How to Paint Glittery Watercolor Dragonflies for Beginners - more SPARKLY ideas to lift your mood!

[@debbieakers1967]

I love to watch you paint dragonflies and butterflies the way you do them it's like they are just setting there and ready to fly away ❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Debbie, so kind ❤️

[@babawawa1953]

Love dragon flies & damselflies. As a little girl I firmly believed they were tiny fairies flying about the garden. Thank you for these.

[@jeaniemiller1929]

You inspire me so much Diane! I just ordered some of the sparkly paints and I am so looking forward to painting some dragonflies with them after Easter. My sister-in-law and brother love dragonflies and I'm looking forward to painting them a card. Thanks Diane!

[@Liz.4485]

I sooooo love your dragon flies too! I make these almost twice a week, yours are always fun to follow .

[@ljscheible6007]

Very pleasing to the eyes Peaceful to the mind. Thank you❤

[@belindaw5849]

I totally love your dragonflies. First time watching next time trying. Thank you so much!

[@conniejenskindsfather979]

Love the light touch of both color and line. You capture the drama of this wonderfully beautiful flying creature that lingers then zips away. ❤

[@Merletth]

Beautiful

[@windyhollow22]

Absolutely lovely! This will be fun to paint. You always have such wonderful videos to share. Have a wonderful Easter and a beautiful Spring 🌸🐰

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Diane ❤️

[@lindakelby1353]

Very pretty! Thank you

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you! 😊

[@ReneeW59]

Love it! That paint is going on my wish list for sure!

[@elizabethexley5190]

Also I add iridescent on top of color and this approach is better

[@SandraNispel]

This looks fabulous! Must look into that metallic paint!!

[@sharonkrochmal9474]

I love dragonflies. You've painted these delicate creatures in such a lovely whimsical way! Thank you Diane for sharing your talents!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome! They are a fun thing to play with!

[@sharontanimae7706]

Your dragonflies are always so delicate, and wonderful. Thank you. ❤❤❤

[@juditszepessy8936]

You always put us at ease. ❤️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I’m so happy about that ❤️!

[@patriciamcpherson4667]

So pretty

[@valeriecarter5475]

Love your dragonflies. Nice and light. Thank you

[@ChantelleArts]

This is fantastic, such a wonderful tutorial ☺☺

[@sharonmansfield3053]

Oh how I love these! Definitely my next project. I love your reminder not to over work it because I tend to tread on that fine line! I’m getting use to having a “lose” wrist and that can be challenging because I do Zentangles and it’s exact with no slack in the wrist!! 🤷‍♀️ But it’s all for fun and I always have fun painting! Thanks Diane! 🎨❤️👏

[@juditszepessy8936]

Beautiful colours! Great instructions too, thank you!!

[@sandyparks6441]

Super fantastic! You always amazing me !!!

[@sandywarner5021]

Love your dragonfly paintings!

[@karencarlson1693]

That's a very pretty effect using the silver sparkly paint first! I have ordered a few little samples from MAB to try out.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful! I’m glad you’re interested in the effects!

[@christinebednarek8572]

@@DianeAntoneStudiowhat color was the silver that you used ? There are quite a few in her shop. Thank you

[@janmariebaldwin1415]

You make it look effortless, you are a joy to watch and so informative for a beginner like me. Thank you 🥰

[@whatifitnt]

Love 💗 these!!!! Thank you, Diane 🎊 🎉

[@StemwinderBand]

LOVE this! I am struggling to keep up with you. 😮😂

[@nancymiess3412]

Best dragonflies yet!

[@ZeeCeeCreations]

Diane, these are lovely! Ethereal… so beautiful!

[@CookieMum]

Beautiful Diane. I would definitely frame and hang that on my wall. Love, love it.❤

[@judithgillam5074]

Beautiful ! Thank you Diane . Kind Regards - Judi - Australia 😊🌻

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Diane, it's so enjoyable to watch you create your paintings and see how they come to life right before my eyes. The colors of the dragonflies are beautiful! I love the sparkly watercolor and just ordered some. They'll arrive next week and I'm excited. Thank you for sharing this beautiful spring painting and the MAB watercolor link.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Carolyn and I’m so glad you are enjoying painting again. Hope you had a lovely Easter and sending love xx

[@patriciahorelick6450]

I love your dragonflies! Thank you for these!💜💚

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@deborahrabine9956]

These are beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@Awakenedgoddess75]

I have a dragonfly tattoo!! Yours are always so pretty!!!! Thank you!!

[@FrancoiseButler-vx1cs]

Bonjour Diane , oui on voit bien que ca bri i i i i lle , comme toi quelques coups de pinceaux et voila qu emmergent 2 magnifiques libellules , tu es trop forte ! Bonnes Paques ( mange pas tes agneaux ! ) Bises a bientot

[@rubyfisch5077]

Love them!

[@susangrunbaum53]

Great use of your shiny paints! I'd like to see more, please. Susan from AZ

[@janebaxter841]

Dear Diane, I dub thee the Queen of dragonflies given how many times you have painted them, all slightly different and every one a little beauty, as are the creatures themselves. Personally I prefer them to butterflies. Another page brought to life by your admirable talents. Have a super-dooper day.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Jane, I’m so glad you enjoyed the dragonfly painting!! I really appreciate your support and enthusiasm xxx

[@ewwwobbie]

I love this painting! That was probably the fastest background I have ever seen.

[@dreamalamb4259]

How wonderful ❤

[@karenclose4581]

Definitely going to try this painting g this afternoon.

[@elizabethexley5190]

Thank you for this. You really help me get loose and remember not to consider my work so ‘precious’

[@darcypalmer7783]

Gorgeous. I love it.

[@dreamalamb4259]

Interesting the shiny was put on first, under the painting 😊

[@robboe2450]

Beautiful 💕

[@kathytincler2446]

That is sooo lovely. I just happened to have a little pan of that 'MAB' sparkle metallic in silver that I bought way last year. Now I know what to do with it! Yes I need hand holding...no original imagination LOL. Thanks much for sharing this delightful painting.

[@susanorban3059]

Beautiful! TFS❤️🥰

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you! 🤗

[@halinaFij191]

Love from Poland.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you!

[@Reeflections]

Beautiful ❤️✝️🙏🏻

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

👐

[@maryjones3369]

Beautiful 🩷🩷

[@memorykeepersarchive3953]

Gorgeous, I love it..!! ❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindakuck5981]

I always love your dragonflies. Do you find the mab metallic paints are as good or better than the others you've used? Thanks Diane 😊❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi and thanks for your question. The MAB paints are different from the Kuretake, Etchr and others that I’ve used in that they are basically much more intense. Some of the silver ones have got actual flakes of silver in them and some of them are holographic - looking different colors from different angles…. Some are reflective, like tiny mirrors … she has a lot of choice and as she does free shipping worldwide for orders of $40 (I think that’s right) you can try them out - she has dot cards too. Use DIANE10 to get a 10 percent off. Hope this helps!

[@elizabethexley5190]

What pen are you using?

[@deborahrabine9956]

Gorgeous! I love those handmade paints! Have you ever made your own?

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Not yet! I was thinking about it though!

[@deborahrabine9956]

@@DianeAntoneStudio I was thinking about it too but once I looked into it, most of the "recipes" made huge quantities of each color. More than I would use in a life time. So I think I'll leave the paint-making to the experts! I am thinking of ordering MAB watercolors.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I think you’ll like them, they are quite quite different from anything else! And it’s nice to support a fellow small artist, like Marema isn’t it!

[@StemwinderBand]

Would it work to use the Kuratake sparkly paints?

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi, thanks for your question. Yes, it would be effective but not quite the same as the MAB paints are more metallic and glittery. But still it would be nice.

[@kimmom7785]

I seem not to be able to make the right color choices. Practice more practice!