Watercolor & Doodles

Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Welcome! Join me for a relaxing, step-by-step tutorial where we paint a cozy autumn landscape in an easy folk art style. Using rich fall colors and simple line details, we’ll turn gentle rolling hills into a warm patchwork of patterns — complete with a starlit night sky. This project is all about enjoying an expressive, playful process without worrying about complex techniques or rules! In this video, you’ll learn: - Rich Autumn Blends: Mixing and laying down cozy, warm fall tones. - Simple Pattern Building: Creating charming texture across fields using basic lines, dots, and shapes. - Finishing Touches: Adding whimsical white pen details and swirls for a magical night sky. Whether you're looking to unwind with your paints or try a fun, beginner-friendly watercolor approach, I hope this tutorial inspires you to pick up your brush! Visit @fromthegarden to watch Tamsin sketching our kitten Rosie: https://youtu.be/Zhi-WmDekJU Materials I have created a "Wish List" on Dick Blick with most of the supplies I use on it for your convenience -- here's your link direct to the list: https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-wishlist-recommended-supplies Paints For my Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 set and Art Nouveau Set go to Blick at https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-kuretake to see the full range of Kuretake range of Gansai Tambi Pans and Sets including graphite, gold and granulating, plus pens. Alternatively use these amazon links: Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/467WnAK 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3ZFuf4a 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/43Wb1cU For this painting I used Blue-Black, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Vermillion, Cadmium Orange, Yellow Ochre and Venetian Red. Brushes I used Drawell brushes in this painting, size 9 - see below for details of how to order from Japan. Palettes Meeden Ceramic Palettes small rectangular https://amzn.to/4jddN5q or Meeden ceramic flat and round palettes https://tinyurl.com/meeden-round-porcelain-palette https://tinyurl.com/meeden-ceramic-tray-palette For a range of FINELINERS I use: Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N 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 Uniball Signo broad white pen https://amzn.to/3QcfUph — ➡️ 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: 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 Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/diane10 VIVIVA COLORS *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 Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@fromthegarden Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art Easy Folk Art Autumn Landscape: Patchwork Hills in Watercolor & Ink
Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Welcome back to our channel! Today, we’re playing with wet-in-wet watercolor techniques to create a vibrant, loose autumn journal page or sketchbook entry. The wet-in-wet method is one of the most satisfying ways to paint. Allowing the pigments to flow, blend, and bloom on the paper takes away the pressure—you just sit back and let the paint do the heavy lifting! Once our background dries, we’ll layer in loose calligraphy and add simple leaves, berries, and woodland details with ink. There are no strict rules here, so wet your paper, grab your brushes, and let’s see where the watercolor takes us. My daughter Tamsin’s channel: @fromthegarden MATERIALS USED: All the following materials can be purchased from Dick Blick by following this link to my new supplies list https://www.dickblick.com/myaccount/wishlist/30PAK1RPL21B2/ We receive a small commission from purchases made within 24 hours of clicking the link. • Paper: e.g. Canson Heritage or Arches Cold Press 140lb • Paint Colors: Kuretake Gansai Tambi selection - I used the following colors from the 48 set: Blue-Black, Raw Umber, Venetian Red, Burnt Sienna, Ecru, Yellow Ochre, Olive Green, Ultramarine Blue, Grey. • Brushes: Princeton Aqua Elite round size 8 • Ink/Pen: Faber Castell Fine Liner in Sepia And on Amazon Faber Castell Sepia Fine Liner Pen (0.3 mm) https://amzn.to/4bN8rtl Arches 140lb watercolor paper cold press https://amzn.to/4y84lUX Princeton Aqua Elite round size 8 https://amzn.to/4zeShlw Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 set https://amzn.to/3TFL7b8 General recommended supplies list: https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-wishlist-recommended-supplies —— ➡️ 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 When watercolor meets journaling – Easy wet-in-wet fun with an inspirational twist
Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/ad-free-ultimate-162524358 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
Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/ad-free-give-me-162077408 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 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!
Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/ad-free-stop-are-161625460 In this digital dominated world where we spend so much precious time tapping screens and even doom-scrolling, there’s nothing that matters more than taking the time to reconnect with reality and make something real with your own hands. Watercolor painting is the perfect solution — but to get the real benefit from watercolor you don’t need to choose challenging projects! Painting tiny - or at least small scale - is the answer. Today I’m offering two fresh and breezy compositions using a gorgeous summer beach palette. No skills and no frills needed, just a few peaceful minutes to relax your mind and reset your day. So grab your paintbrush, and let’s get started! Materials: Arrtx 4 x 5 inch watercolor sketchbook https://amzn.to/4oLaxPO Molotow one4all acrylic TWIN marker (1.5mm and 4mm nibs) Nature White https://amzn.to/4b1FyIn Uniball Signo White (3 pack) https://amzn.to/44iilyS Kuretake Art Nouveau 24 color set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4ptkEYn 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3HL4CbN 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4k1tVDY Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/467WnAK 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3ZFuf4a 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/43Wb1cU Uni-Ball Signo Gold Pen: https://amzn.to/3R1KGmZ Uni-Ball Signo Silver Pen: https://amzn.to/41e4BV0 Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE —— ➡️ 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 Stop scrolling, start painting! These tiny watercolors are your perfect antidote to digital stress.
Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/ad-free-why-im-160828169 Painting tiny offers an art experience that you can’t get any other way. We’ve all been there. You’ve got an idea but you’re stuck on how to translate it on to a big sheet of paper. Painting small is calming and lets you get that idea on to paper before it disappears into the fear of the blank page that haunts every artist. The stakes are small, the results are huge - tiny paintings are the perfect tactile antidote to digital life. Today we’re painting a tiny painting just for fun and exploring a new tiny set of paints so let’s get started! **FREE BONUS Content** You can watch me swatching the Meeden Portable Watercolor Paint Kit and identifying the colors (which are not labelled in the kit) FREE on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/swatching-meeden-160817013 Materials Meeden Portable Watercolor Paint Kit https://go.meedenart.com/4gbO8sr (Includes waterbrush) Meeden 3 well ceramic palette https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-meeden-3wellceramicpalette —— ➡️ 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 Why I’m Painting Tiny Watercolors Now – and Why You Should Too!
Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/ad-free-lets-11-159051416 Today I’m feeling like painting something blobby, and it’s going to be cats! The older I get the less I seek perfection in my paintings. Or maybe it’s just my reaction to the so-called perfection of AI. But more and more what brings me joy and peace is a brush-full of juicy paint on a friendly familiar piece of watercolor paper. And the time to watch the pigment move and explore the paper. So let’s dive into our blobby cats. Materials: **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 **Kuretake Paints** On Blick: Kuretake full range of products https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-kuretake Kuretake 48 set https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-kuretake48 On Jacksons: Kuretake 48 set https://supplies.dianeantone.com/jacksons-us-kuretake48 On Amazon: 48 set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 36 set https://amzn.to/4hF4I2k 24 set https://amzn.to/3FgPhPr Other items: Meeden Airtight palette https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-meeden-airtightpalette Meeden 3 well ceramic palette https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-meeden-3wellceramicpalette Black Fineliners Set of 6 — $5.99 https://amzn.to/48m0CbF Jacksons store links: US store: https://supplies.dianeantone.com/jacksonsus UK store: https://supplies.dianeantone.com/jacksonsuk AU store: https://supplies.dianeantone.com/jacksonsau 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*** 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 Navigate through our video using Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Choosing a color palette for blobby cats 01:24 Why I'm painting cats today 01:59 Guidelines for whimsical blobby cats: bodies, faces & doodles 03:28 My paper of choice (and how to remove a sheet from the block) 05:14 Painting Blobby Cat bodies 3 different ways 15:50 Embellishing Blobby Cats with ink and watercolor 24:40 Tip for making gold paint shine brighter in your paintings 31:30 Is this how to fix your white gel pens? —— ➡️ 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 —— ➡️ *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* 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 Let’s Paint Blobby Cats — 11 Whimsical Cat Ideas in Loose Watercolor and Ink Just For Fun!
Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/ad-free-zero-no-157647927 Got unfinished watercolor paintings piling up? In this zero-stress watercolor session, I’ll show you how to create simple abstract backgrounds and turn them into satisfying, fun and finished pieces using easy doodles and repeating patterns. We’ll explore ways to build confidence, generate endless doodle ideas, and avoid that “what do I do next?” feeling that so often stops paintings in their tracks. A calm, playful approach to watercolor that helps you keep going — and actually finish your paintings Parrot & Parsnip @parrotandparsnip For Anna’s bags find her on Etsy. Today’s Supplies: **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 **Kuretake Paints** On Blick: Kuretake full range of products https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-kuretake Kuretake 48 set https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-kuretake48 On Jacksons: Kuretake 48 set https://supplies.dianeantone.com/jacksons-us-kuretake48 On Amazon: 48 set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 36 set https://amzn.to/4hF4I2k 24 set https://amzn.to/3FgPhPr Other items: Meeden Airtight palette https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-meeden-airtightpalette Meeden 3 well ceramic palette https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-meeden-3wellceramicpalette Black Fineliners Set of 6 — $5.99 https://amzn.to/48m0CbF ---- *Chapters:* 00:00 Some introductory thoughts 01:58 Getting my paint ready 04:38 Painting an abstract background 07:08 How I solved my mark making memory problem 10:32 Mark making on the background —— ➡️ 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 *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. 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Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/ad-free-with-i-3-156373803 I love painting birds but they can be hard to draw. I was at the beach today and absent-mindedly picked up some beautiful pebbles to bring home. Later, I realized that yet again nature has already done the hard work for us. Beach pebbles are the perfect 'secret stencils’ for Blobby Birds! Today, I’m going to show you how to turn a simple stone into one of my signature Blobby Birds in just 10 minutes. I’ve got three beginner hacks for you—one for the body, one for the tail, and a tracing paper trick for the eyes—so we can skip the 'drawing stress' and get straight to the watercolor magic. Cuteness is guaranteed, and no drawing skills are required. Let’s paint! 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Easy watercolor blobby birds, with 3 hacks
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