Whimsical Watercolors

One of the things I love to paint most of all is a whimsical landscape. I've done quite a few of these over the last few years, and today it's time to do another one. Along the way I'll explain why I believe that creating whimsical art is the secret to making effortless and painless progress in watercolor (or any other medium) while leaving the stress and disappointment behind. Materials: **From Meeden (use code DIANE15 for 15% off)** *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 *Professional Quill Brushes* https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp *Square 12 well mini palette* https://tinyurl.com/meeden-square-ceramic-palette Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/467WnAK 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3ZFuf4a 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/43Wb1cU FINELINERS/PENS I USE 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 Stylish Japanese Washi Tape https://amzn.to/3JGUpOM — Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:11 My plan and my materials 02:57 An outline sketch 03:37 First layer of watercolor 10:26 Second layer with details 13:16 A row of houses 15:34 Pen work in black and white 27:33 The secret power of whimsy 30:04 The finished painting (and some Austrian music!) — ➡️ 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 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 VHAQUARELL Professional Watercolors Handmade in Germany *Use code DIANE5 for 5% off* Diane Antone x VHAquarell botanical set: https://tinyurl.com/dianeantonexvhaquarell ➡️ *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
The Watercolor Whimsical Secret to take your landscape paintings to the next level. Painlessly.
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Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Today I'm going to show you everything you need to know to paint your own flock of whimsical watercolor birds. Whether you want to create birds in a cartoony or more realistic style, for greetings cards or perhaps a set of little paintings, in this fun and accessible tutorial you'll learn about sketching, water control, color blending, wet in wet, wet on dry, layering, and embellishing. For those who would rather skip the drawing stage there are sketch downloads on our website (link below). Follow along to enjoy all of the core watercolor skills you need to succeed at florals and landscapes. Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/four-whimsical-bird-sketches/ ⬇️ Scroll down to find out how to get our sketches for free! Materials: Meeden Hot Press 100% Cotton Block https://go.meedenart.com/46CD5BE (I used 5x7") Meeden Professional Quill Brushes https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp (I used a size 2) **Use coupon code DIANE15 for 15% off every Meeden order** Michael Harding Professional Watercolors (Made in the UK): for example... Michael Harding Verditer Blue https://amzn.to/3EBjzMf Michael Harding Pthalo Blue https://amzn.to/42Vqk5u Michael Harding Quinacridone Rose https://amzn.to/3TOomOT Fineliners: Edding 1800 set https://amzn.to/4i0EmXV (I used a 0.1 and 0.05) Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N Kneaded eraser Faber Castell https://amzn.to/3PeLFQm Chapters: 00:00 Meet my latest flock of whimsical birds 03:46 Sketching the first bird 05:35 Painting the first layer wet in wet 11:18 How to use blocks of watercolor paper (correctly) 14:45 Sketching the second bird 17:11 Painting the first layer wet on dry 19:56 Looking at them when they've dried 21:13 Continuing with the second bird 23:48 Continuing with the first bird 26:16 Finishing them with pen 33:09 A closeup look and ideas for more 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* 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 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 VHAQUARELL Professional Watercolors Handmade in Germany *Use code DIANE5 for 5% off* Diane Antone x VHAquarell botanical set: https://tinyurl.com/dianeantonexvhaquarell ➡️ *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://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.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
How to Paint Whimsical Watercolor Birds (my absolute favorite beginners project)
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Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio For years I thought that if I could just try a bit harder my watercolors would improve, but it never happened. Then I discovered the secret of the Law of Reversed Effort or “Caring Less” and everything changed. So let’s paint this easy, fun landscape together without a care in the world, and see what happens! Supplies: Shop today's list on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mhf3Dz **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 *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* Meeden Professional Quill Watercolor Brushes https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp Meeden 12-well Round Palette https://go.meedenart.com/41yhJUM Meeden 12-well Round Divided Palette https://go.meedenart.com/4gE9iNh Meeden 3-well 10x7 Palette https://go.meedenart.com/40JeEkq *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off all Meeden products* Molotow One4All Acrylic Twin Marker https://amzn.to/3EBuoOa Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set https://amzn.to/3Td2lZN FINELINERS I USE 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 Pentel Hybrid Gel white pen https://amzn.to/4b77dpn Pentel Gold Slicci pen https://amzn.to/4eTXtSD Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Today's brushes, paper and paints 02:48 Painting a layer of stripes 09:57 Painting a second layer of darker colors 15:57 Using pens to add details —— ➡️ 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 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 VHAQUARELL Professional Watercolors Handmade in Germany *Use code DIANE5 for 5% off* Diane Antone x VHAquarell botanical set: https://tinyurl.com/dianeantonexvhaquarell ➡️ *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://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Instagram: https://www.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 @fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm in Brittany, France
How Letting Go Changed My Watercolors Forever
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio If you’ve ever stopped yourself from painting because you felt your work wasn’t ‘good enough,’ you’re not alone. But here’s the thing — your art doesn’t need to be perfect to be precious. Today I’ll show you how a tiny warm-up painting can turn into a bookmark, a card, or a little gift that brightens someone’s day — starting with your own. First we'll warm up with some loose wet in wet leaves, then we'll sketch and paint a simple cartoon style cat bookmark, and we'll finish with a cheerful whimsical bird greeting card sure to bring a smile. Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/bird-cat-and-leaf-warmup-sketch/ Get a Studio Insiders Pass and choose ten FREE sketch downloads EVERY MONTH from our library of over 300 sketches: 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!**) Materials: *Paints* Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/467WnAK 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3ZFuf4a 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/43Wb1cU *Brushes* Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 8 https://amzn.to/42P6whE. $11.83 Drawell Round Series 7778 “Maestro” size 3 (see below for contact details) *Pens* Pentel Hybrid Gel white pen https://amzn.to/4b77dpn Pentel Gold Slicci pen https://amzn.to/4eTXtSD 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 Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set https://amzn.to/3Td2lZN *Paper* Bockingford 10 x 7 inch cold press pad https://amzn.to/3QrdwfQ **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 *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off all Meeden Art websites* Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:41 It’s not about creating a product 02:39 Warming up with wet in wet leaves 07:59 Continuing with a cat bookmark 21:57 Looking at an old birthday card from my daughter 24:31 Finishing with a whimsical bird card ----------------------- 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/ ----------- 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 Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Visit the YouTube Community Tab here: https://www.youtube.com/DianeAntoneStudio/community Diane Antone Studio Private YouTube Members Group - for Members only https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Website: https://dianeantone.com Facebook Diane Antone Studio: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio 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
My 3 Best Ways to Jump-Start Your Creative Juices
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio If you’ve found yourself wondering whether it’s time to stop painting… If your brushes have been sitting dry for weeks, or months… If you’ve looked at your work and thought, “What’s the point?” I just want to say: I’ve been there. Truly. So today I’m going to share with you a little bit of my story about feeling like giving up, and why I didn’t, while we paint together an easy woodland songbird! Download a similar sketch (from https://youtu.be/e4bSJdpBbnw): https://dianeantone.com/product/whimsical-bird-sketch/ Get a Studio Insiders Pass and choose ten FREE sketch downloads EVERY MONTH from our library of over 300 sketches: 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!**) 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 *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* Meeden Professional Quill Brushes https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp Meeden Large Studio Palette with Lid https://go.meedenart.com/4f0Th3S Kuretake Art Nouveau 24 color set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3KkQxRl 🇨🇦 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/4f97sEa 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/43Wb1cU 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 ----------------------- 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/ --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Visit the YouTube Community Tab here: https://www.youtube.com/DianeAntoneStudio/community Diane Antone Studio Private YouTube Members Group - for Members only https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Website: https://dianeantone.com Facebook Diane Antone Studio: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dianeantonestudio 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 changed my mind about giving up watercolor painting.
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Specially for Beginners! A playful hillside scene full of friendly cats and leafy trees! In today’s easy watercolor tutorial, we’ll paint a whimsical world where cats climb, lounge, and explore across patterned hills. This project is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a joyful, lighthearted painting session. I’ll show you how to layer soft washes, add simple botanical details, and bring your cats to life with personality and charm. Grab your favourite colors and come paint along with me! Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/five-whimsical-cats-in-the-hills-sketch/ *ABOUT OUR SKETCHES:* Get a Studio Insiders Pass and choose ten FREE sketch downloads EVERY MONTH from our library of over 300 sketches: 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!**) Materials: Meeden Cold Press 10"x7” 100% cotton block: 🇺🇸 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 ***Use code DIANE15 for 15% off ALL orders on ALL Meeden sites*** Zig Masking Writer Set of 3, 1, 2, and 3mm https://amzn.to/4eMZAYG Edding 1800 set https://amzn.to/4i0EmXV Pentel Hybrid Gel white pen https://amzn.to/4b77dpn Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush https://amzn.to/42P6whE Any brand of paint will be fine for this beginner’s painting. For a complete beginner I suggest one of the following sets of paint: Winsor & Newton Watercolor Sketcher’s Box 12 tubes https://amzn.to/4o0FuP1 Winsor & Newton Cotman Studio Box 45 1/2 pan https://amzn.to/4lKNX7q Sennelier French Artists Watercolor Metal Tin Set, Set of 18 https://amzn.to/3TOPsFp Schmincke HORADAM AQUARELL box of 12 full pans https://amzn.to/4kMtlu9 Holbein Artists Set of 24 tubes https://amzn.to/3IGxVgb These are the colors I used: Yellow Ochre Burnt Sienna Cerulean Blue/Winsor Blue/Phthalo Blue Black Alizarin Crimson Ultramarine Blue Sap Green Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Masking around the cats (in case of shaky hands) 02:06 Painting the hills 07:42 Painting the cats 20:25 Painting leaves overhead 23:40 Adding veins to the leaves (2 different ways) 26:35 Painting the cats' branches 28:43 Drawing the cats' faces 34:11 Using counterchange for the whiskers 34:31 Adding details to the cats 37:21 Finishing the foreground 40:37 Goodbye from Oriel and Arthur (two real cats!) --------- 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/ -------- 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 Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.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
Let’s Paint a Party of Cats! Easy Watercolor Fun for Beginners
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Welcome back to the studio! Today’s painting is a whimsical watercolor landscape full of gentle humor and countryside charm. We’ll be creating rolling hills, a drystone wall, and a curious little flock of sheep all crowding into a gap in the wall — as if they've got somewhere important to be! This tutorial includes tips on all the must-have techniques for creating a watercolor painting, be it landscape or any other subject. This includes how to paint in layers, mixing soft greens, building depth with limited colors (aerial perspective), masking out your whites, creating a wet in wet sky and even creating a playful narrative within your landscape. So whether you’re here for the painting or the story, this one will make you smile. As always, chapters are included to help you navigate the video easily. Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/landscape-with-sheep-sketch/ (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!**) Materials: Meeden 100% Cotton 140lb cold pressed watercolor paper 12x9 block https://go.meedenart.com/4gvFT8c Use coupon code DIANE15 for 15% off every Meeden order Daniel Smith Primatek Starter Set https://amzn.to/41aMQoH (includes Hematite) Zig Masking Writer Set of 3, 1, 2, and 3mm https://amzn.to/4eMZAYG FINELINERS I USE 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 Recommended Paint Set for Beginners Meeden 48 color solid watercolor set *NEW STOREFRONTS for UK, EU and AU* *Code DIANE15 works on ALL FOUR SITES* US https://go.meedenart.com/4kSnSCv UK https://uk.meedenart.com/products/meeden-48-color-solid-watercolor-set?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK EU https://eu.meedenart.com/products/meeden-48-color-solid-watercolor-set?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla AU https://au.meedenart.com/products/meeden-48-color-solid-watercolor-set?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F ------------ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:13 Setting up 01:57 Sketching 05:59 Materials 07:23 Sky 09:50 Hills 13:41 Creating Distance 16:13 Textured Stones 20:23 Foreground highlights 21:51 Masking 24:01 Foreground grasses 29:44 Sheep 30:38 Trees 33:07 Some touch-ups 34:56 Foreground flowers 37:07 Pen details 44:20 Mid-ground 46:13 Final touches and corrections ---------- 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/ ----------- 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 Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Visit the YouTube Community Tab here: https://www.youtube.com/DianeAntoneStudio/community Diane Antone Studio Private YouTube Members Group - for Members only https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Website: https://dianeantone.com Facebook Diane Antone Studio: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio 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
6 Must-Have Watercolor Skills (in 1 Whimsical Landscape Painting)
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Today I’m going to show you how to paint a cute watercolor kitty cat in a really game-changing way. This video is for everyone who loves watercolor painting or loves our feline friends. I’ll demonstrate a whimsical and fun technique which will help you create a painting ideal as a little gift or a greetings card for any cat lover. No worries about drawing - you can download the sketch of this cat and many others from our website - so let’s get started on the fun! If you enjoyed our Blobby Bird video from a few months ago, you’ll recognise this technique. He has been so popular I couldn’t resist offering you a kitty cat done in a similar way. Hope you enjoy this one as much as the Bird! https://youtu.be/0KGn2V_AfXc Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/whimsical-cat-with-flowers-sketch/ Get a Studio Insiders Pass and choose ten FREE sketch downloads EVERY MONTH from our library of over 300 sketches: 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!**) Materials: *Meeden Art* Meeden 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper Block https://tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-block Daisy Shaped Ceramic Palettes from Meeden https://tinyurl.com/meeden-round-porcelain-palette ***USE code DIANE15 for 15% off ALL FOUR of Meeden’s websites*** US Storefront: https://meedenart.com/dianeantonestudio UK Storefront: https://uk.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK EU Storefront: https://eu.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla AU Storefront: https://au.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F *Jackman’s Watercolors by Marc Jackman* I used Dusty Rose, Cobalt Teal, Quinacridone Violet, Buff Titanium and Green Gold https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/diane10 ***Use code DIANE10 for 10% off Jackman’s Art Materials website*** *MAB watercolours* Shiny, sparkly hand-made watercolor paints on Etsy. I used the Golden Series and the Cocktail Series. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MABWatercolours ***Use code DIANE10 for 10% off MAB Watercolours on Etsy*** Winsor & Newton Gouache (white) https://amzn.to/4kNFfF0 Uniball Signo White Gel Pens https://amzn.to/3NPTqJd Edding 1800 fine liner https://amzn.to/4h6akS7 Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 8 https://amzn.to/42P6whE How to be a Wildflower by Katie Daisy https://amzn.to/45t4PKK This book has 34% discount on it right now. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 How to apply the paint 06:24 How to create the blended effect 09:27 Painting the leaves and flowers 14:23 Adding metallic paint while it's still damp 18:00 Today's materials 20:24 Erasing the pencil marks 21:15 Embellishing the cat ------- Join my FREE Studio Insiders' Newsletter for 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/ ---- 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 Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Visit the YouTube Community Tab here: https://www.youtube.com/DianeAntoneStudio/community Diane Antone Studio Private YouTube Members Group - for Members only https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Website: https://dianeantone.com Facebook Diane Antone Studio: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Please visit our baby sister channel @fromthegarden Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar --- Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
Paint a Whimsical Watercolor Cat with Sparkles – Adorable Vintage Kitty in Just Minutes
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Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio When you’re feeling overwhelmed, making decisions is the hardest thing to do, but you still need to create. After a challenging week, I’m turning to one of my own older watercolor tutorials for some emotional first aid. So whether you’re having a good week or a bad week, in this video, I invite you to join me in painting a whimsical little bird—a gentle reminder that creativity can be a sanctuary during tough times. Let's find peace in each brushstroke together Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/whimsical-bird-sketch-ii/ Get a Studio Insiders Pass and choose ten FREE sketch downloads EVERY MONTH from our library of over 300 sketches: 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!**) Materials: MEEDEN Watercolor Paint, 24x12 ml. https://tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-paint MEEDEN 10X7" Watercolor Paper Block 20 Sheets. https://tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-block ***Use code DIANE15 for 15% off Meeden Art's websites*** Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 8 https://amzn.to/42P6whE Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 12https://amzn.to/41bwFIG Schmincke Aqua Bronze gold powder https://amzn.to/3Hvkdc4 Pentel Hybrid Gel white pen https://amzn.to/4b77dpn Pentel Gold Slicci pen https://amzn.to/4eTXtSD 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 Talens White Gouache https://amzn.to/46KLRfk Dr PH MArtin’s Bleedproof White https://amzn.to/3GGIa0R Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:42 A parade of whimsical birds 03:04 Materials 08:17 Sketching 11:35 Painting 19:12 Embellishing Intro music by Tamsin, played on a native flute (432Hz Earth Tone 'G') from High Spirits, handmade in Arizona by Odell Borg https://highspirits.com ----------------------- 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/ --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Visit the YouTube Community Tab here: https://www.youtube.com/DianeAntoneStudio/community Diane Antone Studio Private YouTube Members Group - for Members only https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Website: https://dianeantone.com Facebook Diane Antone Studio: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dianeantonestudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dianeantonestudio Please visit our baby sister channel @fromthegarden Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar --- 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 #EmotionalFirstAid #WatercolorHealing #ArtTherapy #WhimsicalBird #CreativeComfort #PaintingThroughPain #MindfulArt #SelfCareThroughArt #WatercolorForWellness #ArtAsHealing
Whimsical Watercolor Bird Gentle Tutorial
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