Tutorials using Kuretake Art Supplies

Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/79329 Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Are they really that good? After three years of using Kuretake Gansai Tambi paints almost daily I’m sharing with you the good, the bad and the ugly of these unconventional (to the West) Japanese paints while I create an easy doodle swatch type painting with them for you! Materials: Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn Kuretake Gansai Tambi 36 color set https://amzn.to/4hF4I2k Kuretake Gansai Tambi 24 color set https://amzn.to/3FgPhPr Kuretake Gansai Tambi 18 color set https://amzn.to/4k8QkQE Kuretake Gansai Tambi 12 color set https://amzn.to/4dmOKYG Kuretake Gansai Tambi Nuance 12 color set https://amzn.to/44GcSDw Kuretake Gansai Tambi Art Nouveau 24 color set https://amzn.to/3KkQxRl Kuretake Gansai Tambi 24 Glittery Colors https://amzn.to/4hQazBi $49.99 Kuretake Gansai Tambi Graphite Colors https://amzn.to/3SdzEd3 Kuretake Gansai Tambi Granulating Colors Set 1 https://amzn.to/3wXcQsu Kuretake Gansai Tambi Granulating Colors Set 2 https://amzn.to/43pqzEs Kuretake Gansai Tambi Opal Colors https://amzn.to/4b2FHLx $12.17 Kuretake Gansai Tambi Gem Colors https://amzn.to/4k61MMY Kuretake Gansai Tambi Pearl Colors https://amzn.to/4dregME Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors: https://amzn.to/3QZIk8e Kuretake Sumi-e Set of tinted black Japanese Inks https://amzn.to/3wB5bzS Kuretake Gold Mica Ink https://amzn.to/4gIgzeh $13.99 Kuretake water brush https://amzn.to/3fmsVfo Details about the full Gansai Tambi range on Kuretake's website (with pigment info): https://www.gansaitambi.jp/en/ Excellent resource for information about pigments, lightfastness, transparency etc of ALL major brands: https://artistspigments.org Chapters: 00:00 What you can expect in this video 01:02 Before we start… 03:01 Number 1 thing I really like 06:23 Number 2 09:20 Number 3 13:34 Number 4 17:44 Number 5 22:15 Number 6 25:27 Number 7 29:08 Number 8 34:51 Number 9 37:03 Number 10 39:36 Number 11 42:18 Number 12 44:53 Some things I love less and chatting while doodling ----------------------- Get an overview of what we do here at Diane Antone Studio: https://linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio Join my FREE Studio Insiders' Newsletter for weekly coupons, freebies, offers, inspiration, news and more: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Become a Studio Insider for 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ Buy original paintings on Etsy: https://etsy.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Shop My MERCH: https://merch.dianeantone.com --------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLIES Browse all of my recommended supplies on my Amazon Storefronts: USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio About my brushes I have always bought my favorite brushes from Drawell direct from Japan. They are handmade in Japan. Drawell will ship readily to anywhere in the world. The prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. The brushes I use are the Maestro Series (black and Gold handles) and the Golden Nylon Series 11-2 (red and white handles) and I use sizes 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html --------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME 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 Are Kuretake Watercolor Paints a Hidden Gem or Over-Hyped? (The truth after 1000+ paintings)
Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/79329 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 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
Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/ad-free-why-i-my-135020142 Today we're going to paint a lovely soft, muted watercolor based on the idea of flowers, leaves and seeds while I chat with you not only about the process of painting, but also sharing some of my thoughts about a few issues that are on my mind at the moment. Read our blog posts: Diane's: https://dianeantone.com/why-real-art-matters-in-an-artificial-world/ Tamsin's: https://dianeantone.com/its-a-new-world-but-are-we-being-brave/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter Materials: *Meeden Paper* 🇺🇸 https://go.meedenart.com/4gmRaHW 🇬🇧 https://uk.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK 🇪🇺 https://eu.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla 🇦🇺 https://au.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F Meeden Professional Quill Watercolor Brushes https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off ALL orders from ALL Meeden stores* 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 Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn Kuretake Gansai Tambi Art Nouveau 24 color set https://amzn.to/3KkQxRl ----------------------- Get an overview of what we do here at Diane Antone Studio: https://linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio Join our FREE Studio Insiders' Newsletter for coupons, freebies, offers, inspiration, news and more: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter Join our YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Become a Studio Insider for 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ --------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLIES Browse all of my recommended supplies on my Amazon Storefronts: USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio About my brushes I have always bought my favorite brushes from Drawell direct from Japan. They are handmade in Japan. Drawell will ship readily to anywhere in the world. The prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. The brushes I use are the Maestro Series (black and Gold handles) and the Golden Nylon Series 11-2 (red and white handles) and I use sizes 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html --------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME 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 Why I lost all my friends when I started to paint watercolor online
Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/this-proven-tip-125466137 Staring at a blank page, feeling stuck, and wondering where your creativity went? I’ve been there too! But don’t worry—today, I’m sharing a proven trick that works every time to break free from a watercolor slump. If you’re struggling to get started, this simple but powerful tip will get you painting again—right now! Materials: Meeden brush set https://tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-brush-set Meeden paper https://tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-pad ***Use code DIANE15 for 15% off ALL Meeden Art products*** Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn Schmincke Aqua Bronze gold powder https://amzn.to/3Hvkdc4 Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set https://amzn.to/3Td2lZN Pentel Hybrid Gel Metallic Rollerball 1.0mm https://amzn.to/442PvDH Sharpie permanent markers - variety pack https://amzn.to/4hYirAf ----------------------- Get an overview of what we do here at Diane Antone Studio: https://linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio Join my FREE Studio Insiders' Newsletter for weekly coupons, freebies, offers, inspiration, news and more: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Become a Studio Insider for 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ Buy original paintings on Etsy: https://etsy.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Shop My MERCH: https://merch.dianeantone.com --------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLIES Browse all of my recommended supplies on my Amazon Storefronts: USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio About my brushes I have always bought my favorite brushes from Drawell direct from Japan. They are handmade in Japan. Drawell will ship readily to anywhere in the world. The prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. The brushes I use are the Maestro Series (black and Gold handles) and the Golden Nylon Series 11-2 (red and white handles) and I use sizes 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html --------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME 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 This PROVEN TIP will CRUSH Your Watercolor Painting Slump TODAY!
Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/ad-free-this-if-136869777 If you’re struggling to get started in art, if progress is slower than you hoped, or if you are experiencing a creative block, I have a solution for you, and it’s just one word — DOODLE! I found the simplicity of creating all kinds of doodles really unlocked my creativity and today, I’m going to share my jailbreaking process with you! Plus, I’m going to show you how to make your own simple, stitched Daily Doodle book, which takes seconds and costs pennies! Watch me paint the next page in this sketchbook: https://youtu.be/cvT0XFhRQQ4 Doodle inspiration from ​⁠@creationsceecee ​⁠@LauraHornArt and Kate Rebecca Leach (@essoldodesign on Instagram) and many others over the years! Materials: PAINT Kuretake Art Nouveau 24 color set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3KkQxRl 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3HL4CbN 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4k1tVDY BRUSH Meeden Professional Quill Brushes https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp **Use code DIANE15 for 15% off all Meeden Art orders** ⬇️ Scroll down for direct links to Meeden's US, UK, EU and AU storefronts FINELINERS/PENS I USED Edding 1800 set https://amzn.to/4i0EmXV Staedtler Pigment Liner set of 6 https://amzn.to/4bom9Q7 Winsor and Newton fineliners https://amzn.to/3MFkGL9 Sakura Pigma Micron Fineliners https://amzn.to/3NMEg7s Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE Artistro white pens https://amzn.to/3zWqjSj Artistro black fineliner set of 9 https://amzn.to/3JmkmTz Arrtx Acrylic Paint Pens 48 set 3mm bullet tip https://amzn.to/3YnDUwo Arrtx Acrylic Paint Pens 36 set 3mm bullet tip https://amzn.to/4dAUL2R Tombow Fudenosuke Twin Tip Brush Pen (Black / Grey) https://amzn.to/3LEXDzM Pentel Hybrid Gel Silver, gold and white https://amzn.to/3Rv8osw Zig Masking Writer Set of 3, 1, 2, and 3mm https://amzn.to/4eMZAYG For Making the Sketchbook Canson XL 90lb sheets watercolor paper https://amzn.to/4lCwIEx White Cardstock for cover https://amzn.to/4fM3FNq Waxed Thread https://amzn.to/3Jlcdyz Bradawl for making holes https://amzn.to/4fMfNht Pink Folding Utility Knife https://amzn.to/4lxQ51u Huron Self Healing mat https://amzn.to/49WHwbQ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Why doodles help 01:21 From circles to full page spreads 12:26 How I made my sketchbook 20:22 Using doodles to create a painting —— ➡️ DON’T LOVE DRAWING? USE OUR LIBRARY OF 300+ SKETCH DOWNLOADS! https://dianeantone.com/youtube-tutorial-sketches *ALL Sketches have a full-length tutorial here on YouTube!* Get 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ There are no recurring charges, just a one-off payment to set up the Pass. **Mid and Top Tier Patrons and Channel Members get this pass FREE - look for the coupon code when you join!** ➡️ *Join Us and Support Us* Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Join our Newsletter: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter — ➡️ *Save on Supplies with these PERMANENT Coupon Codes* MEEDEN ART High Quality Affordable Art Supplies and Furniture *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* US: https://meedenart.com/dianeantonestudio UK: https://uk.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK EU: https://eu.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla AU: https://au.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F JACKMAN’S ART MATERIALS Professional Watercolours Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/diane10 VIVIVA COLORS Fun & Portable Colorsheets and more Handmade in India *Use code DIANEANTONE for 10% off your first order* https://tinyurl.com/vivivacolors MAB WATERCOLOURS Metallic Paints Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.etsy.com/shop/MABWatercolours ➡️ *Amazon Storefronts* USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio ➡️ *About my brushes* I buy my favorite brushes from Drawell. They are handmade in Japan. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html —— ➡️ *Where You’ll Find Us* *Our Online Homes* Website: https://dianeantone.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DianeAntoneStudio Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint *Our baby sister channel* Subscribe to @fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on our little farm in France This Doodle Hack Will Change Your Watercolor Life — if you let it
Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/79329 Kuretake have kindly supplied me with a set of their latest creation, the Gansai Tambi Granulating Colors, to review on our channel. Explore them with me before you decide whether you want to buy a set, and see some of the cool things you can do with these unusual, unpredictable paints! From bokeh-style backgrounds to ethereal dragonflies, there are so many possibilities for these paints. Materials: Kuretake Granulating Colors https://amzn.to/4aYh0OU Staedtler Karat Aquarell pencil https://amzn.to/2Ym4Q33 Meeden Round Ceramic Palettes https://tinyurl.com/meeden-round-porcelain-palette Rectangular Plastic Palette https://amzn.to/49NQyXr Small ceramic dishes (dipping bowls) https://amzn.to/4b19IKh Craftamo Brushes https://tinyurl.com/dianeantonexcraftamo Canson XL Mixed Media sketchbook https://amzn.to/3QsuRGc Meeden 100% cotton paper https://tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-pad ***Use code DIANE10 for 10% off Meeden Art's website*** or buy on Amazon https://amzn.to/3J6X6FP Bockingford 9 x 12 Cold Press https://amzn.to/3Cgb85H Arches paper https://amzn.to/3JYOu3p Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Kuretake's Granulating Colors 02:26 How to use them 05:55 Examples of the effects they can create 18:13 Painting dragonflies ----------------------- 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 Check out my BLOG: www.dianeantone.com and download FREE traceable sketches for ALL my painting tutorials HERE: https://dianeantone.com/free-downloads/ 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 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 for detailed information about materials and free sketch downloads 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 --- 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 NEW GRANULATING COLORS! Explore Kuretake Watercolor GAME CHANGER with me! PLUS Dragonflies in FULL!
Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/ad-free-3-simple-140119693 Continuing our cozy autumn theme, today we’ll paint a relaxing grid of doodle squares using Kuretake watercolors—led by glowing Quinacridone Gold and warm Burnt Sienna for rich, autumn-toned effects. This is quick, beginner-friendly, and pressure-free: play with wet-in-wet washes, simple textures, and easy color mixes that capture the mood of the season without any fussy drawing. Perfect as a five-minute warm-up or a soothing paint-along—come unwind and let the colors of this time of year flow. Here's some more doodle square inspiration: https://youtu.be/jwo4E-fLDyY Materials: *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off all Meeden products* **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 Meeden 8 Well Ceramic Palette https://amzn.to/46BZM9t Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn Michael Harding Quinacridone Gold https://amzn.to/4gkATDM Michael Harding Burnt Sienna https://amzn.to/3XIf4oK 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 Arrtx Acrylic Paint Pens 48 set 3mm bullet tip https://amzn.to/3YnDUwo —— Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Dividing the page into 12 03:59 Today's plan, and my materials 08:37 Painting *layered* backgrounds 19:23 Doodling with *multi-square* doodles 32:20 Adding *boho borders* to the squares —— ➡️ 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) —— ➡️ *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 @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 3 Simple Watercolor Hacks for Doodle Squares: Easy Fall Abstract (Beginner Friendly!)
Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/5-watercolor-i-126007195 After painting for over 50 years, I’ve learned a few things the hard way—things I really wish someone had told me when I was just starting out. In this video, I’m sharing five watercolor lessons I learned the long way that made a big difference to my art, and that might just save you a lot of time and frustration too. If you’re new to watercolor, I hope this gives you a little boost of confidence and helps you sidestep some of the early frustrations. And if you’ve been painting for a while, you might find yourself nodding along—or you might have your own lessons to share. Either way, I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s get started! Materials: Kuretake Gainsai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn Princeton Aqua Elite Round, size 12https://amzn.to/41bwFIG $17.29 Tombow Fudenosuke brush pen https://amzn.to/3DJhb5w Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set https://amzn.to/3Td2lZN Pentel Gold Slicci pen https://amzn.to/4eTXtSD About my brushes I have always bought my favorite brushes from Drawell direct from Japan. They are handmade in Japan. Drawell will ship readily to anywhere in the world. The prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. The brushes I use are the Maestro Series (black and Gold handles) and the Golden Nylon Series 11-2 (red and white handles) and I use sizes 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:36 The first thing 06:22 The second thing 11:28 The third thing 17:56 The fourth thing 23:03 The fifth thing 32:05 The final step ----------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME 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 5 Watercolor Lessons I Wish I’d Learned (MUCH!) Younger
Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/ad-free-with-not-152720643 Today I’m painting a beautiful butterfly and talking about how painting watercolor every day for just a few minutes can heal your brain and keep it younger longer, and keep you happier and healthier as well! In a complex world which is hard to understand and full of stress, even painting can become part of the problem instead of the solution. That’s why I take all the stress and strain out of painting for you, so that half an hour a day truly can rewire your brain. Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/doodle-butterfly-sketch/ ⬇️ Scroll down to get 10 free sketches a month ⬇️ I think you'll enjoy this butterfly too, for a fun background technique and another drawing tip: https://youtu.be/5Do9ijMjzAk Materials: Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/467WnAK 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3ZFuf4a 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/43Wb1cU Meeden Airtight Red Plastic Palette for 48 pans https://amzn.to/4bcnH3b Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round size 8 https://amzn.to/42P6whE size 4 https://amzn.to/4klwlPx **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 10 x 7 inch paper in this painting. Ohuhu Black Permanent fineliner https://amzn.to/4au1v3X Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE Uni-ball Schmincke Aqua Bronze powder (rich gold) : https://amzn.to/3R0FP5p Zig Masking Writer Set of 3, 1, 2, and 3mm https://amzn.to/4eMZAYG ARTISTRO bullet tip gold marker (like mine) https://amzn.to/4p4LtSl Uni-Ball Signo Gold Pen: https://amzn.to/3R1KGmZ Zig White Brush Pen https://amzn.to/4oED5Zw Mont Marte Masking Fluid https://amzn.to/4iRAutX Faber Castel Sepia Fineliner https://amzn.to/4kkmNEq Meeden 12 well Daisy Palette https://amzn.to/4knn0ql Meeden Set of 4 Quill Brushes https://amzn.to/4k0nX7W —— Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Tracing the butterfly 03:04 Paint and brush choices 05:10 Painting the wings using a drop wash 18:33 Painting the body 20:30 Choosing the right pens 24:01 Embellishing the wings 37:20 Embellishing the body —— ➡️ 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 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 ➡️ *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 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 *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* https://youtube.com/@fromthegarden Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art You’re not bad at watercolor. You’re trying too hard – Easiest way to paint and doodle butterflies
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