Simply: Thank you. I wanted to gush at how much I loved this video and the oh, so creative use of different ways of applying color. Anytime I get to learn something new is a highlight in my day. To learn something creative is even sweeter. So thank you, Diane. You gave my day something peaceful and beautiful to hold close. Things have been so not good for me, I know many are in difficult places as well. On top of everything, my precious kitty died in my arms six days ago. We knew his illness would take him but it was sudden. I miss him but don't regret a single moment of time I had with him. I love birds of all species so I'm smiling and happy having watched you today.
Thanks so much Cheryl for taking the time to comment when things have been hard for you. I really appreciate it. So sorry you have lost your friend. So hard when they have to leave. I hope you can perhaps have another feline friend to take his place, when you’re ready… so glad the video today helped a little xxx sending love Diane xxx
You are such a wonderful teacher! This video taught me so much, the drawing, the layout, the birds! I’m anxious to try this. Again, thanks for sharing your time and expertise. Karen Dirmish, Elmhurst
I love these tutorials so much! They have increased my confidence in my watercolors significantly. I am grateful to you, Diane! I have so much more fun painting now❤🎉
a delightful early morning therapeutical watch Diane. I echo all of the lovely comments below, feeling happy . I love trees, especially silver birch today, loving the pops of colour contrast of the birds 💚💚❤️💙💎
I love birch trees! This technique is so easy and looks wonderful. I always worry about painting with something other than a brush, and now realize anything can become a paintbrush! Thanks to our great teacher! So excited for the holiday videos coming! (Thank you for my chickadee)❤
Beautiful card. All my favorite birds and trees. Definitely a Christmas card. I Iive in North Texas and the Canadian smoke has come all the way down here. I have to mask up, when outside. Along with the smoke, we are in an extreme drought and a red flag fire danger. I have an overnight bag, my briefcase of important papers and my computer case that has all my 30 years of digital art, writing and photos on external drives, next to the door for a quick getaway.
Always love seeing a winter scene with birch trees and a cardinal! And I love the technique with the cc, which makes it so much easier for details on the trees. Love it and what a Christmas card! Thanks Diane 😊❤
I loved watching the way you painted the trees with your card and then the birds are just very striking! This will make a beautiful Christmas card! Thanks Diane!
I just love this! Thank you - apart from loving your painting style, I also love your sketches and the 'free' and easy way you produce a most realistic sketch! I saw a live cardinal for the first time when I visited my daughter in Ohio 2 months ago - stunning little guys! Please don't stop painting - I luuuuuuv your demos! 😁
Thank you so much for your kind words! I promise I won‘t stop as long as I can continue I will! Yes, those birds must be a delight, I wish we had them here! Thanks again!
Thankyou....oh and just seen the sketch note, even more helpful! You never cease to amaze me with ideas, techniques and Incredible colours etc etc etc. The pace is wonderful too.😊
Love this ❤, yes the Canadian wildfires are bad and have been all summer, even in Ontario, I am affected by the smoke from the western provinces, Alberta, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories.. I hope it ends soon, I can’t imagine how it is for all those who are extremely and directly affected…
I have several birch trees in our other yard. Love them. Our small chickadees love them too. Love how beautifully you've captured the bark. Will have to dig up some old credit cards and give this a try...lots of practice first. Lovely painting.
Thanks for the great credit card technique! I would never have thought of it. The birch trees looked very authentic. I also think that color scheme would be perfect for holiday card.
Enjoyed this so much! I love birds, anyway, but it reminds me of a trip we made to Massachusetts, years ago. It was the first time I’d ever seen these trees. So beautiful! So funny that you mentioned where your ex lives. We made close friends with another couple about our age, thirty something years ago. We were living in the Rio Grande Valley, as far south as you can go in Texas, on the border to Mexico. They were so dear to us. And where were they from? The same place in Canada! They live there now. The only Canadians I’ve ever met. So funny. I’ve met other folks from all over the world, but no more from Canada. Sweet memories. 😊 Blessings to you and Tamsin, dear friend. Jacqui ❤️
Edmonton has had 266 smoke hours,Calgary 449 this season..record breaking….always love birch trees ..birds are delightful …Christmas potential for sure
Hi Angela, lovely to hear from you and I hope you’re feeling better soon. I know how tough this can be, hopefully the painting will be therapeutic for you. Sending you my very best wishes for a rapid recovery and lots of love, Diane XXX
Beautiful as usual Diane ❤ I live in the US in the state of North Carolina and the cardinal is our state bird. We have a family of 3 living in a tree right outside my front window. I love it they visit the birdbath and have a snack. Absolutely stunning birds.
I really love this! I think I'll make it for my brother. He's a birdwatcher. I'm looking forward to the fall wreath tutorial, too! I've had a round watercolor pad I didn't know what to do with. Wreath paintings will be perfect for it!
We still are getting Canadian smoke we had dangerous air quality for a couple days last week and we are in Iowa the center of the US. I love this picture.
This is beautiful! I'm trying it now, and loving this technique! I recall some of your previous tutorials you used cut up cards, and I don't think I "got it" back then. But this one works out so well - great advice to cut the card to a smaller size. And I just love your overall design ... I can't resist birch trees and birds. This is simply elegant. Thank you!
Lovely! I wish I could draw like you! Your birds are always so nice. My painting is better than my drawing. I know it is because i dont draw enough. I struggle. Thanks for sharing as always.❤
I really enjoyed this, and because I have watched you carefully, I can sketch! I have learned so much from you and I am very grateful. Merry Christmas, Dear Lady! 🎄❤😊
What a beautiful painting, Diane. I love to watch you draw and paint and listen to you too, it's so very relaxing and inspiring too. Birch tree's are my favorite. Thank you so much.
Brilliant way to create the birch trees. The cut up card is definitely a technique I will use. I enjoyed seeing how to paint the three different birds. The really pop against the birch. The straightest lines of the trees and bark contrast so well with the roundish shapes of the birds. Yes, it will make a lovely Christmas card. I can also see the birds sitting in aspens. Thanks for some new great ideas.
@@DianeAntoneStudio No, warmer, lots warmer with occasional big storms. By comparison to other places we are really better off. Southeastern Nebraska has had a long drought. I notice overall that when Europe has bad winters ours are mild and vice versa.
Download the free sketch for this painting here: dianeantone.com/product/birch-trees-and-birds-sketch
Awesome! Thank you!!
I'm 59 years old and just starting to experiment with watercolor painting. I love your calm and lovely tutorials. Thank you!
Would make a lovely Christmas card.
I think so too!
This was a fun one, thanks Diane. The more practice I get with birds the better!
Wonderful! It’s true, “practice makes - if not perfect, definitely better!!”
All I can say is Wow! What a beautiful picture!
Love this!! I've been wanting a tutorial on Birch trees, thanks Diane!😊
Great, thanks so much for commenting Debra!
Simply: Thank you. I wanted to gush at how much I loved this video and the oh, so creative use of different ways of applying color. Anytime I get to learn something new is a highlight in my day. To learn something creative is even sweeter. So thank you, Diane. You gave my day something peaceful and beautiful to hold close. Things have been so not good for me, I know many are in difficult places as well. On top of everything, my precious kitty died in my arms six days ago. We knew his illness would take him but it was sudden. I miss him but don't regret a single moment of time I had with him. I love birds of all species so I'm smiling and happy having watched you today.
So sorry for your kitty loss. That’s really tough.
Thanks so much Cheryl for taking the time to comment when things have been hard for you. I really appreciate it. So sorry you have lost your friend. So hard when they have to leave. I hope you can perhaps have another feline friend to take his place, when you’re ready… so glad the video today helped a little xxx sending love Diane xxx
Always enjoy your bird tutorials. Thanks!
You are such a wonderful teacher! This video taught me so much, the drawing, the layout, the birds! I’m anxious to try this. Again, thanks for sharing your time and expertise. Karen Dirmish, Elmhurst
Just beautiful! I never want your tutorials to end. Amazing what a little white dot makes to bring the little birds to life. Thank you Diane. ❤️❤️❤️
Delightful Diane! Very enjoyable, as always! THANK YOU
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the tutorial on birch trees! I never would have thought to use the credit card trick. It worked so well.
I love these tutorials so much! They have increased my confidence in my watercolors significantly. I am grateful to you, Diane! I have so much more fun painting now❤🎉
You are so welcome! So glad it has helped!
I loved the birds and the birch tress. When I lived in Oregon we had birch tree
My husband made small wooden boxes out of the birch. Thank you again
a delightful early morning therapeutical watch Diane. I echo all of the lovely comments below, feeling happy . I love trees, especially silver birch today, loving the pops of colour contrast of the birds 💚💚❤️💙💎
Good morning! And thanks so much for your kind words xxx
I did this right along with you. That credit card truck is genius. I’m about 80% happy with my picture.
So glad you enjoyed that!
You are just Brilliant, I love watching everything you do! Thank you!
The little birds are just so cute thank you.
You are so kind, thank you!
Brilliant! Well done! What an easy way to do the details on the trunks! Yes, it will make lovely cards! XXXXX❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you, this was a fun painting! It´s refreshing to let loose a little and not get lost in details!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love doing these trees. Really, dont have to think. Just as you said, relaxing to paint. Thank you D. ❤
You are so welcome!
Oohhh how wonderful! And that garland! ❤❤❤
I’m looking forward to painting that garland!
Love this picture, my daughter lives in Arkansas and she had a breeding pair of Red Cardinals outside her kitchen window.
Oh wow! That’s something special to watch!
I absolutely love this one..🥰 Thank you Diane.❤
It’s so interesting yet really so simple. Love it
Love your birch trees and more so that credit card technique, very clever 👍🏼. Thanks, Diane 🙂
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
I love your birds! That was quite fun to watch!
I love birch trees! This technique is so easy and looks wonderful. I always worry about painting with something other than a brush, and now realize anything can become a paintbrush! Thanks to our great teacher! So excited for the holiday videos coming! (Thank you for my chickadee)❤
You can do it!
I agree, this lovely painting would make a great Christmas card!
Beautiful job! A must try! ❤ Thank you Diane ❤
I love your birds and trees!
So relaxing and so much fun!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I literally dreamt you painted this scene, just the cardinal, but wowza! I'm going to add some snow...xx
Lovely ❤ Thank you Diane 😊
Wow! The best technique for birch trees! Turning out pretty good 😊. Love the birds too. Will be good looking Christmas cards.
Thanks so much! 😊
I am definitely making this into some cards!!! I love watching you create. Thank you for being you!!!❤
You are so welcome! I think you’ll enjoy this one!
So happy to see this tutorial of the birds and trees! Reminds me of the whimsical style that first brought me to your channel! Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Thank you. That is lovely. It was so relaxing to watch. And another new technique for us 😊
My pleasure 😊
I just love your birds!! Thank you so much!!
You are so kind!! Thank you!
Love this! Birds are my favourite.
Mine too!
Really lovely...Thank you for being here:))) and oh my I,m in love wuh the up coming wreath!!
Thank you so much!
Thanks again for a lovely tutorial!
Beautiful card. All my favorite birds and trees. Definitely a Christmas card.
I Iive in North Texas and the Canadian smoke has come all the way down here. I have to mask up, when outside. Along with the smoke, we are in an extreme drought and a red flag fire danger. I have an overnight bag, my briefcase of important papers and my computer case that has all my 30 years of digital art, writing and photos on external drives, next to the door for a quick getaway.
Thank you so much for making this look like I can do it ❤️
You CAN do it! Have fun!
Yes, it would be a great Christmas card! Thank you so much.
Great idea for a Christmas card!
This is such a lovely drawing. I love the way you adapt a card to get a great effect. Thank you ❤️
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you Diane what e beautiful Idea💕
Always love seeing a winter scene with birch trees and a cardinal! And I love the technique with the cc, which makes it so much easier for details on the trees. Love it and what a Christmas card! Thanks Diane 😊❤
Just beautiful 😊
Thank you so much!
Wow. Again you amaze me. I have been hacked so have an extra card that has been cancelled so this is perfect.
I downloaded the sketch. I'm super excited to try this one. Thanks Diane! I love the cute birds and i agree it would make a lovely holiday card.
I loved watching the way you painted the trees with your card and then the birds are just very striking! This will make a beautiful Christmas card!
Thanks Diane!
This is so cool Diane!! What a neat idea, will give this a try...Love the birdies you do always fun...Thank you. Blessings Jo
Thanks so much!
Thank you for bringing awareness to Audubon, and thank you for yet another stunning tutorial!
You are so welcome!
I somehow almost missed this tutorial! I saw it a couple of days ago but was so busy that I did not watch it. I will do that tonight.
I just love this! Thank you - apart from loving your painting style, I also love your sketches and the 'free' and easy way you produce a most realistic sketch! I saw a live cardinal for the first time when I visited my daughter in Ohio 2 months ago - stunning little guys! Please don't stop painting - I luuuuuuv your demos! 😁
Thank you so much for your kind words! I promise I won‘t stop as long as I can continue I will! Yes, those birds must be a delight, I wish we had them here! Thanks again!
Thankyou....oh and just seen the sketch note, even more helpful! You never cease to amaze me with ideas, techniques and Incredible colours etc etc etc. The pace is wonderful too.😊
So glad it was helpful and you enjoyed the video, and thanks so much for your kind comments xxx
Love this ❤, yes the Canadian wildfires are bad and have been all summer, even in Ontario, I am affected by the smoke from the western provinces, Alberta, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories.. I hope it ends soon, I can’t imagine how it is for all those who are extremely and directly affected…
I have several birch trees in our other yard. Love them. Our small chickadees love them too. Love how beautifully you've captured the bark. Will have to dig up some old credit cards and give this a try...lots of practice first. Lovely painting.
Thank you so much!
Really pretty! Doesn't seem too hard, I think it's do-able for me! Thank you!❤️
Yes, Cindy, it is actually pretty easy - looks a lot more effective than the amount of work that goes into it!
lovely, as always. I love birds, I think it’s time I learn to paint them.
You should! They are easier than you think!
@@DianeAntoneStudio I shall, if only the for fun of seeing how truly demented a bird can look. lol
Thank you for sharing! Love the trees!
You are so welcome!
Love this. Nice and simple. Thank you
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the great credit card technique! I would never have thought of it. The birch trees looked very authentic. I also think that color scheme would be perfect for holiday card.
You are so welcome! It was a lot of fun!
Excited to try this,great lesson.
Enjoyed this so much! I love birds, anyway, but it reminds me of a trip we made to Massachusetts, years ago. It was the first time I’d ever seen these trees. So beautiful!
So funny that you mentioned where your ex lives. We made close friends with another couple about our age, thirty something years ago. We were living in the Rio Grande Valley, as far south as you can go in Texas, on the border to Mexico. They were so dear to us. And where were they from? The same place in Canada! They live there now. The only Canadians I’ve ever met. So funny.
I’ve met other folks from all over the world, but no more from Canada.
Sweet memories. 😊
Blessings to you and Tamsin, dear friend.
Jacqui
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Lovely story Jacqui, hope you saw my reply about the watercolour brushes.
I love this and such a great job
Edmonton has had 266 smoke hours,Calgary 449 this season..record breaking….always love birch trees ..birds are delightful …Christmas potential for sure
That’s terrible. I can hardly believe it. Glad you liked the painting!
This is gorgeous!! Love the technique.😍
Thanks so much 😊
I gave this a try as it's only been just over a week coming out of hospital from cancer surgery..I gave it my best shot and tired now thank you Diane
Hi Angela, lovely to hear from you and I hope you’re feeling better soon. I know how tough this can be, hopefully the painting will be therapeutic for you. Sending you my very best wishes for a rapid recovery and lots of love, Diane XXX
I'll have to give that technique with the plastic card a try!
Thank you, what a great tutorial.
This is so lovely. I've got to give this a try. Thank you Diane.
Have fun!
Beautiful as usual Diane ❤ I live in the US in the state of North Carolina and the cardinal is our state bird. We have a family of 3 living in a tree right outside my front window. I love it they visit the birdbath and have a snack. Absolutely stunning birds.
So cool! Wish we had some here!
Excellent video. You always make me believe I can do some painting.
This was great again as usual. The painting, the chat, the technique, everything! Thanks again Diane ❤
You are so welcome! So glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely!❤ Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊
I really love this! I think I'll make it for my brother. He's a birdwatcher. I'm looking forward to the fall wreath tutorial, too! I've had a round watercolor pad I didn't know what to do with. Wreath paintings will be perfect for it!
I love these! ❤
luv the vids, keep them coming
Small world! I live five hours away just over the Alberta, BC border. Yes the smoke has been bad this summer
Lovely. Thank you, Diane. I am going to give it a go. ❤
Have fun!
We still are getting Canadian smoke we had dangerous air quality for a couple days last week and we are in Iowa the center of the US. I love this picture.
This is beautiful! I'm trying it now, and loving this technique! I recall some of your previous tutorials you used cut up cards, and I don't think I "got it" back then. But this one works out so well - great advice to cut the card to a smaller size. And I just love your overall design ... I can't resist birch trees and birds. This is simply elegant. Thank you!
Thanks Debra, it did turn out to be an easy technique, didn’t it!!
Bravo!
Beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!
I can’t wait! I’ve been gardening all summer and haven’t painted a thing
Autumn is coming… LOL
Love it ❤ will definitely try this 👍
Lovely! I wish I could draw like you! Your birds are always so nice. My painting is better than my drawing. I know it is because i dont draw enough. I struggle. Thanks for sharing as always.❤
Thank you so much 😀
❤Birch trees and birds❤ Love this!!!
Beautiful
I really enjoyed this, and because I have watched you carefully, I can sketch! I have learned so much from you and I am very grateful. Merry Christmas, Dear Lady! 🎄❤😊
Awesome! Thank you!
Oh goodness got to try this love it!!!
Hope you enjoy it, it was fun!
What a beautiful painting, Diane. I love to watch you draw and paint and listen to you too, it's so very relaxing and inspiring too. Birch tree's are my favorite. Thank you so much.
Loved it!
Thank you Ann!
Brilliant way to create the birch trees. The cut up card is definitely a technique I will use. I enjoyed seeing how to paint the three different birds. The really pop against the birch. The straightest lines of the trees and bark contrast so well with the roundish shapes of the birds. Yes, it will make a lovely Christmas card. I can also see the birds sitting in aspens. Thanks for some new great ideas.
Thank you Diane for this…I love the ease of painting it and the use of a credit card to make the birch trees!
So lovely 🌺
Here in western Nebraska, we are beginning to see the cardinals every year.
Are your winters getting colder?
@@DianeAntoneStudio No, warmer, lots warmer with occasional big storms. By comparison to other places we are really better off. Southeastern Nebraska has had a long drought. I notice overall that when Europe has bad winters ours are mild and vice versa.
This is stunning! I love birch trees and birds!