Diane I have enjoyed this video probably more than any I’ve watched so far mainly because of your fabulous banter! I literally laughed out loud at some of your observations and comments❤️your sense of humor is fantastic! So real, so vulnerable sharing your art- even when you feel you’ve made a “mistake” (which in my opinion always turn out to be the opposite!). I wish we were neighbors!😂❤️❤️ Thank you so much for sharing your world with us!

You absolutely amaze me! So talented, is there anything you can’t do? Spinning your own yarn too, gardening, cooking, painting, mothering and then some! You are so inspiring. Just love you! Thank you!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy the videos! Happy painting!

Very pretty.. and I always just like being your invisible buddy as we paint and dream up snide conversation together.. love to all Marcia in Modesto

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcia, I really appreciate your comment, and love having you as my invisible buddy while I paint!

Thanks so much for sharing this. Absolutely gorgeous lavender but I’m leaving the butterfly out.

@DianeAntoneStudio

28 күн бұрын

That’s the beauty of painting - you get to design it for yourself! Happy painting!

My 140 th. Thanks for your responds on the comments. I appreciate you being so honest😊. I decided to stick to your pile of 200 nature related videos to choose from and incidentally pick somewhere else. Al you latest I will watch too. I really like these lavender bookmarks and it is indeed a good idea to give some these Christmas . Thanks for sharing and have a nice day. 😊wim

It is just gorgeous, one of my favorites flowers and insects.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it!

I wouldn’t read the book, I’d be distracted by the beauty of my hand painted bookmark! Thank You so very much for sharing your talent. PAM RI USA

I think you're lavender bookmarks are beautiful. I would love to join your painting group. Thank your for an amazing tutorial. ,

I was painting butterflies (struggling) just as this vid came on and tada!! You painted a butterfly and showed me how!! Merci beaucoup ❤❤❤

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Yes, I am thanking you SO much for being SO generous with your art. Yes, I study my Bible with 3 bookmarks. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

That's cool and so good to know!

You are such a gem! Talking about how reading can open up old wounds and you don’t enjoy that, I just turned off a book I was listening to because of that very thing ❤ too much real stuff in my own life to muddle up my brain with more worries. Love hearing your ramblings 😊

I think you're marvellous! You brighten my days each time I view your video tutorials!! Thank you. Wicked sense of humour and witty banter and the paintings are just divine!! Watching from Kenya 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Love you're story"s and your painting. you'"re so real

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 I do my best to stay real!

Love watching you and learning. Love Lavendar and your bee!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Laurie! Happy New Year!

I’m so glad I found your videos! I think I can do these.

Again, thank you Diane for being so real, unassuming and willing to share with us! I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, your tutorials and guidance make me feel like “I can do this!” I’m a total novice at this new fascination of mine called watercolor…I’ve been teaching myself along the way and of all the tutorials I’ve seen, YOU are most approachable and such an encourager and teacher and friend all rolled into one! I love your stories and chatting about anything and everything relating to art, your life and then some!!!!!! You are a real, down to earth friend to us all! Hugs❤

@DianeAntoneStudio

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, it warms my heart to read it, and I’m so glad you are enjoying painting with me, it’s wonderful to know you are finding the inspiration!

Absolutely lovely, and the bee is wonderful ❤

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

I enjoy every one of your tutorials, this is an older one. I did not know to put the holes on the bottom of the book mark, it makes sense. About watching TV: I don’t actually watch it, but I turn it on for the cat, then mute it so I can enjoy KZread without him bothering me. When I first started doing this, he would see the images on the tv screen, but the sound was coming from the side, his little head would look back and forth. He eventually got used to it. I love your nature inspired and whimsical art.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

That’s such a cute story! It’s funny how animals love to watch screens. We have one who loves to play Catch the Mouse on my iPad!

Bookmarks is a great idea.

I love the work you do and I have always had an easier time learning from you. I love the remarks about your dogs my dog is a Parsons Jack Russell and very small but he doesn’t know it and eats anything but he doesn’t keep it all down he doesn’t have a stop sign. Lol 😂 just has an appetite like a huge sheep dog. I love your ease of teaching and I watch faithfully. Thanks Diane for helping me learn this type of painting!

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sharon, so glad to have you on board! I love hearing stories like yours! We have four dogs and they are all greedy greedy greedy! I know what you mean about not keeping things down - one of ours loves to eat sheep poo and unfortunately we have only too much of it and if she gets into the field it’s a disaster! She’s 14 so it hasn’t done her much harm but I don’t know how - she must have a cast-iron stomach! Thanks so much for your loyalty and your faithfulness to our channel - so glad that you’re enjoying the videos! Keep watching!

Sooooo beautiful!! I am a beginner watercolor artist and I love your gentle voice and how you explain your craft! Thank you

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lorraine for your kind words! So glad you are enjoying the videos!

After watching heaps of KZread with various mediums I was introduced to you through a friend who patiently listens to me beating myself up. I just watched the lavender book marks which I loved. Being English totally agree with the TV and sports lol 😆 I have tried to find the pages with relax and paint etc. and would certainly love the Patreon idea. I am out to buy my paints and paper so our relationship is just beginning. You are such fun, right balance of everything to keep me inspired. Don't change anything. Going to watch your latest video on Poppies. xx

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Maria! glad we got the identity problem sorted! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos and the learning journey, it can be such a lot of fun and very calming if you let it! As far as memberships go, we are just launching the Patreon platform and so far have only one member and there isn't a lot of content, but it will grow rapidly along with the membership. If you want to take a look and maybe subscribe to the lowest level initially that would be great - just follow this link: www.patreon.com/dianeantonestudio I also have an Amazon shop where I have collected together all the things I use in my studio, including a beginners list, and you can find that here: www.amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio I hope this helps and that you enjoy the poppies!

You are so amazing. These are my favorite flowers. I also love the color purple. Keep them coming beautiful lady. Awesome painting.

@DianeAntoneStudio

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will try!

Hi Diane love your videos your banter and dry humour makes me laugh. I'm going to have a go at these bookmarks.

Hello dear Diane, I'm glad I discovered your channel. I'm thanking you for your kindness.

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome and very much welcome to the channel!

Absolutely stunning bookmarks ❤️

@DianeAntoneStudio

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I would definitely be interested in a Patreon account from you! I love painting along side you on the computer. It's relaxing and entertaining to listen to you, and I've learned so much. Thank you!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Rita, take a look on Patreon.com/dianeantonestudio and you can find out about membership there x Hope this helps and if you have any questions please email on studio@dianeantone.com

You are so talented. Cant wait to try these. Im a real beginner and have created the most adorable birds yesterday after watching your video. Thank you.

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you’re enjoying the videos Debra, great that you are pleased with the birds!

Just wanted to say how much I am loving your videos. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jayne, I really appreciate you taking the time to share that with me. I’m so glad you are enjoying the videos xxx

Ilove listening to you and of course love your paintings. Thank you for generously sharing. These are so delicate and gorgeous

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for you great support and lovely comments. Much appreciated x

These are so beautiful!!! Thank you for painting this out completely without any fast forwarding. I appreciate it because it feels like a visit with you while I paint and learn. I have found over the years that when visiting there are things shared that maybe wouldn't be otherwise and it means a lot to me. I just wanted you to know. :)

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I agree - I don't like watching videos that are sped up myself, so I wouldn't want to inflict them on my viewers! You can't possibly see what the artist is doing if they are sped up! I really appreciate you taking the time to tell me that you enjoy the "visiting" aspect of my videos - I do try to show my daily routine, mood changes, inspirations and down-days as well, while trying to help people learn to paint!

@trishwoods

2 жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio You're welcome. I appreciate you showing all those different aspects of your life and mood as you teach which are so relatable. Yes, I feel like it is a visit. I grab my coffee or tea while I watch and am inspired to pick up my watercolor paints and paint myself. Because I have no formal training, I often feel paralyzed, probably a perfectionist thing I need to work through. Thank you for the inspiration to just go ahead and paint and not be held back by internal fears. :)

@IMASE95

2 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly how I felt today while painting along with her! Made myself a cup of tea and just listened and enjoyed her banter- she is truly amazing.

I love that you don’t sweat the small stuff and just enjoy the process.

It took me awhile to find this one. I loved these flowers! Thank you!!!!!

@DianeAntoneStudio

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Loved making these! Thank so much!❤️

I’m going to become a patron because it helps the channel and I can learn faster…I do white noise too but I sure do enjoy your stories!

@DianeAntoneStudio

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, we really appreciate your support and I’m so glad you enjoy the channel!

So pretty, thank you for sharing Diane

It is my mum’s birthday today and I painted her a card with these flowers. You are a brilliant teacher 💛

@mariarascon5031

Жыл бұрын

So good, Sara! Happy Birthday, Amada Mami 🌷

Hi Diane thank you for another enjoyable video ❤ I firmly agree with you about watching sports, my 4 older brothers used to hog the TV with sports constantly, now I avoid watching sports like the plague 😅

@DianeAntoneStudio

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! That takes me back to my days with a stepfather who watched football every Saturday. My blood still runs cold when I see football, or even hear the crowds yelling !!

The introduction to this video with you setting up with your tea makes me feel like we're painting together. I love lavender and I love making bookmarks. They are so much fun. I always include a bookmark in any gifts I give people, but your bookmarks are on a different level! The three you painted are each so beautiful and I hope you continue making more. The lavender is so realistic I can almost smell it and your little bee is so cute. Please keep making bookmark tutorials. Maybe some cute pumpkins for October/November and some winter snowy trees for the holidays. The possibilities are endless and I can't wait to see what you come up with. I could sit and listen to you all day, darn obligations :) Oh, and the husband / sport story was funny and just another reason why I love watching you. You're so real. I think the annoyance for me with having sports on is the background noise. Even if the volume is low, it always sounds so aggressive. My daughter bought my husband some wireless headphones that have been so helpful. Now all I hear is him making his narrative with a loud cheer or shout. Not sure which is worse. Haha - By the way I love seeing your channel grow! Great choice Tamsin on music choice and as always, very lovely photography.

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Carolyn and thanks for your wonderful feedback. I really do appreciate your suggestions. What a lovely idea of yours to include a bookmark with gifts you give. I was wondering whether people still used bookmarks as it seems from what you hear on the media that no-one reads real books any more, but I'm learning from the followers on the channel that this is not the case. People obviously still do read paper books! So I think I will try to do a bookmark say once a fortnight going towards the gift giving season. And definitely with seasonal themes. I think that's important, and we are into late summer now which you'll see reflected in my next video. Thinking about sport, couple of comments on that. I learnt to hate the sound of soccer at an early age and it makes my nerves stand on end to hear the soccer commentators screaming and raving at men kicking a stupid ball about a stupid field. I also hate the way they are paid so much money for playing this stupid game. My husband loves tennis, football and basketball because in the last century he played it for a while. I think it's time he grew up but he disagrees. I do make him wear headphones, not only for that but for his other hobby, which is listening to Wagner and Shostokovitch at top volume. Another no no. Anyway, enough of that, and I'd like to thank you very much for noticing that the channel is growing and for appreciating Tamsin. It's hard work cracking the whip to keep her working full speed!!! (joke!) See you again soon and thanks for the tips!

Beautiful gifts.

I already joined. I think it it only right to get paid for what you do. You are a wonderful teacher. Carla

I’m in love with your work !!!

I started buying watercolour paints & brushes just over a month ago. Haven’t a clue, so I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and enjoying your chats and inspirations very much. Heard you say you have Jacobs & spin! ❤I also am a spinner❤, on the east coast of Canada. Thank you for your videos.

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 ай бұрын

Hi Sue, welcome to the channel! So glad you found us. Lovely to hear from another spinner - it’s such a relaxing process I wish I had more time to spend at my wheel!

Thanks so much for your honesty while you paint. Your voice is lovely and calming! I'm new at water color so I'm learning so much from your channel 😊 . Have a wonderful day!

I always enjoy your. Videos

I haven’t watched tv for 5 yrs, with all the skills I am learning on you tube I don’t have time xx

Those bookmarks are so pretty; I specifically love the 🐝 one, so stinking cute!!

Just loved this video.. delightful! I am a new watercolour painter.. your videos are so well done and you are lovely to listen to.. thank you so much.. please keep these coming.. they really encourage creativity!

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Judy, what a lovely comment! Very encouraging for me! So glad that you’re enjoying it and worry not, I am hoping to keep these coming for a good while yet!

Discovered your channel and you have helped me immensely with my ptsd. started painting and listening to you at 70 years old. Thankyou

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mary, so glad I've helped you relax - I am not much less than 70 myself now so we're in the same boat (although writing that seems strange, I can't believe I got this old!)

¡GUAUUU! WOOOW! ¡¡SO GUAUUU & SO WOOOW!! Muchísimas Gracias, Diane Antone; un cordial saludo desde el NW de México🌵🌼

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Season's Greetings from France!!!😍

“Talking like this” is as if we are sitting at your kitchen table! I don’t do sports either except for the Olympics! I paint in my chair too! Water brush works very well…especially since my cats drink out of water jar!!!❤️

I love your comments and chatter while painting. It makes me feel like you're a longtime friend. Your painting style is wonderful, so free. Maybe I can refer to you as a BFF over the pond. Thank you for your tutorials.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much BFF over the pond! 😀 So glad you enjoy them!

I’m glad I discovered your channel. Thank you - it’s been so fun

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much x

What a great idea!!! Beautiful

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Love listening to you talk as you paint. Such welcomed conversation. 😊

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Love your. Videos, so relaxing….thanks❤️

Great video and lovely bookmarks…thanks for sharing!

@DianeAntoneStudio

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I would pay for your lessons. Great idea

So gorgeous! That bee and dragonfly are my favorites...just lovely.

@DianeAntoneStudio

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Thanks a lot for the video, I enjoyed the time painting and relaxing.)))

I am an absolute Uber beginner and I really love your lessons. I decided to use this as one of my very first ever paintings except for brush exercises. I think it turned out rather well at least people can tell what they are! Thank you so much for what you do

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed the lavender and it turned out well! Have fun on your painting journey!

Wonderful! Thank you

These would make a great gift! I love the yarn from your sheep. A great personal touch.

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darlene, glad you enjoyed the sheepy touch!

Just lovely...💜 Thank you for this enjoyable and inspiring tutorial, Diane. ☺️

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lindaxxx

what a pleasure Diane to watch you paint these lovely lavendar flowers, such ease and beauty. thanks so much

Loved this tutorial. Very meditative just by watching. I’m definitely going to try painting these beautiful lavender bookmarks.

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent and time. My favorite insects and flower.

All this beautiful painting and you spin your own wool!! You are my super hero! Love this idea, making them in a set, very smart.

Lovely demonstration and beautiful painting

Thank you so very much for sharing. They are beautiful.

Love this idea to do bookmarks for christmas presents, Thank you Diane, beautiful paint as always!!!

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you so much for your detailed instructions Diane. Love your chatter as you’re painting as well!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you Diane beautiful creative bookmarks!🎶🎵🎺

Diane, these are so beautiful. I love the conversation please keep it up.

I'm a beginner, and am enjoying your channel so much! As I watch and practice, the one problem I find I have is that I get caught up in your stories and comments, and forget to keep painting...and I quite enjoy your voice. Thank you for the hours of quiet enjoyment.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Brenda and welcome to the channel and thanks so much for your support and membership! I’m so glad you are enjoying the videos and my chatting! And if you have to watch the video more than once because you forgot to paint, all well and good! So happy painting to you!!!

These are great!

Made me smile hearing you talk about watching some old shows from the states, Cagny and Lacie and think I heard The Rockford Files. A blast from the past, both shows my deceased Mom so loved. This set was so enjoyable to watch and makes me feel I can easily follow along with you to make the same. Still trying to decide at what level patron I need to join. Many thanks.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Emily, thanks so much for all your lovely comments today, and welcome to the channel! Sorry to hear about your mum, she had the same taste as me! I used to listen to the Rockford Files (the theme tune is playing in my head now!) while feeding my children when they were tiny, I missed most of the plots because I couldn't watch uninterrupted!!! Ah, memories! If you want to join the club, you can either do the KZread membership, in which case you want to join CREATE level, or Patreon, in which case you want to join INSPIRATION. Patreon is at patreon.com/dianeantonestudio and KZread is at kzread.infomembership Hope this helps! Welcome again, Diane x

Lovely book marks Diane, I love reading everyday and I have to say I loved watching Brother Cadfael too, I can relate to the herbs etc even though they are only stories but in years gone by we relied on herbs to help with many things and lavender was one of many, so clever you for mentioning Cadfael and relating it to your lavender bookmarks. Thanks so much. Sandy 🌸

@sarahgalarza7420

11 ай бұрын

I love those books as well!

You have a nice calming voice…so needed in our world of noise. Thank you for sharing!

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you too, so kind of you to say xx

This was a fun little project to watch. Tamsin was right! Regarding Patreon, YES, please! I support two other watercolor artists on Patreon but they diverge significantly from your "style". I also have membership in three other watercolor artist sites. You have paid your dues, Diane! Time to reap a little reward for your efforts. You can count on me!

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Debbie, I appreciate your support more than you can know. We will be offering all sorts of fun and helpful things when we get Patreon up so watch this space!!!

South African here…absolutely LOVE Cadfael. Have all the books! I inherited them from aunt.

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! So glad to hear from you in South Africa!

Loving this video as usual! Listening to and watching you feels like visiting an old friend (I don't mean age- wise, I mean someone I've known forever) anyway thanks for making your videos always seem "doable"

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Love that! I think I fall into both categories - old as in aged, and old as in long time!!! Really appreciate your comments xxx

I agree....NO SPORTS PROGRAMS!! I find them MORE than dreadful!! Fortunately, I find your paintings wonderfully creative and lovely... and they take me to a beautiful place in my mind....

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I will think of my videos from now on as the antidote to sports programs! Thank goodness for art!!

Simply lovely❤

I definitely would support a watercolor Patreon subscription. I absolutely love watching your channel.

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! Patreon coming soon!

I just found you & I am loving what you are painting. I am a beginner & I am just watching at this point until my paints & brushes come in. Beautiful - all of them!

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

How exciting! You're going to love this watercolor experience xxx

So very beautiful!

Oh, and I love to read also. I am in my mid 40's now with 6 children and homeschool them. I have loved reading ever since I can remember. I do find that with my art that I enjoy watching the creating and have not done as much actual painting. I feel so inspired by you and your easy, laid back style. I was so surprised to hear that you don't have any art stores there. Wow! Anyway.... Again, thank you so much for your channel and sharing yourself and your life. :)

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on having such a lovely family, and on the home schooling. I home schooled my two for several years and they still say it was the best thing! Hard work for mum though! Perhaps some of the ideas from my channel might work with your kids, as I'm sure you do art with them too. We still have a few book marks and things like that that my two made in the 1980s! Re art stores, I live in a very small village in central Brittany and we are about 90 minutes drive from a big town. Our local small town has no art store, just a stationery store that sells a few bits and pieces. I can't bring myself to drive for a round trip of 2 hours to visit a store, especially when I know they will be very small, horribly expensive, probably unwelcoming and mostly poorly stocked. That's the way it is in France. I used to live in Canada and America and so I know how lucky you are with your stores and the amazing online service too. I envy you your Hobby Lobby and so on. But I do have peace and quiet and (mostly) clean air. Thanks for sharing, and so glad to have you on board!

You are wonderful! Lovely personality and speaking voice, fabulous artist and lots of fun!😊

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you, too kind, thanks so much, and I'm glad you enjoy it!

How beautiful

Hello from Texas! I just discovered your sessions and am so grateful to you for sharing your talent. When you mentioned the wool you have made it brought up so many pleasant memories . Again thank you. Jackie

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Jackie! So glad you found me - it can be hard to be found on KZread! Did you use to spin then? I still keep sheep so I can have their fleeces to spin!

@jackieholt5706

2 жыл бұрын

Diane Antone Studi

These are nice. I would enjoy using the bookmarks since I like to read.

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Great! That's really good to hear, and I'll be doing more soon!

Just came across your channel. I love the bookmarks! Thanks for sharing and I enjoyed your chatting. My daughter has an alpaca and spinning wheel and used to make yarn before her little ones came along!

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! When then are older she'll go back to it I hope. It's a great hobby for calming you down! Thanks for joining the watercolor journey and welcome to the channel!

Wonderful.

Love these so much! I want to thank you so much Diane for sharing your wonderful talent, and for being so encouraging. I hadn't picked up a brush since school which was many decades ago 😉 I now have some lovely paints, a few brushes and am having a go!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

That's really good to hear Anne, thanks for your support!

Georgeous

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Angie!

Yes, the bee is my favorite! I will have to try him.

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

I think your idea of the bookmarks are wonderful and they turned out beautiful! I use bookmarks all the time, but none of them are as lovely as yours! Very few are homemade, so I know what my next project will be! Wow you even have homespun yarn! Yes,I would be interested in Patreon!

Yes. I think you would do really well with Patreon. I would certainly sign up. I love your tutorials and also your reminiscing.

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! So good to know, and we'll start working on setting it up soon x

This was, to me, one of your best!!! I love them! (But I do love them all)