Beginners Watercolor Tutorials

Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Today we’re going to paint a tiny 5 x 7 inch landscape inspired by the golden beauty of an early autumn evening. It's so easy to paint the grasses and seed heads silhouetted against a simple, glowing sky, with a variegated wash using rich golden yellows gradually deepening into warm orange, deep rose and chocolate brown. When you're looking for a painting where you don’t need to worry about getting everything exactly right, this is the one for you! The background colours do most of the work, then we can add the grasses, leaves and seed heads with a few confident brushstrokes. So join me for this peaceful little painting of a miniature sunset landscape that you can finish in just one sitting. Materials used: Amazon Artify 10 piece detail paintbrush set https://amzn.to/3SU08pl Meeden Airtight Palette https://amzn.to/4xtwiX7 Meeden Professional Quill Watercolor Brushes https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp Blick Kuretake range of Gansai Tambi Pans and Sets https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-kuretake Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Set https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-kuretake48 Meeden Airtight Leakproof Palette https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-meeden-airtightpalette —— ➡️ 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* Find out all about us by clicking here: linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio 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 Rhapsody Frame TV Art Turn your TV into an art gallery! Free Vintage and Modern Art to transform your living space. https://youtube.com/@rhapsody_frametv_art?si=u-DJTmIg44gZBCbq ➡️ *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 https://youtube.com/@fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm in Brittany, France Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art Watercolor sunset, silhouettes and autumn grasses. Paint the golden hour in 2 steps and 12 minutes.
Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Join me for a slow, peaceful painting session as we create a cozy, whimsical folk art village under a starry night sky. This tutorial is completely stress-free and beginner-friendly, with no pressure for perfection—just a relaxing exploration of shapes, gentle patterns, and storytelling through simple watercolor and line work. Folk art is all about the joy of creating without worrying about strict perspective or realistic rules. Together, we’ll layer soft watercolor washes, add delightful patterned fields and cottages, and bring the scene to life with easy pen details. Grab your favorite brushes, settle in with a warm drink, and let’s paint a quiet storybook landscape together. In this video, you will learn: How to approach a folk art landscape with zero pressure Simple ways to build flattened, storybook composition using basic shapes Techniques for adding charming repetitive patterns to fields and roofs How to combine loose watercolor washes with simple line-and-wash details Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/whimsical-moonlit-village-sketch/ ⬇️ Scroll down to find out how to get 10 free sketch downloads every month! Materials Used: **Meeden Paper** 🇺🇸 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-usa 🇬🇧 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-uk 🇪🇺 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-eu 🇦🇺 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-au *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Set https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-kuretake48 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 Signo Gold Gel Pens: https://amzn.to/3NAqXJC Round brushes (Size 6 and 2) —— ➡️ 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* Find out all about us by clicking here: linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio 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 MAB WATERCOLOURS Metallic Paints Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.etsy.com/shop/MABWatercolours ➡️ *Amazon Storefronts* USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio —— ➡️ *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 https://youtube.com/@fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm in Brittany, France Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art Easy whimsical folk art: Free your imagination with this magical watercolor landscape.
Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Let's welcome our favourite season by painting a tiny touch of fall! In this easy watercolor tutorial, we’ll paint a fun twist on fall foliage you can't resist trying! We'll use loose watercolor washes and easy line-and-wash sketching, and with just a few warm colors, we’ll create golden beech leaves, rusty oak leaves, rich blue berries and acorns all together on one twig! This is a wonderfully relaxed painting for easing into the autumn season — simple enough to enjoy without feeling overwhelmed, but full of those lovely little details that make a watercolor come to life. So gather your paints, a fineliner and a cup of tea, and come and paint with me. Materials Used: • Meeden 5 x 7 inch Watercolor Paper (300gsm / 140lb Cold Press) r https://tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-block • Kuretake range of Gansai Tambi Pans and Sets https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-kuretake. (I used Saffron Yellow, Aureolin, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Indigo, Maroon and Flax Beige.)• Faber Castell Sepia Pitt Pen (0.3) https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-pitt-sepia-03Drawell Round Brush, Size 4 (ordering details below) If you enjoy the painting, don’t forget to like, subscribe and share your finished watercolor in our community group. I’d love to see your autumn hedgerows! —— ➡️ 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* Find out all about us by clicking here: linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio 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 Rhapsody Frame TV Art Turn your TV into an art gallery! Free Vintage and Modern Art to transform your living space. https://youtube.com/@rhapsody_frametv_art?si=u-DJTmIg44gZBCbq ➡️ *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 https://youtube.com/@fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm in Brittany, France Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art A Tiny Touch of Fall : How to Paint Easy Autumn Leaves & Berries in Watercolor
Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Welcome back to another quick, relaxing watercolor session! Following up on our recent tiny floral video, tonight we are keeping things simple, loose, and deeply satisfying with warm, earthy seed heads and dried wildflowers in under 15 minutes. In this real-time paint-along, we tape off a small rectangular border on 5x7 cold press watercolor paper, then lay down a soft background wash using warm yellow ochre and gentle blue tones. Once the wash is dry, I sketched the initial outlines for the seed pods and delicate petals, and then layered in light ochre and brown washes to build warmth, and finish with loose, expressive pen details to bring the whole study to life. This quick project is ideal for a peaceful evening warm-up, practice in looseness, or a lovely handmade postcard or gift! 🎨 MATERIALS USED: Daler Rowney Mini Travel Set https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-daley-rowney-mini-travel-set (Colors used: Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Raw Umber, Ultramarine) Faber Castell Sepia Pitt Pen https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-pitt-sepia-03 Blick Masking Tape https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-masking-tape Meeden 100% cotton watercolor paper, 5x7" 🇺🇸 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-usa 🇬🇧 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-uk 🇪🇺 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-eu 🇦🇺 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-au *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* Round Watercolor Brushes Size 5 & 7 from Drawell (scroll down for details) 🎬 WATCH NEXT / RELATED VIDEO: If you enjoyed this, check out our previous tiny watercolor tutorial: "Tiny watercolor, tiny painting set and tiny flowers. Pure painting satisfaction in under 15 minutes" 👉 https://youtu.be/_abrnpA1Iog Chapters: 00:00 Setup & taping the border 00:50 Daler Rowney's travel watercolor set 02:02 Soft background wash 06:29 Painting warm floral shapes & seed pods 08:12 Fine line ink detailing 14:52 Removing the tape & finished painting From the Garden video: https://youtu.be/uL0Na7GNbVA —— ➡️ 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* Find out all about us by clicking here: linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio 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 MAB WATERCOLOURS Metallic Paints Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.etsy.com/shop/MABWatercolours ➡️ *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 https://youtube.com/@fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm in Brittany, France Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art Tiny earthy florals and seed pods. Surprise yourself with this loose line & wash in under 15 minutes
Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio There’s something wonderfully calming about finishing a complete painting in a single sitting. The fear of not finishing is real and painting tiny gives you the best chance of completing a small masterpiece in less than an hour! Painting tiny watercolors is my way of slowing down and making something real with my own hands in just a few minutes. Today I’ll show you exactly how I approach these little paintings while testing a delightful new to me miniature watercolor set from Daler Rowney. Daler Rowney Mini Travel Watercolor Set https://amzn.to/4vIbFFu Staedtler Pack of Gold, Silver and White Pens https://amzn.to/4wiICcP Kuretake Gansai Tambi Paints 48 set From Dick Blick https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-kuretake48 From Amazon https://amzn.to/4yCMDdF Kuretake Art Nouveau 24 color set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4ptkEYn 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3HL4CbN 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4k1tVDY Dick Blick (USA) https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick —— ➡️ 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* Find out all about us by clicking here: linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio 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 Rhapsody Frame TV Art Turn your TV into an art gallery! Free Vintage and Modern Art to transform your living space. https://youtube.com/@rhapsody_frametv_art?si=u-DJTmIg44gZBCbq ➡️ *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 https://youtube.com/@fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm in Brittany, France Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art Tiny watercolor, tiny painting set and tiny flowers. Pure painting satisfaction in under 15 minutes.
Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio How do you paint a cat that actually LOOKS like a cat? That’s the question we're answering tonight! Beginners welcome - no experience needed! Welcome to the ultimate, complete masterclass on creating cute, characterful, and wonderfully whimsical kitty cats! We’ve explored our favorite feline friends together before, but tonight, we are bringing everything together into one definitive guide. I'll share my favorite simple tips and tricks to help you capture that perfect, playful kitty expression without any of the stress. Whether you've struggled with cats in the past (who hasn’t!) or you're picking up a brush for the very first time, this step-by-step guide is designed just for you. So, grab your favorite supplies, pour yourself a warm cup of tea, and let’s create some whimsical magic together! Links: How to Paint Whimsical Cats tutorial (for all skill levels): https://youtu.be/1vDdc2VncQo How to Paint a Blobby Bird tutorial (for all skill levels): https://youtu.be/Fucs57Z74ak Try these brushes for looser watercolor with beautiful blends: Meeden Professional Quill Watercolor Brushes *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp: —— ➡️ 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* Find out all about us by clicking here: linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio 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 ➡️ *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 https://youtube.com/@fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm in Brittany, France Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art The Ultimate Guide to Painting Cute Whimsical Cats – Complete Step by Step Beginners Masterclass
Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Looking for a way in to watercolor? You'll gain confidence quickly with fun and simple birds like these! Using these three tips plus our free #buildabird traceable bundle you'll be painting birds to fall in love with in no time, even if you're an absolute beginner! Links: How to Paint a Blobby Bird tutorial (for all skill levels): https://youtu.be/Fucs57Z74ak Join the #buildabird Challenge: https://dianeantone.com/join-the-buildabird-watercolor-challenge/ Download the FREE #buildabird Prompt Sheet and Traceables: https://dianeantone.com/product/build-a-bird-daily-challenge-bundle/ Try these brushes for looser watercolor with beautiful blends: Meeden Professional Quill Watercolor Brushes *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:13 Tip 1 02:58 Tip 2 07:26 Tip 3 #paintabirdaday #watercolor #arttherapy #artchallenge #dailyart #dailywatercolor #blobbybird #watercolorforbeginners #dianeantonestudio Starting with watercolor painting is great for bringing more calm into your life. But for me, lacking confidence was the biggest barrier to finding that calm. Then one day I realised that creating whimsical birds, cats and other subjects was easier and more fun, and my confidence soared. Birds painted my way are easy, undemanding and forgiving, and don’t need any skill whatever. Many people have found them to be an ideal introduction to watercolor and I agree. I wish I’d known this years ago, but am excited to share it with you so you too can enjoy painting right out of the gate. Watch these next: https://youtu.be/3LgJoOQgqEU https://youtu.be/R7tBI37MmXs The Studio Essentials: My Daily Kit & Today’s Supplies Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/467WnAK 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3ZFuf4a 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/43Wb1cU Meeden Quill Brush size 6 — https://amzn.to/3MjsAxi **Meeden Paper** 🇺🇸 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-usa 🇬🇧 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-uk 🇪🇺 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-eu 🇦🇺 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-au *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* I used 9 x 12 inch paper in this painting. Meeden airtight palette with lid https://amzn.to/4ciAnCw Ohuhu Black Permanent fineliner https://amzn.to/4au1v3X Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE Uni-Ball Signo Gold Pen: https://amzn.to/3R1KGmZ Round Synthetic Brush size 6 — https://amzn.to/4a0Emq1 Zig White Brush Pen — https://amzn.to/4px3w4v Signo White Gel Pen — https://amzn.to/4pQBdOb —— ➡️ 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 VIVIVA COLORS Fun & Portable Colorsheets and more Handmade in India *Use code DIANEANTONE for 10% off your first order* https://tinyurl.com/vivivacolors ➡️ *Amazon Storefronts* USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio —— ➡️ *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 https://youtube.com/@fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm. Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* Give me 8 minutes and I'll make you even MORE confident in watercolor!
Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Today I have three new blobby birds for you to create, and along the way I'm sharing color mixing tips, some of my favorite materials, an exciting new technique I've been trying out, and some of my behind the scenes prep work - including six more blobby bird ideas for you to try out for yourselves. I'm also giving you some insight into the not-so-easy part of creativity - the nervousness and uncertainty that can come with it. Because if you feel it too, you need to know it's not just you! So sit back and relax, and in half an hour I hope you'll be full of creativity and ready to paint.  Here's the video I mention: https://youtu.be/BA3nJDNx3Mw Materials: Diane Antone x Meeden Watercolor Painting Set US / Global site: https://go.meedenart.com/4dEYoYX UK site: https://go.meedenart.com/4sD94Ms AU site: https://go.meedenart.com/4c92tU1 EU site: https://go.meedenart.com/3PxYoA4 Drawell handmade brushes from Japan (see below for info) Or Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 4 https://amzn.to/4ukUvNK Meeden ceramic flat palette https://amzn.to/3SvCQCP Meeden water pot https://amzn.to/3Wv75Lo Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set https://amzn.to/3Td2lZN Lightwish Acrylic Dual Tip markers https://amzn.to/3MtOsmw Black Fineliners Set of 6 — $5.99 https://amzn.to/48m0CbF Gold or White Fineliners Set of 3 https://amzn.to/3M44lmk Zig White Brush Pen — https://amzn.to/4px3w4v Signo White Gel Pen — https://amzn.to/4pQBdOb ARTISTRO bullet tip gold marker (like mine) https://amzn.to/4p4LtSl Uni-Ball Signo Gold Pen: https://amzn.to/3R1KGmZ Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N Faber Castell Pitt Pen, Dark Sepia set of 4 https://amzn.to/46xzFAI Pentel Hybrid Gel Metallic Gold set of 3 https://amzn.to/46xzFAI Faber-Castell Pitt Pens 4 Black India Ink Pen Wallet Set - Assorted Nibs https://amzn.to/3VxaJnZ Royal Talens White Gouache https://amzn.to/46KLRfk OR Dr PH MArtin’s Bleedproof White https://amzn.to/3GGIa0R Molotow one4all acrylic TWIN marker (1.5mm and 4mm nibs) https://amzn.to/4b1FyIn Color Nature White —— Navigate through our video using Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Painting the birds' bodies 06:23 Drawing on the main features 10:30 Embellishing the birds 20:08 A new (to me) idea 22:36 Finishing the birds —— ➡️ 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* Find out all about us by clicking here: linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio 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 ➡️ *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. I use 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 *Our Facebook Communities* Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links. #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art Give me 30 minutes and my Blobby Birds will UNLEASH your watercolor creativity!
Watch the full video to paint along with me as I simplify strawberries and add a page to my nature journal  Simplify your watercolor life with strawberries!
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