I bought the Meeden watercolour complete set (watercolour, brushes, paper, ceramic water container) ($50 Cdn) for my granddaughter who just turned 10! She loves it. I have 7 granddaughters and 2 grandsons. All the girls love to paint with me (Granny), and it is such a wonderful way to spend time together. I bought the Meeden flat ceramic palette from your previous video. I now have about 8 of their palettes! They are a very good quality. Will be waiting for your brushes!
This painting reminds me to just let go and have fun! I keep reverting back to attempting realism and disappoint myself if it’s not perfect. Thank you. I needed this today
So right, take the stress off of yourself. and just have fun. I just completed my first watercolor painting because I let loose and decided to just have fun. And you know what, I really liked the result.
Well you did it again! Wonderful lesson in letting go! I have not used the dip pen yet, no I will! The videos you share are amazing and I thank you for your generous spirit! Karen Dirmish, avid follower! 34:58
Oooh! I love how this project turned out! You’ll love the Kuretake gold mica ink! It is such a good one! Thank you for the skillshare shout out! Truly made my day 🥰🥰🥰
Oh Diane you have done it again and I’m so very glad you did. “Black is black…” Down the rabbit hole I go. Given the age of wisdom we have reached there are every few phrases, metaphors or mottos etc that do not elicit a song, a poem or a well-known mantra. I’m still enjoying ‘dolly birds’ and all the memories attached to that era of my life. Warm hugs.
My 38 th. Thanks for showing a peek of your creative brain. It is such fun to see creating your painting. It is like watching a good movie, always be surprised by the next moves. Capitals : " LET THE LINES GO WHERE THEY WANT. SURPRISE YOURSELF. " " A BIT VARIATION : SPICE OF LIVE ." I didn't smile but laughed when you said " some of these Circles . are gold when they are young and when they are older they get lines." 😅😅 thanks and have a nice day Wim 😊
Hi Wim, you know I don’t even remember saying any of that. I don’t know who does the talking when I make a video but it seems like my alter ego (or something) comes along and takes over!!
For so many years I painted realism, your videos give me permission to be more spontaneous and abstract. I am really enjoying this. I feel like, since I’m old, I can do whatever I want! I also love the whimsy of your animal characters and the way you describe your thoughts as you paint. In my elder years, I am finally learning to relax with my paintings. Thank you for you inspiration.
Very much enjoyed this Diane! Love the free-flowing paint of the first layer! Fell in love with this color combination and will now definitely want to create something in this lovely palette. Also love the sound of the birds tweeting in the background.🎶 🐦Such a lovely video. 💚 Thank you so much for sharing with us all!🌺🌈💫🙋♀️
I just recently found you, Diane, and as a pre-complete beginner, you have given me the notion that I too can jump in and create something beautiful. Pressure off and pretense left at the door. It's priceless, and I'm so grateful. 🙏❤🙏
@@DianeAntoneStudio "...nothing better than being a beginner at art." Thank you again! I'm not kidding when I say I will make this my motto. It's just silly how many blocks I've put in my way because I have forgotten how to be new at something, and joyful in the exploration. Thanks again for your inspiration and the support of your channel to jump in. ❤
Acronym gold as one of my favorite colors in my palate. I am using the voice instead of typing so of course the color didn't turn out right but I think you know what I mean. Love the use of a dip pen
I loved that Diane. I was wonderful to see you experimenting with your background. It evolved beautifully! I also loved the scritchy scratchy noise of the dip pen and the marks it made. A beautiful finished piece. Thank you 😊
I am late a day seeing your video, Diane. I am so busy at school with my new job. But what a wonderful delight it is to wake up seeing your beautiful and delightful artwork! Thank you! 💕
I am always so fascinated at the end results of your work. When this started, I really loved the background and thought you could just leave it right there, but then when you started adding the leaves and branches and such, it really did come to life. Love all that you do and teach.
Ioved your references to Arthur and Merlin. I turned my circles into pomegranates and imagine it is medieval Arabia. Thank you. This turned out better than I first thought and was fun to do!
Wasn’t Black is Black by Los Bravos in 1966? My you and I must be around the same age. Back then it was a favourite of mine! They were still singing it from what I saw on the internet in 2015! They’ve had 3.7 million views! Guess I’m not the only fan. Love your painting and your chatting on about anything and everything. Louise de Masi is on skill share too. Love her painting, cat, and her bloopers. ❤🇨🇦👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Absolutely love your stream of consciousness as you paint Diane 😄. Grey will certainly be grey if you go away - oh, oh. Thank you. Delightful tutorial as always.
Another wonderful inspirational video …gold…blotting…and writing with dip pen. Can’t wait to try! Thank you, Diane. I think by seeing the painting through a frame gives you a whole different view of what the painting still needs. Love it!
There is a King Arthur's seat in Edinburgh as well. I used to walk there with my uncle and his Irish Setter, Paddy. I love this painting and the colors. I might try those colors in a sunset scene where we were camping. I took photos and its actually similar colors.
Watched this a second time and maybe will a third. Your mixing the pigments is fascinating...will try lhis approach and just play. And "black is black" made me giggle. You are so much fun.
I just bought my first Meeden block a couple weeks ago but haven't opened it yet. But with fall and winter coming, I also just ordered the Kuretake graphite colors and treated myself to the Kuretake Starry Colors as well - so I'm really glad that I saw this video! I also have a tube of pthalo blue and never quite know what to do with it - so the mixing tutorial was very welcome.
Phthalo Blue is the great misunderstood color! It is not for using alone, far too inyourfaceblue!!!! But it mixes into fabulous greens and browns when combined with other colours. Have fun experimenting!
Hi, this is the first time I watch her videos, since you seem to be more familiar with the materials, I would like to know what kind of paper she’s using, it seems so sturdy and still she used the ink pen and it flows so well!
@@clarissabell9133 This is the paper I am using in this and many other videos: MEEDEN 10X7" Watercolor Paper Block 20 Sheets tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-block
@@DianeAntoneStudio The other thing that I find interesting is your use of black. I watch a lot of watercolor videos and no one seems to ever use black. So I've pondered why it's included in every set of watercolors I own :-). Like phthalo blue, I will experiment now with using it. I also have a Green Oxide of Chromium in an old Grumbacher set that's probably 12 years old that I need to find a use for.
Hello my friend! I am loving (and smiling) at your lyric blurbs here and there! You are wonderful. I also love this exercise! What fu. Some new tricks in my bag, a la Diane! Cheers! XXXOXX❤️❤️❤️
I love the rustic, sort of distressed look of this painting, burnished by the metallics. Thank you for showing us the lovely colors from the four initial tube paints. Gorgeous! 😍
Watching the background being built gave me so many ideas to try. Unity with the four main colors and their blends and disruption with the take away then add with the paper towels. So much depth with the light and dark areas crinkled in. I must say I am a pen chicken and got some sepia microns. You are amazing, the creativity you show and the acceptance of working with tiny imperfections is a lesson I much need to learn. Thank you.
I love this piece. You are so inspiring. I will try this one. I like to make all my cards and now that I have lots of September and October birthdays, this technique will be fun to try. Thank you. 🎨 ❤👍
I also loved the winter roses! I saved and dried some flowers from earlier in the summer and was fascinated watching them fade and all the colors they made. I still have them and would love to capture that faded look. Maybe these colors you've used would do it?
Love this. Now I know why I prefer some of my doodles better than my attempts to paint something planned. Thanks for sharing. I’m definitely going to have a go at this. ❤❤❤❤❤
I wish I had some metallic watercolors so I could follow this tutorial! I suppose I could try it with a gold acrylic marker, though it will probably turn out fairly different. I'm actually hoping to buy some colors of the pearlescent FW acrylic ink and a dip pen for a similar purpose, so we'll see which I end up getting first.
You can do it without metallics! They are just an added touch because I happen to have them, but honestly it would still look fine with just regular watercolour paint, and maybe some ink - and you can improvise with coloured pencils or pastel pencils if you have any of them?
I really love this painting. The background is amazing. The round gold circles reminds me of our Australian Wattle which are in full bloom now, as we, here in Australia, are just coming into Spring. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much 😀 and I wish we were coming into Spring! It’s raining and dark this morning and the evenings are drawing in … oh well, Christmas is coming!
I bought the Meeden watercolour complete set (watercolour, brushes, paper, ceramic water container) ($50 Cdn) for my granddaughter who just turned 10! She loves it. I have 7 granddaughters and 2 grandsons. All the girls love to paint with me (Granny), and it is such a wonderful way to spend time together. I bought the Meeden flat ceramic palette from your previous video. I now have about 8 of their palettes! They are a very good quality. Will be waiting for your brushes!
That is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing- how wonderful to have such a huge family of children 😊❤️👍
I have a palette and that two well water dish. I love it! And the price is right!
This painting reminds me to just let go and have fun! I keep reverting back to attempting realism and disappoint myself if it’s not perfect. Thank you. I needed this today
Same here. I‘m never satisfied with my realistic attempts!!
So right, take the stress off of yourself. and just have fun. I just completed my first watercolor painting because I let loose and decided to just have fun. And you know what, I really liked the result.
Well you did it again! Wonderful lesson in letting go! I have not used the dip pen yet, no I will! The videos you share are amazing and I thank you for your generous spirit! Karen Dirmish, avid follower! 34:58
Beautiful. You can turn this into a Christmas painting as well as Autumn! Just lovely. Thank you, Diane.
You are so welcome!
Diane I love the winter roses! Could you do a tutorial on those? They are very striking! Thanks so much for your dedication and sharing your talent ❤️
Ooh I loved the Winter Roses! That is my daughter's name, Winter Rose! I will have to try and paint her some Winter roses!
Oooh! I love how this project turned out! You’ll love the Kuretake gold mica ink! It is such a good one! Thank you for the skillshare shout out! Truly made my day 🥰🥰🥰
Oh Diane you have done it again and I’m so very glad you did. “Black is black…” Down the rabbit hole I go. Given the age of wisdom we have reached there are every few phrases, metaphors or mottos etc that do not elicit a song, a poem or a well-known mantra. I’m still enjoying ‘dolly birds’ and all the memories attached to that era of my life. Warm hugs.
Stunning! I'm going to raid my music library !
I rarely play my baby grand since my strokes. I love repurposing!! Thank you!
You can also put on a dark wash and take a toothpick and scrape out branches while it is still wet.
Oh my…!! I remember that song! I had to find it. Memory lane…
Los Bravos “Black is Black”1967😂
Oooh! I love those winter roses ❤ I definitely need to ‘let go’, if I did I might like some of my creations more often!
Thank you!
I just watched this again. One of my favorite color palettes. I'm going to try again today! Thank you!
Wonderful!
My 38 th. Thanks for showing a peek of your creative brain. It is such fun to see creating your painting. It is like watching a good movie, always be surprised by the next moves. Capitals : " LET THE LINES GO WHERE THEY WANT. SURPRISE YOURSELF. "
" A BIT VARIATION : SPICE OF LIVE ." I didn't smile but laughed when you said " some of these Circles . are gold when they are young and when they are older they get lines." 😅😅 thanks and have a nice day Wim 😊
Hi Wim, you know I don’t even remember saying any of that. I don’t know who does the talking when I make a video but it seems like my alter ego (or something) comes along and takes over!!
I love the background. It looks like an abstract seascape with many islands.
Really cool composition ❤
Love this the colors are so beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
For so many years I painted realism, your videos give me permission to be more spontaneous and abstract. I am really enjoying this. I feel like, since I’m old, I can do whatever I want! I also love the whimsy of your animal characters and the way you describe your thoughts as you paint. In my elder years, I am finally learning to relax with my paintings. Thank you for you inspiration.
Wonderful! I’m so glad to hear that! It’s what it’s all about, isn’t it!
13:43 I’m hollering, it’s gorgeous! Gorgeous! I love that background. 😁
I absolutely love the background of the painting. Beautiful winter roses picture. Great video Diane ❤
I get such joy using your inspiration for my own art! But I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the birds chirping away in the background. What a happy sound!
Thank you so much! So glad you can hear them out there!
Very much enjoyed this Diane! Love the free-flowing paint of the first layer! Fell in love with this color combination and will now definitely want to create something in this lovely palette. Also love the sound of the birds tweeting in the background.🎶 🐦Such a lovely video. 💚 Thank you so much for sharing with us all!🌺🌈💫🙋♀️
Thank you so much Sherelyn, I really appreciate your kind comments and am so glad you enjoyed the video xxx
Ohhhh... at 7 minutes into the video that would be an amazing start for a fall landscape. :)
I just recently found you, Diane, and as a pre-complete beginner, you have given me the notion that I too can jump in and create something beautiful. Pressure off and pretense left at the door. It's priceless, and I'm so grateful. 🙏❤🙏
Wonderful to hear this Jordan, there is nothing better than being a beginner at art! Jump right in and enjoy!
@@DianeAntoneStudio "...nothing better than being a beginner at art." Thank you again! I'm not kidding when I say I will make this my motto. It's just silly how many blocks I've put in my way because I have forgotten how to be new at something, and joyful in the exploration. Thanks again for your inspiration and the support of your channel to jump in. ❤
A fun project Diane. Especially love the backround. Blessings Jo
Acronym gold as one of my favorite colors in my palate. I am using the voice instead of typing so of course the color didn't turn out right but I think you know what I mean. Love the use of a dip pen
I loved that Diane. I was wonderful to see you experimenting with your background. It evolved beautifully! I also loved the
scritchy scratchy noise of the dip pen and the marks it made. A beautiful finished piece. Thank you 😊
I really like your background colors!
Beautiful
I will return to this video again. Stunning!!
What a great color palette! Beautiful piece. Thanks.
Beautiful painting! Before the branches came…I saw an incredible beautiful awesome ocean scene!
Yes, it could easily be the background for a landscape…
Yes, those colors are beautiful. ☺☺☺☺ Karen from Canada
I am late a day seeing your video, Diane. I am so busy at school with my new job. But what a wonderful delight it is to wake up seeing your beautiful and delightful artwork! Thank you! 💕
You are so welcome! Good luck back at school xxx
Love the winter roses painting you showed us!!! Such wonderful colours ❤
Thank you so much 😀
@@DianeAntoneStudio did you have a tutorial for that painting? 🥰
Diane, I’ve told you before that I love leafs- these are beautiful, especially in all those gold tones. I also love the green background.
Thanks so much 😊
I love to watch your creativity bloom on the paper! I love the colors and the painting turned out lovely.
Thank you so much!
Loved the roses painting you showed us.
Thanks so much 😊
I am always so fascinated at the end results of your work. When this started, I really loved the background and thought you could just leave it right there, but then when you started adding the leaves and branches and such, it really did come to life. Love all that you do and teach.
Ah yes, the background could have gone anywhere, could have been a good start for a landscape too, or any other painting - sometimes hard to choose!
Ioved your references to Arthur and Merlin. I turned my circles into pomegranates and imagine it is medieval Arabia. Thank you. This turned out better than I first thought and was fun to do!
That sounds fascinating Sheila, amazing isn’t it where our paintings take us!
Wasn’t Black is Black by Los Bravos in 1966? My you and I must be around the same age. Back then it was a favourite of mine! They were still singing it from what I saw on the internet in 2015! They’ve had 3.7 million views! Guess I’m not the only fan. Love your painting and your chatting on about anything and everything. Louise de Masi is on skill share too. Love her painting, cat, and her bloopers. ❤🇨🇦👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Absolutely love your stream of consciousness as you paint Diane 😄. Grey will certainly be grey if you go away - oh, oh. Thank you. Delightful tutorial as always.
Another wonderful inspirational video …gold…blotting…and writing with dip pen. Can’t wait to try! Thank you, Diane. I think by seeing the painting through a frame gives you a whole different view of what the painting still needs. Love it!
You are so welcome! So glad you enjoyed it xxx
I love the gold paints you use! I must ask for these for Christmas!
There is a King Arthur's seat in Edinburgh as well. I used to walk there with my uncle and his Irish Setter, Paddy. I love this painting and the colors. I might try those colors in a sunset scene where we were camping. I took photos and its actually similar colors.
Fabulous! I love the background on this. Thanks Diane 😊❤
So glad!
Watched this a second time and maybe will a third. Your mixing the pigments is fascinating...will try lhis approach and just play. And "black is black" made me giggle. You are so much fun.
Its beautiful, Diane!
metallic paint really does add something special doesn't it? 😍😍
What a fun and interesting mix of techniques!
Beautiful Diane. I love the background scenery with close up of branches feel to it. Gorgeous
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed that one!
Fabulous background! You make it look so easy😊
Thanks so much 😊
I can barely wait to do these. Thank you!
So excited for the brushes. I keep looking at others and almost have to slap my hand. Beautiful, inspiring work as always. Big hugs.
Glad you like the look of them! They have turned out to be very nice and I’m sure you’ll enjoy them.
What a lovely piece!! I love the scritch scritch sound of the pen on the paper!! Such fun and such delightful results! 😍
Thanks Terri, glad you like that noise!
Diane, this is such a cool painting.
Each layer looked great that is amazing
Thanks so much 😊
I just signed up to be notified when your brushes become available!
I LOVE this. And I must try the paper towel thingy.
Background is fantastic,love the colors.
I just bought my first Meeden block a couple weeks ago but haven't opened it yet. But with fall and winter coming, I also just ordered the Kuretake graphite colors and treated myself to the Kuretake Starry Colors as well - so I'm really glad that I saw this video! I also have a tube of pthalo blue and never quite know what to do with it - so the mixing tutorial was very welcome.
Phthalo Blue is the great misunderstood color! It is not for using alone, far too inyourfaceblue!!!! But it mixes into fabulous greens and browns when combined with other colours. Have fun experimenting!
Hi, this is the first time I watch her videos, since you seem to be more familiar with the materials, I would like to know what kind of paper she’s using, it seems so sturdy and still she used the ink pen and it flows so well!
@@clarissabell9133 This is the paper I am using in this and many other videos: MEEDEN 10X7" Watercolor Paper Block 20 Sheets
tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-block
@@DianeAntoneStudio The other thing that I find interesting is your use of black. I watch a lot of watercolor videos and no one seems to ever use black. So I've pondered why it's included in every set of watercolors I own :-). Like phthalo blue, I will experiment now with using it. I also have a Green Oxide of Chromium in an old Grumbacher set that's probably 12 years old that I need to find a use for.
Great video again . Now I’ve watched don’t have time to paint , will get back to it another day 🤣 Thank you , you are so inspiring Diane 😊
Beautiful! Thank you!
I'm excited give this a try! Thank you for the inspiration !!
You are such a busy bee. Love this ❤
Thanks so much Kate!! I’m glad you enjoyed it ❤️❤️
Beautiful fall colors! ❤
Thank you Diane. Your tutorials and chat are so good for the soul! You always cheer me up as well as inspiring me 😊x
Gorgeous colours
Hello my friend! I am loving (and smiling) at your lyric blurbs here and there! You are wonderful. I also love this exercise! What fu. Some new tricks in my bag, a la Diane! Cheers!
XXXOXX❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much Posie, got your email, will reply asap, so glad you’re enjoying painting along, you’re a star!
@@DianeAntoneStudio ❤️❤️❤️
Really interesting background techniques Diana, definitely going to try some of them!
So glad Debra, you’ll have fun!
I really enjoyed this. Might I suggest using a white or black frame, rather than a wooden one. Can't wait to try this myself.
I love it. I love the colors.
I loved watching this video and the final result is so beautiful. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
I love the rustic, sort of distressed look of this painting, burnished by the metallics. Thank you for showing us the lovely colors from the four initial tube paints. Gorgeous! 😍
My pleasure Margot, so glad you enjoyed it! 😊
I love this - so serene.
Thanks Deb!
Looks like nice brush set. Thank you
Thank you !
Watching the background being built gave me so many ideas to try. Unity with the four main colors and their blends and disruption with the take away then add with the paper towels. So much depth with the light and dark areas crinkled in. I must say I am a pen chicken and got some sepia microns. You are amazing, the creativity you show and the acceptance of working with tiny imperfections is a lesson I much need to learn. Thank you.
Awesome background! Will order brushes when available; anything to support your work
Awesome, thank you Gloria, that’s so kind of you xxx
Wow the colors! ❤️
I love this piece. You are so inspiring. I will try this one. I like to make all my cards and now that I have lots of September and October birthdays, this technique will be fun to try. Thank you. 🎨 ❤👍
You never cease to amaze me with your talent! Really enjoyed this tutorial, thank you.
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it!
The background on this is so pretty! Love the whole thing. Thank you for sharing!
I also loved the winter roses! I saved and dried some flowers from earlier in the summer and was fascinated watching them fade and all the colors they made. I still have them and would love to capture that faded look. Maybe these colors you've used would do it?
You are so welcome!
I can hardly wait to purchase your paint brush set!
Yay! Thank you!
I love it
Fearless and fun experiment! (Successful experiment 😊)
Beautiful! I need to “let go” when I paint and not end up with mud. I’ll give this a try. Love the gold, too. Thanks! You are so inspiring.
I love this kind of video!! Relaxing and educational!!
I'm so glad you enjoy them!
Love this. Now I know why I prefer some of my doodles better than my attempts to paint something planned. Thanks for sharing. I’m definitely going to have a go at this. ❤❤❤❤❤
That is beautiful. Will be my next challenge. So excited for everything Fall and Christmas. I know you won't disappoint.
Lovely piece. Yes, I always learn something from your videos. Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼
SOOO beautiful!!! I love the colors and the vintage look you achieved!
Thank you so much!! Hope you enjoy giving it a try!
Absolutely stunning. Love it so much:) 👍🏻👍🏻
I wish I had some metallic watercolors so I could follow this tutorial! I suppose I could try it with a gold acrylic marker, though it will probably turn out fairly different. I'm actually hoping to buy some colors of the pearlescent FW acrylic ink and a dip pen for a similar purpose, so we'll see which I end up getting first.
You can do it without metallics! They are just an added touch because I happen to have them, but honestly it would still look fine with just regular watercolour paint, and maybe some ink - and you can improvise with coloured pencils or pastel pencils if you have any of them?
What a fun, lovely piece. Very inspiring, thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️
I really love this painting. The background is amazing. The round gold circles reminds me of our Australian Wattle which are in full bloom now, as we, here in Australia, are just coming into Spring. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much 😀 and I wish we were coming into Spring! It’s raining and dark this morning and the evenings are drawing in … oh well, Christmas is coming!
Thank you for this. I love this :)
You're so welcome! SO glad you enjoyed it!
Just bought two tubes of Dailler Rowney today. will give them a try - really inexpensive so will see how they work out.
This is absolutely beautiful!!!!! The colors are amazingly beautiful! I like all your suggestions to enhance/change/experiment with the painting!
Thanks so much for your wonderful comment!! So glad you enjoyed this one❤️
Genial