I honestly have never added a comment to any KZread video in my life; but by grace I stumbled upon this lesson as I am just now dabbling in watercolor and I feel as if I've entered a world of joy, peace, contentment and beauty! God bless, you, Diane for sharing the beauty of your artistic giftedness in such an sublime fashion.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful beautiful comment! I wish you much joy in your painting!

@emilypoole5686

Жыл бұрын

Dragonflies are my all time favorite crafting spirit and am just starting to dabble in watercolors, mostly the water pencils. Now I see the need to add actual paints. Somehow I got lucky and came across this wonderful inspirational video. Many thanks for your art.

@jcbbouch178

Жыл бұрын

The paintbox of delight flows into so much ...however the form of paints are released ....may colours forever freely flow xxx

@pennyplyler5911

Жыл бұрын

​@@jcbbouch178 .i.i

@wandaeades7274

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your art!!!!@!

I painted this dragonfly along with my two young grandsons that are 6 & 9. They are loving this time we are spending together trying to paint. 😂

I am 80 and only been painting a few years. I just LOVE HOW YOU PAINT, and that you share it with us all. Thank you, you have taken the need for perfection out of my remit, and made it so much more free and open, and relaxing.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ann and welcome to the channel!

@NinaHansen2008

3 ай бұрын

I'm 81 and have been struggling with that need for perfection for most of my life. I totally understand you!

@dreamalamb4259

Ай бұрын

❤

I didn't know how to draw a dragonfly and now I do. The painting comes next. I love videos like this from start to finish. I'm just learning watercolors

@DianeAntoneStudio

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 So glad you enjoyed that! Great idea to start with a dragonfly.

I never seen video that had me thinking i could do it . TY🎉

In 1963 we moved to a small lake a couple miles outside of a lovely little rural town in Michigan. I was 10 years old and it was heaven! We had a row boat that allowed me to spend hours investigating all of the lake and shore. The area at one end was a quiet weedy area with frogs and dragon flys abundant. My friend and I would take small nets on long poles to catch and study. It was endless fun with something new to do each day. Winters we spent ice skating, fishing, snowmobiling. I wish I could have given those experiences to my children. It was a idyllic experience. Your painting sparked a lot of fun memories, thanks!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Deb I had a childhood experience very similar to that! When I was eight in 1961 we moved into the countryside outside of London and we used to play in a local pond - not quite as exciting as a lake, but it was also full of wildlife. We used to have fun collecting frogspawn and falling in the water! Every child needs a childhood like that! So glad to bring back some memories for you! Happy painting!

So beautiful. I really enjoyed watching you paint. Thank you for sharing :) I love dragonflies. I have been practiicing with watercolor a few months now and I am so in love with watercolors. I will enjoy practicing this one. ❤

I just adore all your visitors.

I could watch you paint for hours. Thanku for showing us how to do a dragonfly. I'm off to look for more of yr tutorials.

This is beautiful...glad I've found your site. Thank you for sharing 💯💯💯🥰🥰

What a joy. I've just found you, wonderful. Barbara UK

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel Barbara! So glad you found us! Happy New Year x

My 238 th. You changed your playlist. I couldn't find the 200 natural world videos any more, but after a little search I found a new part of the playlist which I will work trough . This one has a very good amount of vieuwers and I also liked it. 😊wim

❤oh my goodness, I found my favorite channel…. I became so relaxed watching this. Dragonfly….my favorite. Love this… thank you for sharing this with me!🎉!!!!!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel Lillian! So glad you found us and that we help you to relax!

How lovely ! Dragonfly is my youngest daughter's spirit guide (we are native American Indian) and she's a professional artist. I'm always looking for a new way to create paintings etc of the Dragonfly for her birthday & holiday gifts. Thank you for a lovely rendition. Be well🦋

I absolutely love painting with you!! Tks for sharing your talent. It is amazing

I so enjoy just watching you draw and paint so effortlessly, it is so calming to watch and so inspirational. I want to try out each painting you post. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.

@DianeAntoneStudio

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

So pretty.

I love this wonderful online class, and remember how I used to illustrate all my biology homework way back when. I had the most amazing teacher. She was Irish and I sometimes used to see her outside church with her easel painting flowers and trees in people's gardens. I loved her. She had long red hair, and I think became a well know artist in Ireland. I was about 12, and she was the best teacher I ever had. Watching you brought back lovely memories. And after covering my rent at the end of the month, I'm going to replicate this and get the materials you recommend. It's lovely, and I can't wait! :)

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Trisha, what a lovely memory. It’s amazing how our childhood teachers can stay with us all our lives, isn’t it. Your teacher sounds like a wonderful person. I also tried to incorporate art into my lessons at school, but it didn’t always go down well! If you are going to buy paints, can I recommend a set which I didn’t know about when I painted that dragonfly? The Kuretake paints from Japan are wonderful to paint with. I have the set of 48 colors but you can get 24 as well or 36 which is plenty. Here’s a link in case you can’t find them: amzn.to/3KfIxRO Hope this helps !! Happy painting!

Thank you, i had so much fun, I love your style of teaching and painting! My paintings are so much better when i do your tutorials.

@DianeAntoneStudio

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Stunning! I'm gonna try this one today!

Binging on your videos to try and get inspired to paint again. Your dragonflies are wonderful. Thank you.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear this!

Still a favorite❤️

I am not feeling well, but watching you paint a dragonfly is the best dose of medicine I could ask for! Beautifully done!

I am going to try this! I love it 😍 Thank you so much for sharing ❤

This dragonfly is alive... Fantastic.

Watching you paint was so serene and your loose style is gorgeous. Now to practice. Thanks for the inspiration. Xoxo

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ann-Maree, that’s so kind, have fun!

I love this tutorial

Absolutely beautiful

@DianeAntoneStudio

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I loved painting the dragonfly. You gave so many great ideas to give the painting so much depth. Thank you!

❤ wow❣️

Gorgeous….can’t wait to try 🥰

Dear Diane, I’ve been watching your paintings every day. I’m in the middle of making a quilt and make time to sketch a painting with you. I’m anxious to finish my quilt so I can paint my sketches. And maybe do a painting. Thank you so much for your inspiration in art. I watch you every day.

All in the family

Diane I cannot thank you enough for opening up the world of watercolor for me. I've wanted to play in this medium for such a long time, and the way you teach, the pace, your instruction, everything about you makes this possible and FUN. Art should be fun, and I have recommended you to my friend who is also learning to paint for the first time. Thank you and your daughter for putting these enchanting videos together. Real time. Gentle. Enjoyable. I wish I could post a picture of the dragonflies you've helped me created. You are a gift to the art world.

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Meghan, thanks so much for your lovely comment. It's very helpful to me to hear what I'm doing right on the channel, and encourages me to continue! I'm so glad you are finding the videos helpful. Thanks also for your support in spreading the word, it means a very great deal to us. Happy painting and best wishes xxx

I love watching your techniques in making this little guy come to life.

I volunteer at an elementary school . I just started watercolor painting and I do a picture each week for a student. I just did a dragon fly and had a difficult time with the head. This was so helpful and I look forward to more. I think I'll paint the little girl another dragon fly with what I learned in this lesson. I find watercolor painting to be very relaxing. Thank you!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Karen and thanks for your comment! I’m so glad the tutorials are helping you with your student! Dragonflies are lovely but can be challenging! I’m sure your painting will be lovely!

Thank you. Loved the bubble practice.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

I saw a dragonfly this morning. This tutorial came up and wow, glad I clicked on it. Beautiful. Enjoyed watching this dragonfly come to life and found the music relaxing to listen to. I will try. Thanks for your generous teaching. Love it.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

What a lovely message Angelique, and I'm so glad you found the channel! Welcome, and have fun painting our huge range of tutorials. All the Watercolor Nature ones are here on this playlist kzread.info/head/PLVksoedXAAmdDg-N837h6yCgUJWs08hB1 and there are also another 200 other ones!

This was so much fun. I am just retired, cake decorating for 35 years, so I've drawn a lot and mixed a lot of colors. This is surprisingly similar and yet so different. Your instructions are very good. I'm parked in front of my computer and pause and start your video a lot.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

That's great! I'm so glad you're enjoying it! I'm sure you've picked up on a lot of similarities between cake decorating and painting since you've been doing it for so long. It's always great to have a creative eye so that you can pause and start the videos and pick up on the subtleties of the process. Thanks for giving it a try!

So talented!

this is beautiful.

My mom and I, along with my little ones, attempted this. We love the way they turned out. The peaceful music, along with the simple instructions as you go along were perfect. We appreciated the colors being named as well, though Im sure our pallet was limited. We watched once straight through and then again little by little as we attempted it on our own pages. It was the perfect length too. Enough to challenge their attention span, and short enough they were able to finish their artwork. My mom and I took the advice of letting it dry for longer along with the addition pencil medium. Thank you for a fun afternoon! We cannot wait to try more.

@DianeAntoneStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Alessia this is one of the loveliest comments I've ever had! So glad that your family is enjoying the videos together and finding a little peace and joy in the creation of a beautiful painting. As a former primary teacher it gives me great pleasure to know that my work is reaching youngsters and helping them develop a love of nature and of art. Thank you so much for sharing my work with your family, and greetings to your mom! Blessings x

I LOVE your videos. Thank you.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

This is a very calming and stress free technique. If followed, it forces looseness. We often get so uptight for fear of failure, but failure is the best lesson sometimes. All said and done, it's only a piece of paper and small amt of paint, but the lessons you learn give a valuable sense of return. Thx for sharing your talent.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your thoughtful comments Sandi, thanks so much!

I first painted your birds on a branch and had good success. I then attempted your poppies, only to realize I enjoyed watching you paint them more than painting those myself. When I decided it was much more relaxing to just sit and watch on that one, I made myself some peppermint tea and was swept up into your voice, the music and all the beautiful color. Thank you for providing not only instruction while I join you, but also for providing a wonderful and peaceful escape from the busyness of life.

Absolutely spectacular. I can't wait to try this on my own with my new set of Kuretake watercolors.

@DianeAntoneStudio

10 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

Amazing Job!! BEAUTIFUL!! I am going to try to paint it! Beginner Taking classes now! Practice !! Practice!! Appreciate!! 😊💕🎁

@DianeAntoneStudio

11 ай бұрын

You can do it!

Lovely!

Please continue to share your gift with us! I am new to watercolor and have told many friends about you. What a peace filled way to begin each day. Your tips and techniques are helpful to all experience levels.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kathy for your wonderful comments. I really appreciate you sharing me with your friends and I want to say that it is so helpful to us that you share the word. So glad you are finding the videos helpful and I’m hoping to continue for a good long while yet! Happy painting!

I am so mesmerized by this❤❤❤

You asked if this video was helpful... Absolutely, yes! You have the wonderful ability of simplifying the "how tos". I so appreciate every one of your videos. Thank you. ❤

Sooo glad I found you. Love your work and can't wait to try!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel Jan, so glad you found us too! Hope you have great fun when you give it a go!

So beautiful. I am just a beginner, you are easy to follow

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome!

Very nice inspirational video. I feel like painting now.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Go for it!

Thank you Diane! Such a beautiful dragonfly. You captured its movement.

This was absolutely lovely to sit back and watch you create this beautiful piece. Clearly, it opened my eyes in seeing how tense I am and how free you are with your paint brush. I will be watching more of your techniques. Thank you for sharing.

@DianeAntoneStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comments! I’m so happy that you’re finding the videos helpful

Beautiful! I Love painting this type of art on wood panels with Inktense Pencils.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

It’s beautiful! You’re so good at that! 🎨

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and a very happy holidays to you and your loved ones xxxx

@Priscilla721000

Жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio Happy Holidays 🎄

For the first time in weeks I may watercolor today. You inspire so many. I love everything you paint. I was so upset when things didnt go as planned but I just need to enjoy the painting. I take my art too seriously!!!!!!

Absolutely stunning. Beautiful journey

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Patricia, hope you have fun painting the dragonfly!

Love it

Thank you🙏❤🙏

❤merci beaucoup très beaux wahou magnifique dessins

Thank you! This is beautiful. Can’t wait to try!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Ай бұрын

Have fun! It was a great painting to do!

Simply lovely!❤Thank you!

So lovely thank you Diane.

Very, very nice. Thank you.

Love your tutorials.

Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing

Beautiful!!!

I love this tutorial, thank you so much !

@DianeAntoneStudio

12 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

What an inspiration you have been to me !! Blessings to you !!

Your videos are exceptionally done! Thank you

This is just stunning! Thank you. I am loving your tutorials…

So beautiful. I love the lining techniques.

What a beautyful dragonfly ✨❤️ thank you ❤️

I love to paint. Thank you for teaching ❤️

Just brilliant. So lovely to watch and learn

I love this so much! Beautiful I'm trying to learn to paint and relax with my brushes. Thank you!😊💗

Another wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much for the tips for drawing a dragonfly.

Enchanting 🙏🏻💛

I love your paintings! You inspire me and relax me at the same time. I have to say, I've really improved just by watching and trying on my own. Thank you so very much!

Absolutely beautiful!💕🇨🇦

Lovely.

Beautifully done!

This is so beautiful. I was salivating for some 140 lb Arches paper by the end of this tutorial!😅

Your amazing thank you

Great tutorial. Thanks I might be able to do it. Fingers crossed

Very good, clear, concise instructions. Loved the outcome!

I love this! Thank you ❤️

Beautiful. I love dragon flies

Lovely. Thank you

Beautiful xx

Lovely as always Diane 💕

This is one of my favorites, Diane! Cheers!

Thankyou sooo much!!! I have had a very stressful day and I found your video soo comforting..How beautiful it is to watch you paint very inspiring as well..Thankyou heaps.Much love Angie in Australia x

So peaceful.

Very nice easy to follow instructions, thank you for sharing

I haver no words for such beauty! Thank you so much!

Awesome. Thank you.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!