Whimsical Owl in Magical Forest - NEW easy watercolor painting tutorial for beginners and fun!

[@marieobrien5628]

Don’t change a thing ….we all watch and learn from you and enjoy your phrases, stories, painting and sketching techniques, etc. because we love YOU ….I love watching you and try all of your paintings. You’re an inspiration to all of us! Thank you!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

😊 thank you so much Marie! Really appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@annvansant5549]

Lovely! Keep talking the way you always do. We’re old enough now that we don’t need to change for others. 😅😊

[@robinharrold4969]

You don’t annoy me. Grab, get, hunt up, pick up. You just do you, my friend. We all have our own sayings.

[@marciamcgrath4953]

Agree!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much!

[@Ann-ey1tw]

Love this scene and I like line and wash as well. I’m learning to draw from your lessons, which is what I couldn’t do. And I find your expressions charming and it’s fun to hear different ones. Variety is the spice, right? Thanks for being so relaxed too, it takes the pressure off us learners.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@janiceheger291]

Diane, you are an encyclopedia of information! How wonderful that you patiently educate us in all supplies, practicality, inspirational motivations, and techniques. You are an excellent teacher!!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much Janice, so glad you enjoy the videos!

[@debhalld9794]

Agree 💯%

[@windyhollow22]

What a lovely Autumn scenery. Love listening to you chat while painting. It’s like sitting with a dear friend. 💕

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much 😊😊 Diane! Really appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@PamelaStovall-m1s]

Diane...Thank you again!! Your generosity is so appreciated. Your beautiful sketches, watercolor techniques and mark making has taught me so much. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! You have freed me to enjoy painting without being so constrained trying to be perfect. The looseness brings so much more beauty.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@gayle8010]

Some people are just rude. Please ignore them. You are a sweet, beautiful and wonderful teacher. I love painting with you.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

So kind, thanks Gayle!

[@AnnS-ix9sz]

Lovely fall scene. The look of the apples is fascinating. The color blends are marvelous. Loose sketching of the leaves and acorns on the ground set the stage for the mushrooms. The owl center stage framed by butterflies gives a bit of movement to the center of the work. I am constantly amazed at your composition skill. I will be “emulating “ this piece. Thank you!

[@conniejenskindsfather979]

Softly ushers in autumn with beiges, browns, and pinks with a touch of yellow and red. Love the foreground line work. Wish we had mushrooms here, but we do have owls and apples. I would live to try this scene to give to my grandchildren....hmmm. Thank you.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much both for your poetic comments, so kind!

[@juditszepessy8936]

I love the expression "grab" and "I am coming in with". 💕

[@jodirankin5901]

Personally, I would love to hear you break out in a song! Also, I want to say that I have watched A LOT of KZbin videos trying to learn how to paint and your narration is always my favorite. I've basically learned how to paint FOR FREE (I do have a small membership) so why in the world would I ever comment or complain about a phrase or wording you use? You do a great job, better than most! I appreciate artists like you who show up and share their art. Love the painting!

[@cathyhaynes2700]

I wholeheartedly agree, I also have a small membership but how many lessons I got FOR FREE before I joined. That tiny piffling doesn't count for much and, Diane, your personality as well as your narration just makes the videos all the better. Thank you for your time and effort. Please don't change a thing unless you want to.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much for your kind comments, and don’t worry, I won’t be trying to change anything!

[@deirdrelewis1454]

I’m not an artist. I’m pretty useless at painting but my drawings have improved. So yes…line work is definitely easier for me. I do usually draw first though. I love your style as it’s not intimidating. I’ve also learned a lot from you about mixing colours and experimenting with mixed media. Simon and Garfunkel…my favourite duo ever!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

That's great! Maybe just try doing it the other way round, paint first, to get a different effect! Thanks for your comment!

[@jeaniemiller1929]

Diane, this is a beautiful autumn scene! I love the owl and all the pretty mushrooms and falling leaves! Thank you!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@JaydeenAngel]

You make me smile and laugh. I don’t think you intend to be funny but that’s what I really enjoy about you. Maybe it’s that dry sense of humor. And yes I love your artwork. Especially when I think it’s not really going to work and THEN IT DOES!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Aha, you forget, I‘m English and we have a twisted sense of humour!

[@patriciahorelick6450]

Lovely! Both Autumn and mushrooms make me happy! Loved the words to songs too 🎶

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Patricia!

[@posiesutton2009]

Truly into autumn we go! Lovely! I, too, feel that line work finishes almost all paintings. So dynamic. I would not still be painting but for you! Forever grateful my friend! XXXOX❤️❤️❤️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Posie and thanks for your kind comment! So glad you are feeling inspired and hope that your health is holding up xxx sending love and prayers xxx Diane

[@annas9686]

I am in the very beginning of the video and I'm literally laughing out loud 😆 Thank you! I love your videos so much!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Glad you like them!

[@dawnkieffer6865]

Great artwork! I really enjoyed your commentary through this video. Your personality comes out and it pairs very well with my sense of humor. 😂 $1 apples. Brian the snail. Etc. Then you come up with something serious like the paintings in the book. They are awesome and I can't even begin to imagine that level of talent. Wow! Thanks for being you! No changes needed!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoy what I do - it means a great deal to us!

[@shellyberanek6271]

I find you and your video style delightful !

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Oh thank you!

[@lizohagan8233]

Thanks Diane for your lovely owl painting today. I really enjoy these whimsical type paintings. I’m also enjoying your longer videos, so relaxing. I also wanted to thank you for showing us your AA Book of the British Countryside. I managed to get a copy and it is every bit as wonderful as you said! Thanks again.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks for this, that’s really good news! So good that you’re enjoying the longer videos too!

[@gracebrunelle1]

Dear one I am one of those who panic at the sight of a new piece of white paper and I want to thank you so much for helping me to slowly work into a much more happy and relaxed mode. Your voice is so relaxing to mess well! My husband also an artist and he does everything. He does not use watercolor however. He does very much encourage me but he can not answer the minutiae of watercolor issues. For that I am learning from you Diane bless you for helping me learn, have you ever painted pansies? My fav flower it means “ hearts ease!” Thank you a nd keep being yourself!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Grace, thanks so much for your lovely message, and I’m so glad that you are becoming braver about painting! Yes, I’ve painted pansies about seven times on videos on KZbin, and here are three of them for you to watch - you can find the rest if you just search “Diane Antone Pansies” on KZbin. Happy painting!!❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXrYqYZ-l8aHbc0si=GdFDYYLLD8ny71sD kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmG0Y6aEg5epiZIsi=rTzWVcTgDh281MAf kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJPdhmh9hKhmacUsi=e0GHnt-1cKLKTg-o

[@pamelynparrish8785]

I always learn something from watching you! Thank you for the tidbit about adding purple to lots of brown tones. Genius!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

So glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful!

[@susananthony2084]

Diane, I love this drawing and I love all your owl sketches/paintings. I wanted to make a request that you do a video on painting turkeys and pumpkins in a landscape perhaps? I thank you always for sharing your beautiful work with us!

[@wimjanssen2181]

My 52 th colors are changing now in nature. Leaves are falling during forest hikes. Very nice in real live. But as always you created your own colorful magical world. I have no paints with me on my holiday, but I managed to draw your magical forest. Thanks and have😊 a nice day . Wim

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

So nice of you to take the time to comment during your holidays Wim. I really appreciate it. You are unique!

[@deewampler1004]

Somehow I missed this video but when you mentioned it today I looked for it. I love it. I love your fun, whimsical paintings. You are certainly so talented. Thank you for being you and sharing with us.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much Dee, I expect KZbin didn’t show this one as much as I had hoped, so you missed it. Thanks for commenting, it’s very kind of you xx

[@juditszepessy8936]

I love it how you revive your paintings with your mark makings!

[@karendotson6180]

Your paintings and teaching are marvelous,and so are you. Thank you so much,I love watching you paint. Ive done a lot of them with success.❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome❤️❤️

[@msgail7232]

You got me on this one!! I decided this painting had a lot going on when I first saw your tutorial then I decided to come back and look again-love the owl. So today I painted my version and also found a copy of David Taylor's book Solving The Mystery of Watercolor for a fantastic price! Winner, winner all around.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful! So glad to hear that success story!!!

[@maryannknox7158]

I Love 💗 Owls 🦉

[@maryfellows4159]

I love this fun Fall piece! (I love that snail!!). Thank you for the inspiration!!

[@jenrite-]

I too have wondered if you work as quickly as you do if you were doing it just for yourself. I would love to see a video of you painting at your own pace.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Sometimes I do. I am quite an impulsive painter really, usually get my best results when I don’t think too much beforehand!

[@juditszepessy8936]

"The Wise Old Owl" 😊🦉

[@Brenda-lp5vr]

Another great video Diane oooh how about hedgehogs in autumn

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Great idea Brenda! I haven’t painted hedgehogs for a while!

[@anniefaint6373]

A lovely cute painting,,,,xxxxx ❤

[@susanmaclaren5098]

This is so adorable. I think it would make loved fall placemats. Thank you Diane.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Great idea! Thanks so much for your comment!

[@karenetaylor5758]

Now, I have the courage to paint my owl on Scobie's perch. Thank you!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Excellent! 😊 have fun! Really appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@yuleham]

I’m a bit obsessed with owls at the moment so super happy to find this one. And also, on another one of your videos you mentioned Ann Blockley’s books, and I wanted to say thank you so much! I got a couple of her books and between you and her, I am always inspired to paint :)

[@pammettler830]

Love this style…it’s so fun

[@juditszepessy8936]

Thank you for recommending the different types of paper!

[@StephanieBeal-xz7lw]

Love this Diane!!! A little late to watch it, I am doing some catch-up.

[@steveslater3771]

That’s just beautiful 🤗 I love it and will have a go ! Thank you as always for your amazing motivational ideas . What an amazing lady you are x

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much 😊 and thanks for commenting!

[@peterleprevost2154]

This is charming! The kitten and I watched you being creative whilst we lazed in the sun on the screened porch, tho must admit he was more interested in babbling fountain and a few ‘flutterbyes” flitting about just beyond his contained space. I definitely will try this, he’s getting better at letting me do my thing without his help. Take care. Susan

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Susan, so glad you’re having fun with your kitten, they don’t stay that small for long so enjoy!!!!

[@dinorocks4887]

this looks fun! I keep looking for mushroom paintings, and they are all of the sort of whimsical red one w spots instead of a brown/fall one

[@vivienneadamson2307]

Another wonderfully informative tutorial Diane. I love the muted autumnal colours you have used in this painting. The line work gave another dimension to your composition with the addition of the acorns and oak leaves. Thankyou again, keep doodling your a great sketcher and painter. Xx 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much Vivienne, I really appreciate your support!

[@debraalexander9069]

So as always I have enjoyed watching & taking notes from your tutorial. About the Butterflies. I seen more this year here in the US than I have in many years. I did however make a garden for bees & butterflies.

[@gloriamoline678]

Very few butterflies here too in southern Maine but lots of dragonflies. So sad...the hummingbirds & bluebirds have left until spring. I really like your 2nd pumpkin painting!

[@cynthia0dlin797]

I miss the butterflies and love the dragonflies here in Southern Maine! Fall has arrived!!😊 Hope the foliage is brilliant this year!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Sorry to hear that you have the same butterfly problem! Thanks so much for commenting!

[@Galbereth]

I love this Autumy painting! It's just Gorgeous, Diane. Mr Owl is very handsome, the Toadstools are beautifully textured and i can almost hear the crispiness of the oak leaves. The whole thing is absolutely Lovely! I will love to try this when i can. I found a small spare paint tin and have put together an Autumn/Earthy colours palette for these Fall paintings so am all prepared now!! Thank you Diane for another really Great tutorial. Love Mel xx 🍰🌻

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much! I really love to read your enthusiastic comments, so supportive Mel, really appreciate it xxx

[@madgrammy697]

Ooh this is lush!

[@connied8507]

The thumbnail doesn't do this justice. I really like this. Now on to order again... thank you for amazing relaxing art accented by adorable commentary 😁

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Connie, thanks so much for your kind comments! Just curious, in what way do you think we could improve the thumbnail to do the painting justice? It’s always a difficult task to decide how to create each and every thumbnail. Thanks!

[@connied8507]

@@DianeAntoneStudio maybe it just was too small for these old eyes. I'm loving the fall colors.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

We will try zooming in a bit on it and see if it helps!

[@beckyshook3526]

My favorite is Brian the snail

[@deannamunro8148]

Adorable!

[@conniejenskindsfather979]

Watched this morning and thought I left a comment but may have forgotten to send it. Anyway I will try to paint the darling scene for my grandchildren. Love the soft beiges, browns, and pinks. We don't have mushrooms here but do have owls and apples. Need to find a brown liner for the foreground and further defining of everything. Not good at drawing and don't have downloading capabilities but will work at free handing. .

[@lynneellis2647]

Lol. Watecolor. We don't need that many Rs. Love your humor, Diane.

[@SueKivley]

I love this!!

[@juliec.]

Love this 👍🏻👍🏻

[@juditszepessy8936]

I look forward to trying to paint an owl and improve my mushroom drawing/painting skills!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful! You can definitely do it - have fun!

[@karenw6525]

Nice Star Trek reference there Diane! I ordered both the paint and fine liners you talk about here … I’m trying to use my watercolors more, Neocolor II’s and the like … You give me hope!!! I like your style, seems like my own. I’ve been coloring all my life, love my coloring books, and pencils, but want to branch out more! … “you have to let the morning LAST” … 😅

[@keariewashburn4680]

I love your videos and chat Thank you Diane 😊 ❤️ you are wonderful. I will be giving this a go and I'll come in with my enjoyment 😉

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Kearie for your support, so glad you enjoyed this one!

[@karenetaylor5758]

Your ad for paper and paints are really working on me. Also, your paint mixing, I got the primarys and it's giving me great joy mixing them(Winser and Newton). Your colors in particular. No butterflies here either.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful!

[@johnsalamone3152]

Lovely painting. Looks like fun and relaxing. ❤ Thank you! Also thanks for sharing the book.

[@lynnepurtle6965]

I was given the Art Nouveau set today for my birthday, so this painting is timely!

[@dawnkieffer6865]

Lucky you! I've been wanting to get that set for a while now and it hasn't been available. Happy Birthday!😊

[@lynnepurtle6965]

@@dawnkieffer6865 Thank you! I’ve wanted them for a long time, too, and I’m very happy with them. I hope you can get them soon!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Happy birthday! Hope you enjoy the paints!

[@patriciamcpherson4667]

It's expensive to live in Florida as well. People don't realize it until they move here. Nice painting.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

So true!

[@debhalld9794]

Agree, sketching is easier for me, too... but that makes me more determined to paint in watercolor. Your videos and chats have given me the inspiration to give it a go. I wish I could join you on Facebook but I was hacked and can't seem to be able to get around it.😢

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! 😀

[@anni50ful]

I enjoy drawing because I was taught to draw by my fab art teacher at school, I recently joined a FB page for my old school and quickly realized I'm probably talking to the children of the people I went to school with, but someone posted a picture of most of my old teachers, I was amazed,I could see Mr Toft, who was about 7 foot tall and reminded me of the headmaster from the Bash St Kids, in the front row was the scary dept head Miss Pinch, and the softest head master in the world Mr Bishop, the cookery teacher Mrs Vern,who was Indian and delighted us by coating liver in Indian spices which was delicious and the first time I had ever eaten liver which my dad had every week and I hated it , but no Mrs Bradbury my art teacher and no one seems to know what happened to her ,sad really she was much loved got us all through our O level art with much laughter, and she never wanted for baby sitters because we would do anything for her, and also her right hand man Mr Herbi not his real name, just our nickname for him,who used to spend the whole hour lesson telling us our fortune on Tarot cards, none came true he was rubbish,should of stuck with his day job 😂 ☺

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Anni, that’s a very funny story (again!) and reminds me of my school days too. We all had our favourites, didn’t we!

[@anni50ful]

@@DianeAntoneStudio We did Diane , wish I was still there best days of my life xx

[@bevc8306]

That is the most beautiful painting. No need to rush for me, I could watch you paint all day, and sometimes I do. 😜 it’s a shame you haven’t been to Australia, as it’s a great country to visit. You’d love the outback to paint. I’ve been to France a few years ago, and loved it. The Eiffel Tower took my breathe away when the lights went on. I wasn’t expecting that. Did you know that Meeden do not charge postage to Australia which is a real bonus as very often the price of postage is so expensive that it stops me from purchasing from overseas. Can’t wait for the set of brushes to be released. Just a question, I have the Meeden paint set, and love them, but they are very bright and I’d like to make them softer. I keep adding white but that doesn’t seem to do the trick. How can I get a paler colour. And if you did burst into song, I’d sing right along with you. Have a wonderful day, and thank you for being you. You are God’s gift to me. ❤️❤️❤️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much for your lovely comments Bev, and for all your help with paint! About the paints, there is so much you can do to change the intensity. Firstly, what kind of white are you using? There are different sorts, and you could try white gouache, which is much stronger at diluting than the white in the paint set. Also, using more water will weaken the colour. Let me know more about what you have tried and I’ll try to help xxxx

[@marionbainbridge4547]

I’m waiting for two Meeden papers to arrive the hot and cold press . So excited , sad person aren’t I 😂

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

So glad you are going to give it a try!

[@ЕленаАлексеева-ъ6э]

Как мило❤

[@juditszepessy8936]

My son is in Japan now to study for a year. 🤗

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

That's awesome!

[@spktme]

KZbin keeps doing me dirty so I was grateful you showed this lovely owl and his friends off in the last video that YT actually did put in my feed. 😂 Might be a good idea to do, I know Lindsey has her last painting or two behind her so I know if I missed one I can just go find it. Either way I've noticed YT has unsubscribed me of the biggest number of artists I've ever had this last month or so which is just so disheartening. It was bad enough that they'd stop showing them then get rid of a few but I've noticed that a considerable number are just gone now. So keep an eye on subscription stats so you can let your audience know to check every once in awhile. I know it's been an issue with others I watch like political etc. and they are aware of it, but since the majority of my feed is art it's now done such a devastating number that I'm trying to track some back down now. Sigh.

[@juditszepessy8936]

I was wondering if Tamsin could make a playlist with tutorials you made with the Art Noveau set? Or it does not make sense.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I can do that, when I get a spare hour or two!

[@patriciamcpherson4667]

You can say what ever you want to as far as I'm concerned. There are people who complain about everything. They aren't happy unless they are complaining. I have always been told it people like that are miserable unhappy people and they want everyone else to be that way.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You’re certainly right Patricia!!! Thanks for all your help and support!

[@janebaxter841]

Naughty Diane, tut tut no pudding for you, 28.45 you siad 'come in'. 😬

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

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[@barbaraellingsen4997]

I assumed the phrase “come in with” was a British thing. Jamie Oliver uses it often, for example, “I’m going to come in with a knob of butter…”. I don’t find it annoying, just different.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

It’s “modern British English” and an affectation I’ve picked up from other KZbinrs from the UK. I hate hearing myself say it! So I’m going to stop! And Jamie Oliver - well, there’s a double meaning in most of what he says!

[@sharonc7031]

Who said you're "annoying"? 😠Be yourself or quit the business. I appreciate your "showing up" for us.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

No-one said that, I said it to myself, as I hate to hear myself saying the same things again and again - just a bit of self-flagellation don’t worry!

[@peggyjanovick]

😊😂

[@karennielsen9248]

Somebody complained about your saying you’ll come in with a pen or whatever? Seriously??

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

No, it was ME who complained, I hate hearing myself say it!!!!

[@karennielsen9248]

Ah well that’s okay then!

[@lindakuck5981]

Hey Diane, I just thought you might want to know that someone/something contacted me a couple of weeks ago about your meeden giveaway. They said I had won and I did not respond because although I have meeden products (which I love) but did not enter your contest. 😊❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Linda, that was a spammer. Sorry about that, I did put messages up everywhere telling folk that it was a fake message, sorry you didn’t see it!

[@lindakuck5981]

@DianeAntoneStudio I figured that's what happened. That's why I didn't respond. Sorry that happened to you.

[@brigittecourtey3364]

Très beau mais dommage pas de traduction automatique en français. ❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Toujours pas de traduction? Parfois elle apparaît après quelques heures…

[@brigittecourtey3364]

@@DianeAntoneStudio merci, c est vrai que pour les autres vidéos, il y a traduction. Merci beaucoup.

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

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