Beginners Watercolor Tutorials

One of the things I love to paint most of all is a whimsical landscape. I've done quite a few of these over the last few years, and today it's time to do another one. Along the way I'll explain why I believe that creating whimsical art is the secret to making effortless and painless progress in watercolor (or any other medium) while leaving the stress and disappointment behind. Materials: **From Meeden (use code DIANE15 for 15% off)** *Paper* 🇺🇸 https://go.meedenart.com/4gmRaHW 🇬🇧 https://uk.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK 🇪🇺 https://eu.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla 🇦🇺 https://au.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F *Professional Quill Brushes* https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp *Square 12 well mini palette* https://tinyurl.com/meeden-square-ceramic-palette Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/467WnAK 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3ZFuf4a 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/43Wb1cU FINELINERS/PENS I USE Edding 1800 set https://amzn.to/4i0EmXV Staedtler Pigment Liner set of 6 https://amzn.to/4bom9Q7 Winsor and Newton fineliners https://amzn.to/3MFkGL9 Sakura Pigma Micron Fineliners https://amzn.to/3NMEg7s Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE Artistro white pens https://amzn.to/3zWqjSj Stylish Japanese Washi Tape https://amzn.to/3JGUpOM — Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:11 My plan and my materials 02:57 An outline sketch 03:37 First layer of watercolor 10:26 Second layer with details 13:16 A row of houses 15:34 Pen work in black and white 27:33 The secret power of whimsy 30:04 The finished painting (and some Austrian music!) — ➡️ DON’T LOVE DRAWING? USE OUR LIBRARY OF 300+ SKETCH DOWNLOADS! https://dianeantone.com/youtube-tutorial-sketches *ALL Sketches have a full-length tutorial here on YouTube!* Get 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ There are no recurring charges, just a one-off payment to set up the Pass. **Mid and Top Tier Patrons and Channel Members get this pass FREE - look for the coupon code when you join!** ➡️ *Join Us and Support Us* Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar (PayPal) Join our Newsletter: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter — ➡️ *Save on Supplies with these PERMANENT Coupon Codes* MEEDEN ART High Quality Affordable Art Supplies and Furniture *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* US: https://meedenart.com/dianeantonestudio UK: https://uk.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK EU: https://eu.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla AU: https://au.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F JACKMAN’S ART MATERIALS Professional Watercolours Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/diane10 VIVIVA COLORS Fun & Portable Colorsheets and more Handmade in India *Use code DIANEANTONE for 10% off your first order* https://tinyurl.com/vivivacolors MAB WATERCOLOURS Metallic Paints Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.etsy.com/shop/MABWatercolours VHAQUARELL Professional Watercolors Handmade in Germany *Use code DIANE5 for 5% off* Diane Antone x VHAquarell botanical set: https://tinyurl.com/dianeantonexvhaquarell ➡️ *Amazon Storefronts* USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio ➡️ *About my brushes* I buy my favorite brushes from Drawell. They are handmade in Japan. Drawell will ship readily to anywhere in the world. The prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. The brushes I use are the Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html — ➡️ *Where You’ll Find Us* *Our Online Homes* Website: https://dianeantone.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dianeantonestudio Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook: https://facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Instagram: https://instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Pinterest: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio *Our Facebook Communities* Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint *Our baby sister channel* Subscribe to @fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm in Brittany, France
The Watercolor Whimsical Secret to take your landscape paintings to the next level. Painlessly.
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If when you open your sketchbook and face an empty page you give up in despair for want of inspiration, this watercolor painting video is for you! The solution If you’re struggling to get started is found in one word - DOODLES! The discovery of all kinds of doodles really was a breakthrough moment for me which unlocked my creativity and today, I’m going to share my jailbreaking process with you! We’re painting another page in our easy hand-made Daily Doodle Book which we made last week PLUS we’ll uncover the fascinating secret of how the Japanese learn — even how they learn to paint! So let’s get started! Watch me paint the previous page in the sketchbook: https://youtu.be/6DX5SGgny9Q Jacqui’s channel https://youtu.be/4UE2Xzc-hyQ Materials: Kuretake Art Nouveau 24 color set 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3KkQxRl 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3HL4CbN 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4k1tVDY BRUSH Meeden Professional Quill Brushes https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp Meeden Square 12 well mini palette https://tinyurl.com/meeden-square-ceramic-palette FINELINERS/PENS Edding 1800 set https://amzn.to/4i0EmXV Staedtler Pigment Liner set of 6 https://amzn.to/4bom9Q7 Winsor and Newton fineliners https://amzn.to/3MFkGL9 Sakura Pigma Micron Fineliners https://amzn.to/3NMEg7s Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE Artistro white pens https://amzn.to/3zWqjSj Arrtx Acrylic Paint Pens 48 set 3mm bullet tip https://amzn.to/3YnDUwo Pentel Hybrid Gel Silver, gold and white https://amzn.to/3Rv8osw Zig Masking Writer Set of 3 https://amzn.to/4eMZAYG For Making Sketchbook Canson XL 90lb sheets watercolor paper https://amzn.to/4lCwIEx (Or similar) White Cardstock for cover https://amzn.to/4fM3FNq Waxed Thread https://amzn.to/3Jlcdyz Bradawl for making holes https://amzn.to/4fMfNht Pink Folding Utility Knife https://amzn.to/4lxQ51u Huron Self Healing mat https://amzn.to/49WHwbQ —— ➡️ DON’T LOVE DRAWING? USE OUR LIBRARY OF 300+ SKETCH DOWNLOADS! https://dianeantone.com/youtube-tutorial-sketches *ALL Sketches have a full-length tutorial here on YouTube!* Get 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ There are no recurring charges, just a one-off payment to set up the Pass. **Mid and Top Tier Patrons and Channel Members get this pass FREE - look for the coupon code when you join!** ➡️ *Join Us and Support Us* Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Join our Newsletter: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter —— ➡️ *Save on Supplies with these PERMANENT Coupon Codes* MEEDEN ART High Quality Affordable Art Supplies and Furniture *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* US: https://meedenart.com/dianeantonestudio UK: https://uk.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK EU: https://eu.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla AU: https://au.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F JACKMAN’S ART MATERIALS Professional Watercolours Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/diane10 VIVIVA COLORS Fun & Portable Colorsheets and more Handmade in India *Use code DIANEANTONE for 10% off your first order* https://tinyurl.com/vivivacolors MAB WATERCOLOURS Metallic Paints Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.etsy.com/shop/MABWatercolours VHAQUARELL Professional Watercolors Handmade in Germany *Use code DIANE5 for 5% off* Diane Antone x VHAquarell botanical set: https://tinyurl.com/dianeantonexvhaquarell ➡️ *Amazon Storefronts* USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio ➡️ *About my brushes* I buy my favorite brushes from Drawell. They are handmade in Japan. Drawell will ship readily to anywhere in the world. The prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. The brushes I use are the Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html —— ➡️ *Where You’ll Find Us* *Our Online Homes* Website: https://dianeantone.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DianeAntoneStudio Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio *Our Facebook Communities* Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint *Our baby sister channel* Subscribe to @fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm in Brittany, France
Unlock Your Watercolors: The Simple Doodle Habit I Swear By
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If you’re struggling to get started in art, if progress is slower than you hoped, or if you are experiencing a creative block, I have a solution for you, and it’s just one word — DOODLE! I found the simplicity of creating all kinds of doodles really unlocked my creativity and today, I’m going to share my jailbreaking process with you! Plus, I’m going to show you how to make your own simple, stitched Daily Doodle book, which takes seconds and costs pennies! Watch me paint the next page in this sketchbook: https://youtu.be/cvT0XFhRQQ4 Doodle inspiration from ​⁠@creationsceecee ​⁠@LauraHornArt and Kate Rebecca Leach (@essoldodesign on Instagram) and many others over the years! Materials: PAINT Kuretake Art Nouveau 24 color set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3KkQxRl 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3HL4CbN 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4k1tVDY BRUSH Meeden Professional Quill Brushes https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp **Use code DIANE15 for 15% off all Meeden Art orders** ⬇️ Scroll down for direct links to Meeden's US, UK, EU and AU storefronts FINELINERS/PENS I USED Edding 1800 set https://amzn.to/4i0EmXV Staedtler Pigment Liner set of 6 https://amzn.to/4bom9Q7 Winsor and Newton fineliners https://amzn.to/3MFkGL9 Sakura Pigma Micron Fineliners https://amzn.to/3NMEg7s Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE Artistro white pens https://amzn.to/3zWqjSj Artistro black fineliner set of 9 https://amzn.to/3JmkmTz Arrtx Acrylic Paint Pens 48 set 3mm bullet tip https://amzn.to/3YnDUwo Arrtx Acrylic Paint Pens 36 set 3mm bullet tip https://amzn.to/4dAUL2R Tombow Fudenosuke Twin Tip Brush Pen (Black / Grey) https://amzn.to/3LEXDzM Pentel Hybrid Gel Silver, gold and white https://amzn.to/3Rv8osw Zig Masking Writer Set of 3, 1, 2, and 3mm https://amzn.to/4eMZAYG For Making the Sketchbook Canson XL 90lb sheets watercolor paper https://amzn.to/4lCwIEx White Cardstock for cover https://amzn.to/4fM3FNq Waxed Thread https://amzn.to/3Jlcdyz Bradawl for making holes https://amzn.to/4fMfNht Pink Folding Utility Knife https://amzn.to/4lxQ51u Huron Self Healing mat https://amzn.to/49WHwbQ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Why doodles help 01:21 From circles to full page spreads 12:26 How I made my sketchbook 20:22 Using doodles to create a painting —— ➡️ DON’T LOVE DRAWING? USE OUR LIBRARY OF 300+ SKETCH DOWNLOADS! https://dianeantone.com/youtube-tutorial-sketches *ALL Sketches have a full-length tutorial here on YouTube!* Get 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ There are no recurring charges, just a one-off payment to set up the Pass. **Mid and Top Tier Patrons and Channel Members get this pass FREE - look for the coupon code when you join!** ➡️ *Join Us and Support Us* Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Join our Newsletter: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter — ➡️ *Save on Supplies with these PERMANENT Coupon Codes* MEEDEN ART High Quality Affordable Art Supplies and Furniture *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* US: https://meedenart.com/dianeantonestudio UK: https://uk.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK EU: https://eu.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla AU: https://au.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F JACKMAN’S ART MATERIALS Professional Watercolours Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/diane10 VIVIVA COLORS Fun & Portable Colorsheets and more Handmade in India *Use code DIANEANTONE for 10% off your first order* https://tinyurl.com/vivivacolors MAB WATERCOLOURS Metallic Paints Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.etsy.com/shop/MABWatercolours VHAQUARELL Professional Watercolors Handmade in Germany *Use code DIANE5 for 5% off* Diane Antone x VHAquarell botanical set: https://tinyurl.com/dianeantonexvhaquarell ➡️ *Amazon Storefronts* USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio ➡️ *About my brushes* I buy my favorite brushes from Drawell. They are handmade in Japan. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html —— ➡️ *Where You’ll Find Us* *Our Online Homes* Website: https://dianeantone.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DianeAntoneStudio Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint *Our baby sister channel* Subscribe to @fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on our little farm in France
This Doodle Hack Will Change Your Watercolor Life — if you let it
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Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio For years I thought that if I could just try a bit harder my watercolors would improve, but it never happened. Then I discovered the secret of the Law of Reversed Effort or “Caring Less” and everything changed. So let’s paint this easy, fun landscape together without a care in the world, and see what happens! Supplies: Shop today's list on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mhf3Dz **Meeden Paper** 🇺🇸 https://go.meedenart.com/4gmRaHW 🇬🇧 https://uk.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK 🇪🇺 https://eu.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla 🇦🇺 https://au.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* Meeden Professional Quill Watercolor Brushes https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp Meeden 12-well Round Palette https://go.meedenart.com/41yhJUM Meeden 12-well Round Divided Palette https://go.meedenart.com/4gE9iNh Meeden 3-well 10x7 Palette https://go.meedenart.com/40JeEkq *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off all Meeden products* Molotow One4All Acrylic Twin Marker https://amzn.to/3EBuoOa Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set https://amzn.to/3Td2lZN FINELINERS I USE Edding 1800 set https://amzn.to/4i0EmXV Staedtler Pigment Liner set of 6 https://amzn.to/4bom9Q7 Winsor and Newton fineliners https://amzn.to/3MFkGL9 Sakura Pigma Micron Fineliners https://amzn.to/3NMEg7s Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N Pentel Hybrid Gel white pen https://amzn.to/4b77dpn Pentel Gold Slicci pen https://amzn.to/4eTXtSD Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Today's brushes, paper and paints 02:48 Painting a layer of stripes 09:57 Painting a second layer of darker colors 15:57 Using pens to add details —— ➡️ DON’T LOVE DRAWING? USE OUR LIBRARY OF 300+ SKETCH DOWNLOADS! https://dianeantone.com/youtube-tutorial-sketches *ALL Sketches have a full-length tutorial here on YouTube!* Get 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ There are no recurring charges, just a one-off payment to set up the Pass. **Mid and Top Tier Patrons and Channel Members get this pass FREE - look for the coupon code when you join!** ➡️ *Join Us and Support Us* Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar (PayPal) Join our Newsletter for coupons, freebies, inspiration, news and more: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter —— ➡️ *Save on Supplies with these PERMANENT Coupon Codes* MEEDEN ART High Quality Affordable Art Supplies and Furniture *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* US: https://meedenart.com/dianeantonestudio UK: https://uk.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK EU: https://eu.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla AU: https://au.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F JACKMAN’S ART MATERIALS Professional Watercolours Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/diane10 VIVIVA COLORS Fun & Portable Colorsheets and more Handmade in India *Use code DIANEANTONE for 10% off your first order* https://tinyurl.com/vivivacolors MAB WATERCOLOURS Metallic Paints Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.etsy.com/shop/MABWatercolours VHAQUARELL Professional Watercolors Handmade in Germany *Use code DIANE5 for 5% off* Diane Antone x VHAquarell botanical set: https://tinyurl.com/dianeantonexvhaquarell ➡️ *Amazon Storefronts* USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio ➡️ *About my brushes* I buy my favorite brushes from Drawell. They are handmade in Japan. Drawell will ship readily to anywhere in the world. The prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. The brushes I use are the Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html —— ➡️ *Where You’ll Find Us* *Our Online Homes* Website: https://dianeantone.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DianeAntoneStudio Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio *Our Facebook Communities* Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint *Our baby sister channel* Subscribe to @fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm in Brittany, France
How Letting Go Changed My Watercolors Forever
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Specially for Beginners! A playful hillside scene full of friendly cats and leafy trees! In today’s easy watercolor tutorial, we’ll paint a whimsical world where cats climb, lounge, and explore across patterned hills. This project is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a joyful, lighthearted painting session. I’ll show you how to layer soft washes, add simple botanical details, and bring your cats to life with personality and charm. Grab your favourite colors and come paint along with me! Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/five-whimsical-cats-in-the-hills-sketch/ *ABOUT OUR SKETCHES:* Get a Studio Insiders Pass and choose ten FREE sketch downloads EVERY MONTH from our library of over 300 sketches: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass (There are no recurring charges, just a one-off payment to set up the Pass. **Mid and Top Tier Patrons and Channel Members get this pass FREE - look for the coupon code when you join!**) Materials: Meeden Cold Press 10"x7” 100% cotton block: 🇺🇸 https://go.meedenart.com/4gmRaHW 🇬🇧 https://uk.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK 🇪🇺 https://eu.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla 🇦🇺 https://au.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F ***Use code DIANE15 for 15% off ALL orders on ALL Meeden sites*** Zig Masking Writer Set of 3, 1, 2, and 3mm https://amzn.to/4eMZAYG Edding 1800 set https://amzn.to/4i0EmXV Pentel Hybrid Gel white pen https://amzn.to/4b77dpn Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush https://amzn.to/42P6whE Any brand of paint will be fine for this beginner’s painting. For a complete beginner I suggest one of the following sets of paint: Winsor & Newton Watercolor Sketcher’s Box 12 tubes https://amzn.to/4o0FuP1 Winsor & Newton Cotman Studio Box 45 1/2 pan https://amzn.to/4lKNX7q Sennelier French Artists Watercolor Metal Tin Set, Set of 18 https://amzn.to/3TOPsFp Schmincke HORADAM AQUARELL box of 12 full pans https://amzn.to/4kMtlu9 Holbein Artists Set of 24 tubes https://amzn.to/3IGxVgb These are the colors I used: Yellow Ochre Burnt Sienna Cerulean Blue/Winsor Blue/Phthalo Blue Black Alizarin Crimson Ultramarine Blue Sap Green Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Masking around the cats (in case of shaky hands) 02:06 Painting the hills 07:42 Painting the cats 20:25 Painting leaves overhead 23:40 Adding veins to the leaves (2 different ways) 26:35 Painting the cats' branches 28:43 Drawing the cats' faces 34:11 Using counterchange for the whiskers 34:31 Adding details to the cats 37:21 Finishing the foreground 40:37 Goodbye from Oriel and Arthur (two real cats!) --------- Get an overview of what we do here at Diane Antone Studio: https://linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio Join my FREE Studio Insiders' Newsletter for weekly coupons, freebies, offers, inspiration, news and more: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Become a Studio Insider for 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ -------- SUPPLIES Browse all of my recommended supplies on my Amazon Storefronts: USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio About my brushes I have always bought my favorite brushes from Drawell direct from Japan. They are handmade in Japan. Drawell will ship readily to anywhere in the world. The prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. The brushes I use are the Maestro Series (black and Gold handles) and the Golden Nylon Series 11-2 (red and white handles) and I use sizes 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html --------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Website: https://dianeantone.com Facebook Diane Antone Studio: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Please visit our baby sister channel @fromthegarden Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar --- We use royalty-free music from Epidemic Sound. Sign up with this link to get 30 days free. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/69dvmu Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
Let’s Paint a Party of Cats! Easy Watercolor Fun for Beginners
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Today we’re going to paint a beautiful purple geode using lots of fun techniques. It may look difficult at first but don’t believe it! It’s incredibly easy and huge fun to create. I take you through it step by step, slowly and with full details of every stage, and it’s actually perfect for even a complete beginner to enjoy. Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/amethyst-geode-sketch/ Get a Studio Insiders Pass and choose ten FREE sketch downloads EVERY MONTH from our library of over 300 sketches: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass (There are no recurring charges, just a one-off payment to set up the Pass. **Mid and Top Tier Patrons and Channel Members get this pass FREE - look for the coupon code when you join!**) Here's the members only video with color mixing information: https://youtu.be/TU4DmyQ5yBk or on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/134246890 Materials: Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn I used Imperial Violet, Cobalt Violet, Blue Grey Deep, Indigo and Black. Daniel Smith Primatek https://amzn.to/4i031vN I used Hematite Genuine. Schmincke Aqua Bronze gold powder https://amzn.to/3Hvkdc4 They also have Silver and Bronze in this range. Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 8 https://amzn.to/42P6whE. $11.83 Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 12https://amzn.to/41bwFIG $17.29 I also use handmade Drawell brushes from Japan - scroll down for details. You also need fine and coarse salt. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Color selection and materials 01:40 Color swatches 03:19 Sketching the segments of the geode 04:31 First section (with coarse salt) 07:02 Third section (wet in wet) 08:44 Second section (blending) 09:09 Fifth section (with granulation and gold) 13:13 Second section again (with silver) 13:54 Third section again (with water and fine salt) 14:49 Fourth section (a rich purple mixture) 15:43 Outside shell 16:36 Removing the salt 17:49 The finished painting (plus two more!) ----------------------- Get an overview of what we do here at Diane Antone Studio: https://linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio Join my FREE Studio Insiders' Newsletter for weekly coupons, freebies, offers, inspiration, news and more: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Become a Studio Insider for 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ --------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLIES Browse all of my recommended supplies on my Amazon Storefronts: USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio About my brushes I have always bought my favorite brushes from Drawell direct from Japan. They are handmade in Japan. Drawell will ship readily to anywhere in the world. The prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. The brushes I use are the Maestro Series (black and Gold handles) and the Golden Nylon Series 11-2 (red and white handles) and I use sizes 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html --------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Visit the YouTube Community Tab here: https://www.youtube.com/DianeAntoneStudio/community Diane Antone Studio Private YouTube Members Group - for Members only https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Website: https://dianeantone.com Facebook Diane Antone Studio: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dianeantonestudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dianeantonestudio Please visit our baby sister channel @fromthegarden Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar --- We use royalty-free music from Epidemic Sound. Sign up with this link to get 30 days free. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/69dvmu Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
No Experience? No Problem! Paint a Beautiful Geode in Watercolor!
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Tonight’s painting is all about lifting your spirits through color, creativity, and a bit of playful brushwork. We all have days when the blues sneak in — and picking up a paintbrush can be one of the gentlest ways to find our way back to calm, light, and joy. When inspiration is lacking, that’s when we turn to a painting like this one! I used my Kuretake watercolors for their luminous, expressive color, paired with Meeden’s 100% cotton watercolor paper, which handled the washes beautifully. Whether you're painting along or just watching, let me offer you a little inspiration if you’re needing it! I hope this little moment of color brings you a bit of peace and encouragement too. Also let me know in the comments how watercolor helps you reset your mood — and don’t forget, members and Patrons get access to bonus content! Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/dancing-squares-sketch/ (There are no recurring charges, just a one-off payment to set up the Pass. **Mid and Top Tier Patrons and Channel Members get this pass FREE - look for the coupon code when you join!**) The little bird tutorial I mentioned: https://youtu.be/0KGn2V_AfXc The landscape I showed: https://youtu.be/W2nWLAztH5c The swatching squares tutorial I showed: https://youtu.be/o7dU6sd9R7w Materials: Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn Schmincke Aqua Bronze gold powder https://amzn.to/3Hvkdc4 Molotow one4all acrylic TWIN marker (1.5mm and 4mm nibs) https://amzn.to/4b1FyIn Color Nature White Pentel Hybrid Gel white pen https://amzn.to/4b77dpn Use coupon code DIANE15 for 15% off every Meeden order Meeden Cold Press 10x7 Block https://go.meedenart.com/4gmRaHW Meeden Cold Press 12x9 block https://go.meedenart.com/4gvFT8c Meeden Cold Press 10x15 block https://go.meedenart.com/4fONIEE Meeden Hot Press 12x9 Block https://go.meedenart.com/46CD5BE Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 8 https://amzn.to/42P6whE. $11.83 Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 12https://amzn.to/41bwFIG $17.29 FINELINERS I USE Edding 1800 set https://amzn.to/4i0EmXV Staedtler Pigment Liner set of 6 https://amzn.to/4bom9Q7 Winsor and Newton fineliners https://amzn.to/3MFkGL9 Sakura Pigma Micron Fineliners https://amzn.to/3NMEg7s Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:16 My materials (and why my well ran dry today) 03:24 Drawing the design with a masking pen 07:48 Painting the rectangles 24:24 Removing the masking fluid and tidying up the lines 29:50 A look at a landscape I just painted for World Watercolor Month 31:09 Embellishing with doodles in paint, pen and gold ------- Get an overview of what we do here at Diane Antone Studio: https://linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio Join my FREE Studio Insiders' Newsletter for weekly coupons, freebies, offers, inspiration, news and more: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Become a Studio Insider for 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ ----- SUPPLIES Browse all of my recommended supplies on my Amazon Storefronts: USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio About my brushes I have always bought my favorite brushes from Drawell direct from Japan. They are handmade in Japan. Drawell will ship readily to anywhere in the world. The prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. The brushes I use are the Maestro Series (black and Gold handles) and the Golden Nylon Series 11-2 (red and white handles) and I use sizes 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html ---------- CONNECT WITH ME Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Visit the YouTube Community Tab here: https://www.youtube.com/DianeAntoneStudio/community Website: https://dianeantone.com Facebook Diane Antone Studio: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Please visit our baby sister channel @fromthegarden Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar --- We use royalty-free music from Epidemic Sound. Sign up with this link to get 30 days free. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/69dvmu Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
Feeling Empty? Creative Well Dried Up? This Watercolor Painting Helped Me Find My Flow Again.
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Did I cheat... or just find a better way? In this video, I’ll show you a surprisingly simple method for painting beautiful watercolor leaves — with no stress, no tricky drawing, and results that look like magic. Some might call it cheating… but I say it's just smart painting! Whether you're a beginner or just looking for a relaxing technique to add to your repertoire, this leaf-painting trick is almost foolproof — and so satisfying to do. Try it yourself and be the judge — is it cheating, or is it just watercolor wizardry? #worldwatercolormonth Links: Our 2025 pouch and mug: https://worldwatercolormonth.com/shop/?filter_brand=diane-antone The official 2025 prompts: https://worldwatercolormonth.com/prompts/ Materials: **Meeden 48 color solid watercolor set** US https://go.meedenart.com/4kSnSCv UK https://uk.meedenart.com/products/meeden-48-color-solid-watercolor-set?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK EU https://eu.meedenart.com/products/meeden-48-color-solid-watercolor-set?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla AU https://au.meedenart.com/products/meeden-48-color-solid-watercolor-set?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F ***USE code DIANE15 for 15% off ALL FOUR of Meeden’s websites*** Meeden Cold Press 10x7 Block https://go.meedenart.com/4gmRaHW Meeden Cold Press 12x9 block https://go.meedenart.com/4gvFT8c Meeden Cold Press 10x15 block https://go.meedenart.com/4fONIEE Meeden Hot Press 12x9 Block https://go.meedenart.com/46CD5BE Winsor & Newton White Gouache https://amzn.to/4kNFfF0 Princeton Aqua Elite Brush, Round size 8 https://amzn.to/42P6whE Molotow ONE4ALL acrylic TWIN marker (Nature White) https://amzn.to/4b1FyIn Tombow Fudenosuke brush pen https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N Pentel Hybrid Gel white pen https://amzn.to/4b77dpn "The Art of Pressed Flowers and Leaves" by Jennie Ashmore: https://amzn.to/4ljW2iC ----------------------- Get an overview of what we do here at Diane Antone Studio: https://linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio Join my FREE Studio Insiders' Newsletter for weekly coupons, freebies, offers, inspiration, news and more: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Become a Studio Insider for 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ Buy original paintings on Etsy: https://etsy.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Shop My MERCH: https://merch.dianeantone.com --------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLIES Browse all of my recommended supplies on my Amazon Storefronts: USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio About my brushes I have always bought my favorite brushes from Drawell direct from Japan. They are handmade in Japan. Drawell will ship readily to anywhere in the world. The prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. The brushes I use are the Maestro Series (black and Gold handles) and the Golden Nylon Series 11-2 (red and white handles) and I use sizes 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html --------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Visit the YouTube Community Tab here: https://www.youtube.com/DianeAntoneStudio/community Diane Antone Studio Private YouTube Members Group - for Members only https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Website: https://dianeantone.com Facebook Diane Antone Studio: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dianeantonestudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dianeantonestudio Please visit our baby sister channel @fromthegarden Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar --- We use royalty-free music from Epidemic Sound. Sign up with this link to get 30 days free. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/69dvmu Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
Did I cheat? You be the watercolor judge — try this foolproof leaf-painting method!
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio I painted the same little watercolor scene twice — once using my traditional Winsor & Newton paints, and once using Kuretake Gansai Tambi. Some people say Gansai Tambi isn’t “real” watercolor… so how will it stand up in a head to head? Materials: Arches paper block 7” x 10” 140lb cold press: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3ZFJ72i (33% off right now!) 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3HKQek2 (19% off right now!) 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4k22ZUD 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/404w0In Winsor & Newton Professional 12 half pans in customisable palette: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/40f8l7O 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3I6sQxf 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/466lqnL 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/4laj2Rk Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3ZFuf4a 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/467WnAK 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/43Wb1cU Princeton Aqua Elite size 8 round brush https://amzn.to/42P6whE Schmincke Aqua Bronze powder (rich gold) : https://amzn.to/3R0FP5p Pentel Hybrid Gel Silver, gold and white https://amzn.to/3Rv8osw Molotow one4all acrylic TWIN marker (1.5mm and 4mm nibs) https://amzn.to/4b1FyIn Color Nature White MEEDEN Empty Watercolor Tin Palette 52 half pans https://go.meedenart.com/3SZfLs3 (this is a US link... click below for your local store!) ***USE code DIANE15 for 15% off ALL FOUR of Meeden’s websites*** US Storefront: https://meedenart.com/dianeantonestudio UK Storefront: https://uk.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK EU Storefront: https://eu.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla AU Storefront: https://au.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F --- Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:01 My Winsor & Newton traditional colors 01:46 Painting with Winsor & Newton 08:38 Layering 10:10 Embellishing 23:09 My Kuretake Gansai Tambi colors 24:16 Drawing my design 25:39 Painting with Kuretake 32:02 Layering 33:23 Embellishing 42:05 Comparing the results ----------------------- Get an overview of what we do here at Diane Antone Studio: https://linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio Join my FREE Studio Insiders' Newsletter for weekly coupons, freebies, offers, inspiration, news and more: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Become a Studio Insider for 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ Buy original paintings on Etsy: https://etsy.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Shop My MERCH: https://merch.dianeantone.com --------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLIES Browse all of my recommended supplies on my Amazon Storefronts: USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio About my brushes I have always bought my favorite brushes from Drawell direct from Japan. They are handmade in Japan. Drawell will ship readily to anywhere in the world. The prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. The brushes I use are the Maestro Series (black and Gold handles) and the Golden Nylon Series 11-2 (red and white handles) and I use sizes 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html --------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Visit the YouTube Community Tab here: https://www.youtube.com/DianeAntoneStudio/community Diane Antone Studio Private YouTube Members Group - for Members only https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Website: https://dianeantone.com Facebook Diane Antone Studio: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dianeantonestudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dianeantonestudio Please visit our baby sister channel @fromthegarden Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar --- We use royalty-free music from Epidemic Sound. Sign up with this link to get 30 days free. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/69dvmu Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
I painted the same picture twice, and THIS happened…
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