Paint Three Snowy Fir Tree Watercolor Xmas Cards with me! - Quick and Easy Tutorial for Beginners

[@barbarakorpi65]

At 79 yrs old, I have just discovered joy in watercolors through you. Thank you for your inviting, non-intimidating approach. It is such fun that I do believe an old dog may just learn a new trick! Thank you for your free sketches!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Welcome to the channel Barbara! I’m so glad you found us! Thank you for your kind words, and I hope that you continue to enjoy your new venture into watercolour painting - have fun! And seasons greetings xxx

[@posiesutton2009]

Hi Barbara! I am 80 and, like you, found a whole new world of creativity through Diane! She and Tansin have put it all together for us in such a very warm and special way. We are all so lucky to have found them! Have fun and welcome to a very fun group❤️

[@lindakuck5981]

So true right?! I love her!

[@msgail7232]

I am also 80 and have returned to painting after years of neglecting my supplies. I am pumped, excited, driven, gone bat crazy about painting now! I can’t stop! Hubs wants food, I want to paint. Diane certainly has put a fire under several of us mature ladies so we all thank you so very much.

[@msgail7232]

Where do you buy this pretty washi tape please? I am in the USA.

[@elizabethdavis2483]

Your voice and technics are so pleasant to listen to and watch. I really enjoy learning from you. I must say, you are one of my favorites. Inspiring. Thank you for sharing your time and talent.

[@hermithag]

Years ago I would make my own Christmas cards. I've always loved to paint, but haven't always painted. I went through a phase of drawing botanical illustrations, another passion. I still work since I'm 62, though not full time anymore. I caught a glimpse of a thumbnail of your KZbin channel. My heart reacted physically. Like seeing a long lost love. I've since dug out all my "art stuff" to do cards this year. My watercolor pans are still in great condition... I'm missing many brushes but not all. I even found a stash of paper. Let the videos begin.💖

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi JH and welcome to the channel! So nice to hear your story, and I wanted to take time to reply properly to you so apologies for the delay. I also have been through phases of not painting, for example when seriously ill, or going through other traumas. Just the times when people say you should paint, those were the times when I couldn't. However, I have always come back to it eventually, as if I knew that one day it would be important in a larger sense. Since starting this channel I have realised that reaching out and touching people through these videos is the one really meaningful and good action I have been permitted to take in my life. So I am so happy that you felt that when you discovered my presence. I wish you a joyful reawakening of your painting life, and send you love and happiness this Christmastide xxx

[@TeriKozeluh]

Beautiful! We leave our tree with the little lights up all year round!❤

[@tamyranash5984]

Beautiful! ❤ Like many of you, I am new to watercolor, and at 64 years old, I am so excited at what I am learning! I followed a couple of others at first, as well as Diane, but I just love her and the way she has made me feel able to paint. I am impressing myself and my family! I am sticking with her and have painted for three months, everyday, with her! Love this group, too!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Tamyra, thanks so much for this wonderful comment, I really appreciate it! Wishing you a very merry Christmas! 😄🎄😍

[@friedaschnell3729]

Diane I want you to know how very much I appreciate your efforts bringing content to us. It doesn’t go unnoticed. ♥️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Frieda for your kind words. I appreciate your appreciation!😊

[@terischiech]

Pine trees are a symbol of life. The young branches are shorter, stronger and stand more upright. The older the branches get, they become heavier, larger and sag more. 😊 Smile

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

😂😂😂

[@juliannerohm1297]

I am so glad I found your channel. Your peaceful simple enjoyment and encouraging teaching you are a true Bob Ross. I hope you take that as the compliment I mean it as....

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Julianne, that's a true compliment and I appreciate it so much. So glad you are enjoying the videos as much as I enjoy making them! Thanks again xx

[@BarbraMacNair]

Enjoyed the subtle snowy scenes. And, as always enjoy your calming presence. Thank you,

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas xxx

[@veronicaolson-j5k]

I finally figured out that I can communicate with you here in comments. I have you on my tv day and night ❤ sometimes I take a break and watch "A Little Bit Better" or Dark History or a movie. I have to tell you that I absolutely love my new mushroom coffee cup ❤❤❤ I'll be getting more when I can. it's so beautiful. I drink mushroom coffee, both "focus" Lion's Mane and Chaga mushrooms. And also Ryze which has 6 kinds of mushrooms. I don't like the taste, but I like the benefits. Thank you for being you ❤

[@joannesarlo518]

another great tutorial showing how you do different trees. Love the idea of painting within a rectangle on the card. Thank you again, for the inspiration!!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You're so welcome Joanne, so glad you enjoyed this one xxx

[@patriciahorelick6450]

Love you snowy fur trees!

[@Bessie66]

I’ve done my first water colour today following your teaching. It cost just over £7 to print off 12 photos that I have now made into Christmas cards. Thankyou ❤️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Bessie, thanks so much for letting me know about your cards. It's such a good idea to print them and as you say is less expensive than most of the decent ones you buy. What a great start to your watercolor journey! And welcome to the channel!

[@reneevrieling2442]

I just started painting a week ago using Acrylic. After watching your video, I am surely going to purchase some watercolours, thank you for this Tutorial, it is calming and soothing and has plenty of inspiration. Thank you 😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful! So glad you have discovered watercolors! If you want some suggestions, take a look at my Amazon shop here: amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio

[@patlatour2465]

All really lovely will be fun to get started this morning thank you Diane. ❤😊

[@fireflye10]

This was such a fun video to watch.. You make it seem so easy to make these beautiful cards.

[@Moonchaser71]

Ty Miss Diane.. Always putting out such amazing art!!! I realize that this must be exhausting to do every day, feeling good or bad, you always give it your all. And we're here for it❤️❤️❤️ ty again.. Tammy.. Buffalo NY USA 🎨🖌️🎄

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You’re so welcome to me, it does me good to make the effort! So glad that you are enjoying it! Seasons, greetings!

[@Sundies_Art]

All very beautiful as always. Thank you for sharing and blessings always

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

So glad you enjoyed it! Sending you joy this Christmastide!

[@tracylamarca575]

I'm ALWAYS in the mood for moody! So even though I only had a few minutes right now, I just pulled out my graphite set and put the first layer of the first card down! Love it! To be continued.............😍

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Brilliant Tracy!!

[@barbaraschwartz2148]

Your trees seem so effortless hoping I can achieve this some day

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

Aawwww I want to paint your bunnies!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ Love your art oxox

[@rhondam883]

I look forward to your tutorials every day. I need them in my life right now..thank you so much. Your painting is truly brain relaxation for me. ❤️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You’re so welcome Rhonda ❤️

[@sherylpiche9878]

Thank you for all you do.

[@caterinanarracciartista-ink]

wow

[@conniemesce4093]

Love the moodiness of them! ❤

[@laurieh9388]

Beautiful Christmas tree cards! Feeling festive!

[@LindaMW]

Very nice technique. Thank you

[@fb9001]

Love these cards. Never paint, but I give it a try thanks to you🎨 And have a wonderful Christmas🌲

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much! So glad you have given it a try! Merry Christmas!

[@lucychild2445]

As always, a relaxing and rewarding time spent with you creating beauty. I’m so thankful for you and your gentle art. Kuretake paints are on my Christmas list thanks to you. Have a peaceful rest of your day 😁🙏

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Lucy!! I’m sure you will enjoy the Kuretake paint set, mine’s getting a lot of use!!! Season’s greetings!!

[@terischiech]

OMG, I'm so jealous. I miss a good thunder storm. All we get is one large crackle and it's gone.

[@daynakennelly3161]

I heard if you while watching PM Artist Studio… can’t believe I haven’t come across your Artist brilliance before ❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Dayna and welcome to the channel! So glad you found us! PM Artist Studio are great, I admire their work and appreciate them giving me the shout-out! Happy painting and have a merry Christmas!

[@valeriejouve3858]

Bonjour Diane, je sais que vous lisez le français, cette période est, pour moi en tout cas, une période pour remercier. Cela fait plus d un an que j apprends avec vous, et je voulais vous remercier pour être et faire ce que vous faites, nous offrir avec votre immense talent, et une grande élégance, la possibilité d avancer sur le chemin Merry Christmas to you and tour family Love from Valérie

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Merci beaucoup Valerie pour vos gentils mots d’appréciation, et pour prendre le temps de me remercier. C’est un grand plaisir pour moi de pouvoir assister à vous guider sur le chemin d’aquarelle. Je vous souhaite un joyeux Noël et une bonne nouvelle année avec beaucoup de plaisir dans votre atelier xxx

[@prabhaiyer341]

I love your simple techniques for Xmas cards❤️

[@sharonling-LetsArtToday]

Thank you again. I love watching you paint and talk. 💕 I will try this tomorrow (Aussie time here).

[@donnastrohmeier8739]

Thanks!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much for your support Catherine!

[@Angie-pl3uw]

Super pretty! These are truly unique. Thanks, Diane.

[@charliefoxtrot6017]

I discovered watercolours a couple years ago when I decided to try calligraphy again to create colourful unique envelopes. When I get some free time I want to try some fir trees again like you have demonstrated … I agree they aren’t straight forward to paint but I think I’ll have more success with with your layering techniques. This year though all my Christmas envelopes are Ukrainian themed with blue and yellow baubles on the front with blue and silver splatter, and the back filled with sunflowers. Painting envelopes (made from an A4 sheet of suitable paper) means you can paint something for practise and also brighten someone’s day rather than accumulate heaps of practise pieces. Coated with petroleum jelly (applied with finger , allow day to absorb and then gently rub off any excess) they are waterproof so won’t smudge in transit.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Charlie Foxtrot and thanks so much for your interesting comments. Lovely idea to tribute Ukraine in your Christmas theme. I must try that idea of petroleum jelly on envelopes, sounds a bit strange but I can see why it would work! Lots of different ways of painting fir trees and we have several videos you might enjoy. This one is very popular, maybe you have seen it? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6mXkniKZbVlmsU Sending you joy this Christmastide xxx

[@justjaney7]

The paintings are beautiful. Ive never painted before but you have inspired me to try, thanks for sharing 🙏 x

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi and welcome to the channel Janey. So glad you are feeling inspired to start painting that you and enjoyed the video. I wish you much pleasure in this wonderful pasttime and am sending you joy this Christmas xxx

[@justjaney7]

@@DianeAntoneStudio thank you so much, lots of love for Christmas ❤🎄

[@RedMapleCanada]

This was a beautiful video, so inspired to go and paint some Christmas cards now! Thank you for sharing! 😍

[@KginVT]

Another great video! I love hearing you talk us through the tutorial. Thank you!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

My pleasure Karen, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@marybrown3097]

Thank you, Diane, these are lovely trees and I have to give these a try. Your tutorials are enjoyable.

[@lindakuck5981]

These are great! I will definitely try this thank you 😊 and Merry Christmas

[@melindaavila498]

Lovely trees! 😍

[@wendymurphy9790]

So beautiful Diane! I can't wait to try it!!! ❤

[@Doggymomma52]

Love your paintings❤️🎨

[@annschnurr7425]

Thank you, that was wonderful.

[@carolyndaughton3373]

These are so elegant and so realistic! I love them! Thank you Diane.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you! Wishing you joy this Christmastide!

[@mariach46]

These are ever so beautiful! Thank you for making them look so easy to paint 😊

[@johnnycollinson3529]

Hey Diane totally gorgeous cards, thank you for sharing.

[@dhess1626]

1st video ive seen of your; cant wait to give some to friends and fam 💞

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much, so glad you found us and are enjoying the videos!

[@sophiahayes3628]

I adore your cards ! thank you for your tutorials . greetings from Italy

[@roxannerosecrans4441]

So beautiful 😍 and simple 💗 you're awesome 👍

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Roxanne, you're very kind xx

[@maggimarmion3836]

I’ve just received my box of these graphite colours ! They are really gorgeous !❤️👍

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Maggi, congratulations on getting the graphite colours! They are quite interesting to use, quite liberating. Definitely when you’re in the mood for moody, they’re the one to reach for! Sending you seasons greetings and happy painting!

[@maggimarmion3836]

@@DianeAntoneStudio can’t wait to use them today👍. Seasons greeting to you and your family too! ❤️

[@delphinewood7519]

Great ideas here and simple. I can use these techniques to paint a variety of landscapes. 🌵🌅 🏔️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Delphine, and yes, these techniques are the basis for so many bigger paintings!

[@ReneeW59]

I'm loving these Christmas card ideas. I'm saving them all in a Christmas playlist. I went all the way back to the beginning of your tutorials and see that you haven't don't a manger scene! Maybe an idea for a future painting?!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

So glad you enjoyed it! Hope to get round to doing a manger scene this week! Sending you joy this Christmastide!

[@posiesutton2009]

Loved it!❤️❤️❤️

[@barriespencer6336]

Love your channel

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much and Sending you joy this Christmastide!

[@vehinhkhoitamgiac2889]

beautiful Cards !

[@KaisDinoAdventures]

Awesome Thursday video my friend. so happy we stopped by to support you and your channel!!!! BIG LIKE and Happy holidays to you 👍❤

[@annehebert6959]

I love these. I also checked out Jackson's Art Supplies and they sell the Kuretake Gambie paints individually as well - so that when a colour gets used up you can buy a new pan. I didn't know that Kuretake sold their paint that way....

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Brilliant news!!! I need more orange! Orange???? Just goes to show those paints makes you paint differently as I’ve never run out of orange before!

[@annehebert6959]

@@DianeAntoneStudio - Orange? Ha ha - that is funny - I really don't use orange much - but the blues, pink, grey and white I use a lot. So - yes I was very happy to see that they sell individual pans of the Kuretake. Keep painting Diane - you bring such inspiration to the world....

[@karenburns4106]

Worked on something similar along with you. Of course they came out completely different than yours! But it was lovely painting with you. I never took my tree down last year. So not it continues to shine. But I think I will leave off the decorations… and just let it be lights this year.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

That’s lovely Karen, so glad you were painting along. And what a good idea not to take down the tree. It’s nice to have a tree in the living space. Maybe I’ll do the same!

[@emmaphilo4049]

So cool, I want to try it :)

[@barbramacnair5937]

Thanks for the new idea. BTW, it was my birthday today and I was given some money for a gift. I went right on to your Amazon site and pushed GO on my cart which was just hoping for a windfall! Thanks for the suggestions.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Happy birthday!! So glad you have found some goodies!!!

[@K.ART_vlog]

so nice ❤😍

[@elenatorres2025]

Love it

[@bonniedavis5238]

I really appreciate your time showing your video I have been Trying to paint But unfortunately my house burnt to the ground loosing all my paints just trying to get back everything has been a challenge Watching you today makes me want to get the water color paint brushes have you tried them I believe they are arteza watercolor paint brushes

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I‘m so sorry to hear about your tragic loss Bonnie. I can‘t begin to imagine how that must feel, to lose your home. Do you mean the waterbrushes, the ones with water in the barrel? If so yes, I‘ve used them and I like them for a lot of things. Wishing you all the best in recovering your life, and hopefully you‘ll be able to have a lovely Christmas too.

[@designideas22]

At the Academy of Arts, our teachers insisted on using brushes with natural bristles only when working with watercolors. (True, this concerned works not picturesque, but related to design design). Today there is a large assortment of brushes with artificial bristles. Which option do you prefer more? Perhaps share information - where to buy brushes is preferable (I mean quality).

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I only use synthetic brushes nowadays. I find they keep their point better and hold just as much paint as a natural brush. Sable is too expensive also, and not as good quality as it used to be. I use "Drawell" brushes, made by a manufacturer in Japan. They are very inexpensive, and if you order several the postage isn't too bad, they still work out at a good price. The ones I use are Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 and 13. I also use the Maestro ones, and I have sizes 3, 5 and 7 for more detailed work as they have a better point. Here's the website. The owner is a very friendly and polite Japanese gentleman. If you email him he will send you a price list in dollars. www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html

[@designideas22]

@@DianeAntoneStudio 💛💛

[@annvansant5549]

👏👍

[@patriciaandrews2007]

Can you buy Fidelis paper in UK

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes, Great Art have it I think and possibly Jackson’s.

[@Bessie66]

What is the tape please you are using? Will masking tape be the same?

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I was using something called Washi Tape (here's a link to the product I bought amzn.to/3FkNqXd) but masking tape will work as well, it's just not as pretty!

[@debrawaldron3294]

Hi Diane, Love this tutorial, love your channel! I thought I was a patreon member at the breathe and paint level, but I can't access your recent free gift, the 2023 calendar. Is there any way to verify my membership?

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Deborah, thanks so much for your lovely comments! About verifying your membership of Patreon, have you tried going to your account page and seeing whether you have active membership there? Perhaps see if you can do that first and if that doesn’t help come back to us. Thanks again.

[@debrawaldron3294]

@Diane Antone Studio Thanks for getting back to me. Yes, I went to my account and it asks me to join and lists the levels. So itlooks like I'm not a member when I go there, that's why I reached out to you for help. At your end do I look like I am a Patreon member? I have been for over a year I thought.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

@@debrawaldron3294 hi Deborah, sorry about this. We can’t see you as a member from our end either. Did you use a different name though? According to our records there has never been a patron called Debra Waldron.

[@debrawaldron3294]

That's so odd you don't have a record of my membership. I have an email from Google Play charging me $4.99 for membership to your channel on December 24th, 2022. How could I send a copy of the email to you to prove I'm a channel member at the Paint and Breathe level? Thanks, Debra Waldron P.S. Should I cancel this existing membership and resubcribe?

[@maryannehowell4144]

Love your channel and teaching Diane, but my heart breaks when see the word Christmas abbreviated.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Sorry Maryanne, but because we are limited to 100 letters in our titles, sometimes we have to make compromises. You know from the content I have put up over the last couple of years that I feel the same way you do about Christmas, so I beg you to overlook this abbreviation. Sending you our very best wishes for a wonderful joy-filled Christmas and a Happy New Year! Diane

[@catherinesochacki795]

Thanks!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Catherine, Sending you joy this Christmastide xxx

[@paulinemazur8963]

Love it