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Why not join Craftsy to see how Ronald Pratt painted this? The first 1,000 people to use my link will get a full year of Premium membership to Craftsy for only $1.49: https://go.craftsy.com/dianeantonestudio3 Today we’re going to paint a gorgeous light-filled fall forest scene the easy way! Using masking fluid (which is not as hard as you think) and sponging in the leaves to create a luminous effect you’ll have fun doing this one with me! Materials: Meeden Watercolor paper, cold press, 100% cotton, 140lb 12 x 9 inches: https://amzn.to/3WQZN6r Meeden square palette https://amzn.to/3STg09b Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, 8 https://amzn.to/42P6whE Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 12 https://amzn.to/3RqtTcb Stackable palette dishes https://amzn.to/4gB6bGc Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn Or Michael Harding Botanical Set on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43WR5F3 W & N Masking Fluid https://amzn.to/47InuQO Natural Sponges https://amzn.to/3BeIP9l Creative Mark Mimik Kolinsky Synthetic Sable Paint Brushes Swordliner https://amzn.to/3XpWMst Chapters: 00:00 Today’s inspiration: Ronald Pratt on Craftsy 02:03 What I’ll need and why 05:39 Step 1: a Value Sketch 12:45 Masking out the trees 23:19 Preparing the paint 31:13 Painting the background wet in wet 38:25 How to use a natural sponge to stamp 40:16 Sponge painting leaves on the trees 42:37 Creating counterchange and depth 48:37 Removing the masking fluid 50:36 Painting shadows on the tree trunks 56:52 Painting bark lines on the tree trunks 1:11:11 Sponging a second layer of leaves 1:13:01 Final touches 1:17:45 Arthur the Studio Cat helping out ----------------------- 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 300+ FREE traceable sketches for my tutorials: https://dianeantone.com/free-downloads/ 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 --- FAVOURITE SUPPLIERS BLICK ART SUPPLIES: https://tinyurl.com/savewithblick JACKSONS ART: https://tinyurl.com/savewithjacksons --- 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.* This video was sponsored by Craftsy #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
Golden Rays of Sunshine for FALL
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Today I’m taking the idea of creating our own selection of color mixing palettes from nature a bit further today, using the Kuretake set which has so many gorgeous coordinating colors in it. I’ll show you how to pick a gamut of colors that will create a surprisingly beautiful end result when combined with gold paint. Materials: Meeden Watercolor paper, cold press, 100% cotton, 140lb 12 x 9 inches: https://go.meedenart.com/4gvFT8c ***Use code DIANE10 for 10% off Meeden Art’s website*** MAB sparkly metallic watercolors - when ordering use code DIANE10 https://www.etsy.com/shop/MABWatercolours ***Use code DIANE10 for 10% off MAB Watercolours on Etsy*** Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors https://amzn.to/3Z1lNML Schmincke Aqua Bronze gold powder https://amzn.to/3Hvkdc4 Coliro Gold Paint https://amzn.to/3z732JF Pentel Gold Slicci pen https://amzn.to/4eTXtSD Staedtler Fineliner pen set: https://amzn.to/3Tw Chapters: 00:00 Today's inspiration: strawberry leaves and fruit 01:10 My Kuretake palette setup 02:20 Creating a 'strawberry' swatch card 19:01 A selection of doodling materials 23:18 Filling the page with color 28:46 Mixing some Schminke Aqua Bronze gold 30:40 Preparing the other metallic paints 32:48 Doodling and embellishing in gold (mostly) 51:26 A peek behind the scenes ----------------------- 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 300+ FREE traceable sketches for my tutorials: https://dianeantone.com/free-downloads/ 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 --- FAVOURITE SUPPLIERS BLICK ART SUPPLIES: https://tinyurl.com/savewithblick JACKSONS ART: https://tinyurl.com/savewithjacksons --- 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
The TRUTH about KURETAKE watercolor paints – PLUS more AMAZING color combinations (and Gold)!
YouTube Video VVVPMmRkYWIwREhlUUl0MDdGXzFYMjhnLl96eVk2V0JTSWhr
Today on the menu is a free and easy, fun way to create an autumn forest in watercolor using everyone’s favorite technique - TOOTHBRUSH SPATTER! Once you start you won’t be able to stop - it’s addictive! Plus watch to the end to get to know our animals a bit better and say hi to our dogs, sheep, chickens and very proud rooster Gabriel! Come along and enjoy the day! Materials: Michael Harding Botanical Set on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43WR5F3 Meeden Watercolor paper, cold press, 100% cotton, 140lb 12 x 9 inches: https://go.meedenart.com/4gvFT8c or https://amzn.to/3WQZN6r Meeden square palette: https://go.meedenart.com/3ZsglmD or https://amzn.to/3STg09b ***Use code DIANE10 for 10% off every Meeden order from their website*** Creative Mark Mimik Kolinsky Synthetic Sable Paint Brushes Swordliner https://amzn.to/3XpWMst Chapters: 00:00 Preparing my paint 05:26 Spattering the background 10:52 Creating trees from the spatter 18:29 Correcting the tonal values 20:24 Adding birds 24:33 Around and about the garden today ----------------------- 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 300+ FREE traceable sketches for my tutorials: https://dianeantone.com/free-downloads/ 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 --- FAVOURITE SUPPLIERS BLICK ART SUPPLIES: https://tinyurl.com/savewithblick JACKSONS ART: https://tinyurl.com/savewithjacksons --- 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
Paint THE ULTIMATE WATERCOLOR fall trees – PLUS quality time in my garden with dogs, sheep and hens!
YouTube Video VVVPMmRkYWIwREhlUUl0MDdGXzFYMjhnLll4cUtJWktsbkZz
Today I'm combining inspiration from my garden and two very different books to create a fun and whimsical ink and watercolor painting of an arrangement of flowers and twigs in tiny jars and bottles. Looking at great art books or inspirational books is one way I find helpful when I get off to a slow start in the morning. So why not explore “Ink and Wash Florals” by Camilla Damsbo Brix with me and try some ink sketching to color in - and if you’re not confident about drawing, grab my free sketch download from dianeantone.com/free-downloads PLUS we talk about the book “Making Winter” by Emma Mitchell which has some thought provoking content for us to enjoy. Download the free sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/bottles-twigs-and-flowers-sketch/ Materials: Michael Harding Botanical Set on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43WR5F3 Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, 8 https://amzn.to/42P6whE Meeden Watercolor paper, cold press, 100% cotton, 140lb 12 x 9 inches: https://go.meedenart.com/4gmRaHW or https://amzn.to/3WQZN6r ***Use code DIANE10 for 10% off all orders from Meeden Art's website*** Suitable pens: Staedtler Pigment Liner set of 6 https://amzn.to/4bom9Q7 Sakura Pigma Micron Fineliners https://amzn.to/3NMEg7s Winsor and Newton fineliners https://amzn.to/3MFkGL9 Tombow Dual Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3Wm1FDw Chapters: 00:00 Starting the day 00:24 Book number 1 01:06 Flowers from my garden 03:38 Book number 2 05:04 Miniature jars and bottles 06:46 Drawing 15:30 Painting 25:31 Some final thoughts 27:04 Scenes @fromthegarden ----------------------- 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 300+ FREE traceable sketches for my tutorials: https://dianeantone.com/free-downloads/ 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 --- FAVOURITE SUPPLIERS BLICK ART SUPPLIES: https://tinyurl.com/savewithblick JACKSONS ART: https://tinyurl.com/savewithjacksons --- 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
PAINT Whimsical Wild Watercolor Weeds with ME (PLUS TWO book reviews + FREE Sketch from our website)
YouTube Video VVVPMmRkYWIwREhlUUl0MDdGXzFYMjhnLjJ1eGp0dlFNeHBB
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