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

Paint a Sea Turtle in Watercolor - real time full tutorial.
The colours I used were:
Pthalo Blue tinyurl.com/8h...
Caribbean Blue
Quinacridone purple tinyurl.com/vu...
Quinacridone gold tinyurl.com/2b...
Turquoise Blue
Pthalo Green
Plus...
Molotow Masking Pen
Signo White Gel Pen
90lb Arches Laid Paper
The website for the Japanese manufacturer I buy my brushes from is:
www.drawell.co....
You can email them to request a price list and details of how to order.
List of Recommended Materials and Equipment from Jacksons Art
PAPER
Both these papers (Bockingford and Langton) are ideal for learning to paint, as they offer correct response from the watercolour paint, and yet allow corrections and alterations which more expensive papers do not permit. You need Cold Pressed (NOT) paper. Choice of size is up to you, as is the format.
BOCKINGFORD : GLUED PAD : A4 (8 x 11 ins): 300GSM (140lb): 12 SHEETS : NOT (Cold Pressed Medium Texture) £8
This paper is ideal for beginners as it is tough yet responsive. It is easy to make corrections on this paper, which has an attractive and distinctive texture. It is available in lots of sizes and as pads, blocks and sheets. It is available in Hot Pressed, NOT and Rough.
Here is a link to an A4 glued pad (NOT texture) tinyurl.com/w8...
DALER ROWNEY: LANGTON : A4 (8 x 11 ins) 300gsm (140lb): 12 SHEETS:NOT (Cold Pressed Medium Texture £8.50
The Langton is a high-quality watercolour paper ideal for beginners. The paper is colour-stable, mould-made and acid-free, and is designed to withstand repeated washes without pulping or cockling. It is available in three surfaces: Hot Pressed, NOT and Rough. It is available in pads, blocks and sheets. Here is a link to an A4 glued pad. tinyurl.com/h7...
BRUSHES
I use mainly round synthetic brushes. You will need sizes 5, 7, 11 and 14. I recommend the following brand: PRO ARTE PROLENE Series 101 or 007
Prolene brushes use refined synthetic fibres specially developed by Pro Arte. A popular and versatile brush. Available in a full range of sizes and shapes. Click on link to see more.
PRO ARTE : PROLENE PLUS : SERIES 007 : ROUND : SIZE 7 £5.33
Improved colour holding and pointing properties. Set in a beautiful ferrule which is plated with gold. Polished teak handle completes the brush. Here is a link to a size 7.
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PRO ARTE : PROLENE PLUS : SERIES 101 : ROUND : SIZE 7 £5
Used mainly for watercolour, they are exceedingly hardwearing and unlike sable, will not damage easily. Finished with seamless nickel ferrules, and black polished handles with gold tips. Here is a link to a size 7.
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Here is a link to a Winsor and Newton starters' paint box which would be ideal for a beginner.
12 colours: amzn.to/3a1IVko​
This is a link to a Winsor and Newton Artists' quality box, which is ideal for a serious student.
24 colours: amzn.to/3tHJTKI​
12 colours: amzn.to/3rC0IVj​
TUBE PAINTS
I always have a tube of White Designers Gouache on hand for lights and corrections
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These colours are very useful and don't usually appear in the sets the manufacturers make:
Naples Yellow
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Quinacridone Gold
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Permanent Rose
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Indigo
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Sepia
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PAPER
Winsor and Newton Watercolour paper pad 140lb 9 x 12 inches ideal for all watercolour techniques.
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Canson MONTVAL watercolour paper block 140lb 9 x 12 inches ideal for all watercolour techniques. Exceptional resiliance and easy to work with.
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BRUSHES
Princeton do a good range of synthetic squirrel brushes. This is a size 10 round.
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And Winsor and Newton Cotman brushes are also good. This is a size 10 round.
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I often use a rigger brush (called script liner in the US) and this is a link to the Cotman range of riggers, this is size 1.
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A size 3 would also be useful.
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Staedtler Noris Karat Aquarell black watercolour pencils
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[@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!

[@OlgaB-rj3og]

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

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so kind!

[@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!

[@lilafisher-wenzel4649]

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

[@damecupcake]

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

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Absolutely! He's very happy down there!

[@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!

[@helenlockie7852]

Love the colors 🧡

[@Pammiej.journals87]

I can’t wait to try this turtle 🐢

[@annvansant5549]

Love it! ❤😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yay! Thank you!

[@barbaramoll1666]

So fresh and calming painting

[@maryb.9546]

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

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Mary!

[@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!

[@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!

[@eileenpeat2259]

Love him! Love all the different blues! x

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

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

[@SolomiyaAnd]

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

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Oh, Thanks so much!

[@carolyndaughton3373]

So pretty!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Carolyn!

[@kathyh4110]

This made a beautiful birthday card! Thank you.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@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!

[@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 😂

[@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!

[@T-Rex447]

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

[@deannamunro8148]

he is just delightful!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you Deanna!

[@susanleprevost8585]

He is wonderful! Definitely one to try soon.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Enjoy! He's a cutie!

[@NanaBeth1]

Magical!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks!

[@karenowens9717]

Thanks for another great painting video.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

My pleasure 😊

[@BarbaraChichester]

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

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Barbara!

[@rachelsmith7462]

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

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much! Have fun!

[@susancook1617]

He’s amazing, thank you Diane

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You're so welcome!

[@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!

[@junemaguire9988]

Thank you once again Diane.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

Wonderful! many thanks!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much!

[@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!

[@posiesutton2009]

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

[@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.

[@mollykay4412]

❤️

[@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.

[@user-ef7xd2pg1j]

👍

[@kathyharrison1481]

Molotive marker

[@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!

[@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

ban ve dep qua

[@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!)❤️