How to Paint a Sea Turtle in Watercolor - Step by Step real time full tutorial

[@rabenschwartz]

You are right, Diane. My friend, the artist who studied art in Russia, also says that Schmincke colours are world class. You can see it in the brilliance and luminosity of your pictures. And if you had erased the masking fluid on bad colours, the colours would certainly have disappeared. The sea turtle is absolutely remarkable. I would have been satisfied with the picture right from the start. But then you draw a line here, a dot there and a blob somewhere else. With each new stroke the picture becomes more complete until it is perfect. You can see this particularly well when you zoom out of the picture. When this picture is further away, it really comes into its own. But my art teacher already said that: "Bilder und Schlachten muss man aus der Ferne betrachten!".

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You're too kind Sylvia! Love your teacher's motto! That's one to remember!

[@adelagonzalez8]

Blue is my favorite color so i love it, Thank you Diane!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome! Mine too!

[@trinawilliams1395]

Loving the colors of this guy! I'm amazed at the way they just find their way into each other....I'm sure it more about the skill of the painter than the paint! As always, wonderful video. Thank you!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Trina!

[@damecupcake]

A delightful sea turtle! I think the underwater living things really sets him off well.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Absolutely! He's very happy down there!

[@lilafisher-wenzel4649]

I'm going to try this one to give to my sister. She loves sea turtles :) Thank you Diane!

[@maryb.9546]

I quite like your turtle. Love the mix of colors. I'll give it a try. Thank you, Diane!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Mary!

[@robinsusich4247]

This was so fun. I really like sea turtles and can't wait to go upstairs and paint him. The colors you used are beautiful.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Robin, I love those underwater blues and greens too, they blend so nicely!

[@barbaramoll1666]

So fresh and calming painting

[@Hyggebrusk-ink]

I can’t wait to try this turtle 🐢

[@helenlockie7852]

Love the colors 🧡

[@jolindamurray2919]

I love these colours. It was a great project to try. Thank you for all you do to create these awesome and inspiring videos.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Jolinda, so glad you are enjoying them! I am having fun painting every day too - great therapy! Have fun!

[@eileenpeat2259]

Love him! Love all the different blues! x

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes Eileen, I love those underwater blues and greens too, they blend so nicely!

[@kathyh4110]

This made a beautiful birthday card! Thank you.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@SolomiyaAnd]

Beautiful sea turtle 🐢🌅 I love this channel very much! 💗💗💗🖌️🎨

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Oh, Thanks so much!

[@carolyndaughton3373]

So pretty!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Carolyn!

[@wimjanssen2181]

My 158. Th. It was good to see the -beautiful- reference photo and how you managed not to get stuck in all the details. Nicely done!😊 Colorchoise was convincing and attractive .thanks for sharing. 😊wim

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@normarideout62]

Love your dogs.. my dog has several squeaky toys and there his favs

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yup, my girl speaks to me with hers and imitates our cats!

[@patriciamcpherson4667]

I keep going back to this turtle painting. It is very very nice

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much 😀

[@windygail3071]

I just finished this! I love your videos. First time doing a sea turtle.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much for your kind words, so glad you are enjoying the videos !

[@shawnas464]

He’s very beautiful 🐢! I thought it was your Molotov cocktail squeaking 😂

[@karensuesmith7588]

I just found u n loved this video.. thank you so much.. I had no idea where to start or what colors … wish me luck lol thank you 🙏☃️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Good luck!! Hope you enjoy having a go at this one!

[@T-Rex447]

Oh my goodness I love your TikTok videos I didn’t know you had a KZbin channel 🤩

[@OlgaB-rj3og]

Thank you so much for sharing with us! Your turtle is amazing ❤️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so kind!

[@EnjoyThisMomentDIY]

“It’s like when you put your makeup on…” 😂😂😂 hoping for that slightly attractive look…😂 You are so fun to listen to. I adore sea turtles. I did a sketch like this years ago that I was gonna turn into stained glass and never did so I’m gonna find it and attempt this watercolor. It’s beautiful, Diane! I wonder about a starfish. I’ll look and see if you’ve already done that.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I don’t think I have done a starfish but what a good idea!

[@susanleprevost8585]

He is wonderful! Definitely one to try soon.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Enjoy! He's a cutie!

[@deannamunro8148]

he is just delightful!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you Deanna!

[@annvansant5549]

Love it! ❤😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yay! Thank you!

[@NanaBeth1]

Magical!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks!

[@rachelsmith7462]

Gorgeous Diane, thank you! Definitely going to give him a go.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much! Have fun!

[@karenowens9717]

Thanks for another great painting video.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

My pleasure 😊

[@BarbaraChichester]

#SaltLife, #SeaTurtle, #CoastalArt , excellent tutorial!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Barbara!

[@deelirious222]

So very lovely! Would you share a link to the reference picture? Thank you muchly!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I have tried to post the photo to our Facebook group Learn to Paint Watercolour as I can't find the link, only my copy of the photo. Take a look on our group. Hope you find it.

[@susancook1617]

He’s amazing, thank you Diane

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You're so welcome!

[@roxannerosecrans4441]

First time watching and you are awesome! I love turtles, I actually have a tortoise. Had him for like 20 years. 😍☺️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Oh, that's so sweet, tortoises can live for a hundred years I believe! So glad you are enjoying the videos and a big welcome to you to the channel. Happy painting and give Tortie a hug from me!

[@junemaguire9988]

Thank you once again Diane.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

Wonderful! many thanks!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much!

[@janisvogt1079]

I love sea turtles so much! How do you store your Molotow masking marker when not in use so it doesn't dry out so fast? Thank you.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Good question! I’m not sure there is a good way. I just keep mine in a jar away from heat sources.

[@posiesutton2009]

PS- bell bottom trouser, coat of Navy blue..she loves her sailor, and he loved her too. There. Now I can sleep tonight!🤪 ❤️

[@kimhenderson9186]

I'm excited to try this one. Is there a link for the reference photo? Also thought I'd mention that your FB links and Insta link aren't working. At least not for me.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Are the links still not working Kim? And I can't find the turtle now...

[@kimhenderson9186]

@@DianeAntoneStudio Yes they are working now. Thank you!

[@mollykay4412]

❤️

[@AddisonLentz]

👍

[@claudetteobrien1086]

Diane you didn't say wet on wet at the beginning and didn't see you wet at beginning.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

The shell was painted in a variegated wash (a mix of blues and greens) over the white lines which were reserved with the masking fluid. It wasn't wet in wet. Hope this helps x

[@kathyharrison1481]

Molotive marker

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[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you!

[@posiesutton2009]

Bell bottom trousers, coats of Navy blue….I can’t remember the rest of the lyrics! Shame on me! (Now that’s going to bug me… hello Google!)❤️