Oh Diane I love this! You have made my retirement suddenly fun since I began to learn from you! Thank you!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome Donna! So glad you enjoyed this one!

@sueboyd6032

Жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@kmeldrom6932

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Very relaxing. I’m sprinkling salt on some watercolor paper right now ;-)

@carolyndaughton3373

Жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio I love seeing comments like these. I too am one who retired at the start of the pandemic, February 2020 and your tutorials taught me not only how to watercolor in a more professional way, but helped me through the loss of losing my younger sister and her husband from Covid in March of 2020. You are touching lives so positively in more ways than you will ever know. xo

I love hearing the rooster! This is a charming and relaxing exercise.

I love the idea of painting a bookmark for each month. Nothing beats a real book! I love painting along with you

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Great, three votes for a monthly bookmark. I’m on it!

Love the snow drops and the sound of the rooster in the background 😅

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment xx

Love hearing your Roosters in the back ground a bit before 5:02 and after 5:20.

Thank you for the video Diane. I, too, love books and bookmarks. I like the tactile qualities. I know it sounds weird, but having a book in my hand is quite comforting for me. I always look forward to your videos, and I am rather fond of hearing Gabrielle.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Diane and thanks for your thoughts… are you like me - I have never been far from having a book in my hand or beside me since I learnt to read at age 2, so I suppose Kindle seems a bit foreign, although if I were away from my library of real books I would certainly use digital ones! Glad you don’t mind Gabriel. He is a noisy chap!

Love that thanks for tutorial. I hope hubby is ok and so agree you need distraction with the fears and worries of the world.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome and thanks so much for your support ❤️

I just love your work and LOVE hearing your farm animals. You are the real, authentic deal!❤

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

That’s me, the real deal!!! Thanks so much for your support and so glad you enjoy the videos!

I’ve never seen these flowers. I live in central Arizona never snows here. Desert only. I love the bookmarks. I belong to a bookmark club and we live all over the U S and send each other bookmarks we make.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

What a lovely idea!

Diane I just loved this video. I paint bookmarks for the library in my town. I'm so happy you will be doing more and of different seasons. I Thanks

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Elizabeth and thank you so much for your message. Lots more bookmarks coming up this year and don’t forget the ones I’ve already done which are in the back catalog on KZread! Happy painting ❤️!!

@elizabethcarlone1364

Жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio Thanks

Diane yours pictures and your 🐓 roosters are beautiful 🤩 too.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

That was lovely, Diane as always!!! I enjoyed listening while challenging myself with a small sketch book from the second hand store. It's handmade paper is only good for dry mediums. But it's less intimidating to me to play with today. Not sure if I've said this already, but I hope you and your loved ones, ( the 2 leggeds, 4 leggeds, & winged included), have a healthy, peaceful, and happy 2023!!! And to this entire community, too!!! Gratitude, and hugs!! Susan ☮️🌏🎆🐾🙏🕯💐💜🤗

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Susan, and wishing you the same xxx

So gorgeous. They look so dainty. Awesome techniques.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

I loved this, and will definitely be trying it. Thank you for the tip to add purple to make dark green.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Love the bookmarks Diane xxx

Thank you Diane, another one for me to try. 💞💞💞

@DianeAntoneStudio

9 ай бұрын

Have fun!

So sweet! I’m learning so much from you and so enjoy it. My retirement is so fun!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos and learning from them! Retirement can be really fun and rewarding, and I'm glad to hear you're making the most of it!

Happy new year, Diane! What a wonderful tutorial for us as we begin January. I love snowdrops! Thanks for sharing!

I love books. Only read on my kindle, if I can’t get the real book. I give friends and family bookmarks often.🤓📚

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

That’s great Tyna, I agree, I prefer the real thing!

Love the snowdrops! A good ideas the bookmarks! You make me want to start painting again! I discovered your videos in December. Thank you for sharing your time and teaching us! Happy New Year 2023 to you and your loved ones! 💗💐💗

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sylvie and I hope you do get your brushes out soon! No time like the present!!!

I just learned that my current paper is ‘rubbish’…😂 but still enjoying painting, thank you Diane.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Very pretty! I hope your husband is doing well now, and you have no more domestic disasters!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen, for your kind thoughts and support xxx

I think great minds must think alike as I painted several before christmas and then painted white birch trees on some and thought i should do some every month. This will be so much fun as I love the lovely ideas you come up with. Makes me feel like I have a friend to paint with!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Yea indeed!!! I m looking forward to February and their bookmarks!!

I had to laugh when you started the background by saying you are not painting a car … when I first started watercolour I went at it with gusto … my patient teacher told me to slow down for I was not painting a house … thank you Diane for teaching us to enjoy the process ❤️

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Dorothy! Happy painting 😍

That looks beautiful

Absolutely beautiful! Snowdrops are SO lovely…and a hopeful encouragement in the new year! Thankyou Diane….❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Katherine! So glad you enjoyed them xx

These are delightful and pretty. Yes, I’ll probably do a pen and ink touch here and there… you know how I a, with that! Best wishes with hospital visit and all the oh-so-fun electrical mishaps! I have a few of those too!😅. Take care my friend!❤️

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Posie! I was definitely tempted, and I might try the ink on top of another one I did but didn’t show on the video. Thanks for your best wishes - all went well, the cancer is removed completely apparently so no need for follow up treatment, but the wound is taking a long time to heal. It was scary when the house started to catch fire. Hopefully he has sorted it all out now!!!!!!!

@posiesutton2009

Жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio I don’t know how you hold it all together AND keep all os happy! You are one amazing woman. And Tansin as well. Always remember that you have a boatload of us out here in never-never land that love you! I don’t think I have ever seen a nicer bunch of people..(your followers) on any channel. That says a lot about you!😋 Having so much fun with my 365 days book! You’re absolutely right about the daily inspiration to do little exercises to warm up. ❤️❤️❤️

I have started watching your videos first thing in the morning while I do a half hour of stand up exercises from a DVD. I hate to exercise but I love your videos. Thank you for keeping me company. Then I watch them again in the evening while I play around with my paints. You're the best. ❤

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, makes me think of Jane Fonda! So glad I am able to take your mind off the exercises! Hope you enjoy tonight’s video, it’s a fun and relaxing one!

I love the added silver sparkle snow. Anytime I get to use my starry colors, I get excited

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

I was quite pleased the way that came out! Thanks so much for your support Amanda, really appreciate it!

your snowdrops are so very nice🤩

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

🌱🤍 snowdrops, they light up one's spirit with the anticipation of spring 🤍🌱

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, we need a bit of spring around here! Thanks for your comment Deb!

Lovely! Thank you!

Beautiful

Gorgeous snowdrops, so beautiful. I especially love that you made it simple and it doesn't take up too much time, because these days I don't have the privilege to play and create so much. Thanks Diane 😊

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Maria, sorry you are under time pressure these days. I realise this is often the case for so many of us, with all the commitments we have. Just keep a few minutes for your art each day if you can. With love xxxx

I love the idea of painting a bookmark or three for each season! And giving a book with a painted bookmark would make a lovely gift! Had a great time painting these snowdrops! Thank you!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Excellent, I’m on it! Thanks so much for your support Karma, really appreciate it xxx

Oh Diane I love this

Lovely as always!💕

Beautiful DiAnne ❣️ Happy New Year my friend from Tennessee ♥️

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and happy new year 😍

Gorgeous 👍👍

Lovely!

Just beautiful Diane ❤

Loved it! ❤

I love this. We call the early flowers crocuses.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

We get crocuses in February or March and I’ll be painting them soon! Maybe you don’t have snowdrops?

I love this. Thank you Diane, inspirational ❤

I’m with you Diane! Paper pages for me and bookmarks are my favorite!!!

Thank you for this video, i recently found you just when i was thinking: here in Holland: i want some watercolor lessons. Nou i made a christmastree en i made this snowdrops. i really love your video's. I think you are very inspiring and make good and easy video 's .

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Marian and welcome to the channel! So glad you found us from Holland and are enjoying the videos! Hope you stay around a long time!

Another wonderful and fun tutorial! Many thanks!

Feeling under the weather today. This made me feel so good and comfy. I love hearing your rooster in the background. Thanks for sharing your lovely content. ❤

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Donna, sorry to hear you are feeling rough today. So glad that the video helped - it’s funny how much a bit of watercolor can help! Feel better soon xxxx

Beautiful paintings 😊

How beautiful! Love the idea of seasonal bookmarks. Thank you. 🙏💙🌵

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Delphine, coming up this year!

Diane you make it look so easy! I love watching you. Ditto to all the ladies who think seasonal bookmarks are a good idea. I m kinda thinking...monthly, or is that too much to ask?

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking monthly too. No, it’s not too much to ask, it’s a great idea! I’ve already got an idea for February! Thanks for your support Linda!

I love your snowdrops and they make lovely bookmarks and cards.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Randee !

These paintings are gorgeous, love these little flowers xxx ❤

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Annie, so glad you enjoyed them!

Beautiful work! ❤🐯

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much @LeighaLeighton! Hope Leigha is doing well!

This is really lovely,Diane. I love book marks. I like to have them in my watercolor books and my sketchbooks, and even magazines. As an ex-English teacher and lover of all things paper,I swore up and down I would never read on an electronic device. Well never say never. My husband gave me my first Kindle years ago,and the rest is history. The new Kindles do not have blue light so it neither bothers my sleep nor my eyes. I buy books whenever I want including two in the morning. And I have three English dictionaries, two Spanish and one French dictionary so I look up words instantly and sometimes for the sheer pleasure of it. I can add notes within my books, underline passages, and all without a pen or highlighter in sight and it weighs ounces;a necessity for these old bones. Kindle, that was free advertising. You owe me a book!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Angie, thanks so much for your lovely comment.. I have a new Kindle too, from last Christmas, and I do use it quite a bit, so I know what you mean. They are amazing technology aren’t they, and so good if you have to travel or leave your books behind. I’m a language fan too, and love to look words up, but I still turn to my very old and heavy dictionaries. I should update myself!

I like to make bookmarks that say « Please return to Amanda « on the back. I put them in every book I loan out.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Great idea 😍

Happy New Year Diane!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Same to you!

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Thank you so much for this video! The rooster accompaniment was an added bonus. 🐓 I wonder if you were talking about the American Association of University Women? I knew an older woman that was active in a chapter. They have an annual book sale to raise funds for scholarships. I look forward to a seasonal or monthly themed bookmark. Books are great. Just need to make more time to read all of mine. Thank you again!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

I remembered later it was the International American Women’s Club!

Snowdrops are just peaking thru the ground here in Pennsylvania US

Beautiful. Thank you. I love a book I can hold; online is just not the same

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

You’re right, for some reason it is not as atmospheric - although the Kindle is useful if travelling etc…

I truly enjoy learning and hanging out with you. I also LOVE hearing and seeing all of your animal family. Did I see that you have a Grreat Pyr? I had one that I rescued. I named her Tarah. She has now gone to animal heaven. She was wonderful. Sorry if I over shared. Thank you for all that you do for your community 😁

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tammy, thanks so much for your kind comments! No, I don’t have a GP but I do have several rescue animals! I love all dogs and cats and pretty much anything on four (or two) legs! I really appreciate your support, you didn’t overshare!!! Sending love x

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What else could happen? Sounds like you've had more than your fair share! Hopefully that's the end of your T&T's. Your snowdrop paintings came out wonderfully.

I wonder if this format with three taped off areas might be used to create a triptych. I’ve not done one but I now have a starting point on what the process might be. Great as always!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! I’m sure it will work!

I love these. Definitely going to try and do this too, makes a nice casual gift. I am an avid reader myself and have a wall of books (and 10 boxes in the attic), but since my fibromyalgia got worse I often can’t hold the books. So I mainly read on my iPad now, I can put it on the table or my lap and I only have to swipe.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your fibromyalgia, it must be very painful. Thank goodness for technology, it does help out in so many ways. Glad you enjoyed the video, have fun painting them!

@HugDopey

Жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio I actually painted snowdrops today because of your video and it turned out surprisingly well 😊 I’m going to send it to my sister in law whose husband was just diagnosed with cancer. She can use a little snowdrop bouquet. Thank you so much for teaching me.

Sending get well wishes to your husband.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

It’s this one: Uniball Signo Gel Pens amzn.to/3NPTqJd

That's a lovely green gray! Btw daughter & I say "that thing" alot vs. Scanning the brain for the appropriate word. Not Unusual especially when your mind is already busy.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And also thanks for your understanding! It’s asking a lot of my poor brain to paint and talk at the same time!

🐨👍

Lovely flowers. Just love them ♥️. I hope everything is ok with your husband ❤️‍🩹

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you he’s fine now thanks x

Hello Diane, i'm in Switzerland, french side, and i like your english, very good ! Where are you? thank you for your good videos 🥰

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Judith, Bonjour! I’m in Finistère, as far West as you can go almost! C’est mon plaisir de faire les vidéos !

@judith85

Жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio oh you are in Bretagne? But your english is so very good

Should I spray these with some sort of fixative?

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

To protect them? Yes, if you like you could spray them with a polyurethane fixative like they use on pastels. Or you could use Mod Podge thinly watered down. I don’t usually seal mine, but it’s not a bad idea if they are likely to receive a lot of use!

Diane would this have been a good one to use that frisket I think it's called on the flowers to keep them white?

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it would be a good idea to use masking fluid. I didn’t because it does add to the length of time you need to do the painting. But yes, it makes it easier to do the background. Thanks so much for mentioning it!

I think these are gorgeous. My sister in Nova Scotia is having a Birthday at the end of the month - I am going to try these on her Birthday Card. I do have a question: with all these pieces of art that you do everyday - how do you store them? In file folders, a drawer, on a shelf? I am facing an issue that I have a bunch of papers with watercolour paintings on them that I wouldn't sell - and a bunch of sketch books filled with watercolours. I just don't know how to store them and what they can be used for down the road? Thank you again for another wonderful tutorial & I hope your husband's appt went well....🙏❤

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Anne, I can send you a photo if you’d like, showing how I store old work. Do you have an email address?

@annehebert6959

Жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio I do, and I am one of your Patrons as well. Can I email you, not sure I want to put my email in a message on KZread😜

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! There’s an email address in the About info on my channel here on KZread, or you can use the contact form on the website.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

(Or, if you don’t beat me to it, I‘ll contact you via Patreon - thanks so much for supporting us on both platforms! That’s so very wonderful of you!!!)

Diane, what is your surface made of? You used an exact knife on it…😮 I would like to make a better surface.

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for your question. I was cutting on a piece of board that I use to protect my table. But ideally I would use my knife mat, like this one in this link: amzn.to/3ZrNyM9

Why didnt you wet the bookmark background first? Too small? To get the snow effect? Snuggling with how to paint snow covered subject with watercolor.

@laurieh9388

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! Love snowdrops and bookmarks!

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

That’s right Laurie, with such a small space the pre-wetting is tricky to do and doesn’t really have much effect. So glad you enjoyed it!

Did your neighbour come over for a rant about her dog?

@DianeAntoneStudio

Жыл бұрын

No, she has moved house! I keep wondering if she is going to come back, but I think she’s gone for good!

Beautiful