I have too many materials. Too many paints to expect to ever be able to use them all up. And I don’t think I have anywhere near as many paints as many people if the studios I’ve seen online on YouTube are anything to go by. I sometimes wonder why I and others are seeminglyRead more ⟶
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Capturing Nature’s Dance – enchanting watercolor wildflowers
Would you like to know how to paint autumn leaves and late summer flowers in a modern abstract watercolor floral style? In the meadows near us right now are many flowers and leaves turning their thoughts towards autumn. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is right upon us already, with the early morning air tingedRead more ⟶
Greenhouse Watercolor Jungle (so easy!)
In this video, I show you how to paint loose leaves and foliage in a greenhouse or glasshouse setting – or for a conservatory or terrarium – with a few simple strokes and a few shades of green. This watercolour painting tutorial is for all levels and is an easy loose watercolor project that wouldRead more ⟶
Watercolor Brush Sketching Easy Flowers for Creative Healing (how to break the rules!)
This watercolor brush sketching flower painting tutorial is for beginners and all levels. Learn how to paint loose watercolor florals with Diane Antone for relaxation and creative healing. This easy semi-abstract loose floral watercolor flower and leaf painting tutorial in modern watercolor style will help you to learn how to paint and also how toRead more ⟶
Diving into Colour
It’s possible to be afraid of colour and of making a mess of a painting, this is something I know only too well and there are many times when I despair of the piece I’m doing turning out useable for a video. But does it matter? In this abstract watercolor floral tutorial I show youRead more ⟶
Watercolor Feathers
As I walk through my garden I often find a feather lying on the grass waiting for me to find it. And often, at times when I have a decision of importance to make, I find a little white feather will fall from the sky as if to confirm the choice I have made. LikeRead more ⟶
Swatch and Doodle
Using my Kuretake Art Nouveau set I created eight pastel toned rectangles and embellished them with doodles in paint and pastel. This meditative exercise in watercolor and drawing is easy and relaxing to do and will be a good way to spend an hour unchallenged by the need to perform or achieve. Just let’s goRead more ⟶
Material Choices
Every studio is different – you could even say unique. While the basic tools for watercolorists are the same the world over, the variety of materials available now has meant that you are unlikely to find two artists with entirely the same paints, paper or brushes. Rather than bore you with a discussion of theRead more ⟶
Bouquet Building – how to paint a bunch of flowers!
Over the years I’ve been tending to move away from the traditional floral arrangement and go for more of an all-over bouquet pattern, as if looking at a flowerbed from close up. This is a much easier way to design a painting. But sometimes you want to paint a few flowers for a card orRead more ⟶
Doodling and Mark Marking Intuitive Art
We all have them, some of us perhaps more often than others! Those days when nothing seems to be quite right. This video is an attempt to overcome that feeling, and I think it’s very important to try to do this, because the alternative is so often a deepening of the stuckness and a reluctanceRead more ⟶
Inspired by Nature
This video has loads of tips for how to paint loose wet in wet watercolor flowers and leaves easily, some of them even might be unique! Plus great discussion of the difference between cellulose and cotton watercolor paper and why you need both! Gathering a handful of dried and living plants from a stone wallRead more ⟶
Tranquil Creativity
Come with me on a creative journey exploring intuitive art doodles over your watercolors in this uplifting and comforting color immersion tutorial. As in most of my other videos, we will use calming and artistic techniques to lift your spirits and fill your life with positive joy. We are all constantly navigating through challenging emotionsRead more ⟶
Exploring Intuitive Art
Welcome to my watercolor and doodling tutorial, where I’ll be sharing with you how I use these artistic techniques to lift myself out of sadness and bring some joy and positivity into my life. I’ve always found that creativity is a powerful tool for improving my mental health and helping me overcome difficult emotions, andRead more ⟶
Sunset Palms Composition and Watercolor Art
Bring some drama into your life with this quick and easy sunset palm painting with birds to bring it to life! No special equipment is needed to achieve this look – create a dramatic setting sun with just a few strokes and with the flick of the wrist paint the palm fronds – this oneRead more ⟶
Loose Watercolor Sunflowers
Today and for any skill level, let’s capture the essence of sunflowers with their bright yellow petals and captivating shapes in this easy loose, intuitive calligraphy style with watercolor bringing them alive. Plus a new way to paint a background that will inspire you to experiment and play with your colors in creative ways. SoRead more ⟶
Paint Tropical Fruits!
This bold painting of tropical fruits is done using the “Paint First, Sketch Later” technique, which is so freeing and loose and so easy to master! Materials For this painting I decided to use my Viviva set of colors, as they are possibly the most vibrant and colorful I possess. They are nice and transparentRead more ⟶
Watercolor Brush Sketching Explained
Watercolor brush sketching is a technique I’ve recently developed that involves creating quick, spontaneous, and expressive artworks using watercolors and brush pens of various types. It captures the essence and impression of a subject with loose brushwork and powerful line work. It’s minimal but strong on detail, and focuses on capturing the overall mood orRead more ⟶
Painting the French Ambiance
As you know, I am lucky enough to live in France, in Brittany in the far west of the country. So here is a little painting which reflects the mood or ambiance of France, plus some whimsical touches which reflect how I would like to see the country looking at its best! Capture the moodRead more ⟶