L I S T O F S U P P L I E S • Pierre Belvedere sketchbook ( chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/paper/white-pink-marble-sketchbook/061152621345-item.html ) • Le "803" petit-gris pur size 0 watercolor quill brush (Raphaël) • watercolor paints: titan buff (QOR), warm grey (Sennelier), incarnate 2 (Kremer Pigments), moonglow (Daniel Smith), blue apatite genuine (Daniel Smith) and van dyke green (Mijello) • colored pencils: chinese white 7200 (Derwent drawing), ginger root PC1084 (Prismacolor Premier), herculeanum red 068 (Caran d'Ache Luminance), pink OP022 (Holbein Works), peach beige PC1085 (Prismacolor Premier), french grey 50% PC 1072 (Prismacolor Premier), apricot 041 (Caran d'Ache Luminance), light flesh 9201-132 (Faber-Castell Polychromos), clay rose PC 1017 (Prismacolor Premier), mauve 9201-249 (Faber-Castell Polychromos), warm grey V 9201-274 (Faber-Castell Polychromos), olive yellow 666015 (Caran d'Ache Pablo), chrome oxide green 9201-278 (Faber-Castell Polychromos), deep cobalt green 9201-158 (Faber-Castell Polychromos), dark indigo 9201-157 (Faber-Castell Polychromos) • mechanical pencil with 0.3mm HB lead (Muji) • white Signo gel pen • mechanical eraser (Derwent) • kneaded eraser (Prismacolor) • pencil sharpener KH-20 (Mitsubishi) (formerly called Mitsubishi KH-20) amzn.to/3iIk2PH • the brush rest i use is a soap dish much like this one: amzn.to/2xc6F4r -- i buy most of 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
This is my first time watching you…I feel as if people or things enter your life when you are most receptive to them, if you pay attention. I’m discovering my artistic side after years of suppressing it, actually as an adult. I’m 63. I have no training in art, but have seen some wonderful mentors on TH-cam. Unlike many, Covid-19 has allowed me to explore the depth of me and bring out my desire to create. I’ve found a new energy and for the first time in more years than I can count, I don’t feel burdened by my depression and anxiety as much. I listened and watched your video and understand how burdened our life can be if we don’t take the time to do what relaxes and makes us happy and at peace with ourselves.
And I’m 68, no formal training. But I could watch you for hours! Thank you for forcing me to get back into art, my first love. I know Covid has kept me indoors and I’ll be asking “Santa” for some supplies! Thanks so much for your infectious laugh as well 🤣
I have been certified in Zentangle, which is much like your doodles. But like anything, your art skills get to a point where you need more and you have given me that! I have a yard full of flowers and if I squint, I can see abstracts to paint.
@@janefranco8856 I'm 68 and a fairly recent 'fan' of CeeCee. As a very young child I'd wake up before everyone else and before school to draw and paint...took art courses for years...then had to focus on earning a living...am just now returning to my first love in earnest. It's good to have a feeling of community with others who love to create, to paint and draw. Namaste.
thank you for your video it made a lot of sense. I am 70 and found during Covid lockdown I turned to my art to help me relax and cope with the many stresses in life. I bought good quality pencils and began doing portraits but only for myself not to sell. Since I went back to work I decided I needed to carry on with my art and it was important to make the time to do it. So I cut my hours at work and now only do two days instead of three. My artwork was important and as long as I can live on what I have coming in then that’s what I’d do. Who knows how long we have left to live and enjoying that time is very important.
I love your honesty. I’m almost 60 and a full time nurse. What I really would love is more free time to do art! With Covid and the need to still earn a weekly paycheck, not always able to do that. I dream about my studio while at work, but I’m not even that good,lol. Your voice and story telling is so soothing for me and appreciate your thoughts. You’ve again inspired me how important the art is to my mental health ….no matter how good at it I may be. I often wonder Is there a reason my soul craves it? Maybe this is Gods gift to soothe my soul. Thank you again.I love your work.
yes, this is a gift that was given to you to soothe your soul just like your caring hands soothes those in need of your assistance as a nurse. we thank YOU.
Dear Nurse...firstly I salute you🙏. You could use very easy and your favourite medium like watercolour/Gouache/ pastel pencils/ watercolour pencils/ everyday just 15 minutes.if you do that after your day job before sleep everyday...it becomes a habit and very very relaxing. I use pastel pencils...just open my stabilo carbathello pencil box and pastelmat paper ...just start...do 15 minutes after my hectic day. It's very relaxing.keep everything ready just open and set in less than a minute to do art. Keep Pinterest in your tablet for reference photo. You could use Jason Morgan you tube for pastels.he is the best. I identify with you as I'm in a medical field too with long days and night shifts.
Dear J, RN: I feel you! ...years ( 36!) of nursing and always the longing to attend my creative side. Now 63 and blessed to have the materials and space and time because i quit my job, the joy is so deep. I'm leaping into faith about finances. Wild trust. Slowing down is calling too sweetly to resist. I can assure you that even while working FT, the moments--- hard-won and intermittent---- dedicated to painting sustained me long enough to get me through the rough periods of burn-out and doubt and yearning. Yes, your health ( all realms) is whispering for care and nurturance. As suggested here, just a few supplies and a 15 minute retreat each day and you'll be fed. Dear J, I wish you creative joy!
It doesn't matter how good you are. Just pick up a pen/brush and play ....its just a piece of paper it doesn't have to be perfect. (I should listen to my own advice BTW !!! 😂) Thank you for all the work you do. Please look after yourself- doodle/draw/paint.....have fun - you deserve it. X PS just thought you could take a little notebook to work and doodle in your teabreak - check out Ceecees doodle videos they are brilliant)
I do agree with you and thank you for the necessary work you do, however creativity is SO important to creative minds. When life gets to be to busy for art I get out of sorts and scattered so I try to leave a small amount of supplies out in view so it will call to me…if I only have time to make a bookmark or greeting card…or part of one, it’s satisfying that need!
The process reminds me of looking up at the clouds and finding shapes - something we all did as kids. The outcome is beautiful but more important, the process itself is soothing. Art as a healer - a win-win.
That's exactly my thoughts. Looking at the clouds and finding shapes...even in walls, floors, tree trunks....anywhere we look, we can find shapes, faces. This video made me do the same thing with blobs of watercolor. I did one, and it was so much fun!
You are certainly an inspiration CeeCee..in more ways than art. At art you are a master. I think thats one of the best fantasy pics I've seen for a while. I also pictured you maybe doing hills with a winding line of olive trees or (and) topiary bushes..mabe different shapes eg square, triangle etc or animals..maybe elephants joined together (saw that in someones garden in Tasmania Aust. once. Anyway thanks and well done for coming back to us. Happy days💜💜💜💜
Thankyou sooooo much for your video.I enjoyed your beautiful relaxing way of teaching....I so need to find my peace in a situation which is beyond me at the moment...your videos are a lovely break and I totally love your art work..I look forward ver ymuch to see more..Please look after yourself and take care of your needs first...much love Angie Australia....
Hang in there! Rest, don’t rush, paint or draw when you can, and keep on even if you’re not thrilled with what you create. It’s the process that will take you away from worry, and help you get clarity.
I love this new technique that you are exploring. I am 68 and the 60's have been the best decade of my life. . . so far. Slowing down, taking time to enjoy, living in the "now". All of those things.
totally relate to ‘art helped me slow down’ . I too was too restless and anxious to even sit down and do something that I love so much until I started…
Oh my such a wonderful little world you've made. I want to live in this art piece. So peaceful and whimsical. Thank you for sharing your art and process, physical and mentally. You are so inspiring to me. Stay safe and healthy. Looking forward to seeing what is next. ❤
During this pandemic, I always finish any problem with "NO PROBLEM" We need our time. Time is really the ONLY thing we have. Watercolor makes me relax, I forget about everything. Sometimes at 12 midnight I remember that I haven't have diner. Watercolor takes me to another dimension.
How exciting. To witness the birth of something new. Your journey is an example to your viewers of self acceptance and true expression. Thank you for your honesty and courage.
🌻OOOOOH GOOOOOD!!🌻 I thought for sure this was not the week to see something new....great surprise..before you were my Sunday ritual! What a wonderful painting you have done! It will inspire me to do it in my own style!! This is why i love it when you post....INSPIRATION!!! Love you! Have yourself a lovely day!🤗 Thank you so much for always listing the paints you use..it is helpful and informative. 🌼💌🌼
I am so blessed that this video came in my feed. Your commentary really resonated with me. And your Art piece...Its hard to find words....it's like a small view of a peaceful village that calls my soul to rest. To see it develope is truly amazing!!! It is all within those tones, colors, shapes and textured shadows that give such personality and peace to this wonderful work of art.
Really like what’s happening to your artwork! I’m sort of going thru the same thing… only I’m newer. I taught myself to watercolor last winter. Next thing I knew I had joined a watercolor Facebook group and the second I did it it didn’t feel good. Instead of creating being a peaceful meditative process I was suddenly getting slammed with challenges I had no interest in painting and that felt too hard for me. I told myself it’s good for me, that I will get better because of it. Instead what happened is I felt miserable every time I sat down, overwhelmed and full of anxiety. After several months some part of me had had enough and I walked away and haven’t touched anything since. I don’t think force is the right way. I noticed the last video you put out I began to feel inspired again… I love what you do with watercolor and colored pencil ♥️
i'm glad the videos are inspiring, Susan. Art should never feel uncomfortable. i think we all start at different places and we need to be gentle with ourselves. if it's too much pressure, ease up a bit and try a more simple approach. if one day you wake up and feel like filling up a page with circles or dots or lines... give yourself permission to do so and keep going. along the way, an idea will pop up and another art adventure will begin. wishing you many many hours of joyful creations!
We have so many expectations when we sit down in front of a sheet of paper. The expectations are what may be making you feel anxiety. Just throw some color around- play with the water & paint. Don’t expect anything great. Don’t worry about using the paper. Just do lines& circles. And let the color & moving paint take you away.
I love what you have created! I want to dive right into the serene creation. It is so soft in color with no jagged edges which is what makes it so peaceful! I love the slow creative technique you use. Thank you for sharing!
I absolutely love this process - letting the picture find itself. I love how you become the facilitator, letting the process flow through you. Lovely to watch. Thank you x
Your videos have given me a way to find peace from 18 months ago! Wish you back all the very best and as always I LOVE your videos. Your voice is so calming and lovely! 💕thank you so much!
I really love watching your videos CeeCee thank you. I seem to have lost my way and haven't put a pencil or paintbrush to paper for a while now but watching and listening to you work soothes my soul, seeing how you are working through your own difficult time is inspirational . Thank you thank you.
I love all kinds of art. For whatever reason I decided to pick up watercolour about three years ago. It’s much harder than I anticipated,but I’m determined to keep at it . I discovered you right off the hop. I am always drawn to your style. You give me the courage and reason to carry on with my art work, no matter how defeating art or life can get. You’re a blessing to me, and sitting down to doodle with Ceecee takes me away , like a Calgon moment every time ! LOL. Seriously , you’re like the best counsel or medicine I could ask for. You inspire me so much. I’ve recently retired from a 44 year profession and will probably need to supplement my income eventually, I’ve set up a studio for myself and am determined to do this. Thank you for the hours of enjoyment and skill you have passed along. It’s invaluable.❤️
The magic happened to me when you suddenly made that cute tiny little house appear out of nowhere.... Your pencil is like a magic wand... I really love this style you do now, and it would accompany storybooks so well.
I love this whimsical "other world" .... all the edges are soft, rounded. And the colours and shading are wonderfully unexpected. Thank you. PS: it only gets better, this "living" we do. I am 70 now and wish I had more years than I anticipate. But all in all, these are the best creatively and I hope you are finding it that way for you.
Deanna-thanks for your comment about this “living” we do. I think it is a time when we learn to finally put ourselves first-ish, and do what we really want to do instead of what’s expected of us or what someone else thinks we should be doing. Be safe on the rest of your journey and paint on. 🥰
You have no idea just how much you have inspired me to return to painting CeeCee...these past 2 years and some even longer depending where you live in the world has been a tremendous struggle for many of us but looking forward to your phenomenal videos each week and learning and gaining wisdom from your words and your peace and your soul that you so genuinely share with all of us...has given me such a gift! I have been an Artist/Photographer for most of my life...I just turned 66 this past July and at least 50 of those 66 years I have spent with either a colored pencil...a brush...a pastel...or a camera in my hands! I studied Art in College several times in my life and always loved learning and improving my skills so that my creativity could take root in areas of where my passions would lead me...a few years ago I just did not know where all of this was leading me to...and I became truly stuck and just had no passion in me to create or to enjoy color like I always had for most of my life...that drive, that feeling...that voice in my head which spoke to me and directed me to pick up that pencil or brush...and to begin to create was just not there...and I became sadly depressed..and frustrated...and eventually became dangerously sick with the Virus who's name I dare not speak...I was vaccinated in Jan/Feb so getting this sick was not even in the cards as far as I was concerned!..After all I am an Artist an I had much more important things to be concerned about!..soooooo while almost leaving this planet and crossing over the Rainbow Bridge myself I thru the grace of God and the prayers of so many I gratefully began to recover and started watching all of your videos, became a Patreon, and finding my artistic center once again!!...you truly spoke to me CeeCee...and with your amazing spirit and sage wisdom I felt that spark reignite inside me and I cannot even tell you just how thankful I am for you to have been so instrumental in getting me back with a pencil...or a pen..or a pastel...or a brush...or my too expensive to tell anyone about camera in my creative hands again CeeCee!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done for me and so many others!...you are an amazing Artist and a true Blessing to all of us! God bless...Rus from Pennsylvania!
thank you for sharing your story with us, Rus. you are strong and your creativity has served you will and will continue to do so for a long time. Art heals, i truly believe that. thank you so much for being an Awesome Patron! wishing you complete recovery and many joyful creative moments. 😊
My birthday was 9/12. I haven't had time to watch your videos in awhile (nor do any artwork for that matter). And I just wandered in. I am so grateful the Universe had me watch this video today. "pure joy" . . . "slow down" Wow. I so needed this! I can relate on so many levels. Sending a virtual hug . . . .
I identify with this video so much. ❤ I turned 62 this year, and I also find that art, nature, photography…especially photographing the stars…are my muse. After raising 5 children, I am having to learn how to make the time for the peaceful moments that come with doing what I love. And it is okay to make the time for those moments. Especially now that my children are all adults. Beautiful piece! Blessings to you. ✨
Thanks for sharing! Your experience, the art of slowing down! So Happy to find your channel!💖🎨✨ I love your style of art, & colours, so beautiful & fun & Peaceful & magical!✨ I want to jump into the painting, sit on top of the trees, just rest & day dream!✨ I`m getting back into my art and starting to write again & illustration for children books, 3D film. I`m want to learn more painting. techniques using watercolour & Acrylics & pencils , learning 3D animation. I look forward to seeing more art videos. have a lovely weekend! Sending love & light from Canada 🌞🌷🙏💖✨
Your painting is so beautiful! I love it. I hope to try making one like it. Thank you for sharing your gift and love of art with us.I appreciate all that you do to create these videos for the world to enjoy. Bless you. You make our world a better place.
Whenever I see your finished product, it seems so easy to do. But how you come up with these ideas are the real gauge of a true artist. Hopefully I reach that level.
Very lovely and honest. As a new artist it is encouraging to know it is ok to take lots of time and let the art decide how it wants to be. Thank you as always for sharing and adding to the creative flow of the world. Be Blessed.
Beautiful CeeCee! I don't know what you've gone through to bring you to this point but it's truly lovely. I know that during one of the absolute darkest moments of my life, I had to did down deep - deep within myself, to find a place of peace. In that place, I rediscovered my love of watercolours and painting with my grandmother and it truly and honestly saved me. I'm not sure I would have made it without art. Hearing myself say that sounds so corny but I was going through something so horrific, I don't know how else I would have survived. Either way, I've never stopped, never looked back. You sound happy and at peace - I hope you've found your place too. xx
You are an inspiration. Amazing what this started as…as you describe ‘blobs of paint’, and now I feel as if I am in the English countryside. good for you….pausing for a time in your life to look deeper into your soul. Just know that your words and art have made a positive difference in my 63 year long life. Love from Colorado!
Thanks for sharing this charming little picture! As someone else said, I’d like to live in that little house! Your calming soothing voice rubs off on me and makes me feel serene💜
Bravo to you and your courage to listen to the positive voices and shun the negative meanies. You are very instrumental in helping me to follow my heart in the arts. Thank you. You're on the right track and is shows in your work.
Not only your art, but your words mean a lot to me...everything is so calming, soothing, it's like meditation in itself.. Love you so much..thanks always for sharing..look forward always for your new videos.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Without belaboring it, I’m in the same boat with you: worked 44 years non-stop; turned 63 this year; the last 12 months at a job I’d had for 6 years turned terrible with new “leadership,” and it was our torture. My b.p. went up to 175/98, I had two eye surgeries and a cancer surgery in 6 weeks (all fine now). I couldn’t draw for two months-only paint beautiful blobs in prep for when I could see detail well again. It all came to a head in July, and I did a “rage quit” in the middle of a Zoom call with my 2 bosses. Just said, “I QUIT!!” and left the call. In the last few weeks I’ve drawn, painted at the zoo twice, joined an urban sketchers chapter in Cincinnati, and rested. Yes, money is a stressor, but I’m re-examining how I’m going to make that money and how much I really need-which is very freeing. So, thank you, again, CeeCee. You are on the right track now at the right speed.
you are a brrave woman, Nancy. congratulations on regaining control of your well-being. it's amazing how resourceful we become once we decide to take charge. wishing you health and joyful creativity! 😊
Happy Birthday Cee Cee 🎉🎂 Quietly here in the background, during my most difficult times, you have been a light, and inspiration. I'm grateful for you 🤗🙏💞
Very beautiful!! Last year l did a painting using pencil crayons as well. It made me smile to see the colors you used in yours. They are magical. I used colors much like the ones you used, way out of my comfort zone, but loved the results mixing them like so. I need to get back into doing this. Loved your words. Wishing much happiness and peace😊
I always find joy in watching your videos. I particularly liked this one, seeing how the whole image appeared from the initial blend of colour. You have a young voice. I was gobsmacked when you said your age. I wish you happiness and that every day is kind to you and yours. Looking forward to seeing your future videos. Take care🙏🙂
Cee Cee; Your work is like medicine or music or nature walks, just nourishing in essence, no translation needed by the mind. Thank you especially for your leap into trust in this past period. Your doing so confers faith and sustenance for all who view your work and even quietly out to the far corners of the universe. Courage observed begets courage, so thank you. Truth is, the last place we think to look is where everything we desire is found: right here, inside, as you are radiating so sweetly. As well as the inner lessons, i have learned technique and theory beautifully here. A boon for the self-taught! Your generosity shines bright! THE LIGHT SOURCE in all your work is....you!
I've really enjoyed your videos in the past but this one moved me so much it got me off the couch and create. This art form combines techniques that I love to do in such a perfect way. I'm so excited you'll be sharing more of this and am definitely checking your Patreon to see more of this. Thank you so much for sharing.
Good evening 👋😊 Ceecee 🌹 so glad to hear that you are doing well thank you for sharing this video and I love it it looks like it should be in a child's book by Dr. Seuss as the trees remind me of "The Lorax" stay safe and be careful too 🙏✍️🖌️🎨💌🌹👋☺️ enjoy your next 2 weeks too 😊🦄
Cee Cee you go girl!!! Happy belated birthday and how fitting that you are birthing a new you rising from all that you have always been! This was an enchanting scene. Loved the little touches of white at the very end. Will white be your new gold? (Chuckle!)💖
CeeCee I am going through a horrible family situation just now and I cannot tell you how much this video meant to me today. To take 20 minutes out of the day and sit quietly watching you create yet another masterpiece was the best "gift" I could have received today. I am absolutely in awe of the paintings you create, and somewhat determined to try and master some of your techniques in the weeks, months and years ahead. I am so pleased that you are feeling better and more confident .... stay strong and stay safe ... much love
This blew me away. I have been throwing around in my mind how to put different mediums together. I too was forced back to suppressed creativity when I developed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 6 years ago. It took a couple of years to find the energy to get started but I watched lots of TH-cam tutorials. I started needlefelting and then drawing and now calligraphy and watercolours. CFS forced me to slow down. I am 65 and somedays I long for the past, energetic me but at the same time love the slow, low energy, creative me. Thank you for sharing this.
I love this. Sometimes we just have to slow down with all of our supplies and put something to paper. Thank you for your wonderful creations. This is something that I will try. Thanks for the inspiration.
Your story was so inspiring for me, I am turning 64 next month and so many times I doubt myself and the art I create, I think I feel confused mostly, but...that's beside the point...I really appreciate your willingness to share a part of yourself while creating such beautiful art.
I believe we all need to slow down. I really enjoyed watching your creation come into being. It also gave me a sense of calm and inner peace, so thank you for that. Also Happy Birthday 🎈🎂🎁 🥂🍾 I hope you were able to indulge in all your guilty pleasures👍🏻
My word, this piece of artwork is just unbelievable. Even to watch you create it calms me and I can appreciate the hours and hours of work you have put in to achieve this wonderful piece. I, too, love art, looking at it and creating it, but I often drown in the ocean of talent I see in people like you. I become lost in it and, where I know I will never come near to being able to create beautiful work as yours, I so, so enjoy the process and it helps me, mentally to be, to be content and often, very happy. Thank you so much. Your talent is superb. x
Yes peace & love flows at a higher vibration through creativity but in a slow relaxing peace that is so enjoyable It’s allowing our inner self to flow out through creativity…! Thanks for the share
L I S T O F S U P P L I E S
• Pierre Belvedere sketchbook ( chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/paper/white-pink-marble-sketchbook/061152621345-item.html )
• Le "803" petit-gris pur size 0 watercolor quill brush (Raphaël)
• watercolor paints: titan buff (QOR), warm grey (Sennelier), incarnate 2 (Kremer Pigments), moonglow (Daniel Smith), blue apatite genuine (Daniel Smith) and van dyke green (Mijello)
• colored pencils: chinese white 7200 (Derwent drawing), ginger root PC1084 (Prismacolor Premier), herculeanum red 068 (Caran d'Ache Luminance), pink OP022 (Holbein Works), peach beige PC1085 (Prismacolor Premier), french grey 50% PC 1072 (Prismacolor Premier), apricot 041 (Caran d'Ache Luminance), light flesh 9201-132 (Faber-Castell Polychromos), clay rose PC 1017 (Prismacolor Premier), mauve 9201-249 (Faber-Castell Polychromos), warm grey V 9201-274 (Faber-Castell Polychromos), olive yellow 666015 (Caran d'Ache Pablo), chrome oxide green 9201-278 (Faber-Castell Polychromos), deep cobalt green 9201-158 (Faber-Castell Polychromos), dark indigo 9201-157 (Faber-Castell Polychromos)
• mechanical pencil with 0.3mm HB lead (Muji)
• white Signo gel pen
• mechanical eraser (Derwent)
• kneaded eraser (Prismacolor)
• pencil sharpener KH-20 (Mitsubishi) (formerly called Mitsubishi KH-20)
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• the brush rest i use is a soap dish much like this one: amzn.to/2xc6F4r
-- i buy most of 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
I've said before and I'll say it again. No one on TH-cam inspires me more than you do.
Happy belated birthday Cee Cee ❤️ you’re an inspiration! I’m so happy to hear you doing so well and of course this is another beautiful creation 🥰
I love what you are doing with your art! Being 62 is awesome!
This is my first time watching you…I feel as if people or things enter your life when you are most receptive to them, if you pay attention. I’m discovering my artistic side after years of suppressing it, actually as an adult. I’m 63. I have no training in art, but have seen some wonderful mentors on TH-cam. Unlike many, Covid-19 has allowed me to explore the depth of me and bring out my desire to create. I’ve found a new energy and for the first time in more years than I can count, I don’t feel burdened by my depression and anxiety as much. I listened and watched your video and understand how burdened our life can be if we don’t take the time to do what relaxes and makes us happy and at peace with ourselves.
So very true and right! Paint on, keep creating. CeeCee’s videos are amazing and wonderful. You’ll enjoy every one.
Such a really gorgeous style! Beautiful work and completely inspirational.
And I’m 68, no formal training. But I could watch you for hours! Thank you for forcing me to get back into art, my first love. I know Covid has kept me indoors and I’ll be asking “Santa” for some supplies! Thanks so much for your infectious laugh as well 🤣
I have been certified in Zentangle, which is much like your doodles. But like anything, your art skills get to a point where you need more and you have given me that! I have a yard full of flowers and if I squint, I can see abstracts to paint.
@@janefranco8856 I'm 68 and a fairly recent 'fan' of CeeCee. As a very young child I'd wake up before everyone else and before school to draw and paint...took art courses for years...then had to focus on earning a living...am just now returning to my first love in earnest. It's good to have a feeling of community with others who love to create, to paint and draw. Namaste.
thank you for your video it made a lot of sense. I am 70 and found during Covid lockdown I turned to my art to help me relax and cope with the many stresses in life. I bought good quality pencils and began doing portraits but only for myself not to sell. Since I went back to work I decided I needed to carry on with my art and it was important to make the time to do it. So I cut my hours at work and now only do two days instead of three. My artwork was important and as long as I can live on what I have coming in then that’s what I’d do. Who knows how long we have left to live and enjoying that time is very important.
This is above and beyond. Slowing down is obviously working.
Que j’aime ce style…. Je ne sais comment le définir…. Vraiment, toute ma gratitude pour ce précieux cadeau.
merci beaucoup, Sylvie! ça me fait penser: j'espère bientôt pouvoir mettre les sous-titres en français également.
I love your honesty. I’m almost 60 and a full time nurse. What I really would love is more free time to do art! With Covid and the need to still earn a weekly paycheck, not always able to do that. I dream about my studio while at work, but I’m not even that good,lol. Your voice and story telling is so soothing for me and appreciate your thoughts. You’ve again inspired me how important the art is to my mental health ….no matter how good at it I may be. I often wonder Is there a reason my soul craves it? Maybe this is Gods gift to soothe my soul. Thank you again.I love your work.
yes, this is a gift that was given to you to soothe your soul just like your caring hands soothes those in need of your assistance as a nurse. we thank YOU.
Dear Nurse...firstly I salute you🙏. You could use very easy and your favourite medium like watercolour/Gouache/ pastel pencils/ watercolour pencils/ everyday just 15 minutes.if you do that after your day job before sleep everyday...it becomes a habit and very very relaxing. I use pastel pencils...just open my stabilo carbathello pencil box and pastelmat paper ...just start...do 15 minutes after my hectic day. It's very relaxing.keep everything ready just open and set in less than a minute to do art. Keep Pinterest in your tablet for reference photo. You could use Jason Morgan you tube for pastels.he is the best. I identify with you as I'm in a medical field too with long days and night shifts.
Dear J, RN:
I feel you! ...years ( 36!) of nursing and always the longing to attend my creative side. Now 63 and blessed to have the materials and space and time because i quit my job, the joy is so deep.
I'm leaping into faith about finances. Wild trust. Slowing down is calling too sweetly to resist. I can assure you that even while working FT, the moments--- hard-won and intermittent---- dedicated to painting sustained me long enough to get me through the rough periods of burn-out and doubt and yearning. Yes, your health ( all realms) is whispering for care and nurturance. As suggested here, just a few supplies and a 15 minute retreat each day and you'll be fed. Dear J,
I wish you creative joy!
It doesn't matter how good you are. Just pick up a pen/brush and play ....its just a piece of paper it doesn't have to be perfect.
(I should listen to my own advice BTW !!! 😂)
Thank you for all the work you do. Please look after yourself- doodle/draw/paint.....have fun - you deserve it. X
PS just thought you could take a little notebook to work and doodle in your teabreak - check out Ceecees doodle videos they are brilliant)
I do agree with you and thank you for the necessary work you do, however creativity is SO important to creative minds. When life gets to be to busy for art I get out of sorts and scattered so I try to leave a small amount of supplies out in view so it will call to me…if I only have time to make a bookmark or greeting card…or part of one, it’s satisfying that need!
CEE CEE!!! I absolutely love your new style. Or..the expansion of your style actually. I am completely captivated!!!!
This is absolutely amazing CeeCee, I love watching you paint/color 💜💜
This is fabulous I love it. You are so frigging talented
LOL! 💯
The process reminds me of looking up at the clouds and finding shapes - something we all did as kids. The outcome is beautiful but more important, the process itself is soothing. Art as a healer - a win-win.
That's exactly my thoughts. Looking at the clouds and finding shapes...even in walls, floors, tree trunks....anywhere we look, we can find shapes, faces. This video made me do the same thing with blobs of watercolor. I did one, and it was so much fun!
You are certainly an inspiration CeeCee..in more ways than art. At art you are a master. I think thats one of the best fantasy pics I've seen for a while. I also pictured you maybe doing hills with a winding line of olive trees or (and) topiary bushes..mabe different shapes eg square, triangle etc or animals..maybe elephants joined together (saw that in someones garden in Tasmania Aust. once. Anyway thanks and well done for coming back to us. Happy days💜💜💜💜
The cutest ever thingy drawing EVER... I BET TINY PEOPLE LIVE IN THAT TEENYWEENY HOUSE. I LOVE IT..
LOL! 🥰
Thankyou sooooo much for your video.I enjoyed your beautiful relaxing way of teaching....I so need to find my peace in a situation which is beyond me at the moment...your videos are a lovely break and I totally love your art work..I look forward ver ymuch to see more..Please look after yourself and take care of your needs first...much love Angie Australia....
Hang in there! Rest, don’t rush, paint or draw when you can, and keep on even if you’re not thrilled with what you create. It’s the process that will take you away from worry, and help you get clarity.
well said, Nancy! i love that my viewers interact with each other. big hugs to the both of you! 😊
I can relate. Drawing and painting takes me to that special place where peace lives.
Purple and green are my favorite! I always love the whimsy I see in your work. You truly inspire me so much as an artist 😁
I love this new technique that you are exploring. I am 68 and the 60's have been the best decade of my life. . . so far. Slowing down, taking time to enjoy, living in the "now". All of those things.
le résultat est magnifique, merci du partage
totally relate to ‘art helped me slow down’ . I too was too restless and anxious to even sit down and do something that I love so much until I started…
Thanks a lot. Très inspirant, merveilleux !
Wow, so beautiful artwork, excellent sharing, you have a great talent, looking so awesome, thank you for sharing, have a wonderful day, 💛💛
That is why I paint and draw, peace, I like to sketch because it is simple and easy
Oh my such a wonderful little world you've made. I want to live in this art piece. So peaceful and whimsical.
Thank you for sharing your art and process, physical and mentally. You are so inspiring to me. Stay safe and healthy. Looking forward to seeing what is next. ❤
Totally beautiful thank you. I am off to get my paints out. So pleased you are feeling ok lots of 🇬🇧 love ❤️
You are amazing! Beautiful art, calming voice.... thanks for sharing!
During this pandemic, I always finish any problem with "NO PROBLEM" We need our time. Time is really the ONLY thing we have. Watercolor makes me relax, I forget about everything. Sometimes at 12 midnight I remember that I haven't have diner. Watercolor takes me to another dimension.
Whimsical,ethereal,peaceful...thank you for sharing your journey and inspiration.
How exciting. To witness the birth of something new. Your journey is an example to your viewers of self acceptance and true expression. Thank you for your honesty and courage.
🌻OOOOOH GOOOOOD!!🌻
I thought for sure this was not the week to see something new....great surprise..before you were my Sunday ritual!
What a wonderful painting you have done! It will inspire me to do it in my own style!! This is why i love it when you post....INSPIRATION!!!
Love you!
Have yourself a lovely day!🤗
Thank you so much for always listing the paints you use..it is helpful and informative.
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I am so blessed that this video came in my feed. Your commentary really resonated with me. And your Art piece...Its hard to find words....it's like a small view of a peaceful village that calls my soul to rest. To see it develope is truly amazing!!! It is all within those tones, colors, shapes and textured shadows that give such personality and peace to this wonderful work of art.
What a remarkable process and beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing along with your melodic narrative.
Really like what’s happening to your artwork! I’m sort of going thru the same thing… only I’m newer. I taught myself to watercolor last winter. Next thing I knew I had joined a watercolor Facebook group and the second I did it it didn’t feel good. Instead of creating being a peaceful meditative process I was suddenly getting slammed with challenges I had no interest in painting and that felt too hard for me. I told myself it’s good for me, that I will get better because of it. Instead what happened is I felt miserable every time I sat down, overwhelmed and full of anxiety. After several months some part of me had had enough and I walked away and haven’t touched anything since. I don’t think force is the right way. I noticed the last video you put out I began to feel inspired again… I love what you do with watercolor and colored pencil ♥️
i'm glad the videos are inspiring, Susan. Art should never feel uncomfortable. i think we all start at different places and we need to be gentle with ourselves. if it's too much pressure, ease up a bit and try a more simple approach. if one day you wake up and feel like filling up a page with circles or dots or lines... give yourself permission to do so and keep going. along the way, an idea will pop up and another art adventure will begin. wishing you many many hours of joyful creations!
We have so many expectations when we sit down in front of a sheet of paper. The expectations are what may be making you feel anxiety. Just throw some color around- play with the water & paint. Don’t expect anything great. Don’t worry about using the paper. Just do lines& circles. And let the color & moving paint take you away.
I love what you have created! I want to dive right into the serene creation. It is so soft in color with no jagged edges which is what makes it so peaceful! I love the slow creative technique you use. Thank you for sharing!
Very creative work and out of the box. It’s amazing 🤩
Absolutely love this! Can’t wait to try it! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing gift!
Me too I can’t wait to try this 😊
I absolutely love this process - letting the picture find itself. I love how you become the facilitator, letting the process flow through you. Lovely to watch. Thank you x
Your videos have given me a way to find peace from 18 months ago! Wish you back all the very best and as always I LOVE your videos. Your voice is so calming and lovely! 💕thank you so much!
I really love watching your videos CeeCee thank you. I seem to have lost my way and haven't put a pencil or paintbrush to paper for a while now but watching and listening to you work soothes my soul, seeing how you are working through your own difficult time is inspirational . Thank you thank you.
I love all kinds of art. For whatever reason I decided to pick up watercolour about three years ago. It’s much harder than I anticipated,but I’m determined to keep at it . I discovered you right off the hop. I am always drawn to your style. You give me the courage and reason to carry on with my art work, no matter how defeating art or life can get. You’re a blessing to me, and sitting down to doodle with Ceecee takes me away , like a Calgon moment every time ! LOL. Seriously , you’re like the best counsel or medicine I could ask for. You inspire me so much. I’ve recently retired from a 44 year profession and will probably need to supplement my income eventually, I’ve set up a studio for myself and am determined to do this. Thank you for the hours of enjoyment and skill you have passed along. It’s invaluable.❤️
The magic happened to me when you suddenly made that cute tiny little house appear out of nowhere.... Your pencil is like a magic wand... I really love this style you do now, and it would accompany storybooks so well.
Amazing. Always an honor to watch you paint or draw. Thank you for sharing .🥰
That is so pretty. It looks so simple, but obviously isn’t. Thank you for sharing.
I love this whimsical "other world" .... all the edges are soft, rounded. And the colours and shading are wonderfully unexpected. Thank you. PS: it only gets better, this "living" we do. I am 70 now and wish I had more years than I anticipate. But all in all, these are the best creatively and I hope you are finding it that way for you.
Deanna-thanks for your comment about this “living” we do. I think it is a time when we learn to finally put ourselves first-ish, and do what we really want to do instead of what’s expected of us or what someone else thinks we should be doing. Be safe on the rest of your journey and paint on. 🥰
well said, Deanna, and well reiterated, Nancy! wishing you both many many joyful creative moments to come! 😊 🎨
You have no idea just how much you have inspired me to return to painting CeeCee...these past 2 years and some even longer depending where you live in the world has been a tremendous struggle for many of us but looking forward to your phenomenal videos each week and learning and gaining wisdom from your words and your peace and your soul that you so genuinely share with all of us...has given me such a gift! I have been an Artist/Photographer for most of my life...I just turned 66 this past July and at least 50 of those 66 years I have spent with either a colored pencil...a brush...a pastel...or a camera in my hands! I studied Art in College several times in my life and always loved learning and improving my skills so that my creativity could take root in areas of where my passions would lead me...a few years ago I just did not know where all of this was leading me to...and I became truly stuck and just had no passion in me to create or to enjoy color like I always had for most of my life...that drive, that feeling...that voice in my head which spoke to me and directed me to pick up that pencil or brush...and to begin to create was just not there...and I became sadly depressed..and frustrated...and eventually became dangerously sick with the Virus who's name I dare not speak...I was vaccinated in Jan/Feb so getting this sick was not even in the cards as far as I was concerned!..After all I am an Artist an I had much more important things to be concerned about!..soooooo while almost leaving this planet and crossing over the Rainbow Bridge myself I thru the grace of God and the prayers of so many I gratefully began to recover and started watching all of your videos, became a Patreon, and finding my artistic center once again!!...you truly spoke to me CeeCee...and with your amazing spirit and sage wisdom I felt that spark reignite inside me and I cannot even tell you just how thankful I am for you to have been so instrumental in getting me back with a pencil...or a pen..or a pastel...or a brush...or my too expensive to tell anyone about camera in my creative hands again CeeCee!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done for me and so many others!...you are an amazing Artist and a true Blessing to all of us! God bless...Rus from Pennsylvania!
Hope you continue to rest and recover!
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Thank you so much Nancy!❤
thank you for sharing your story with us, Rus. you are strong and your creativity has served you will and will continue to do so for a long time. Art heals, i truly believe that. thank you so much for being an Awesome Patron! wishing you complete recovery and many joyful creative moments. 😊
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My birthday was 9/12. I haven't had time to watch your videos in awhile (nor do any artwork for that matter). And I just wandered in. I am so grateful the Universe had me watch this video today. "pure joy" . . . "slow down" Wow. I so needed this! I can relate on so many levels. Sending a virtual hug . . . .
I love this -and your story. You "see" so much in blobs of watercolor-I wish I had your eye. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
I identify with this video so much. ❤ I turned 62 this year, and I also find that art, nature, photography…especially photographing the stars…are my muse. After raising 5 children, I am having to learn how to make the time for the peaceful moments that come with doing what I love. And it is okay to make the time for those moments. Especially now that my children are all adults. Beautiful piece! Blessings to you. ✨
Love this and the better understanding of your life change. I relate to/empathize with that and am so glad to see the forward motion.
this is so beautiful! It really breaths peace and quietness.
Thanks for sharing! Your experience, the art of slowing down!
So Happy to find your channel!💖🎨✨
I love your style of art, & colours, so beautiful & fun & Peaceful & magical!✨
I want to jump into the painting, sit on top of the trees, just rest & day dream!✨
I`m getting back into my art and starting to write again & illustration for children books, 3D film.
I`m want to learn more painting. techniques using watercolour & Acrylics & pencils , learning 3D animation.
I look forward to seeing more art videos.
have a lovely weekend!
Sending love & light from Canada 🌞🌷🙏💖✨
Your painting is so beautiful! I love it. I hope to try making one like it. Thank you for sharing your gift and love of art with us.I appreciate all that you do to create these videos for the world to enjoy. Bless you. You make our world a better place.
You created a beautiful world out of blobs of colours. This is amazing 👏
Whenever I see your finished product, it seems so easy to do. But how you come up with these ideas are the real gauge of a true artist. Hopefully I reach that level.
What a beautiful testimony 😍. 🙏
Very lovely and honest. As a new artist it is encouraging to know it is ok to take lots of time and let the art decide how it wants to be. Thank you as always for sharing and adding to the creative flow of the world. Be Blessed.
Creating such beauty is a long process...but it's so worth it ;)
I am in awe of your creative vision! Thank you for sharing but more important, thank you for the inspiration!
CeeCee you are awesome, I am humbled by your honesty and talent, thank you for all that you share.
I agree with you this artist 😊
This sounds like a lesson I need to learn right now. I guess the trick is not to hurry to slow down. I'm totally with you on this one. Thank you!
You create such magic. Slow and steady wins the race. 🖌🖌🖌
Beautiful CeeCee! I don't know what you've gone through to bring you to this point but it's truly lovely. I know that during one of the absolute darkest moments of my life, I had to did down deep - deep within myself, to find a place of peace. In that place, I rediscovered my love of watercolours and painting with my grandmother and it truly and honestly saved me. I'm not sure I would have made it without art. Hearing myself say that sounds so corny but I was going through something so horrific, I don't know how else I would have survived. Either way, I've never stopped, never looked back. You sound happy and at peace - I hope you've found your place too. xx
So inspiring and so gentle. Thank you for generously sharing your amazing talent and your journey. M x
You are an inspiration. Amazing what this started as…as you describe ‘blobs of paint’, and now I feel as if I am in the English countryside. good for you….pausing for a time in your life to look deeper into your soul. Just know that your words and art have made a positive difference in my 63 year long life. Love from Colorado!
What a beautiful piece of art you created there! I love the colours and that cute little house. ❤️
This video is magnificent in so many ways. Beautiful work, beautiful thoughts, beautiful guidance. Thank you CeeCee. 🙏🏼
Thanks for sharing this charming little picture! As someone else said, I’d like to live in that little house! Your calming soothing voice rubs off on me and makes me feel serene💜
Bravo to you and your courage to listen to the positive voices and shun the negative meanies. You are very instrumental in helping me to follow my heart in the arts. Thank you. You're on the right track and is shows in your work.
Couldn't sleep , so I got up and watched your video. So calming so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Not only your art, but your words mean a lot to me...everything is so calming, soothing, it's like meditation in itself..
Love you so much..thanks always for sharing..look forward always for your new videos.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Without belaboring it, I’m in the same boat with you: worked 44 years non-stop; turned 63 this year; the last 12 months at a job I’d had for 6 years turned terrible with new “leadership,” and it was our torture. My b.p. went up to 175/98, I had two eye surgeries and a cancer surgery in 6 weeks (all fine now). I couldn’t draw for two months-only paint beautiful blobs in prep for when I could see detail well again. It all came to a head in July, and I did a “rage quit” in the middle of a Zoom call with my 2 bosses. Just said, “I QUIT!!” and left the call. In the last few weeks I’ve drawn, painted at the zoo twice, joined an urban sketchers chapter in Cincinnati, and rested. Yes, money is a stressor, but I’m re-examining how I’m going to make that money and how much I really need-which is very freeing. So, thank you, again, CeeCee. You are on the right track now at the right speed.
you are a brrave woman, Nancy. congratulations on regaining control of your well-being. it's amazing how resourceful we become once we decide to take charge. wishing you health and joyful creativity! 😊
Happy Birthday Cee Cee 🎉🎂 Quietly here in the background, during my most difficult times, you have been a light, and inspiration. I'm grateful for you 🤗🙏💞
Very beautiful!!
Last year l did a painting using pencil crayons as well. It made me smile to see the colors you used in yours.
They are magical. I used colors much like the ones you used, way out of my comfort zone, but loved the results mixing them like so. I need to get back into doing this.
Loved your words. Wishing much happiness and peace😊
I always find joy in watching your videos. I particularly liked this one, seeing how the whole image appeared from the initial blend of colour. You have a young voice. I was gobsmacked when you said your age. I wish you happiness and that every day is kind to you and yours. Looking forward to seeing your future videos. Take care🙏🙂
Absolutely mesmerising , so calming and serene
I love this style you are doing. It is magical and so delightful. Thank you for sharing.
Cee Cee;
Your work is like medicine or music or nature walks, just nourishing in essence, no translation needed by the mind.
Thank you especially for your leap into trust in this past period. Your doing so confers faith and sustenance for all who view your work and even quietly out to the far corners of the universe. Courage observed begets courage, so thank you. Truth is, the last place we think to look is where everything we desire is found: right here, inside, as you are radiating so sweetly. As well as the inner lessons, i have learned technique and theory beautifully here. A boon for the self-taught! Your generosity shines bright!
THE LIGHT SOURCE in all your work is....you!
beautiful art and beautiful reflections. thank you
I've really enjoyed your videos in the past but this one moved me so much it got me off the couch and create. This art form combines techniques that I love to do in such a perfect way. I'm so excited you'll be sharing more of this and am definitely checking your Patreon to see more of this. Thank you so much for sharing.
So beautiful and it's good to hear you're doing much better 🌸🌸🌸
Good evening 👋😊 Ceecee 🌹 so glad to hear that you are doing well thank you for sharing this video and I love it it looks like it should be in a child's book by Dr. Seuss as the trees remind me of "The Lorax" stay safe and be careful too 🙏✍️🖌️🎨💌🌹👋☺️ enjoy your next 2 weeks too 😊🦄
Cee Cee you go girl!!! Happy belated birthday and how fitting that you are birthing a new you rising from all that you have always been! This was an enchanting scene. Loved the little touches of white at the very end. Will white be your new gold? (Chuckle!)💖
haha, good catch about the absence of gold. white is also quite interesting but i don't think i can stay away from gold for a very long time 😉
CeeCee I am going through a horrible family situation just now and I cannot tell you how much this video meant to me today. To take 20 minutes out of the day and sit quietly watching you create yet another masterpiece was the best "gift" I could have received today. I am absolutely in awe of the paintings you create, and somewhat determined to try and master some of your techniques in the weeks, months and years ahead. I am so pleased that you are feeling better and more confident .... stay strong and stay safe ... much love
This blew me away. I have been throwing around in my mind how to put different mediums together. I too was forced back to suppressed creativity when I developed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 6 years ago. It took a couple of years to find the energy to get started but I watched lots of TH-cam tutorials. I started needlefelting and then drawing and now calligraphy and watercolours. CFS forced me to slow down. I am 65 and somedays I long for the past, energetic me but at the same time love the slow, low energy, creative me. Thank you for sharing this.
Your videos are mindful, prayerful experiences to me.
What a magical painting. Nice to hear things are coming together for you artistically.
Ceecee your art is your strength, I am happy to hear you took your needed time to build your strength to present us with you new creations.
I love this! I have watched it several times and I enjoy it more each time. The artwork and the message
I love this. Sometimes we just have to slow down with all of our supplies and put something to paper. Thank you for your wonderful creations. This is something that I will try. Thanks for the inspiration.
Absolutely beautiful. So talented. Thank you for sharing your lovely work and happy belated birthday 💙
I've never seen such beautiful illustrated trees before, it's so bouncy and looking like clouds :) The color combinations are so good too.
I very much enjoyed your slow art. So lovely and soothing. Thank you.
Your story was so inspiring for me, I am turning 64 next month and so many times I doubt myself and the art I create, I think I feel confused mostly, but...that's beside the point...I really appreciate your willingness to share a part of yourself while creating such beautiful art.
OMG! You have always been my favorite artist but this is off the charts! Incredible! Can’t wait to see what’s to come ! Thank You !
I believe we all need to slow down. I really enjoyed watching your creation come into being. It also gave me a sense of calm and inner peace, so thank you for that. Also Happy Birthday 🎈🎂🎁 🥂🍾 I hope you were able to indulge in all your guilty pleasures👍🏻
Love the way you have developed this - thank you for sharing
My word, this piece of artwork is just unbelievable. Even to watch you create it calms me and I can appreciate the hours and hours of work you have put in to achieve this wonderful piece. I, too, love art, looking at it and creating it, but I often drown in the ocean of talent I see in people like you. I become lost in it and, where I know I will never come near to being able to create beautiful work as yours, I so, so enjoy the process and it helps me, mentally to be, to be content and often, very happy. Thank you so much. Your talent is superb. x
Yes peace & love flows at a higher vibration through creativity but in a slow relaxing peace that is so enjoyable
It’s allowing our inner self to flow out through creativity…!
Thanks for the share
Beautiful work CeeCee. I'm glad that you have or are finding your balance. It's difficult and I'm still on that journey.