How to paint a Beautiful Hummingbird and Loose Hibiscus Flowers in Watercolor - Realtime Tutorial

I think if we did a poll on the most popular bird to paint, and the best-loved visitor to summer gardens, the hummingbird would be a strong contender. Although we don't have these cute little people in Europe where I live, I do remember them from time spent in the Caribbean and Florida, so it's always fun to have a go at capturing the liveliness and jewel-like colours of the hummingbird in watercolor.
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Diane is a self taught watercolor artist and a qualified and experienced teacher. On her website you can find prints of her loose and expressive paintings. Diane studied Human Science, Psychology and Education in the UK and Canada and taught in England. She has lived in 15 different countries and travelled widely as well as painting and exhibiting around the world. This channel is her way of giving back to the wider community.
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Oh Diane, this is so beautiful!

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So so pretty ❤

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Beautiful painting!!

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[@shaustin22]

My dad loved hummingbirds. He died last year so you never know how a video will touch someone’s heart ❤😢

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I agree. Diane, you don’t need to make any effort to entertain us. Just watching you create these wonderful pieces and hoping that I might get one, even half as good one day is entertainment enough. Wonderful piece of art.

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Thanks Sally, appreciate that!

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Just beautiful as always

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This one is up there with one of my all time favorites! I know I say this about all of your amazing videos but they just get better and better! Thank you once again for all your time and effort you put into them for all of us! I also love the soft music and your lovely voice it goes together so nicely!!!

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I really appreciate your comments Lori-Lynn, and you're so welcome!

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Lovely

[@JuliaCluett]

So beautiful….

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Many thanks xxx

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Diane, your video's and paintings are so special to me. I am autistic and at 74 just learning watercolors. I've used acrylics for years but wanted to try something new. Your voice and banter is so soothing and calming to me. So many video's I can not watch because of the noise, movement, pace etc. Your wonderful voice and stories are such a balm to me. I practice and practice your wonderful paintings. Wanted you know you bless me in a very special way.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Jane, thanks so much for your lovely message. I’m so glad that you find the videos helpful and soothing. I completely agree, very many of the videos on KZbin. I can’t watch them for the same reason as you. We need more peace! Wishing you much joy in your paintings! And thank you again for your kind words xxx

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You’re so talented God bless ! I’m so glad I found your channel I love your chats!

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Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel and I’m so glad you found us too ❤️

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Thanks!

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Beautiful. You make it look so easy

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Thanks so much 😊

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Hii Artist Making a good artwork requires a lot of patience, hard work and time. That is when a beautiful artwork is prepared. Greetings to your artwork. You are different from everyone else. Because you are an artist. Who was born to create beautiful things.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much 😀 for your wonderful comments. Such support is so important for me and my work!

[@lilymorales5922]

You just splatter watercolor on the paper & a gorgeous hummingbird pops out!! Then you splatter watercolor, again, and appears beautiful flowers!! How do you do that? Gorgeous, gorgeous!!!

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Thanks so much Lily for making me smile this morning!!! So glad you’re enjoying the videos!!’

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Amazing beauty ❤ Thank you 😊

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Our pleasure!

[@joeycarter2678]

Absolutely beautiful! And you make it look so easy…. I may give it a try.😊

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Please do! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!

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Lindo lindo maravilhoso amei ,adoro passarinhos,e flores ,maravilhoso.bjus.👍🇧🇷

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Gracias!!

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This beautiful

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Thank you!

[@Tinga85614]

Watching you paint this beautiful hummingbird inspires me to break out my watercolor paints.

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Beautiful

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Diane, I have seen numerous hummingbird paintings over the years, but yours is my absolute favorite! This little hummer is so beautiful and watching you paint with your delicate strokes and mindful style takes me to a place of deep tranquility. I've never seen anyone paint hibiscus flowers this way and you make it look so achievable. When you mentioned you weren't talking as much because you needed greater concentration, I understood exactly. I was pretty focused on your creative brush strokes and the gentle music in the background did the talking for you. This tutorial was a beautiful balance of peace and education, if that makes sense :) Love, love, love this! Thank you.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Carolyn! I'm so glad people understand the process! Happy that you are enjoying the videos xxx

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Awesome.

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Thanks!

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You are 100+% amazing! ❤️

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Wow, thank you!

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Oh Mrs. Dianne, this has to be one of my favorites! The colors are so harmonious! 😍 absolutely beautiful!! I just love your artwork 🥰💝❣

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Jackie!

[@annsowers4591]

Oh your hummingbird really looks like it is in flight. How you start out with a blank sheet of paper and create such beauty is beyond me. I hope some day to be able to let go and see what happens. I tend to over think and I think I stiffle myself. Thank you for sharing. You are the best!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You're so welcome! And thank you Ann for all you do and have done x

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Amazing Beauty 💅

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Thank you! 😊

[@susiemoore-ratliff5]

As with all your paintings...I am in awe. You make such beautiful magic...thank you for sharing your gift...

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much 😀 I'm so glad you are enjoying it all !!!

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I like the softness of the flowers. What a cute pretty hummer.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Kat!

[@amandaterrio4823]

This is one of the most beautiful hummingbirds that I’ve seen. I love him so much

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

It's wonderful that you appreciate him so much. Hummingbirds are amazing creatures and he's lucky to have an admirer like you!

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Thank you for this beautiful tutorial. It was so relaxing watching you paint! I will definitely try to paint this.

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Appreciate saying brush sizes.lovely!!

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My favorite little bird and this painting is unbelievable. I'm a watercolor newbie but am going to try my hand at painting this little guy. Thanks Diane for your incredible tutorials and LOVE your commentary. My relaxation - thank you !

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I just love the colors. I call them happy colors and I think we all need that in today's world. The painting is just so beautiful.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much! and you are so welcome!

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Just had hip surgery. Looking forward to painting this. Thank you for helping us paint!!! Please show more of your sheep!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hope you make a super quick recovery from your surgery Wanda! Have fun and more sheep vids coming! Meanwhile, why not subscribe to our other channel, @fromthegarden where you will find videos like this one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6qqp2qDfJqlhZI

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Ahhhh Diane!! Another gorgeous painting. Such a delight to watch you create such beauty while making it look effortless. The colors are really quite amazing together. I really look forward to hearing from you each day. I hope you never begin to feel like this is a job per se. Don't ever leave us!! Have a wonderful weekend friend!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You're so welcome! And no, it is life blood to me now!!

[@kynder430]

Watching you create is like watching magic happen! This is beautifully amazing!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Kathy!

[@lilymorales5922]

I watched it again & it’s more gorgeous & beautiful than the first time I saw it.💗

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Lovely indeed 'tis. Thank you Diane for all you do to help us layman learn.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome and I'm so glad you enjoy the videos!

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Thank you for sharing this beautiful picture 💐

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You're so welcome!

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Mam l like your painting tutorial just join your channel this is beautiful work thanks for sharing

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks and welcome!

[@dianaryan1485]

Hello , from Canada .... you’re videos are not only inspiring but provide me with some badly needed relaxation. I wish I could learn to paint :) Thankyou

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You're so welcome! Glad to be able to help a little :)

[@NanaBeth1]

We love hummies!We have 2 nesting pairs every year!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Oh how lucky you are!

[@shawnabelle2824]

I love this one,watching you paint this morning on back porch a hummingbird is drinking out of our feeder here.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful! Sounds idyllic!

[@audreylawrence82]

Hi Diane, I really enjoyed this one, I am surprised by how much attention is required when painting loosely 😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much 😊

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So free, loose and beautiful, Diane! Thanks for providing a tempkete -it is helpful when I dont want to start from scratch. I am so impatient tonwait for paint to dry. So nice to hear you say you will get a cup of tea while you wait. I took it as a reminder for me to do the same -a cood cuppa helps the time go faster 😂 Thanks Diane!

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I love your loose painting!

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Oh my goodness... this is beautiful! 😊

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It's so beautiful!!! Loved the video, Mrs Diane. Thank you so so much 💗. You are simply having magic fingers 💐

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Ha ha! Thanks Cheryl!

[@Sundies_Art]

So pretty and delicate. I love this one for sure. Thank you for sharing this one....

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You're so welcome!

[@judyhodnett8633]

Such beauty in this painting -Hummingbirds are such delicate creatures and you have captured its allure -a dot here and a dab there and behold -a painting to be proud of and share with all your subscribers- WOW

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I Dont know where the line through the words came from - please ignore the line

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Isn‘t that strange! Thanks so much for your lovely comment, I hope you enjoy having a go at the hummingbird too, happy painting, Diane xxx

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Скъпа Даян, и аз като теб обожавам всяка птичка и тревичка и ги съзирам дори в големия град, навсякъде където съм била по света. Така ми е приятно да ги гледам и в твоите рисунки. Толкова нежно, ефирно и с любов към природата, не само към изкуството, каквото смятам, че се съдържа в картините ти.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@tinagagnon]

This was great! One I will redo for more practice 😊 Thank you Diane🕊

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Great, cheerful painting. Thanks❤

[@ligiacerqueira1721]

Thank you for this beautiful tutorial.

[@djward7931]

Beautiful video. So relaxing calming. Once again you have inspired me to get to my paints. A most beautiful humingbird! Thank you, diane. 🙏

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful! So glad to hear that!

[@legcard]

Lovely hummingbird.

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Thank you! and welcome to the membership!

[@angela993]

I loved it will be trying to do one soon

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Have fun!

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Lovely, just the kind of painting I love best!

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Thanks so much 😊

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So pretty, Diane! Always inspiring to watch you paint.

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Very lovely painting.

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Thank you!

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😍

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Still my favorite! You are such a blessing, thank you! xoxo

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Denise, too sweet!

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He is gorgeous!

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thank you!

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Absolutely gorgeous!

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This is stunning!

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Gorgeous, thankyou!!!

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Was happy to donate to you-thanks for sharing your sketches

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much, so generous - and you're so welcome!

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Just love this one, simply gorgeous.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Many thanks!

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Really enjoy watching your videos! You make it look so easy and the results are just beautiful! Thank you for doing this! So glad I found you!

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Love this!

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So glad I found this site. Watching and learning from Wyoming-Thank You!❇️

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Our pleasure!

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It's beautiful.

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Love all your work! I’ve learned so much watching you teach what you obviously love and have a deep passion for. I’m thankful for teachers like you that gives so unselfishly of your time and masterful talent! 💜

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Thank you so much!

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Lovely, thanks Diane!

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You're so welcome!

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Beautiful you inspire me to pick up my brushes and pens again x

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Beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing❤️

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I received my Hummingbird Mug I ordered from you. Simply gorgeous, high quality and perfect size. Thank you!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much for letting me know Delphine, so glad it's good quality, mine hasn't arrived yet!!!

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Also, the packaging was top notch. 📦🎁

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It's so pretty! Thank you for teaching us.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

My pleasure 😊

[@ewwwobbie]

I absolutely love how you painted this hummingbird! I’ve watched them when I visit Vancouver Island to visit my sister and you managed to capture the essence here!

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Thank you so much!

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Beautiful!

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Thank you!

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Absolutely lovely!! Beautiful colors!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you!🙏

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Definitely one of my favorites absolutely gorgeous!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much!

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Gorgeous Diane, thank you

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You're so welcome!

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Absolutely beautiful! Love this hummingbird Diane. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You're so welcome!

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Beautiful..love the colours…thanks

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You're so welcome!

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Stunning...that is all I can come up with

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment!

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Thank you for the painting I received it the other day. It's this painting its absolutely beautiful. I will treasure it. 🎨

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You’re welcome 😊 so glad you like it and thank you for your support and loyalty to the channel xxx

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Love your loose style. Thanks for sharing ❣️

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Thank you! 😊

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Beautifully simple.

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Thank you!

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So pretty!

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Thank you! 😊

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Very pretty! This is one of my favorites.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Cathy!

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Wow, just so beautiful. Love watching you create this.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much 😊

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I am loving all of your work. You are a big inspiration and the final outcome is beautiful. X

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much! So glad you are enjoying them!