' since the last flu season...yeah, I think it will be a year in September. It has been hard on my depression to be so isolated. You start thinking why exactly am I fighting to live? Having a craft has kept my head above the waves. Donating cards to hospitalized children and retirement homes has saved me in many ways!
Wholeheartedly agreed
@@carolannmacarthur759 Amid a hurried world this is sanctuary a calm place to sit awhile. The music is good for meditation too. Thank you 💓
You are just what I need! After years of artistic pause you inspired me to start again and encouraged me to start a whole new world of watercolor with my doodling. I’ve taken a break this entire year and I’m itching to create. Watching your process in this video and the explanation just pumped me up again. It brought me hope again! I love your voice in my noisy negative voice in my head. I am so grateful for you!
What fun ! Going to do some of these! Stay safe.
This is so relaxing to hear the music and watch you create. I know this took awhile to create a cohesive design and I think I might have to give it a try to help clear my mind. It is amazing to see how you come up with your next line work.
I have been watching your videos every now and then, between all the other different types of art mediums videos, and I always seem to come back to yours. I have my own channel, have been working with everything from acrylic pouring to watercolor to resin and woodworking, etc. but am so frustrated with myself and my artistic progress... I think things to death, overcomplicate things, try to work with too many mediums at once... my mind never wants to give me a break! I just tried encaustic this past week, after years of wanting to ty it, and was actually sorely disappointed, which disappointed me terribly. I think I am going to now, inspired by your lovely videos and tutorials, work in just one medium for a while, if I can manage to, and try to become better at being less complicated. Thank you for your lovely videos and words.
A big thank you, Cee-Cee, from Scotland, where summer is over and winter with its long, dark days are on the horizon. Your video-ed demonstrations and gentle words and manner help one who lives alone to manage and cope with the long 'ground hog' days of isolation and lack of physical contact. In April, hidden away by Covid restrictions, I made the decision to cast inhibitions aside and to start trying to paint. I'm so glad that I did. I have found the mindfulness of your kind of "doodling art" so absorbing and recuperative, particularly when I'm rudderless and feel all at sea. It really helps. And I've discovered that I LOVE golds! ☺️
Be gentle with you. Keep painting. Keep safe.
With love. 😘
Freedom tress free great in doling. I enjoyed watching your lovely doodle. It reminds me the way I let go in my own doodling. Love the gold. Nice touch. I need get out my own and paper and just start my own dooling. Thank you.
So much wisdom in this one! Thank You 💜
Your videos are absolutely relaxing to watch. You make everything look so effortless. And YES, doodling is FUN!
Thank you so much for inspiring me. I have been blocked since March and today I was able to create a piece following your technique. I wish I could send you a picture. Thanks so much.
Ceecee, You have talked about gold so much and I finally found some while visiting Memphis. I want to tell you what I tried, I did a wet on wet wash of gold all over my paper before painting abstract art. It turned out just beautiful! Thank you for sharing your style, I love it!
Watching you create is like experiencing lo-fi music with my eyes.
Thank you for your tips. My depression certainly hinders my creativity so I will be writing your tips down and will also try to create something every day. I enjoyed this whole process and the finished painting is stunning. Stay safe and take care. xx
Cece this is a most fabulous painting and all those lines you drew and how you drew them.....i learned some techniques from this video! Love the gold too. And the questions and advice. Thanks ever so much!❤💕❤💕❤
I enjoy your painting style, i am inspired to be more patient with my own work, as well as open-minded and nonjudgmental. thank you for sharing your talent and insights!
Thanks for the great ideas. Painting is absolutely gorgeous!!!!