Whimsical Watercolors

Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio How do you paint a cat that actually LOOKS like a cat? That’s the question we're answering tonight! Beginners welcome - no experience needed! Welcome to the ultimate, complete masterclass on creating cute, characterful, and wonderfully whimsical kitty cats! We’ve explored our favorite feline friends together before, but tonight, we are bringing everything together into one definitive guide. I'll share my favorite simple tips and tricks to help you capture that perfect, playful kitty expression without any of the stress. Whether you've struggled with cats in the past (who hasn’t!) or you're picking up a brush for the very first time, this step-by-step guide is designed just for you. So, grab your favorite supplies, pour yourself a warm cup of tea, and let’s create some whimsical magic together! Links: How to Paint Whimsical Cats tutorial (for all skill levels): https://youtu.be/1vDdc2VncQo How to Paint a Blobby Bird tutorial (for all skill levels): https://youtu.be/Fucs57Z74ak Try these brushes for looser watercolor with beautiful blends: Meeden Professional Quill Watercolor Brushes *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp: —— ➡️ DON’T LOVE DRAWING? USE OUR LIBRARY OF 300+ SKETCH DOWNLOADS! https://dianeantone.com/youtube-tutorial-sketches *ALL Sketches have a full-length tutorial here on YouTube!* Get 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ There are no recurring charges, just a one-off payment to set up the Pass. **Mid and Top Tier Patrons and Channel Members get this pass FREE - look for the coupon code when you join!** ➡️ *Join Us and Support Us* Find out all about us by clicking here: linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar (PayPal) Join our Newsletter for coupons, freebies, inspiration, news and more: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter —— ➡️ *Save on Supplies with these PERMANENT Coupon Codes* MEEDEN ART High Quality Affordable Art Supplies and Furniture *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* US: https://meedenart.com/dianeantonestudio UK: https://uk.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK EU: https://eu.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla AU: https://au.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F JACKMAN’S ART MATERIALS Professional Watercolours Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/diane10 VIVIVA COLORS Fun & Portable Colorsheets and more Handmade in India *Use code DIANEANTONE for 10% off your first order* https://tinyurl.com/vivivacolors MAB WATERCOLOURS Metallic Paints Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.etsy.com/shop/MABWatercolours ➡️ *Amazon Storefronts* USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio ➡️ *About my brushes* I buy my favorite brushes from Drawell. They are handmade in Japan. Drawell will ship readily to anywhere in the world. The prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. The brushes I use are the Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html —— ➡️ *Where You’ll Find Us* *Our Online Homes* Website: https://dianeantone.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DianeAntoneStudio Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook: https://facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Instagram: https://instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Pinterest: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio *Our Facebook Communities* Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint *Our baby sister channel* Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm in Brittany, France Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art The Ultimate Guide to Painting Cute Whimsical Cats – Complete Step by Step Beginners Masterclass
Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Looking for a way in to watercolor? You'll gain confidence quickly with fun and simple birds like these! Using these three tips plus our free #buildabird traceable bundle you'll be painting birds to fall in love with in no time, even if you're an absolute beginner! Links: How to Paint a Blobby Bird tutorial (for all skill levels): https://youtu.be/Fucs57Z74ak Join the #buildabird Challenge: https://dianeantone.com/join-the-buildabird-watercolor-challenge/ Download the FREE #buildabird Prompt Sheet and Traceables: https://dianeantone.com/product/build-a-bird-daily-challenge-bundle/ Try these brushes for looser watercolor with beautiful blends: Meeden Professional Quill Watercolor Brushes *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:13 Tip 1 02:58 Tip 2 07:26 Tip 3 #paintabirdaday #watercolor #arttherapy #artchallenge #dailyart #dailywatercolor #blobbybird #watercolorforbeginners #dianeantonestudio Starting with watercolor painting is great for bringing more calm into your life. But for me, lacking confidence was the biggest barrier to finding that calm. Then one day I realised that creating whimsical birds, cats and other subjects was easier and more fun, and my confidence soared. Birds painted my way are easy, undemanding and forgiving, and don’t need any skill whatever. Many people have found them to be an ideal introduction to watercolor and I agree. I wish I’d known this years ago, but am excited to share it with you so you too can enjoy painting right out of the gate. Watch these next: https://youtu.be/3LgJoOQgqEU https://youtu.be/R7tBI37MmXs The Studio Essentials: My Daily Kit & Today’s Supplies Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/467WnAK 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3ZFuf4a 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/43Wb1cU Meeden Quill Brush size 6 — https://amzn.to/3MjsAxi **Meeden Paper** 🇺🇸 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-usa 🇬🇧 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-uk 🇪🇺 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-eu 🇦🇺 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-au *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* I used 9 x 12 inch paper in this painting. Meeden airtight palette with lid https://amzn.to/4ciAnCw Ohuhu Black Permanent fineliner https://amzn.to/4au1v3X Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE Uni-Ball Signo Gold Pen: https://amzn.to/3R1KGmZ Round Synthetic Brush size 6 — https://amzn.to/4a0Emq1 Zig White Brush Pen — https://amzn.to/4px3w4v Signo White Gel Pen — https://amzn.to/4pQBdOb —— ➡️ DON’T LOVE DRAWING? USE OUR LIBRARY OF 300+ SKETCH DOWNLOADS! https://dianeantone.com/youtube-tutorial-sketches *ALL Sketches have a full-length tutorial here on YouTube!* Get 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ There are no recurring charges, just a one-off payment to set up the Pass. **Mid and Top Tier Patrons and Channel Members get this pass FREE - look for the coupon code when you join!** ➡️ *Join Us and Support Us* Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar (PayPal) Join our Newsletter for coupons, freebies, inspiration, news and more: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter —— ➡️ *Save on Supplies with these PERMANENT Coupon Codes* MEEDEN ART High Quality Affordable Art Supplies and Furniture *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* US: https://meedenart.com/dianeantonestudio UK: https://uk.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK EU: https://eu.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla AU: https://au.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F VIVIVA COLORS Fun & Portable Colorsheets and more Handmade in India *Use code DIANEANTONE for 10% off your first order* https://tinyurl.com/vivivacolors ➡️ *Amazon Storefronts* USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio —— ➡️ *Where You’ll Find Us* *Our Online Homes* Website: https://dianeantone.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DianeAntoneStudio Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook: https://facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Instagram: https://instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Pinterest: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio *Our Facebook Communities* Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint *Our baby sister channel* Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm. Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* Give me 8 minutes and I'll make you even MORE confident in watercolor!
Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio 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!
Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Today I have three new blobby birds for you to create, and along the way I'm sharing color mixing tips, some of my favorite materials, an exciting new technique I've been trying out, and some of my behind the scenes prep work - including six more blobby bird ideas for you to try out for yourselves. I'm also giving you some insight into the not-so-easy part of creativity - the nervousness and uncertainty that can come with it. Because if you feel it too, you need to know it's not just you! So sit back and relax, and in half an hour I hope you'll be full of creativity and ready to paint.  Here's the video I mention: https://youtu.be/BA3nJDNx3Mw Materials: Diane Antone x Meeden Watercolor Painting Set US / Global site: https://go.meedenart.com/4dEYoYX UK site: https://go.meedenart.com/4sD94Ms AU site: https://go.meedenart.com/4c92tU1 EU site: https://go.meedenart.com/3PxYoA4 Drawell handmade brushes from Japan (see below for info) Or Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 4 https://amzn.to/4ukUvNK Meeden ceramic flat palette https://amzn.to/3SvCQCP Meeden water pot https://amzn.to/3Wv75Lo Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set https://amzn.to/3Td2lZN Lightwish Acrylic Dual Tip markers https://amzn.to/3MtOsmw Black Fineliners Set of 6 — $5.99 https://amzn.to/48m0CbF Gold or White Fineliners Set of 3 https://amzn.to/3M44lmk Zig White Brush Pen — https://amzn.to/4px3w4v Signo White Gel Pen — https://amzn.to/4pQBdOb ARTISTRO bullet tip gold marker (like mine) https://amzn.to/4p4LtSl Uni-Ball Signo Gold Pen: https://amzn.to/3R1KGmZ Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N Faber Castell Pitt Pen, Dark Sepia set of 4 https://amzn.to/46xzFAI Pentel Hybrid Gel Metallic Gold set of 3 https://amzn.to/46xzFAI Faber-Castell Pitt Pens 4 Black India Ink Pen Wallet Set - Assorted Nibs https://amzn.to/3VxaJnZ Royal Talens White Gouache https://amzn.to/46KLRfk OR Dr PH MArtin’s Bleedproof White https://amzn.to/3GGIa0R Molotow one4all acrylic TWIN marker (1.5mm and 4mm nibs) https://amzn.to/4b1FyIn Color Nature White —— Navigate through our video using Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Painting the birds' bodies 06:23 Drawing on the main features 10:30 Embellishing the birds 20:08 A new (to me) idea 22:36 Finishing the birds —— ➡️ DON’T LOVE DRAWING? USE OUR LIBRARY OF 300+ SKETCH DOWNLOADS! https://dianeantone.com/youtube-tutorial-sketches *ALL Sketches have a full-length tutorial here on YouTube!* Get 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ There are no recurring charges, just a one-off payment to set up the Pass. **Mid and Top Tier Patrons and Channel Members get this pass FREE - look for the coupon code when you join!** ➡️ *Join Us and Support Us* Find out all about us by clicking here: linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar (PayPal) Join our Newsletter for coupons, freebies, inspiration, news and more: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter —— ➡️ *Save on Supplies with these PERMANENT Coupon Codes* MEEDEN ART High Quality Affordable Art Supplies and Furniture *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* US: https://meedenart.com/dianeantonestudio UK: https://uk.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK EU: https://eu.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla AU: https://au.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F JACKMAN’S ART MATERIALS Professional Watercolours Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/diane10 VIVIVA COLORS Fun & Portable Colorsheets and more Handmade in India *Use code DIANEANTONE for 10% off your first order* https://tinyurl.com/vivivacolors MAB WATERCOLOURS Metallic Paints Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.etsy.com/shop/MABWatercolours ➡️ *Amazon Storefronts* USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio ➡️ *About my brushes* I buy my favorite brushes from Drawell. They are handmade in Japan. I use the Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html — ➡️ *Where You’ll Find Us* *Our Online Homes* Website: https://dianeantone.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DianeAntoneStudio Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook: https://facebook.com/dianeantonestudio *Our Facebook Communities* Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links. #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art Give me 30 minutes and my Blobby Birds will UNLEASH your watercolor creativity!
Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio 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!
I went to the beach today for inspiration and gathered some stones to paint but when I got home something else happened! Find out by watching the video !! I meant to paint pebbles but it didn’t work out – watch the full video to find out what happened!!
Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio 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! Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/three-doodle-birds-sketch/ ⬇️ Scroll down to find out how to get 10 FREE sketch downloads every month ⬇️ Watch the hedgehog on @fromthegarden: https://youtube.com/shorts/vMjWtrNGQ-k?feature=share Materials: Meeden 12 x 9 inches Cold Press 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper *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 Dick Blick links: Kuretake full range of products https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-kuretake Kuretake 48 set https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-kuretake48 Meeden Airtight palette https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-meeden-airtightpalette Meeden 3 well ceramic palette https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-meeden-3wellceramicpalette Derwent Inktense Watercolor Pencils (full range) https://supplies.dianeantone.com/blick-derwent-inktense Jacksons US links Kuretake 48 set https://supplies.dianeantone.com/jacksons-us-kuretake48 Amazon links: Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 36 set https://amzn.to/4hF4I2k 24 set https://amzn.to/3FgPhPr Derwent Inktense Pencils (Set of 12) https://amzn.to/4eBkadi 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*** Navigate through our video using Chapters: 00:00 The beach stones to blobby birds hack 03:04 Painting the 1st bird 06:23 Painting the 2nd bird 08:15 Painting the 3rd bird 10:51 The tail hack 12:28 The eye hack 15:26 Embellishing with gold and watercolor pencil —— ➡️ 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: 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 ➡️ *Amazon Storefronts* USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio —— ➡️ *Where You’ll Find Us* *Our Online Homes* Website: https://dianeantone.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DianeAntoneStudio Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook: https://facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Instagram: https://instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Pinterest: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio *Our Facebook Communities* Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint *Our baby sister channel* Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm in Brittany, France Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art I was going to paint beach pebbles and this happened. Easy watercolor blobby birds, with 3 hacks
Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Watercolor painting is such a wonderful way to bring calm back when life feels overwhelming. For me, that can mean anything from the challenges of the weather to navigating bureaucratic tangles or even just deciding what to cook next. Sitting down with a brush, a few colors and a piece of paper helps me pause, breathe, and let go of all those distractions. And if you still need convincing of the power that painting has to change your mood, watch this video and you'll hear it happening to me through my voice. Today we are painting a beautiful hummingbird and musing over the ups and downs of life and how to manage our painting journey. I come up against a bump in the road which makes me take a slightly different direction! Come and find out all about it! Read my blog: https://dianeantone.com/boost-your-brain-gentle-ways-to-spark-your-creativity/ Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/whimsical-hummingbird-sketch/ ⬇️ Scroll down to find out how to get 10 free sketches every month ⬇️ *Links to things I mention in this video* The Diane Antone x Meeden Watercolor Kit: US site: https://go.meedenart.com/4dEYoYX UK site: https://go.meedenart.com/4sD94Ms AU site: https://go.meedenart.com/4c92tU1 EU site: https://go.meedenart.com/3PxYoA4 Channels to check out: @ParrotandParsnip and @frombournemouthtobulgaria Jords Rescue on FB https://fb.watch/G2Fzi5ql7y/ *Materials* Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/467WnAK 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3ZFuf4a 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/43Wb1cU Princeton Aqua Elite brush 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* 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 Lightwish Metallic Paint Set https://amzn.to/41nyf9I Kemyr Watercolor Brush Pens https://amzn.to/4bTVkG6 (similar to Poétique) Another Hummingbird Video: https://youtu.be/qQCR6zlxrlo (ignore the competition) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & materials 05:15 Painting the background 14:27 Using tracing paper to check my design 16:39 Painting flowers and leaves 21:58 Painting the hummingbird 33:08 Continuing with pen and painted details —— ➡️ DON’T LOVE DRAWING? 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Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Starting with watercolor painting is great for bringing more calm into your life. But for me, lacking confidence was the biggest barrier to finding that calm. Then one day I realised that creating whimsical birds, cats and other subjects was easier and more fun, and my confidence soared. Birds painted my way are easy, undemanding and forgiving, and don’t need any skill whatever. Many people have found them to be an ideal introduction to watercolor and I agree. I wish I’d known this years ago, but am excited to share it with you so you too can enjoy painting right out of the gate. Watch these next: https://youtu.be/3LgJoOQgqEU https://youtu.be/R7tBI37MmXs Download the #buildabird challenge bundle (now FREE for everyone): https://dianeantone.com/product/build-a-bird-daily-challenge-bundle/ 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 Navigate through our video using Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Painting the bird 08:13 About the #buildabird challenge 09:28 Adding an optional second layer 11:46 Embellishing the bird —— ➡️ 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 —— ➡️ *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 Give me 20 minutes and I'll make you confident in watercolor.
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