Here are three more pen and ink tutorials using a dip pen: * How to Paint an Easy Pen and Ink and Watercolor Nature Abstract Doodle th-cam.com/video/5mE-Ln9v5Mw/w-d-xo.html * Simple Watercolor Butterfly Art Step by Step | Creative Art in Ink and A. Gallo Paints th-cam.com/video/ARF5u3Ah-8Y/w-d-xo.html * Pen and Ink Butterflies and Watercolor Flowers with Glass Pen & Wash - Relaxed Tutorial for Everyone th-cam.com/video/yHVn3EQQLoE/w-d-xo.html
Diane, I'm always so happy when I have a slow moving morning and check your channel to see a fresh new video from you! Today is one of those days. I took a quick glance at this video and will be painting along with you after I get a bit of breakfast in my belly :) Your vintage style always warms me and I love the stationary idea. Stationary seems like such a lost art. Thank you for bringing it back to life! How sweet would it be for someone to receive a hand painted piece of stationary in the mail with a sentimental note and even a bookmark included. Thank you for the inspiration and I look forward to catching up with you later today xo
Edward Estlin Cummins, was indeed a man, was born October 14, 1894… and I was so obsessed with him in the 10 grade that, I refused to use capitals for almost the whole year, (and got sent to principle’s office more than once by my English teacher)… …The first time,I received a weeks’s detention, from the Proncipal,(and more than a few bad grades, based on not using capitals or punctuation!🤦♀️) ….the second time, the principal was not in school and the Vice principal, (Who loved books).. told me a story about “ stealing” another author’s style, ….As it was not being creative, but being lazy!!… …That my style would be better found, in my own brain, in my own time… She sent me back to class, with no punishment whatsoever, but had extracted a promise from me to not plagiarize any one’s ideas in either art class or writing, (as mine was bond to better in the long run.😊)… Loved her teaching style, by the way❤
Thank you for the inspiration. Also my mother used to point out things like sacrificing some insects for the ink is preferable to artificial which can and does wipe out entire ecosystems.🤗
Bookmarks! Perfect timing, Diane. I have chemo again next week and thought about making bookmarks for the nurses to give out to patients who are reading and this will get me moving---a great way to have fun and do something to spread a little kindness. Thank you for this and all your other videos!
Thought you might like to know: Edward Estlin Cummings, who was also known as E. E. Cummings, e. e. cummings and e e cummings, was an American poet, painter, essayist, author and playwright. He wrote approximately 2,900 poems, two autobiographical novels, four plays, and several essays. Wikipedia Born: October 14, 1894, Cambridge, MA Died: September 3, 1962
I love every one of your videos, Diane. Thank you for sharing your creativity and artistry with us. I bought my Mother a glass blowing lesson for her birthday. I am going to make something like this for her card to let her know about it. I am going to write the details of the lesson on it instead of the poem. Also….thank you for telling us that when something we made doesn’t come out the same as yours that it’s because we aren’t you and that our individuality is being expressed in our creations. Love from Canada!
Hi Amanda, what a wonderful gift for your mum! I bet she’s going to enjoy that experience. I recently did some glass classes, but it was fusing and casting, not blowing. Still very enjoyable though. Hope you’re not having too cold a winter over there!
beautiful colours and design fabulous idea always keep your mistakes as they are a part of you, we all make them and add personality to to piece who ever the card is for will understand its meaning thank you diane xx
Thank you for the e. e. cummings poem…I remember him from an English class decades ago and the poem about The fog comes on little cat’s feet…not as poignant as the one you gave us but still a good memory!
Even though I’m not able to paint again yet , I still love watching and listening to you ! Thank you Dianne for sharing your talent . Much love from Tennessee ♥️
E. E. Cummings is (or rather was) a gentleman. An American poet whose full name is Edward Estlin Cummings. He was also a painter and an author. Edward Estlin Cummings, who was also known as E. E. Cummings, e. e. cummings and e e cummings, was an American poet, painter, essayist, author and playwright. He wrote approximately 2,900 poems, two autobiographical novels, four plays, and several essays. Wikipedia Born: October 14, 1894, Cambridge, MA Died: September 3, 1962 Spouse: Marion Morehouse (m. 1934-1962), Anne Minnerly Barton (m. 1929-1932), Elaine Orr (m. 1924-1924) Children: Nancy Thayer Andrews Artworks: Noise Number 13, Sound, e.e. cummings Self-Portrait
Love the way you teach, slow, simple , calming, and so beautiful. Barbara North Carolina. Thank you so much for that and sharing where to find things on Amazon.., I appreciate everything you do..🙏
I would love to see your smash book , junk journal, please. I’ve been wanting to make one so I look Al over, studying them & & looking & searching. Please send me pictures. I very much admire your work. Thank you 🌺😊 Carmela
Ahhhh yes to be violently in love!! So well put!! Memories of my youth as well 💜 Excellent choice for Valentine's day!! You have inspired me [once again] to find my mother's pen, nibs and her bottle of India ink to try this!! We would drop a spot of ink and blow through a straw and then add blossoms like our fruit trees. Thank you for another wonderful video!! 💜
Yikes, you tube just ate my comment. I’ll try again. Great inspirataion. I have been practicing some “modern” calligraphy in order to put small phrases and surround with flowers. Searched your videos and found this. I will be making a flower cheat sheet. I try to match the color palette to the recipient - I may line up three or four palettes with one set of flowers. Thoreau is always interesting. If you have not read Annie Dillard I recommend her.
My intention this week is to work with pen and ink much more. You’ve got me inspired…..again! I am getting a bit better with my glass pen!😄. As always, thank you my friend. You keep me going on days when I may not want to…meaning doing art! Lol. XOXO❤️
Diane, this is such a beautiful tutorial. Thank you!! I have a gorgeous calligraphy pen and ink set that I’ve always been afraid to use. I will definitely be trying it out soon. I have to ask, when dipping the pen into the ink, do you clean it before going into the next color? Also, I have to thank you for the wonderful book recommendations at Christmas time. I received 3 of them and absolutely love them. I will be heading to your bookshelf on Amazon now ❤
Hi Cindy and thanks for your lovely message! So glad you are happy with the books you received! I’ve just placed an order for a few more that I’ll be talking about soon, so you’ll be finding a video coming up which might interest you. Re the ink pen, I was being very slapdash with the ink and allowing it to mix a bit on the pen. I probably ought to wash it in between changing colors, but I’m too impatient. I don’t think it would taint the colors too much! But it’s a matter of personal style I think. The only thing I wouldn’t do is to mix different brands or types. For example if you were using Indian Ink or Acrylic Ink I wouldn’t let it mix with the Sennelier traditional ink. It might clog up. Maybe. Hope this helps and happy painting!
Hi Diane just about to watch this video but just had to say, I dont think its an old fashioned idea at all. I compare pen & ink to ebooks and real books. Just sometimes its nice to feel a quality item in your hand. There's nothing like the feel of say a fountain pen compared to a biro.....if you know what I mean. I can compare it to your garden for the folks out there...much nicer, more pleasurable to go gather your own eggs and herbs and veges from your garden than to duck down to the supermarket and pick them off the shelf🤭🤗..gosh she can waffle on..sorry Diane..on with the show🙂
Hi Jenny and thanks so much for your lovely message. The more I think about it, and all the waste involved, the more I feel disinclined to use the fine liners and gel pens. I never used them until I started with TH-cam and discovered them for the first time, and I did find them very liberating. However, I am worried about the quality of the pens, the waste of plastic and the minute amount of ink that is contained within those plastic barrels we hold. Scandalously expensive. SO, (it’s my turn to ramble on!!!) I am going to try to go back to « real » pens be they fountain pens or dip pens, and to use metallic paint instead of metallic pens. Just my little bit for the environment! And yes, there is nothing to beat collecting your own produce from the garden! Hard work, but so worth it!!! Thanks again and all the best xxxxx
Well, I think you are very blessed to be you. You are so unique and lovely just as you are. And we are all very fortunate to know and learn from you through this strange land of TH-cam. I find your paintings, voice and thoughts to be comforting. God bless!
I may be wrong but wasn't it Cummings that one of the gardeners used at the Chelsea flower show ? ,he had a slab of granite engraved with the the most beautiful poem If ever heard,all through Chelsea I kept meaning to write it down but never got around to it and regretted it afterwards.Thank you Diane your a wonderful artist and I love the way you talk about life in general as you paint,you always give me a few idea s ,I don't think I've ever copied your work but you plant an idea in my head, also I now have 365 days of art which I use as a scrap book stick things in which interest me, many thanks God Bless x
I’ve tried to look that up but haven’t found the answer yet Annie. Thanks so much for your kind comments, and I’m so glad you are finding that book useful too. I do use it almost every day, it’s getting quite full!
Lovely Diane. I have to disagree with you. You are an artist and the work you show is and tutor us on is definitely something you should be proud of. I have watched many videos and I can tell you that you are the only painter I have subscribed to thus far. Mind you I make junk journals, but underneath I am a painter at heart. Please know that you are appreciated, and you are so very talented. Thank you. ❤
Hi Heather and thanks so much for your kind comments! I recently made a junk journal too, as at heart I am a crafter!!!! The whole concept of making a book from things lying around in my studio is very exciting. Especially as I can then use the journal to hold some of my little scraps of painting. Great. I’m so glad you enjoy the videos, and hope you continue to watch and enjoy xxx
I am interested in the ink you are using, it appears to be water soluble. My father was a lettering artist and used India ink, very permanent! I inherited his pens, various nibs. I have not attempted to use them in years. It is interesting to see them used in drawing. I do a lot of pen and ink with Micron pens. Your videos are such an inspiration. I look forward to every one, using your techniques. Thank you so much. 😊
Hi Linda and thanks for your comments. My pens came from a friend who had been a graphic designer before the days of computers and he used all sorts of pens. I’m lucky to have inherited his collection and I try to use them to honour them a little. Also more eco friendly I suppose. I think the ink is not soluble, it is made from shellac and has a shine to it when dry, it also makes interesting tracks when it hits wet paint. Hope you continue to enjoy your pens!
I appreciate your comments of encouragement regarding works of art. I often feel like I can call myself a crafter, but. Not an artist! Still looking to tap into my inner artist and find my own style!
It’s a complex thing, I think. I like to consider myself a creator rather than an artist, because I feel things should have a purpose, even if the purpose is to be beautiful - and real ART with a capital A very often isn’t beautiful in my eyes. Big subject!!!
I have tried one but this Kakimori pen looks really interesting …. Holds a lot of ink and can make thick it thin lines. You might want to consider one. th-cam.com/video/oUwg_M38beQ/w-d-xo.html
That should have read . . I haven't tried one" !! My boys gave me a good for Christmas on making your own inks so that is a current project. Happy accidents in watercolours? You should try DIY inks! First two I have made? The red ink changed to green on paper and the magenta changed to blue on the paper. 😂
Thank you for the inspiration! A rainy day here in Virginia Beach. e.e. cummings is a man. Studied about him in a poetry class in 8th grade. Have a great day!
I am not ready to try this yet. I’ll put on the back burner. I’m very sloppy and I work in my living room. That would be a mess. Thanks for the ink lesson.!
Hey Diane. Around the 14 min mark of the video you talked about being an artist (or not being an artist...LOL), copying, trying to do the same as you...etc. I have never been able to replicate your style - I have a different style - but your videos give me great ideas and ways to create that I wouldn't have thought about. You say you don't consider yourself an artist all the time - but I think that whether a person is creating a piece of their own (or just doodling around) or if you are following a tutorial - that you are an artist - you are creating - creating art. I believe you are a fabulous artist - you have a style that is very unique and refreshing & I so enjoy having a cup of tea and watching and listening to your videos (I watch you first thing in the morning after I have fed my dogs and am sitting enjoying my first cup of coffee). So - thank you. You always give me a great start to my day, and you get my creative juices flowing as well. Take care.
Hi Anne, thanks so much for your affirmative comments!! It’s lovely of you to say such kind things. I suppose I just think of artists as being a bit high-falluting and serious about their work, holding exhibitions, selling big paintings for large sums, having an illegible signature and so on. Or maybe I think of them as being professional, working on art from an early age as a living. Or a bit of both. I’m probably wrong about this, but I like the word that TH-cam uses for us - “creators” - we are creating something that didn’t exist before, and if that brings some joy into the life of someone I’m happy too! So glad you enjoy the videos, I believe you are a wonderful friend and I’m honoured! Xxxx
Love every aspect this video! Sweet, heartbreaking...what should I say. I think many of us have been there..what you give of yourself to us...we love you back! xoxoxoxo
Very pretty design! Sweet poem too!! BTW, in the US, Smashbook is a specific brand of journal and they sell all sorts of ready made stuff to put into them. Of course I prefer to use my own creativity to make my books…or your creativity!💕
I love my penwork... And they are fine for drawing on paper then maybe coming in with water color after i've done the penwork or coloring the image with another medium like colored pencils.. But when i go over paint like water color or acrylic even if i'm sure the paint is completely dry it still ruins them in very short order.. This is so frustrating and disappointing as i love the look .... So after watching a video of yours where you used the calligraphy pens and ink i went out and bought some... and there they have sat unused.. So i'm excited you are thinking of doing more video with inking this way. Hopefully it will encourage me.. Hugs! deb
I completely agree with all of that Deb!! And with a dip pen you can make the running and bleeding of the ink into a real creative virtue (without ruining then pen...) like I tried out with these butterflies, which you may not have seen yet? th-cam.com/video/ARF5u3Ah-8Y/w-d-xo.html
Hi Lori, yes, I think it was! Quite nice to have lightweight ones sometimes. And yes, I think you could easily use a brush instead of a pen. You would have to make sure you wash the brush out though after you’ve used it! Ink is the devil.
Hi there, I haven’t really investigated the folk art tradition but it does seem to be influencing a lot of the art we see around us these days. I will look into it!
Diane, I totally understand this poem as I too have been one who was crazy in love with someone from my past. Thank you for sharing this with us, it is simply beautiful. I believe you are an artist in your heart as am I. Bless you dear one.
Here are three more pen and ink tutorials using a dip pen:
* How to Paint an Easy Pen and Ink and Watercolor Nature Abstract Doodle th-cam.com/video/5mE-Ln9v5Mw/w-d-xo.html
* Simple Watercolor Butterfly Art Step by Step | Creative Art in Ink and A. Gallo Paints th-cam.com/video/ARF5u3Ah-8Y/w-d-xo.html
* Pen and Ink Butterflies and Watercolor Flowers with Glass Pen & Wash - Relaxed Tutorial for Everyone th-cam.com/video/yHVn3EQQLoE/w-d-xo.html
Diane, I'm always so happy when I have a slow moving morning and check your channel to see a fresh new video from you! Today is one of those days. I took a quick glance at this video and will be painting along with you after I get a bit of breakfast in my belly :) Your vintage style always warms me and I love the stationary idea. Stationary seems like such a lost art. Thank you for bringing it back to life! How sweet would it be for someone to receive a hand painted piece of stationary in the mail with a sentimental note and even a bookmark included. Thank you for the inspiration and I look forward to catching up with you later today xo
Edward Estlin Cummins, was indeed a man, was born October 14, 1894… and I was so obsessed with him in the 10 grade that, I refused to use capitals for almost the whole year, (and got sent to principle’s office more than once by my English teacher)…
…The first time,I received a weeks’s detention, from the Proncipal,(and more than a few bad grades, based on not using capitals or punctuation!🤦♀️)
….the second time, the principal was not in school and the Vice principal, (Who loved books).. told me a story about “ stealing” another author’s style, ….As it was not being creative, but being lazy!!…
…That my style would be better found, in my own brain, in my own time… She sent me back to class, with no punishment whatsoever, but had extracted a promise from me to not plagiarize any one’s ideas in either art class or writing, (as mine was bond to better in the long run.😊)…
Loved her teaching style, by the way❤
What a marvellous story!!! I know how you felt - I was prone to that kind of “pash” as we called it!!!
You are a GREAT artist and I love your handwriting. Your videos are SO INSPIRING to me! Thank you for making them available!❤
You are so welcome!
I love that you are thinking of being more eco friendly. It’s something we all need to do more of.
Yes, I am going to be working on this ❤️
Thank you for the inspiration. Also my mother used to point out things like sacrificing some insects for the ink is preferable to artificial which can and does wipe out entire ecosystems.🤗
I agree. I read up on those bugs and it’s very interesting to know the facts. Plastic (acrylic) is very harmful.
Bookmarks! Perfect timing, Diane. I have chemo again next week and thought about making bookmarks for the nurses to give out to patients who are reading and this will get me moving---a great way to have fun and do something to spread a little kindness. Thank you for this and all your other videos!
What a lovely idea Donna. Wishing you the very best and sending you love and prayers xxx
"You are not me...." I love your encouragement to be ourselves and just do it. Love the poem so much. Nice project.
😊 thank you
That was a lovely poem and it goes so well with the flowers 💗, and what nice hand writing you have!
Thanks for sharing Diane.
Thank you so much!
Diane, what you consider a "mistake" in my eyes is beauty and makes the piece have so much character!
Thought you might like to know: Edward Estlin Cummings, who was also known as E. E. Cummings, e. e. cummings and e e cummings, was an American poet, painter, essayist, author and playwright. He wrote approximately 2,900 poems, two autobiographical novels, four plays, and several essays. Wikipedia
Born: October 14, 1894, Cambridge, MA
Died: September 3, 1962
I love every one of your videos, Diane. Thank you for sharing your creativity and artistry with us. I bought my Mother a glass blowing lesson for her birthday. I am going to make something like this for her card to let her know about it. I am going to write the details of the lesson on it instead of the poem. Also….thank you for telling us that when something we made doesn’t come out the same as yours that it’s because we aren’t you and that our individuality is being expressed in our creations. Love from Canada!
Hi Amanda, what a wonderful gift for your mum! I bet she’s going to enjoy that experience. I recently did some glass classes, but it was fusing and casting, not blowing. Still very enjoyable though. Hope you’re not having too cold a winter over there!
beautiful colours and design fabulous idea always keep your mistakes as they are a part of you, we all make them and add personality to to piece who ever the card is for will understand its meaning thank you diane xx
Thank you so much 😊
I love all the different colour inks together, that’s such a beautiful idea! Makes the linework look stunning 😍
Thanks so much! 😊
…and you can purchase pen holders made of cork and wood…also eco friendly.
Thank you for the e. e. cummings poem…I remember him from an English class decades ago and the poem about The fog comes on little cat’s feet…not as poignant as the one you gave us but still a good memory!
hi Patricia..I think carl sandburg did the fog one
Jan you are so right…mixing up my poets again! ☺️
Even though I’m not able to paint again yet , I still love watching and listening to you !
Thank you Dianne for sharing your talent .
Much love from Tennessee ♥️
You are so welcome and wishing you a speedy return to health and happy painting xxx
Very beautiful 💖. I need to get my dip pens out😄. Stay warm. We're supposed to get some snow overnight.
Hi Lavinia, thanks so much for your comment, hope you enjoy the snow!!!
This card is lovely and your hand writing is really good xxxxx ❤
Thank you Annie!❤️
E. E. Cummings is (or rather was) a gentleman. An American poet whose full name is Edward Estlin Cummings. He was also a painter and an author.
Edward Estlin Cummings, who was also known as E. E. Cummings, e. e. cummings and e e cummings, was an American poet, painter, essayist, author and playwright. He wrote approximately 2,900 poems, two autobiographical novels, four plays, and several essays. Wikipedia
Born: October 14, 1894, Cambridge, MA
Died: September 3, 1962
Spouse: Marion Morehouse (m. 1934-1962), Anne Minnerly Barton (m. 1929-1932), Elaine Orr (m. 1924-1924)
Children: Nancy Thayer Andrews
Artworks: Noise Number 13, Sound, e.e. cummings Self-Portrait
Thank you so much!
Lovely sentiment & card
Love the way you teach, slow, simple , calming, and so beautiful. Barbara
North Carolina. Thank you so much for that and sharing where to find things on Amazon.., I appreciate everything you do..🙏
You are so welcome!
Love the pen and ink,can’t wait to give it a go
I would love to see your smash book , junk journal, please. I’ve been wanting to make one so I look Al over, studying them & & looking & searching. Please send me pictures. I very much admire your work. Thank you 🌺😊 Carmela
Coming soon!
Beautiful. Your scribbles and my scribbles are quite different. 😆
Thanks Sandy!
Ahhhh yes to be violently in love!! So well put!! Memories of my youth as well 💜 Excellent choice for Valentine's day!! You have inspired me [once again] to find my mother's pen, nibs and her bottle of India ink to try this!! We would drop a spot of ink and blow through a straw and then add blossoms like our fruit trees. Thank you for another wonderful video!! 💜
Yes! Thank you so much for your lovely message! Wishing you much fun with pen and ink and all arty things!
Yikes, you tube just ate my comment. I’ll try again. Great inspirataion. I have been practicing some “modern” calligraphy in order to put small phrases and surround with flowers. Searched your videos and found this. I will be making a flower cheat sheet. I try to match the color palette to the recipient - I may line up three or four palettes with one set of flowers. Thoreau is always interesting. If you have not read Annie Dillard I recommend her.
Thanks for the recommendation - I’ll look her up!
My intention this week is to work with pen and ink much more. You’ve got me inspired…..again! I am getting a bit better with my glass pen!😄. As always, thank you my friend. You keep me going on days when I may not want to…meaning doing art! Lol. XOXO❤️
Great news Posie, the glass or metal pens are so much more expressive than the plastic ones!
Diane, this is such a beautiful tutorial. Thank you!! I have a gorgeous calligraphy pen and ink set that I’ve always been afraid to use. I will definitely be trying it out soon. I have to ask, when dipping the pen into the ink, do you clean it before going into the next color?
Also, I have to thank you for the wonderful book recommendations at Christmas time. I received 3 of them and absolutely love them. I will be heading to your bookshelf on Amazon now ❤
Hi Cindy and thanks for your lovely message! So glad you are happy with the books you received! I’ve just placed an order for a few more that I’ll be talking about soon, so you’ll be finding a video coming up which might interest you. Re the ink pen, I was being very slapdash with the ink and allowing it to mix a bit on the pen. I probably ought to wash it in between changing colors, but I’m too impatient. I don’t think it would taint the colors too much! But it’s a matter of personal style I think. The only thing I wouldn’t do is to mix different brands or types. For example if you were using Indian Ink or Acrylic Ink I wouldn’t let it mix with the Sennelier traditional ink. It might clog up. Maybe. Hope this helps and happy painting!
Hi Diane just about to watch this video but just had to say, I dont think its an old fashioned idea at all. I compare pen & ink to ebooks and real books. Just sometimes its nice to feel a quality item in your hand. There's nothing like the feel of say a fountain pen compared to a biro.....if you know what I mean. I can compare it to your garden for the folks out there...much nicer, more pleasurable to go gather your own eggs and herbs and veges from your garden than to duck down to the supermarket and pick them off the shelf🤭🤗..gosh she can waffle on..sorry Diane..on with the show🙂
Hi Jenny and thanks so much for your lovely message. The more I think about it, and all the waste involved, the more I feel disinclined to use the fine liners and gel pens. I never used them until I started with TH-cam and discovered them for the first time, and I did find them very liberating. However, I am worried about the quality of the pens, the waste of plastic and the minute amount of ink that is contained within those plastic barrels we hold. Scandalously expensive. SO, (it’s my turn to ramble on!!!) I am going to try to go back to « real » pens be they fountain pens or dip pens, and to use metallic paint instead of metallic pens. Just my little bit for the environment! And yes, there is nothing to beat collecting your own produce from the garden! Hard work, but so worth it!!! Thanks again and all the best xxxxx
❤ everything thing about this lesson - thank you! From Minnesota USA
Glad you enjoyed it! Xxxx
Well, I think you are very blessed to be you. You are so unique and lovely just as you are. And we are all very fortunate to know and learn from you through this strange land of TH-cam. I find your paintings, voice and thoughts to be comforting. God bless!
Thanks so much Vicki for your kind words! Yes, TH-cam is a bit of a miracle for us, isn‘t it! So glad you are enjoying the videos xxx
I may be wrong but wasn't it Cummings that one of the gardeners used at the Chelsea flower show ? ,he had a slab of granite engraved with the the most beautiful poem If ever heard,all through Chelsea I kept meaning to write it down but never got around to it and regretted it afterwards.Thank you Diane your a wonderful artist and I love the way you talk about life in general as you paint,you always give me a few idea s ,I don't think I've ever copied your work but you plant an idea in my head, also I now have 365 days of art which I use as a scrap book stick things in which interest me, many thanks God Bless x
I’ve tried to look that up but haven’t found the answer yet Annie. Thanks so much for your kind comments, and I’m so glad you are finding that book useful too. I do use it almost every day, it’s getting quite full!
Lovely Diane. I have to disagree with you. You are an artist and the work you show is and tutor us on is definitely something you should be proud of. I have watched many videos and I can tell you that you are the only painter I have subscribed to thus far. Mind you I make junk journals, but underneath I am a painter at heart. Please know that you are appreciated, and you are so very talented. Thank you. ❤
Hi Heather and thanks so much for your kind comments! I recently made a junk journal too, as at heart I am a crafter!!!! The whole concept of making a book from things lying around in my studio is very exciting. Especially as I can then use the journal to hold some of my little scraps of painting. Great. I’m so glad you enjoy the videos, and hope you continue to watch and enjoy xxx
I purchased one of the glass pens you recommended and it also has an ink reservoir! I Love it and the scritchy-scratchy marks it makes!
Excellent Irene!
I actually had some tears well up in my eyes during this tutorial. It is so lovely. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful art with us.
Oh Diana, so sweet of you to mention that, so glad you enjoyed it xxx
I am interested in the ink you are using, it appears to be water soluble. My father was a lettering artist and used India ink, very permanent! I inherited his pens, various nibs. I have not attempted to use them in years. It is interesting to see them used in drawing. I do a lot of pen and ink with Micron pens. Your videos are such an inspiration. I look forward to every one, using your techniques. Thank you so much. 😊
Hi Linda and thanks for your comments. My pens came from a friend who had been a graphic designer before the days of computers and he used all sorts of pens. I’m lucky to have inherited his collection and I try to use them to honour them a little. Also more eco friendly I suppose. I think the ink is not soluble, it is made from shellac and has a shine to it when dry, it also makes interesting tracks when it hits wet paint. Hope you continue to enjoy your pens!
I appreciate your comments of encouragement regarding works of art. I often feel like I can call myself a crafter, but. Not an artist! Still looking to tap into my inner artist and find my own style!
It’s a complex thing, I think. I like to consider myself a creator rather than an artist, because I feel things should have a purpose, even if the purpose is to be beautiful - and real ART with a capital A very often isn’t beautiful in my eyes. Big subject!!!
I have tried one but this Kakimori pen looks really interesting …. Holds a lot of ink and can make thick it thin lines. You might want to consider one. th-cam.com/video/oUwg_M38beQ/w-d-xo.html
That should have read . . I haven't tried one" !! My boys gave me a good for Christmas on making your own inks so that is a current project. Happy accidents in watercolours? You should try DIY inks! First two I have made? The red ink changed to green on paper and the magenta changed to blue on the paper. 😂
E.E. Cummings was a man -- one of my favorite American poets :-)
Oh yes, of course he was, senior moment ha ha ha ha!
Think I'm definitely going to learn a lot from you. Subscribed! :)
Welcome aboard Parsley Mint! So glad you found us and I hope you enjoy the channel xxx
Edward E. Cummings
Thank you so much for your honesty of being a artist and sometimes not. I recognize that statement. 😍
Thank you xxx
Simple but beautiful. Lovely poem.💖💖💖
Thanks a lot 😊 really appreciate your commenting xxx
Just beautiful!💕
I have over 20 dove that fly in twice a day for feeding in my butterfly garden and drink or take a bath in my bird bath. I just love it!
Magical!
What can I say, I just love your work! Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Thank you for the inspiration! A rainy day here in Virginia Beach. e.e. cummings is a man. Studied about him in a poetry class in 8th grade. Have a great day!
I am not ready to try this yet. I’ll put on the back burner. I’m very sloppy and I work in my living room. That would be a mess. Thanks for the ink lesson.!
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It's my pleasure !
Thanks again, Diane! Another lovely Sunday afternoon gift!
Hey Diane. Around the 14 min mark of the video you talked about being an artist (or not being an artist...LOL), copying, trying to do the same as you...etc. I have never been able to replicate your style - I have a different style - but your videos give me great ideas and ways to create that I wouldn't have thought about. You say you don't consider yourself an artist all the time - but I think that whether a person is creating a piece of their own (or just doodling around) or if you are following a tutorial - that you are an artist - you are creating - creating art. I believe you are a fabulous artist - you have a style that is very unique and refreshing & I so enjoy having a cup of tea and watching and listening to your videos (I watch you first thing in the morning after I have fed my dogs and am sitting enjoying my first cup of coffee). So - thank you. You always give me a great start to my day, and you get my creative juices flowing as well. Take care.
Hi Anne, thanks so much for your affirmative comments!! It’s lovely of you to say such kind things. I suppose I just think of artists as being a bit high-falluting and serious about their work, holding exhibitions, selling big paintings for large sums, having an illegible signature and so on. Or maybe I think of them as being professional, working on art from an early age as a living. Or a bit of both. I’m probably wrong about this, but I like the word that TH-cam uses for us - “creators” - we are creating something that didn’t exist before, and if that brings some joy into the life of someone I’m happy too! So glad you enjoy the videos, I believe you are a wonderful friend and I’m honoured! Xxxx
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Bravo et merci ! Charlotte from France
Merci Charlotte! Bonne continuation!
Very nice! I like them.
Thank you! Cheers!
Love every aspect this video! Sweet, heartbreaking...what should I say. I think many of us have been there..what you give of yourself to us...we love you back! xoxoxoxo
Thanks Denise ❤️❤️❤️
Very pretty design! Sweet poem too!! BTW, in the US, Smashbook is a specific brand of journal and they sell all sorts of ready made stuff to put into them. Of course I prefer to use my own creativity to make my books…or your creativity!💕
Aaah, that’s what it is!!!
I love my penwork... And they are fine for drawing on paper then maybe coming in with water color after i've done the penwork or coloring the image with another medium like colored pencils.. But when i go over paint like water color or acrylic even if i'm sure the paint is completely dry it still ruins them in very short order.. This is so frustrating and disappointing as i love the look .... So after watching a video of yours where you used the calligraphy pens and ink i went out and bought some... and there they have sat unused.. So i'm excited you are thinking of doing more video with inking this way. Hopefully it will encourage me.. Hugs! deb
I completely agree with all of that Deb!! And with a dip pen you can make the running and bleeding of the ink into a real creative virtue (without ruining then pen...) like I tried out with these butterflies, which you may not have seen yet? th-cam.com/video/ARF5u3Ah-8Y/w-d-xo.html
Thats beautiful! These bookmarks are a thinner width than previous ones you've done. Also could you just use a thin brush instead an ink pen?
Hi Lori, yes, I think it was! Quite nice to have lightweight ones sometimes. And yes, I think you could easily use a brush instead of a pen. You would have to make sure you wash the brush out though after you’ve used it! Ink is the devil.
i like it so much
Thank you Jessie!
What a beautiful handwriting you have. What a great personal gift, from the heart,💗 to the heart💗.
Thank you so much 😀
That is very lovely again! I was wondering, did you ever look into folk art style? I love love love it, but when I try it, it always looks buh...
Hi there, I haven’t really investigated the folk art tradition but it does seem to be influencing a lot of the art we see around us these days. I will look into it!
How beautiful! Another bookmark! Yay!
Yay, thank you!
Very pretty! ❤
Thank you! 😊
Amazing x
Thanks Susan xxx
Thanks!
Thanks so much Marie!!! So generous of you, much appreciated ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Diane ! ♥️♥️♥️
Beautiful and delicate
I think you are a wonderful artist and a wonderful teacher
Thanks so much Amanda!
@@DianeAntoneStudio you’re welcome ☺️
Do people still want bookmarks?
Absolutely...smile.
Some do…I still make them as well
I use them all the time. I also make them and write “Please return this book to Amanda” on them and put them in books that I lend to people.
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Diane, I totally understand this poem as I too have been one who was crazy in love with someone from my past. Thank you for sharing this with us, it is simply beautiful. I believe you are an artist in your heart as am I. Bless you dear one.
Thanks Sundie for that, much appreciated. So glad you enjoyed the video and the little poem etc. I’m so grateful for your constant presence xxx