Easy Whimsical Landscape with Hedgehogs and Birds - Country Cottage in Watercolor and Tombow pen

[@cindydolezal2980]

I love how you talk through the paintings. Almost like you're talking to yourself and we get to eavesdrop while we watch you paint.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I don’t know where the things I say come from. Often when I listen back to the video I don’t remember saying things I said!

[@susanyoung6331]

Hello from Canada, Diane. It's Canada Day today, always on July 1st. It's our kick-off to summer. Unfortunately, I am tethered to an IV pole in hospital, an unexpected change of plans for the long weekend. However I am feeling better and I had my husband bring in a little travel painting kit I had put together and yet to use. I spent the afternoon painting this whimsical little picture, one-handed, using my empty apple juice carton for water. It turned out pretty well, but I forgot to include a trusty fine liner in my kit. Oh well, it will look even better once I get home. Thanks for helping me pass the time pleasantly. Cheers 🇨🇦♥️🤍♥️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

@@susanyoung6331 Sorry to hear about your trip to the hospital Susan and I hope you are home again soon and feeling better. So glad you had the idea to spend time painting and I’m really glad you enjoy the videos! Happy Canada Day!

[@arttulip100561]

This painting is so charming. I want to climb inside it and live there, away from what the world has become. Thank you for these moments of respite in the chaos. I love you from across the pond❤

[@posiesutton2009]

Anyone that posts a complaint about the “ummm” thing is not here for painting tutorials! A very sad, unhappy person Charming picture! Another one that makes me smile. XOXO❤️❤️❤️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Posie, hope to see some hedgehogs in your garden paintings soon!

[@juditszepessy8936]

I am so sorry that people criticize you in any way. You are such a wonderful person to share your talent with us and inspire us with your amazing and versatile tutorials. ❤️😘

[@mpetersen2586]

Amen to the comment about the haters of the ums and ahs!!!!! I too love listening to Diane’s stories and experiences as she paints. I learn so much as she ums and ahs and gives us pointers! Diane is such a wonderful, non-critical, encourager and if a “oops” happens, oh well and on she goes….such a great teacher for us novices!😊

[@marciamcgrath4953]

I'm not here for eloquent dialog, I'm here for your painting knowledge and imagination 😀 and this is a beautiful one! I like listening to your narrative. Keep up the great work! So for the um and ah haters, I say Pshaw!

[@mpetersen2586]

Amen to your comment about the haters of the ums and ahs! I too love listening to Diane’s narratives and stories as she paints…and what sweet paintings she ends up with! Such a good teacher and encourager for us novices!😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much Marcia, I like that! 😀

[@janiceheger291]

I just adore your whimsical vignettes! Your personality and lovely nature are evident in them. Your love of nature, its sweetness, and its purity are so foremost in these. I watch you, and am incredulous that you can so quickly accomplish color mixing and application without having to correct or redo. That I cannot do! Really, Diane, you are amazing!!! (I don't even notice any "Ummm's"!!!)

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much Janice, that’s so sweet of you. It’s just years of practice, and I’m far from perfect in so many ways! Thanks again for your support!

[@sandythompson214]

You come up with the cutest things to paint which in turn makes it so much more fun for us . Thank you Diane

[@glendacox6540]

What a dreamy spot to reside!❤❤❤

[@borleyboo5613]

My sister used to run a hedgehog rescue and my word, hedgehogs certainly can climb. And they can move very quickly as well. They all have very different characters too. She helped hundreds of them and returned them to the wild when they were better or, in the case of babies, ready to strike out on their own. That is a very cute and pretty painting. 😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi there, thanks so much for your lovely comment! How wonderful what your sister used to do as I know hedgehogs definitely need help in England, too many of them are hurt on the roads. The one we had escaped and now I’m beginning to think he must’ve climbed down the leg of the table on which he was since they climb so well! I wish I had seen him doing it! Thanks again for your support, and I’m so glad you’re enjoying the channel!

[@vivienneadamson2307]

I love this landscape Diane the hedgehogs the blackbirds and the quant little cottage. I love how your painting and ink work always come together nicely, mine always seems to make my painting look as if I have just outlined it rather than loosely marry the two together. I’m sure Hedger is fighting fit after his recuperation at Hotel Diane Antone. Thankyou for all your wonderful inspirational tutorials and advice. Xx ❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the support!

[@Sundies_Art]

I don't even notice you saying Umm..I love to listen to you. So you just keep on being you, cause that is perfect as far as I am concerned. Love these little hedgehogs, and the whole scene. So sweet, and I actually am already ready for fall. Not much for the heat. Living in WA State, we don't have air conditioning in most homes, I don't anyway, so the summer is not my friend.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Oh thank you! So kind of you to share your thoughts xx

[@SueKivley]

This is so cute. I love the hedgehogs!!

[@peggyjanovick]

❤

[@wimjanssen2181]

My 50th. I bought some drawing paper because seeing you painting makes me wanting to draw and paint too. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day Wim

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful! So good to hear ❤️❤️

[@karenlin3919]

I love those cute hedge hogs. I wouldn't have thought to put them there and they are just perfect in the front. Thank you for all these nature inspired ideas. Can't wait to try and thank you for the free sketch! I"m trying to practice drawing daily and it helps to see it just in pencil.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@bevc8306]

Gorgeous little scene ❤❤❤

[@susananthony2084]

I think this is the cutest painting and I am going to be brave and try it myself. I just love the way you give the animals character and their own sweet personalities. I think it must be a reflection of "you". As always ever, thank you for a great tutorial!😍

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much Susan, too kind !😀

[@deannadent8111]

That is so dang cute. I wish we had hedgehogs in Australia. And whoever wants to complain about your word whiskers needs to get a life. It’s not like you have a script you are following, you are doing it on the fly while painting. That is a talent! And I love listening to you prattle on about anything and everything. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Deanna, so glad you are enjoying the verbiage!

[@Usdukes]

I love the sketchy look here! I tend to do this more than not. I wish we had hedgehogs here as they are so cute! About people making pookie remarks, as I see it, don’t sit there and watch the video and and then complain! For heaven sakes…we aren’t perfect and so many people lately seem to lead miserable lives! I really feel sorry for those that can’t be kind in their words.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I totally agree! It makes me smile these days though.

[@robinharrold4969]

I love your Uhm’s you are believable. That’s why I love you.

[@danielleb.7055]

I just love those 2 little cuties! Have a great day

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you! You too!

[@shellysanders8983]

Oh this is so cute! I love the hedgehogs, and the birds, and the sheep and everything. And you just go ahead and say "ummm" all you please, it doesn't bother me one bit.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Shelly !

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

Delightful composition…cute little hedgehogs

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Linda!

[@Ann-ey1tw]

I like your umms! Also love the reminder that we’re not painting a wall. I need simple reminders like that plastered all over my art room walls! Thanks for this adorable scene!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes! Thank you!

[@malgozata1875]

Hello Diane, good to see another video from you. I hope that you have been getting some sleep. Thank you for doing this adorable landscape. I absolutely adore the 2 little hedgehogs. I have to say that this week I went on a crash watercolor course by pouring over many, many watercolor channels. Of all of them, I find yours most relaxing and personal because you do share your life and your watercolor paintings are easy-going, relaxing, and attainable by the most novice artists, in a word, fun! Thank you for all of this. Sending hugs.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Again sorry for the later reply and I’m so glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@marthabridges9098]

I'm very excited to try this landscape! Thank you!

[@moppeliini6614]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Our pleasure!

[@peggyjanovick]

I have an autistic son who talks all day long and says, "Though" at the end of every sentence. 😂 I have not heard you say, um, ever 😂. You are appreciated 😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much for your kind words! So glad you enjoy the videos!!!

[@katemccarthy2463]

Love this whimsical setting ❤😊

[@amandaterrio4823]

Always so cute!

[@oldhaggys]

love it! and that pen made a huge difference and made it look so sweet

[@KginVT]

I enjoy listening to you throughout your tutorial. I feel like you are sitting in my kitchen. I can only imagine how hard it is to do. Keep up the great work!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@margaretpinsent6388]

Oh i love this! Must get the pen. Thanks

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Ummm....I love this! A while back I took a speech and debate class and guess what my professor told us.... It's okay to use "Um" sparingly in a formal setting such as a presentation or interview and very acceptable and natural in an informal setting. Your tutorials are informal, (although we do get a formal education) relaxing, therapeutic, educational, and delightful in every way. I can't imagine how some people have enough time to dissect so many things before them, but don't change a thing about you Diane. Sitting with you is like visiting with a dear friend and you are loved. Thank you for sharing this charming little painting tutorial.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Carolyn! As you know I live in France, and here the “ummm” is taken to an absolute height of usefulness! Seconds’ long umms are used as “placeholders” while the speaker tries to think of his next thought, and to block the other person from interjecting. It’s quite funny! I should try that technique some time! Thanks for your support and kind comments and I hope you enjoy this little painting!!

[@user-tt6vx6gr9u]

I love this and you can say ummm all you want! I didn’t even notice until you made a comment about someone saying, you said it too often. Good for you for sticking up for yourself! I really enjoyed this video, and I hope you do some more like it, thank you!

[@juditszepessy8936]

I love how you put in the branches and other little touches with the Tonbow. Makes life much easier. 🤗😉

[@juditszepessy8936]

I will definitely try this later.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes it does!

[@deepakchopra7720]

I love watching you paint…., so effortless! One day I hope to be able to paint like you. Thanks so much for all your videos.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much 😀 I’m sure you will!

[@juditszepessy8936]

Thank you so much for this cute and joyful picture!

[@jschuerjudi]

Diane, You have such great ideas and variety of projects. Thank you!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoy them!

[@juliec.]

So very cute! 👍👍

[@susangrunbaum53]

Well, BRAVO! You can say 'um', I can't even say that! I'm utterly absorbed when I paint. Speech? What's that?! haha Nicely done, as usual.....thank you. Susan

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much 😀 for understanding the need to occasionally umb!

[@andreajones2235]

Love it. ❤. Love painting cute hedgehogs x

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much 😊

[@TR-rz1xt]

They are delightful, thank you! Hadn't noticed any ums... one er immediately after you mentioned ums, but that was all! 😁

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

So funny, thanks!

[@michellehilty2300]

Ohhhh I love this I must learn this style!!!❤❤❤❤ I love your calming English accent too! ❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much!!

[@dreamalamb4259]

This was fun to watch. Um, i enjoyed it. ❤😊

[@gloriamoline678]

Ummmm....that's cute!

[@lesleypickering9387]

How very, very rude to comment on you saying uhmm !!! All the time and effort you put in to help us to improve our painting. I for one am extremely grateful and to be perfectly honest I could listen to you all day long and have done a few times. Love your channel and keep on uhmming. Bless you.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Lesley! I really appreciate your support, and I’m so glad you enjoy the channel!

[@lindakuck5981]

This is adorable, Diane. I love hedgehogs. I've only seen them in pet stores, not in the wild. 😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

In pet stores? I didn’t know they were kept as pets until recently!

[@lindakuck5981]

@DianeAntoneStudio yes ma'am although very cute... unfortunately, people can get them in pet stores.

[@sherrillmccullough8380]

This wonderful! … and so enjoyed the chit chat!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GaryConnor-kn3sb]

This is really lovely - you make it look so easy. I'll be giving this a go later - mine will have no resemblance but I love the doing and I'm sure it will make my husband chuckle!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much - the sketch will be up soon if you need help with the drawing! Have fun!

[@LaviniaNova]

Such a pretty painting! I painted along when you painted the Tuscan landscape. I'll have to try this one. I did try a couple of bees finally 😊. There's always going to be complainers, I get them too.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Oh well done Lavinia, I hope you were happy with your bees! Thanks for your support xxx

[@kimbevan5614]

Beautiful tutorial. Thank you very much. Oh and you Um away 😂😂❤️❤️🇬🇧

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sallyweston3143]

I love watching you paint❤. I haven’t started myself yet but I am more confident at trying it soon

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You can do it!

[@conniemesce4093]

Loved it, cute animals! ❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you! 😊

[@carolynesimpson6070]

How lovely. I have Hedgehogs visiting my garden.

[@lilymorales5922]

Love it! Soooo cute💗

[@StephanieBeal-xz7lw]

Lovely and fun little quick painting. Really enjoyed this one and am so jealous of your hedgehogs. We do not have them where I am.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much 😊

[@katherinestobbe5556]

Delightful painting! ❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much 😀

[@adridutoit4642]

Very good and difficult

[@RozWilloughby]

Love this ❤

[@tacywest8842]

Very helpful instruction ,fun

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

What an adorable and whimsical little art piece. ❤

[@ktrmeadow]

Wonderful,

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@18eleanor]

So cute. Love the litter hedgehogs.

[@lizthomas6347]

Your whimsical landscapes are always an utter delight. I really must try this one.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Liz and thanks so much! Have fun!

[@kathykapsner3897]

❤❤❤

[@peterleprevost2154]

This is so charming! Going to try it card size. Thank you. Susan

[@Ginger_McElfresh_Art]

Lol, i totally get the "um" thing! I have a tiny little channel that i just started...and i am TERRIBLE about it. But i try to stop, and it doesn't work, lol...so i say forget it 😉! Cute little hedgies!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Exactly!!

[@marianvanhouten3045]

so cute. Thank you

[@megholmes1901]

😊

[@JudyQuickel]

I’ll take your “um”s a thousand times!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

That’s so kind of you to say xxx

[@sharonling-LetsArtToday]

I love this painting very much 💕 Thank you. I did wonder what happened to Hedgar, thanks for the update. He probably felt strong enough to continue on his adventures, hence why he made a break for freedom 😊 that’s what I’m telling myself! Talking about ummm. I did a little foray into KZbin a couple of years back (at my daughters insistence lol) anyway my daughter edited a lot of my ummms out and left very little talk after the edits 😅😅😅 I can’t help saying ummm and even more so when I’m nervous. I had t even noticed it with you!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Sharon and thanks so much for your comment! Yes, I’m hoping Hedgar made it successfully back into nature. I still can’t figure out how he got out of the crate though. Houdini! And as to the umms, you tried making videos and that says it all. It’s not easy to remember never to hesitate especially when you’re concentrating, is it! Gets better with practice. But still hard work!

[@nhollybabes2386]

amazing, I just love listening to you as you paint

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome! It’s very easy to be led astray xxx

[@therealkathytincler]

I love love this! So inspiring and you teach without teaching (well I know what I mean and I think some others do too) Thanks much for sharing 😀

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@deirdrelewis1454]

I really love this! I also prefer adding ink since I’m better at drawing than painting. I hope Hedgar is okay. My friend in Hampshire regularly has hedgehogs in her garden. They steal cat food. We have porcupines in South Africa but generally not in urban environments. However we do have baboons, caracals and even leopards on the surrounding mountains. Caracals and leopards are usually caught on trail cameras at night.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Oh boy, leopards? When I lived in Canada we had cougars and bears! I prefer hedgehogs!

[@juditszepessy8936]

I would love to see a whimsical landscape tutorial with winding roads, sheep and houses! You did one about a year ago. There was a car on the road too. 💕

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes, I must do another one of those!

[@juditszepessy8936]

@@DianeAntoneStudio, yes, please!! 💕

[@ewwwobbie]

This is so cute! I love that you chat so much when you are painting. If I were doing your painting, there would be long, drawn out silence,so, Ummmm, I wonder what your complainer would think of that? He/she must watch entire tutorials looking for something to complain about. I prefer to appreciate the wonderful contents! I was wondering the other day, watching another tutorial, how does one keep chatting, when they only have a camera or mike and no actual people in the room? It takes incredible talent, if you ask me, to keep an invisible audience captivated till the end! I would love to hear the “umm” offedned’s eloquent style and language and see first hand the right way of doing it!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much for your support and your kind words! I do believe in talking naturally into the painting so that people get the feeling they are with me. I’m not a “teacher” type, I just like to gently guide!

[@normul5984]

Is it a fair question to ask what your ‘limited palette’ consists of? I’m trying to pare down to essentials. I went bonkers at the beginning, thinking I needed (“needed”)everything I loved and now I’m swamped in paints I neither need nor use. (argh).

[@ZeeCeeCreations]

I got the “um” complaint, as well, Diane! When I was doing videos… Now I feel as though I’m among the very best company!! Ummmmmmmmm

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Let them try to not say um from time to time! Not all that easy, is it! Ummmmmmmm!

[@deannadent8111]

I went to your page and I couldn’t find this cute picture in your sketches. It also said that there are over 250 to choose from but only 30 came up. Am I doing something wrong

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You should be able to find all the sketches on the website now. If you are still having problems, email me at [e-mail] and we can chat about it.

[@user-tg6ev6bb6q]

Hello there. Hope you are well. I'm shaking in my shoes about trying this. I've done quite a few of your tutorials. bought better paint. Well, it cost more than I usually spend. So, wish me luck. here I go. Hpw can i show you how it came out?

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Have fun and good luck 🤞 you can share on our Facebook group !

[@TheArtfulAddict]

I agree about the 'umms.' It's terribly difficult to talk, providing information while creating. It takes me 2 to 3 times as long to edit than it does to create. It's aweful!

[@LindaRadcliffe-wk8ws]

Oh what the heck people complaining about umms. I have seen those complaints in other art videos. Too much ands, umms, clicking of the tongue. Its so ridiculous. Please people we are all just trying to be real. Not some prefabricated image. We are all just trying to be humans

[@lizzy9975]

Complaints about ummms 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. FMD, you are getting free art tutorials folks! I'm literally just ROFL.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Lizzy for your support!

[@lizzy9975]

@@DianeAntoneStudio You can ummm as much as you like Diane! The entitlement is breathtaking!