Beginners Watercolor Tutorials

Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio If you want to start to paint in watercolor in 2025, or even restart your journey after a break, you might need encouragement, and if you do, you’re in the right place! Today we’re going to paint a painting which is meant to kickstart your painting journey the way I would do it if I were starting to paint in 2025. But first I’m going to share with you a conversation I had with Tamsin, my daughter, about how she would go about starting to learn watercolor in 2025. So let’s get started! Materials: Natural and Synthetic Assorted Sponges https://amzn.to/41t72U7 Kuretake 48 set Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn Daniel Smith Primatek starter set: Daniel Smith Primatek https://amzn.to/4i031vN (includes hematite) Meeden Cold Press 9 x 12 inch block https://go.meedenart.com/4fONIEE Meeden 5 x 7 cold pressed watercolor paper https://tinyurl.com/meeden-cold-press-5x7 Meeden masking tape set https://amzn.to/47Pwmnl 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 Kuretake Starry Colors: https://amzn.to/3QZIk8e Molotow one4all acrylic TWIN marker (1.5mm and 4mm nibs) https://amzn.to/4b1FyIn Color Nature White Pentel Gold Slicci pen https://amzn.to/4eTXtSD Uni-Ball Signo Silver Pen: https://amzn.to/41e4BV0 Tombow Fudenosuke brush pen https://amzn.to/3DJhb5w Bockingford 10 x 7 inch cold press pad https://amzn.to/3QrdwfQ The tray I use for my Kuretake paints is from a Masterson Sta-Wet palette https://amzn.to/404uIvO Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:26 What my daughter would do 01:21 Paper? I’d do this 06:22 Brushes? I’d do this 07:13 Paint? I’d do this 10:25 A tip about wetting the paper 13:27 Painting a blue background 15:50 Creating texture with salt 19:15 Adding a second layer of paint 24:08 Playing on top with pen and paint ----------------------- 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 Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 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
If I started watercolor in 2025 I'd do THIS – wise words from my daughter
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Do you think watercolor landscapes are too hard? Today, I’ll show you a simple, beginner-friendly way to create beautiful mini paintings that will make you happy and prove that landscapes don’t have to be difficult! This method is perfect for those uninspired moments—you won’t need to search for ideas or use any special materials. Let’s get started! Tamsin’s channel From the Garden: https://youtube.com/@fromthegarden Materials: Meeden 5 x 7 cold pressed watercolor paper https://tinyurl.com/meeden-cold-press-5x7 Meeden masking tape set https://amzn.to/47Pwmnl 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 My Custom Paint Set for 2025 Row 1 Michael Harding Warm White https://amzn.to/4gO2BHz Holbein Jaune Brilliant https://amzn.to/4jYWlQg Daniel Smith Buff Titanium https://amzn.to/3EEKM0u Michael Harding Benzimidazolone Yellow https://amzn.to/4gL2v3J Qor Hansa Yellow https://amzn.to/4hCJDVF Winsor and Newton Quinacridone Gold https://amzn.to/3XDsxym Michael Harding Benzimidazolone Orange https://amzn.to/3COimAD Qor Pyrrole Red https://amzn.to/3COir7p Winsor and Newton Alizarin Crimson https://amzn.to/4djL9ZY Michael Harding Quinacridone Rose https://amzn.to/3TOomOT Winsor and Newton Dioxazine Violet https://amzn.to/3XPtzaE Holbein Shell Pink https://amzn.to/413GMOu Row 2 Holbein Lavender Blue https://amzn.to/42Sunzy Michael Harding Verditer Blue https://amzn.to/3EBjzMf Qor Ultramarine Blue https://amzn.to/40SvyfK Michael Harding Pthalo Blue https://amzn.to/42Vqk5u Schmincke Colbalt Blue https://amzn.to/3NdICpA Old Holland Indigo https://amzn.to/4dfZGpy Old Holland/ Daniel Smith Neutral Tint https://amzn.to/4311GAr Old Holland/ Daniel Smith Sepia https://amzn.to/42WQNiX Michael Harding Burnt Sienna https://amzn.to/3XIf4oK Daniel Smith Piemontite https://amzn.to/4hWQVDn Old Holland/ Daniel Smith Venetian Red https://amzn.to/4b0wW4G Row 3 Old Holland Scheveningen Green Holbein Olive Green https://amzn.to/3zCFnon Holbein Shadow Green https://amzn.to/3CPPfNk Holbein Terre Verte https://amzn.to/3CT7uRR Daniel Smith Jadeite Green https://amzn.to/3CPPwjk Daniel Smith Perylene Green https://amzn.to/4gKDOEy Michael Harding Hookers Green https://amzn.to/4kbocwO Michael Harding Sap Green https://amzn.to/4djHg7l Michael Harding Aqua Green https://amzn.to/4k0qRcj Michael Harding Moss Green https://amzn.to/4hIU5eA Daniel Smith Green Gold https://amzn.to/4hBmG5q Michael Harding Bright Green https://amzn.to/3QhTdS3 Chapters: 00:00 Making watercolor landscapes easy and fun 00:27 Preparing the paper 02:23 The goal & the inspiration 04:24 The secret 08:21 The decision 09:27 My custom set of paints 11:42 Brush choices 12:35 Adapting the original painting 14:08 Options for sky colors 15:19 Starting the landscape 21:45 Painting the second layer ----------------------- Become a Studio Insider for 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ 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 --------- 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 Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 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 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
I painted 3 landscapes every day for a month – this is what happened
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio If you’re looking for something fun and easy to paint in watercolor and which won’t take a whole lot of time, you’re in the right place! Because today, I am going to share tips and tricks on how to create whimsical little birds and leaves with just a few strokes using my unique drop-wash technique! It’s perfect for beginners and incredibly fun and you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to do. So let's get started. Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/whimsical-bird-on-a-branch-sketch/ Become a Studio Insider for 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ Materials: IRIDESCENT PAINT SET Suggestions Kuretake 24 Glittery Colors https://amzn.to/4hQazBi $49.99 Winsor and Newton Iridescent Medium https://amzn.to/416JMdc $7.49 Kuretake Opal Colors https://amzn.to/4b2FHLx $12.17 Artistro Metallic and Chameleon Watercolor Set https://amzn.to/4gFSF2X $24.99 Kuretake Gold Mica Ink https://amzn.to/4gIgzeh $13.99 Dr. PH Martin’s Copper Plate Gold Ink https://amzn.to/4k2nnWQ $8.99 Mozart Professional Metallic Watercolor Set https://amzn.to/4hWFcVn $29.99 Meeden Watercolor Paper (100% cotton) 7 x 10 inch https://tinyurl.com/muu7vehc Custom Paint Set Row 1 Michael Harding Warm White https://amzn.to/4gO2BHz Holbein Jaune Brilliant https://amzn.to/4jYWlQg Daniel Smith Buff Titanium https://amzn.to/3EEKM0u Michael Harding Benzimidazolone Yellow https://amzn.to/4gL2v3J Qor Hansa Yellow https://amzn.to/4hCJDVF Winsor and Newton Quinacridone Gold https://amzn.to/3XDsxym Michael Harding Benzimidazolone Orange https://amzn.to/3COimAD Qor Pyrrole Red https://amzn.to/3COir7p Winsor and Newton Alizarin Crimson https://amzn.to/4djL9ZY Michael Harding Quinacridone Rose https://amzn.to/3TOomOT Winsor and Newton Dioxazine Violet https://amzn.to/3XPtzaE Holbein Shell Pink https://amzn.to/413GMOu Row 2 Holbein Lavender Blue https://amzn.to/42Sunzy Michael Harding Verditer Blue https://amzn.to/3EBjzMf Qor Ultramarine Blue https://amzn.to/40SvyfK Michael Harding Pthalo Blue https://amzn.to/42Vqk5u Schmincke Colbalt Blue https://amzn.to/3NdICpA Old Holland Indigo https://amzn.to/4dfZGpy Old Holland/ Daniel Smith Neutral Tint https://amzn.to/4311GAr Old Holland/ Daniel Smith Sepia https://amzn.to/42WQNiX Michael Harding Burnt Sienna https://amzn.to/3XIf4oK Daniel Smith Piemontite https://amzn.to/4hWQVDn Old Holland/ Daniel Smith Venetian Red https://amzn.to/4b0wW4G Row 3 Old Holland Scheveningen Green Holbein Olive Green https://amzn.to/3zCFnon Holbein Shadow Green https://amzn.to/3CPPfNk Holbein Terre Verte https://amzn.to/3CT7uRR Daniel Smith Jadeite Green https://amzn.to/3CPPwjk Daniel Smith Perylene Green https://amzn.to/4gKDOEy Michael Harding Hookers Green https://amzn.to/4kbocwO Michael Harding Sap Green https://amzn.to/4djHg7l Michael Harding Aqua Green https://amzn.to/4k0qRcj Michael Harding Moss Green https://amzn.to/4hIU5eA Daniel Smith Green Gold https://amzn.to/4hBmG5q Michael Harding Bright Green https://amzn.to/3QhTdS3 Chapters: 00:00 An incredibly fun technique 00:24 Sketching the outline of a bird 02:15 My custom paint set 03:24 The rest of today’s materials 03:59 My plan for this painting 05:27 Starting with some leaves 06:45 Using the drop wash technique for the bird 10:28 Adding iridescence in a second layer 12:24 Is it me or my brush? (Continuing the leaves) 16:42 The darker the better 20:29 The bird’s legs and beak 21:51 Decorating the bird 22:45 The bird’s eye and decorations in pen 23:56 Line work on the bird and leaves 26:37 Wrapping up ----- Join my Newsletter: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio ------ SUPPLIES Browse 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 My favorites are Drawell, from Japan http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html ------ CONNECT WITH ME Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio 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 Please visit our baby sister channel @fromthegarden Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar --- Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
This One Trick Will Change Your Watercolor Life — My Drop-Wash Tip Breaks All the Rules!
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Today I’m going to show you how to paint a cute bird in a way that might possibly change your art life. I have recently discovered a technique for putting paint on to paper that works very well for blobby birds, and I’m going to show you how I have adapted that technique to get the effect on the bird you see here. Download the sketch of this bird plus two more for extra wet-in-wet practice: https://dianeantone.com/product/three-whimsical-birds-sketch-ii/ Get your $1 Studio Insiders Pass: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ When ordering anything from Meeden’s website use DIANE15 at checkout for 15% discount Meeden Paper https://tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-block Meeden Cold Press 10x15 block https://go.meedenart.com/4fONIEE Meeden Tabletop Storage Easel https://go.meedenart.com/4ghDKwV Meeden 10 pack artists tape https://amzn.to/3BTlKK7 Lightwish Metallic 8 paints https://amzn.to/3zEPdWJ Lightwish 48 color Watercolor set https://amzn.to/4dHY2xX Artistro white pens https://amzn.to/3zWqjSj Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set https://amzn.to/3Td2lZN Edding 1800 fine liner https://amzn.to/4h6akS7 Pentel Gold Slicci pen https://amzn.to/4eTXtSD Chapters: 00:00 Cute colourful birds - updated! 00:38 Today’s paints 01:49 A bit about using swatch cards 03:58 A bit about soft vs stiffer brushes 05:05 Some white pen and paint options 06:13 Today’s new pearlescent paints 07:05 A bit about blocks of paper 09:48 Drawing the outline of the bird 11:48 Painting the body wet in wet 18:25 Adding some shimmer 20:45 Painting the legs and beak 22:01 Ideas for embellishing 22:55 Adding the eye 23:13 The problems with white pens 25:07 My white pen workaround 26:07 Embellishing the bird in pen and paint 32:40 Painting a branch 34:29 How to get free sketches from our website 36:47 Finishing with some outlines ----------------------- 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 Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 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
For years I thought I was doing watercolor right, but it turns out I wasn’t.
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio In this video we are busting the myth that you need to be able to draw to be able to paint. One of the biggest reasons people give for never picking up a paintbrush is that they can’t draw. The truth is that the opposite is true - some of the most famous painters were good BECAUSE they couldn’t draw (think Van Gogh and Maud Lewis) and many of today’s great painters also attach very little importance to realism and accurate drawings. So today we’re jumping confidently in and creating with color and line. And who knows, you might find yourself starting to draw too. Join our #everydayadoodle challenge: https://youtu.be/PKELpjZwPj4 Join our newsletter: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter Get free sketches: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass Materials: Princeton Neptune Brush https://amzn.to/4avNwbM Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, 8 https://amzn.to/42P6whE Princeton Lauren Series 4350 - Short Handled Round Size 12 https://amzn.to/42sSftj Paul Rubens Quill brush size 6 https://amzn.to/3WyYsiU Paul Rubens Quill brush size 4 https://amzn.to/4du1Nqo Meeden Cold Press 100% 15 x 11 inch paper https://tinyurl.com/muu7vehc When ordering anything from Meeden’s website use DIANE15 at checkout for 15% discount Kuretake Gainsai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn Kuretake Art Nouveau set https://amzn.to/3XElTr5 Meeden masking tape set https://amzn.to/47Pwmnl Masterson Sta-Wet Palette https://amzn.to/3T3xwHc Lightwish Metallic 8 paints https://amzn.to/3zEPdWJ Artistro white pens https://amzn.to/3zWqjSj Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set https://amzn.to/3Td2lZN Tombow Fudenosuke brush pen https://amzn.to/3DJhb5w Edding 1800 fine liner https://amzn.to/4h6akS7 Pentel Gold Slicci pen https://amzn.to/4eTXtSD Edding 1800 fine liner https://amzn.to/4h6akS7 Royal Talens White Gouache https://amzn.to/46KLRfk Dr PH MArtin’s Bleedproof White https://amzn.to/3GGIa0R Creative Abstract Water by Kate Rebecca Leach https://amzn.to/4cVP5k5 Kate Leach’s book reviewed on @artbooknook https://youtu.be/D8T3RZatijw?si=o11KZ8bEC1MPEkNx Chapters: 00:00 Why you can paint even if you can’t draw 06:29 How to join our newsletter 08:12 Painting the background layer 22:54 Using white gouache instead of a white pen 23:53 Some pens to not draw with 29:48 Painting marks, lines and motifs on top 38:50 Embellishing with dots, dashes and lines 47:49 Arthur (the Studio Cat) helping to edit the video ----------------------- 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 Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 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 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
This watercolor habit is the best for 2025 – find out why
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Today we’re starting our February daily challenge which is called Every Day a Doodle - hashtag #everydayadoodle If you want to make watercolor painting part of your life, you have to actually do it regularly to make it into a habit. Creating an art habit can be hard but you can do it with this simple five-minute method. All you need is five minutes every day, some paper, paint, a brush and pens or pencils. After a month of daily doodles your life will begin to show changes. You’re an artist! #everydayadoodle prompt sheet: http://youtube.com/post/UgkxSqiV1b0tcU_cGJFY16XdKlcmaYtVrrV-?si=oYpNqPLqZvP3GzEd Share your work in our Facebook groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting (for everyone) https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers (for YT Members & Patrons) Materials: Meeden Cold Press 100% 9 x 12 inch paper https://tinyurl.com/muu7vehc When ordering anything from Meeden’s website use DIANE15 at checkout for 15% discount Kuretake Gainsai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn Kuretake Art Nouveau set https://amzn.to/3XElTr5 Artistro white pens https://amzn.to/3zWqjSj Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set https://amzn.to/3Td2lZN Tombow Fudenosuke brush pen https://amzn.to/3DJhb5w Sheet Protectors for 3 ring binders https://amzn.to/3UXXc7J 3 Ring Binder 1.5” with customisable cover https://amzn.to/3VbBKwh Binder Rings https://amzn.to/3ReTvtD Princeton Neptune Brush https://amzn.to/4avNwbM Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, 8 https://amzn.to/42P6whE Princeton Artist Brush Co. Lauren Series 4350 - Short Handled Round Size 12 https://amzn.to/42sSftj Creative Abstract Water by Kate Rebecca Leach https://amzn.to/4cVP5k5 Kate Leach’s book reviewed on @artbooknook https://youtu.be/D8T3RZatijw?si=o11KZ8bEC1MPEkNx Chapters: 00:00 What you need to do 00:36 Introducing the #everydayadoodle daily challenge 00:50 Doodle inspiration and suggestions 04:25 Abstract Watercolor by Kate Rebecca Leach 05:03 Marking out 12 squares on a 12x9 sheet 06:45 Doodle card storage suggestions 07:37 Doodle materials suggestions 08:32 #everydayadoodle Day 1 15:50 Preparing a background for Day 2 ----------------------- 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 Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 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
Do watercolor painting for 5 mins a day and change your life – guaranteed!
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Today’s a day to throw away all your inhibitions and aspirations and just go with the flow(ers!) I’m going to paint a whole page of random, invented flowers just for the sheer pleasure of using paint on paper. Why not join me? Any paint or paper will do, but here is a list of what I used in case you are looking to add to your collection! Sorry about the strange background noise - it was the rainstorm outside doing weird things to the sound recording. Materials Kuretake Gainsai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn Kuretake Art Nouveau set https://amzn.to/3XElTr5 When ordering anything from Meeden’s website use DIANE15 at checkout for 15% discount Meeden Paper https://tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-block Meeden 10 pack artists tape https://amzn.to/3BTlKK7 Meeden Cold Press 10x15 block https://go.meedenart.com/4fONIEE Meeden Tabletop Storage Easel https://go.meedenart.com/4ghDKwV Meeden ceramic flat palette https://amzn.to/3SvCQCP Meeden water pot https://amzn.to/3Wv75Lo Meeden Large Studio Palette with Lid https://amzn.to/3MscDSg Meeden square palette https://amzn.to/3W5W9Es Princeton Neptune Brush https://amzn.to/4avNwbM Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, 8 https://amzn.to/42P6whE Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set https://amzn.to/3Td2lZN (white) ----------------------- 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 Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 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
Relax with soothing easy floral watercolor whimsy
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio If I had a dollar for every time I have heard “I love landscapes but I can’t paint them” I’d be a wealthy woman! But this doesn’t need to be the case, because the very best landscapes (in my humble opinion) are not based on accurate perspective or any other daunting feature of drawing, composition or tonal values. They are based on genuine feeling for the landscape, familiarity with it and a love of nature and of color. Try this method, which needs no skill, just willingness to let go and enjoy the process. You can download the sketch if you want some help with the layout, and once you’ve got the bare bones on the paper, you can let rip with the paint. Have fun! Download the sketch here: https://dianeantone.com/product/whimsical-rural-landscape-sketch/ Become a Studio Insider to get 10 free sketch downloads every month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ With comments about living and buying in France Kathy’s Flog from France https://youtu.be/BkoIergAp0Y?si=n09nlTbHq04opnJC Materials When ordering anything from Meeden’s website use DIANE15 at checkout for 15% discount Meeden Paper https://tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-block Meeden 10 pack artists tape https://amzn.to/3BTlKK7 Meeden Cold Press 10x15 block https://go.meedenart.com/4fONIEE Meeden Tabletop Storage Easel https://go.meedenart.com/4ghDKwV Kuretake Gainsai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn Kuretake Art Nouveau set https://amzn.to/3XElTr5 Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set https://amzn.to/3Td2lZN (white) Tombow Fudenosuke brush pen https://amzn.to/3DJhb5w Chapters: 00:00 Today on our little farm 02:04 Changing the plan 07:09 Drawing the design (link to sketch in description) 12:44 Painting a layer of greens 20:21 Painting the houses 22:42 A second layer in the background 29:54 Adding details to the sheep and houses 34:21 Experimenting with Arrtx acrylic brush pens 41:50 Switching back to paint to finish ----------------------- 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 Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 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
Discover a new easy way to watercolor a whimsical landscape
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio What to paint when you can’t go outside to gather inspiration for your watercolor journey? Let’s take a step backwards and look at something beautiful we have in our house which itself was inspired by nature. Here I have a basket full of beautiful scarves, with lovely palettes to help me decide. Or you could just as easily look in your wardrobe for a lovely floral print shirt, steal ideas from an oriental rug, garner harmonies from a bedspread or duvet cover - inspiration is all around us in the fabric of our homes. Let’s get painting! Materials Here are all the materials I used in this video. We have negotiated a special 15% discount for all your purchases on Meeden’s website. When ordering anything from Meeden’s website use DIANE15 at checkout for 15% discount Meeden Hot Pressed Paper https://tinyurl.com/mrysyr58 Meeden Paper in general https://tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-block Meeden 10 pack artists tape https://amzn.to/3BTlKK7 Meeden square palette https://amzn.to/3W5W9Es Meeden Tabletop Storage Easel https://go.meedenart.com/4ghDKwV Kuretake Gainsai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn Kuretake Art Nouveau set https://amzn.to/3XElTr5 ETCHR GOLD Watercolor Set of 12 https://amzn.to/3lStLq3 Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set https://amzn.to/3Td2lZN (white) Tombow Fudenosuke brush pen https://amzn.to/3DJhb5w Pentel Gold Slicci pen https://amzn.to/4eTXtSD Edding 1800 fine liner https://amzn.to/4h6akS7 Drawell watercolor brushes see below. Signature Notebooks https://dianeantone.com/product-category/gifts/notebooks/ ----------------------- 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 Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 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
Using Textiles to inspire your fun and easy Watercolor Art No. 2 – Indian Madras woven scarf
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