I recently started coming across your videos because they were suggested to me. I am an artist and love to draw (and most recently ) watercolor people and especially cats. I saw the way you painted cats in this video and it really inspired me to use this technique and then build off of it to create my own kind of kitties... I love listening to your calm voice and how relaxing your videos are to watch. I also love how you made a comment either in this video or another - of how there is already so much "real" stuff that we see in real life - so it is good to have fun and create things that aren't real.... And we need that escapism in our real lives...Because real life can be tough and stressful at times -For many of us - art is our escape (myself included)... So thank you for saying that...and thank you for your whimsical work - it is such an inspiration to me and I just love your style... I have added your style along with Jane Davenport and Tara Laporte along into my art inspirations - Keep on doing what you are doing. You are a joy to watch.

I just had SO MUCH fun doing this. Started out stressed out, kept going, ended up with four just delightful and happy cats. Five if you count me. What a wonderful pastime and so relaxing and therapeutic; I will be returning to this often. Thank you so much!!

Diane, these are brilliant! And thank you so much for the cat face tutorial! I love the way you break things down for us. I'm with you on the ripping up of beloved books for junk journaling.

Frame them and give them to a cat lover who lives in a nursing home and has no one to brighten their day. I have done this and even hung them up where they wanted them. It is a beautiful experience to bring joy to someone❤️👍

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Wishing you a very happy new year!

Thank you for teaching me to draw the cat face more accurately. Chicken, my cat, is appreciating it. Thank you. Keep teaching me.

@DianeAntoneStudio

4 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Not only is all of your artwork magnificent but, I could listen to your teachings and stories for hours. Thank you bringing so much goodness into my life. 🎨🖌🦜🐈🖼

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you, that's so kind. I'm so happy that you have found the videos so enriching, really kind of you to say this. Best wishes xxx

I feel like A junk journal is like a memory book to me. I love nature and I am always picking up some bit of something along my path and it’s a lovely place to put these things in. Perhaps feathers from your chickens and pressed flowers from your garden and a postcard with a lovely painting on it. You should give it a go and try putting it on your channel once a week. I think that would be great! Have fun

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

What a fabulous idea Debra! I too am always picking up feathers and odds and ends. I must get round to pressing some flowers. Pansies come to mind! And I am going to think about the idea of doing the junk journal as part of the channel offerings. It fits in perfectly with everything that interests me. Thanks very much for the support, I really appreciate it xxx

Love these cats, and I’m learning so much from your videos. I do make junk journals… I write in them, add in little bits of ephemera, such as my theatre tickets, receipts from museum entry, bus tickets, etc. I always put in drawing paper, sometimes a gusseted pocket to hold a couple pencils. Watercolor paper would be lovely. As far as tearing apart a book… I use a lot of aged textbooks, many outdated. Magazine pages, sometimes gessoed over, and lined paper, graph paper, tabulation paper… they all lend themselves to different ways to express myself, either in words or in drawings, or in images I have found interesting. I put in photos I have taken, as well as cut out images from magazines that may inspire future art. I can imagine your junk journal containing lots of whimsical sketches, along with things that inspire you. You don’t have to include book pages, as there are no rules what HAS to go in a junk journal.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Elisabeth and thanks so much for your interesting message. I'm beginning to get the feel for what a junk journal is now. It seems to me to be a combination of lots of ideas - a mixture of bookbinding a scrapbook/photo album/sketchbook incorporating decoupage, collage and needlework and filled with 2D memorabilia - in other words all the crafts I have enjoyed over the years combined into one project! What fun. I shall have to start making one immediately!! Thanks so much again for your input, much appreciated!

@elisabethhathorn1656

Жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio ♥️♥️♥️

I thank you for sharing your way of drawing a cat. I think it is wonderful. I paint along everyday - and get such great inspiration from you. When you asked about the junk journalling and where to get books - I had the same question - I asked a junk journalling artist & he said he gets his books from Thrift shops - then he doesn't feel bad about tearing them up. He also does painting on sheet music - and he said he gets that from thrift stores as well when he can.

What gorgeous whimsical catsicles, absolutely bursting with pride! Thank you Diane for inspiring me to get out my paints - took up watercolours when I broke an arm at the beginning of lockdown as it's one of the few things one can do single handedly, clay requiring at least three hands. So now I have paints, paper, brushes and the all-important inspiration in front of me ... here goes! Thank you!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your broken arm and I hope it's fully recovered now Susan. Glad you enjoyed this video and I hope you are happy with your creation!

Cute, cute, cute embellished kitty cats!! They’re all decked out 😀

Lol, I loved it when you put water on the red pencil and exclaimed “wow!” Unexpected! I am intrigued by the junk journaling too.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the cat was suddenly wearing red Wellington boots! That might have been appropriate in some circumstances but I did feel it was a bit much for my whimsical cat!

@carolsims4777

Жыл бұрын

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@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

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Fabulous fat kitties!! I love to junk journal! I have made 2 so far both based on a theme, so 1 is butterflies and the other birds! I find it very relaxing, tearing and sticking paper and making embellishments to fill them. I particularly like to make pockets and tuck spots to make them interactive. 2 very helpful people I follow are Camelia Designs and Joie de fi. Thank you for all your inspiration x

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Ah, I haven't heard of Camelia Designs. I have watched Joie de Fi, thanks for the tips!

I love these two kitties and i will definitely try my hand and see how they come out. I'm new to watercolor but am just having a blast, and often a big laugh at my efforts. You mentioned junk journaling and that was new to me until my daughter in law mentioned it one day and we started talking. Apparently, it's a type of self made "scrapbook" but one with various pockets made of, for instance, the return envelopes you typically toss, and other similar ways of holding things, It's like a three dimensional scrapbook, to hold various small things you treasure - ticket stubs to a fabulous concert, or invitations to weddings etc...no one way to make them - that's where your personal creativity comes in. Sounds fun but I'll probably not make one, too many other things going on right now.

As far as junk journaling and books, I’ve been perplexed about that as well. But, I could buy books, from the dollar store, with no intention or reading it, and use it for making crafts. I’ve made book page roses for 3 family members weddings so far. I’d like to know more about junk journaling as well.

Absolutely adorable! I don't have a cat but lots of my friends do and they would love these. I want to paint birthday cards from these. I'll paint a little party hat on them. You continue to inspire me Diane. Thank you.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s a cute idea Carolyn!!!

Thank you Diane. I am going on 84 in a few months and found you, what a wonder you are to watch and listen to. I have pulled out all my stash of art supplies and putting them all to good use again. You are my inspiration.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! A Warm Welcome to the channel Toni, so glad you found us! Thank you for your kind words, and I wish you much pleasure from your neglected art stash!

@littledabwilldoya9717

6 ай бұрын

@tonimastro636 - my grandmother took up painting around 70, after she had been widowed for many years, and had also become a Senior Companion for mentally and physically challenged people. She continued to expand her talents until after 94 yr old, when her eyesight began to falter. She quilted (by hand!) until very close to her departure, just 2 wks short of her 97th BD. I wish she had held on longer, to have been able to get into digital photography, as well as having her world expanded by the many artisans on KZread. You’re never too old to learn something new😁❣️

@littledabwilldoya9717

6 ай бұрын

Just found your site today, Diane😊. Watercolors have always looked so easy to me, yet they never come out quite the way I envision them! Will see what you can teach me. Subscribed❣️Thank you for sharing your talents!

Hi Diane, loved this and I'll give it a go. Back o a few of your questions. I'm an English tutor to primary school kids and they do love to colour in. At times there is a drawing exercise to complement thier learning such as draw a snowman under a rainbow wearing a bowtie. They always love to do these and are very happy when I bring the pencils for them to colour in! I love it too...and draw on the board too!!! As for the junk journaling (or journaling) I had the same question ( what do you do with all the journals you make? I was watching a KZread on that yesterday (The Unexpected Gypsy) She said one thing she does or we can do is write, draw, paste our dreams...visualise it...and they will happen. Kind of like a prayer I guess. Anyhow that part of it seemed to make sense to me. Perhaps it's also as a keepsake for family to rummage through when were gone? Anyhow I'm not sure I could put hours of effort into it.....I do have a writing journal that I write in from time to time...not often...just more things I think are significant to me. Dreams I have, poems, happenings etc. Thanks again for all your lovely ideas! xx

Such cute kitties. They are so happy and sweet. I like the idea of creating space for doodling on while winding down in front of the tv at night.

These are adorable too ❣️ Your so good at coming up with the cutest little animals to paint 🎨 Thank you 😊

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks Colette! So glad you enjoy them, makes the effort worthwhile!!!

I’ve just come across this video and love the cat demo. You asked about junk journaling and as someone who enjoys making them I must first say that it’s not about ripping up your favorite books, its more about making art papers and binding them together into a journal form. True junk journals are made from recycled or “ throw away” type papers that are embellished with ephemera and any art you wish to make. They can be personal journals of art and can of course include writings as well. It’s a platform for creativity. You have probably already looked into this as its 6 months down the road but this is my experience.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Donna, thanks so much for your interesting comments about junk journals. Since I made that video I have created a journal myself, using the instructions from the paper outpost channel. Pam is very good at showing and telling how to do these things. I wish I had more time to spend on it as it is a very gratifying occupation. I finished my first one, and now I am writing in it occasionally. I recently heard of a new take on this idea. People are starting to call them smash books. I think it’s basically the same thing but based on using a discarded book as the basis. I found it quite exciting to actually create the cover and the spine and to stitch together the pages. that seems to be more interesting to me. Anyway, I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos, hope you watch many more of my painting demos!

Oh I just love your Cats 🐈, they are gorgeous,,, I must have a go at this , you are so inspiration,,,, thank you,,,,xxxxxx 🥰🌷🌸

Wonderful…love these whimsical animals especially with mixed mediums…

I make junk journals and I love creating them. I hope the people who buy my journals write in them, I do. I only use books that are headed to the trash. I get books from the library that are falling apart. I love your videos, I use my own watercolors in my journals.

@DianeAntoneStudio

3 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear - I have learnt a lot about junk journals since I made that video! And made two of my own!

Really cool cats. 😍 love their embellishments. Devine!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Teresa!!!

I just love these two kitty cats! They look so joyful and playful. This whimsical painting I really enjoy a lot and I hope you keep doing it. I’ve tried several times and haven’t been able to until I watched your video! I also love your ceramic palette. Thank you so much for this beautiful painting, you inspire me so much to keep on keeping on 🎨💜

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tamy, It’s very important to keep on painting! Glad you are feeling more inspired, and yes I have no plans to stop with the whimsy! In fact I think it might take over completely if I’m not careful!

Junk journal is to take paper and reuse it by making a book. I've made them with pockets to hold letters I receive; I've used old paper from books I'd throw out to make a calender journal each year; I make spiritual journals or prayer journals, I truly enjoy making one with Journaling cards to write sayings my grand daughter said or did that amuses me.....the uses and embellishing are endless.

I was inspired by someone on tiktok. Purchase $5 paints and brushes and pens and started watching KZread. Then I found you, you are totally amazing, personable and talented. I had just purchased off of your Amazon list Kuretake paints and a set of 10 brushes you suggested I also have colored pencils coming from Japan and I am so excited to see what lies ahead o for me. I am 72 years old, covid forced my retirement and then 6 months ago I had a stroke no physical damage but I could be a little wonky in the brain depending on who you speak to LOL. I love whimsical so I believe that's where I'll start and stay and I love color, thank you for being you!

I’ve learned so much while watching you paint. Very inspiring. ️ Thanks!

I absolutely love watching you and then trying to do as you do!!!! Debbie

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and commenting xxx

Thanks, Diane. You always make me smile. Hope your husband is better and that you're doing well.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

He's finally coming home tonight if I remember to go and fetch him! Thanks so much Linda!

Love these chubby little cats, my cat is a skinny one. Junk journals are mostly for writing in but since there are no rules for making them they could be for anything . I go to buy books at a thrift stores and find books that I never read to tear apart. Old books that no one wants anymore. I never tear up my personal books.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I've made a junk journal now so I understand the theory behind it and I have actually ripped out a few pages from a few books. Thanks for sharing, and glad you like the cats!

I love this video! No surprise! I love them all! 🥰❤️😳

I was watching Two old Crows and Peg mention your channel , so very glad I popped over wonderful tutorial, and I like the way you encourage us to have a go. I will be doing just that and I’ll mention your wonderful Chanel. Iv been making journals for few years now , and I collect them from new crafter I have about 40 now, and believe it or not Diane I haven’t written in one lol. I just like to flick through what the crafters/artists creation. Everybody enjoys different lol 😂 x

❤ Awesome beautiful cats! I SO enjoyed watching you create these… and Diane, I totally agree with being upset with tearing apart books for craft purposes! Many of those books are really old and should be preserved, not torn apart! Using old hymn books and vintage books should never be used as a craft!

@DianeAntoneStudio

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Katherine!

love these little kitties...so sweet. Love the colors too. I love the whimsey. Thank you for sharing, going to give this a try for sure

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sundie, glad you enjoyed them, they were fun!

The second one you did looks wonderfully like a rear view! This whole video is chocked full of answers to a lot of my problems !❤️

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! "How to stop a cat looking like a dog?" !!!

I just love your tutorials, Diane, and these whimsical cats are just adorable. Thank you so much. Take care. 🥰

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, you too xxx

I’m a complete beginner that gave up after a few painting attempts. Watching you bring these cute whimsical kitties to life makes me want to try watercolor again.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You can do it! Good luck!

Hi, I love these little cats. They made me smile and I’ll have a go tomorrow. I hope your husband is feeling better. Take care and thanks again.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Liz, so glad you enjoyed the cats! Husband is still in hospital but hopefully home tomorrow!

Super LOVE your style!

Fun to watch. Have had cats all my life and never could figure out how to draw one. Could copy from book but not draw on my own. Maybe it was the ears and eye connection. Thanks! Love your kitties.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Absolutely gorgeous, love them💞

Love these cats...very calming and therapeutic!💜💜💜

That's just stunning, you make it look SO easy... and it's so simple it seems but so sophisticated when it call comes together! I haven't painted in years and you've inspired me to get the brushes and paints out.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊 so glad, have fun!

I love her necklace 😊 Fun!!! Hope your husband is recovering well!

You are giving me such good inspiration for some fairy drawings (and hopefully eventually paintings) that I’m doing for some not yet grandchildren!! Nice and imaginary!! Doodling isn’t all that easy unless you practice!! You are quite talented at it!!Thank you!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Donna, I’m new to this type of art too! Good luck with the fairies!

Diane!!!! Two of my favorite things! Cats and Poirot….( and Miss Marple…I guess that’s three…) so, so fun and I’ll never have trouble with the nose/mouth on a cat again! Thank you! I hope your husband is home and healing and no more trips to hospital for you. Please don’t worry about a video every day! We’ll all still be here. We won’t go away! You have enough on your plate. I’ve seen a lovely community here on your channel. You are loved!❤️

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Posie, thanks so much for your lovely words of support. Husband is still in hospital, they are having trouble getting his bowels moving again! It has happened before after an anaesthetic so I think he might be in for an enema today, and hopefully home tonight or tomorrow. It's quiet without him! The channel keeps me sane and focussed and I'm so grateful for all the loving support it brings me, that means you (among others!) xxxxx

@posiesutton2009

Жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio I’m glad. I don’t want to be that weird person that makes you feel like you’re being stalked! Lol 🤪 ❤️

Thank you for your wonderful tutorials. I always enjoy watching.

So fun! Love your relaxing, whimsical take on creating animals. Thank you!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!So glad you're enjoying them!

Love these little kitties, Diane! Junk journals look fun, but I’ve never attempted one. I like the idea of painting whimsical animals and things in one, though!

@12Squared

Жыл бұрын

that's all you have to do to keep an art journal... it doesn't have to be a junk one. :D

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gail, yes I am intrigued to try it. Just need to find time!

I absolutely love these magical cats!..Your art is so beautiful, colourful, whimsical & playful..I really enjoy watching your process..Thank you for sharing!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I love the junk journaling question!!! I agree, too, about the aspect of disrespecting books. These have been my questions, as well.

Just wonderful!!!!! Thanx soooo much, luv your painting!!!!!!!!!

I love these whimsical kitties! Wonder if you did any dogs 🐶 I’ll have to look.

I am a junk journal creator. Not all books are treated fairly. I cannot tear up a loved favorite. However, a book that is in disrepair gets new life through the journaling world. As for what to do with them…… you can use them any way you wish…..inspiration, Bible journaling, daily journaling, reading (or other hobby) tracker. For me, it is the creative process. I love it. If you have any other questions, please let me know! I have just found your channel and I love how you share the process. I feel almost brave enough to try! I do want to make a Christmas card with cats for my friend. Wish me luck! 😊

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jodi, thanks so much for your very interesting message. Welcome to the channel! I do hope you decide to have a go at watercolour. We’ve got lots of easy ones for you to try! Since I did this particular video I have created my own journal, and if you watch out for the next video which is coming up soon Next week I am sharing some of the pages from it in there. I understand now why people do it and it is incredibly addictive - I wish there were 48 hours in every day! Thanks again for commenting and again welcome and best wishes for the upcoming festive season!

Aawwww I am SO EXCITED!!!!! Can’t wait to do this ❤❤❤❤❤ thank you so much. You do some of the greatest art I have ever seen!!!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks so much Heather, that’s really kind of you to say - so glad you are enjoying the videos xxx

lovely will be having a go at this thank you

Muito lindo me realizei estou amando Diane parabéns obrigada

I so enjoy your painting style, and your videos 🙂 thank you! I've done a few whimsical creatures now -so liberating and a great way to paint when short on time. I have taken up your suggestion to paint during the day and embellish in the evening. 🙏🙏

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! So glad you are enjoying the little creatures!!!

Какие забавные толстые коты!!!Чудесно!!

How beautiful the cats become! I am going to make them too! Thank you! You make beautiful pictures! 👍🤗 Greetings from the Netherlands 👋😊

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 and you’re welcome Wilma!

Super cute! Thank you Diane!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Thanks so much for these videos. I am an educator in after school hours care. It’s presently vacation time so I am trying to interest the children in all sorts of arts and crafts. Watercolour is a favourite activity.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

So glad you’re finding the videos helpful!

i've made at least 50 of them. some are for writing in and others just to look at. i like to use lots of mixed media in mine and anything vintage from paper, to books, to lace or material. Ticket stubs, time cards, receipts, ledgers, prescriptions, postcards, postage stamps. Arrange them all in beautiful ways that draw a person in for a look. It's a place for memories, pictures, recipes, random thoughts, or ideas. I either sell them or i gift them.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

WOW!!!!! Fifty???? What do you use for the covers Jacqueline? I am very new to this and so far I’ve only seen people using scrap cardboard from cereal boxes and so on. I have quite a few pieces of cardboard lying around from the backs of pads of water colour which I thought might work. And to you do sewn signatures for your groups of paper? Or is there another way?

@jacquelineremus8674

Жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio Cereal boxes, cardboard, and a lot of books that I have gutted for covers. Tearing apart books does seem difficult but I buy books that I will never read from thrift stores and take the discarded ones from the library. I usually cover them in fabric or paint them. The best way to bind them is to use a 3 hole stitch on the signatures. Awkward at first but eventually becomes second nature. You can also use staples, ribbon, or tape. They are so much fun. You would be great at it with all your artistic skills.

Hi Diane, Thank you for this one!!! I love cats and I find them rather challenging to paint. BTW... Ussuri sable is real sable, although not as expensive as Kolinski, just an FYI because I was curious and looked it up.

I love the cats , mine is a Cornish Rex . He has short curly hair. But he is a rascal . I also just started making journals no matter how you make them there is usually space to journal in the book you make . I also watch Joie de Fe a d I like Ruby and Pearl . A lot of people use digital kits and not books . They may use magazines and their own art.

So cute!❤

Just watched this cat video and can't wait to try it later! I really love whimsical paintings and you have really captured that style. Thank you.

Such a sweet painting! I love your style and will be working on these cute kitties today! Thank you❤

@DianeAntoneStudio

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I enjoyed this painting very much. Thank you.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

You are such an inspiration!! Love, love hearing your animals in the background...it makes me happy!!

Just came over from two old crows to check you out. Liked so much, I hit the subscribe button! TFS. 🙏💞

I love these Kitti

Lovely cats! Just love them! Thank You, Diane.

Pretty kitties! Faces not needed if they are looking away!

You are such fun! I love watching and painting your inspired things. I'm happy when listening to you. thank you

Never heard of junk journaling ? I couldn't rip up a favourite book either, lovely cats another idea for a friends birthday card 🐱 x

I loved doing this one! Such fun. Thank you Diane!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Love this!❤️🦋

Adorable!!!

I am so very happy I found your channel!! I am with you about using books for crafting purposes…it hurts my heart. Another awesome video!! Thank you!!

Love your work. I love Junk journaling. I use outdated tech books and packing paper along with paper bags and scrapbooking papers. I paint, and create art pages using bits and bobs that I have in my craft space. And some pages I write quotes and such other pages are just art from something I might have just thrown out.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! It’s a fascinating craft and I wish I had more time to do it!

Hi Diane. 🤗 I watch you at night when everything is sleeping. It’s nice & quiet and restful. THANKYOU for all the good information you have given us… it helps us to become better artists. AND TO ENJOY IT‼️ Bfn

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, so glad you enjoy it!

You're adding ZenTangles!!

I so thoroughly enjoyed this!! I've watched 3 times now, all the way through. I've saved it as reference and will continue to do so. Thank you again so much! Love all things cats!!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Really appreciate your support Carla!

They look like fancy tea cosies. Lovely

Thanks for the Kitties! I will work on them this afternoon after I do a bit of Junk Journalling. What do I do with junk journals? Make sure you include a lot of pockets and envelopes in the journal. Now go through the bottom of you handbags, and the junk drawer in the kitchen, the glove box in the car - you get the idea - and pull out any receipts,, candy wrappers, lists and notes. Either glue stick them on blank pages or just tuck them into a pocket in the journal. Also, I like printing out song lyrics on patterned paper and including the lyrics that are "calling to me" that day. You can fold them however you like and tuck them in. Actually, after you haven't looked at the journal for quite some time, you can slowly go through out and bring up a lot of memories. It's making art out of the mundane parts of your life. Enjoy!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Zhi for your tips. I shall print them out for my journal. No, seriously, I am going to do that, because your ideas are great. Here's one of mine - I used to keep folders with recipes I gathered from magazines, or typed out (on a typewriter) or was given by friends etc. I'm going to make a junk journal specially for those bits of paper, plus more. I think it'll be great. Meanwhile, I'm diving through photos, music, lyrics, poems - all sorts! Plus a big pile of paintings to cut up! Great hobby. Thanks so much!

They are gorgeous. I’m glad I found you. Haven’t delved into watercolour yet. But you give me the inspiration to try

@DianeAntoneStudio

4 ай бұрын

Do give it a go - it’s such fun!

I enjoy you work and tutorials. Junk journaling can be done in a book bought for tha purpose at a thrift shop. You can do work on different mediums in there or write or do a combination of techniques. Try it and let loose. Much love!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Great idea Elsa! I'm going to enjoy junk journalling I'm sure!

Love this painting can't wait to try it 😍 I think junk journal is like an art journal if you have a theme like nature inspired or vintage it just becomes a piece of artwork itself full of things that you love with maybe some journal memories or quotes 😊 and if you choose old books that are damaged and headed for landfill anyway what a wonderful way to give it a new purpose 😊 ❤️

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

So true! Since making that video I’ve put together my own junk journal and it was great fun! Thanks for your comments and support!

@tanyaschmith9737

Жыл бұрын

@Diane Antone Studio oooh would love to see the junk journal you did pleeeease 😊❤️

What a "feel good" painting! Makes me want to try this too. Followed your shorts vid here.

Still a favorite! Inspiration for cards! ❤️

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

So many things you could do with it, aren't there!

Hi Diane! For me, a junk journal is a cross between your beloved small bible wherein you keep important momentos, and a handheld Day Timer, wherein you literally keep "junk": tiny pieces of paper, phone numbers, pens, clips, little photos, just a GIGANTIC thick book you literally carry around with you like you would (or do) your pocketbook. I had one, and this is how I kept it going in my self-professed busy life. Hope this helps mi amiga! Fanna

Love the tips on how to draw cats. The free style mixed media is inspiring

@DianeAntoneStudio

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

….me again!….so excited! I just ordered som quin gold paint! Can’t wait!!! Sorry..just wanted to share my joy with you and all the lovely ladies/fans here!❤️

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi again Posie! Always welcome!!!! I think you'll enjoy using Quin Gold, it's easily my most used color!

Junk journals are to be what you want them to be: a place you can doodle, paint, collage, glue in pieces of poetry or inspirational quotes, photos, or mementos. They can look rough or refined, they can be made out of any kind of paper that you like ( or don’t like, just cover it with paint). They can be pocket or purse sized, or larger. They can be given as gifts of a little art sample book to a friend to just look at because it’s beautiful and it comes from your heart. Can you tell I’ve made some and I enjoyed it very much? Give it a try and see what you think. I would love to see a video of what you do with your ideas. Thank you for all of your “showing”, I have been learning much from you, Diane!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this Ck, I have had my eyes opened to the possibilities of this craft, and it's definitely a winner! I have almost finished filling my first journal and I will be showing it on a video soon! Thanks for your inspirational ideas, and for your kind comments!!

I love the whimsy of these paintings, I was waiting for you to add the butterfly. I have watercolor pencils and ever use them. Thanks for the demonstration. I love all of your whimsical ideas, and am beginning to enjoy the spontaneity of doing them myself. I have a friend who does junk journaling. She puts in pieces of lace, ribbon, leaves, etc. along with doodles and writes a few thoughts and observations. She says she expects her grand children to learn about her by reading them after she is gone. She also says that through the time she has been doing them, she observes how therapeutic they are. The first ones were dark, now they are light and more joyful….. perhaps we all should be doing them.!🦋🦋🦋

@DianeAntoneStudio

7 ай бұрын

Junk journaling is a great hobby too. I have made one myself and put into it lots of memorabilia I had lying around the house. It’s a nice reminder of days gone by. I might make another one, it was fun (but time consuming!)

Thank you soo much for this lovely whimsical cute cats tutorial I'm no artist but managed I to turn out a nice card which I really enjoyed making so thank you

@DianeAntoneStudio

9 ай бұрын

You are welcome 😊

So fun! I can’t wait to try. I actually enjoyed not having background music too because I could hear the birds. Their chirping was relaxing along with your painting. Thank you for your instructions.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment Kim! Glad you enjoyed the chirping of the birds - they are just waking up again now so you can expect to hear a lot of birdsong in the next few videos! Happy painting!