Loose Watercolor Poppies and Flowers - NO NEED TO DRAW to create this beautiful painting!

[@barbarabrown6002]

Thank you Diane. Unusual and very pretty name.

[@peggymann925]

Beautiful as usual! Glad Frankie came back. Sorry to hear about all the mishaps. Someone said that it's like we're sitting next to you, a friend and you're just talking to us while painting and having tea!!! You are such a treasure!

[@marywarren1209]

I had so much fun following you along today. I normally watch your video and then later try my hand at a painting. Today's was so fresh and Spring-y I had to get right to it. You will never know how much I've "blossomed" as a painter through your generous videos. Hoping your kitty shows uo very soon.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful to hear this Mary, I’m so glad! Frankie came back, thank goodness - thanks for caring!

[@hilarybailey2902]

Thank you Diane. What a beautiful painting....such lovely fresh colours. Makes me think of summer and warm sunny days. Hopefully the rain will disappear soon! I do hope your precious cat turns up soon 😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Hilary, he did come back. Thank goodness. He’s a bit under the weather but making a recovery now x Thanks for caring x

[@maryannebaker4314]

Your painting makes me it feel sunny even though it’s a crappy rainy cold day.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes, we’ve had more than enough of those this year!

[@lindaprowse3528]

Your paintings and stories are always inspiring to me! Thank you!

[@Purpleladybirdart]

You’ve inspired me for a few years now! You are a pleasure to watch. Hope your cat turns up soon! Thank you Diane. 🙏💜

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much, and yes, he came back!

[@Purpleladybirdart]

@@DianeAntoneStudio what a relief for you. Fab news. 😅

[@victoriajane2468]

So gorgeous! ❤

[@vivdawson5953]

I too, delve into all the water colour artists you have mentioned and they are all lovely and “such talent”….. but you are my favourite …. I love your narrating and your English sense of humour …being English myself ! Hope the cat reappears 🤔….

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes, Frankie has come back, but he’s not well, I think he’s got Cat Covid like the other two in the house have just recovered from. We can expect another fortnight of nursing him! I’m so glad you enjoy the channel, and I know that at least one person “gets” my idea of funny LOL!

[@darcypalmer7783]

I just discovered Shana Circe a few days ago and have done a few of her paintings. I love this style of flowers. Fun painting!! Very springlike. Thanks for the lovely time, again.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes, she popped up because KZbin decided to show that floral to everyone, that’s how I found her. We creators are totally at the mercy of KZbin’s computers! But it is a pretty painting and reminds me of one by a well known US artist - I’ll have to dig it out sometime.

[@darcypalmer7783]

@@DianeAntoneStudio I know what you mean. We're all at the mercy of KZbin and Facebook as to what pops up and what they show us!! But as for watercolor I've found some wonderful artists have "popped up" and I'm learning so much. You are my favorite!

[@maryanneastman5701]

Beautiful! I am going to give it a try. Also, I love this work area - it looks like mine - no candles burning, extra brushes lying around and a paint-splattered desk.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes, it’s a work area not a curated film set, real authentic life! I have cleaned my desk (I do it every few months) and it looks tidier now but it won’t last forever!!

[@jeaniemiller1929]

I'm so sorry Frankie has cat flu! I love this painting! Your poppies always turn out so beautifully. I hope your car dries out and Tamsin recovers well. Sounds like your family is having one of "those" weeks we all have sometimes. Your painting is so cheerful, it's bound to turn everything around to a better direction! 😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

LOL Jeanie, we’ve definitely been having one of those YEARS to be honest! I’m sure it will pass eventually! At least Frankie didn’t get run over or disappear completely. That’s happened to me before!

[@brigittefiegenbaum4493]

It’s so nice your flowers Diane😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Brigitte!

[@SueKivley]

Very pretty!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you! 😊

[@conniejenskindsfather979]

Just lovely!

[@Jendollla]

This is very pretty. It would make lovely card as well. Thanks for the video.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome! Hope you enjoy doing it!

[@lindapugh4778]

Lovely!

[@dreamalamb4259]

Very pretty. Might try that one. Thank you D ❤

[@jamesgsr8587]

I have so much fun watching you paint and then trying to follow along. Thanks for doing these videos. God bless!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@JacquelineWilson-tp8io]

Thanks for this Diane. Can’t wait to paint spring flowers. I’ve been watching Shana Circe too and like you she’s inspirational!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes, she’s made quite a bit of progress recently.

[@lindakuck5981]

Just lovely and I love spatter it can really add to a piece. Thanks Diane 😊❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome! So glad you liked it!

[@patriciahorelick6450]

This painting is really lovely! I do hope your Frankie shows up healthy and hungry!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

He did show up, then vanished for another day and now he has cat flu. Sigh. You can’t win!

[@mollyfender9816]

loved this one!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Molly!

[@RoseKeesing-tw3cm]

Lovely painting, thankyou Diane. Dianeaphinian.....🤣love it, really enjoy listening to your chats.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much 😊 LOL

[@conniemesce4093]

Very pretty, loved watching you paint all those types of flowers! ❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much 😊

[@margaretpinsent6388]

So very pretty! I'm going to try too .

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Have fun!

[@BewitchCraft]

I hate sketching but I always feel like I need the structure. Definitely want to try this. I'm always itching to just get into the painting part!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I agree with you. I always find the sketching part causes me mild anxiety because I’m afraid it’ll go wrong. If I start with paint and no expectations my anxiety is less. It’s a constant struggle in a way but it’s definitely worth doing some paintings with no drawing beforehand.

[@Brenda-lp5vr]

Thank you again Diane so enjoy your videos

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Glad you like them!

[@nancydavis4904]

Love the painting!! praying Frank comes home, I have a Frank too.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much for caring, he did come home and now I’ve shut him in for a while so he remembers where he lives! He seems to have a mild case of cat flu and is very quiet. He was a rescue and he doesn’t have much confidence in life poor soul xx

[@suewoulfe3904]

Thanks!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Sue for your generosity!

[@anne-vl7qf]

Love your work ❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much 😀

[@barbaraellingsen4997]

I have been following Shana for a while, and previously watched this tutorial. I really enjoyed your take on it, especially the use of different paints, paper, brushes and size. Very nice!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@coletteg.4548]

This is sooo pretty ❣️ Hope your kitty shows up today 🙏🏼 Mine has been gone for three days now .

[@ChantelleArts]

This is so stunning, such a good tutorial ☺☺

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much 😊

[@babawawa1953]

Love this. Thank you for the continuing inspiration. Hopefully Frankie has returned by now.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes, he came back and is recovering from what seems like a bout of cat flu. Thanks for caring!

[@janiceheger291]

Wonderful! The colors and composition are balanced and really bright! The way you apply brushstrokes in this is very instructive; I hope to be able to do this! Lovely!!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@PolarBearChicky]

Absolutely beautiful! I wish I could have a go at that but probably won't do much except for work this week. I have a frozen right shoulder so painting is out of the question.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Oh, that is so painful, I’m sorry to hear that. Hope you recover soon xxx

[@kathytincler2446]

I loved that painting of Shana Circe's and I love yours! Praying your cat comes home! One of ours never came home back in the day and it still comes to mind hoping it wasn't tragic. Thanks for sharing

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes, we’ve had that happen before to cats, it’s a fact of life, sadly, but luckily Frankie has come back - he’s a bit under the weather but I’m keeping him indoors until he remembers where he lives! Thanks for caring!

[@kathytincler2446]

@@DianeAntoneStudio relieved to hear. Happy for you.

[@deirdrelewis1454]

I actually saw Shana’s version and immediately thought of you! We’re heading into winter in the south but the poppies will be blooming in my back garden soon enough! I love those ? delphiniums and will give them a go. I really hope Frankie is okay.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Deirdre, Frankie is okay now, but I think he caught a chill in the cold weather because he’s so soppy about not coming home. I’m trying to keep him in the warm as much as possible now. Thanks for your kind comments about the painting - Shana’s version was pretty, I’ve seen similar ones done on KZbin by other people so it was good to give it a try. Hope you enjoy the poppies (we don’t have any in our garden, too wet!)

[@memorykeepersarchive3953]

Love it..!! ❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you!!

[@donnabirney817]

thanks soooo much . I loved it !!!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

So glad!

[@lauried8685]

I love that the watercolor community seems to be fairly small, but kind to one another. I did Shana's tutorial when it first came out and I have to say that these delphinium-like flowers are some of my favorite to paint. She paints the flowers first, then paints the stem and needs to connect the flowers to the stem. I like painting the stem first and then just popping the flowers right onto it. I sure hope Frankie turns up.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Laurie, yes, Frankie turned up with a dose of Cat Covid, so he’s okay but very under the weather. Just like the other two in the house who have had it recently. With those flowers it just seemed logical to do the stem first, I think because the line of the floral stems is important to the success of the painting so I wanted to get that right first. If I’d done the flowers first I might have wandered off the line! Yes, the art community is quite accepting of each other I think. Less communication between channels than I would like - I’ve tried to have dialogues with many but don’t really click with any of them yet.

[@lauried8685]

@@DianeAntoneStudioAww... that poor baby. . . Frankie needs cuddles and chicken soup, okay . . . maybe just the chicken. I need to develop a flip book of flowers as a reference for all of the flowers that can include in a floral, now that we've painted so many. The angel on my shoulder is telling me that they all wouldn't bloom at the same time, or in even the same part of the world, so I need to be careful what I combine together in a composition. The devil on my other shoulder is telling the angel to sit down and be quiet, because I can combine whatever I want, because painting is not companion planting, for goodness sake! Ooooh... I could start putting ALL of the birds we do this month in them too. Endless combinations of flowers and birds. (I think I just heard a whimper from the angle who's sitting in a corner, rocking back and forth, lol.)

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Ah, angels have their place but sometimes the little cherub just has to have his way and do things differently !

[@ewwwobbie]

I went to look up Rusty Nelson and found him! I didn't notice much watercolor but he is a photographer. I watched his beginning video, and he was going to the Villages in Florida. I watched for a few minutes, wondering the whole time, why is Diane recommending this guy? Then I searched for Rusty Nelson Watercolor and found the right Rusty Nelson! I loved your painting. The conversation was fantastic too. I prayed you will find your cat.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

That’s funny! It’s easy to do for sure, I have a feeling he’s also a photographer so maybe it was another channel of his? I’m not very familiar with him so your guess is as good as mine!

[@ewwwobbie]

No, this guy is a lot different! @@DianeAntoneStudio

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Ahhhh!!!!

[@brigittecourtey3364]

Superbe❤❤❤merci.

[@vivdawson5953]

The poppies are clever …..mine have come out a bit flat! Will have to practise …😉

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Sometimes it happens by accident! These ones were a success - I think the hot pressed paper helps with poppies x

[@arttulip100561]

Hi Diane, If you had two weeks off to paint for yourself, where would you go and what would you paint? If you ever want to paint kansas you can stay in my guest room.❤️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I would love to be able to do that and thanks so much for the invitation!

[@virginiamckenzie6799]

When I can’t find my cats I go look in my shop. They like to make us worry ❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes, they do. He is absolutely regular about turning up for meals and when he didn’t I knew something was wrong. He seems to have come down with Cat Covid like the other two in the house. He’ll be okay but it’ll take a fortnight of nursing…

[@AnneliBjoersdorff-zk9qw]

Hope he recovers soon! ❤

[@maryannebaker4314]

Wow. Subscription box. Sounds exciting. Hope it’s not too pricey.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

No, I don’t think it’s too pricey!

[@wimjanssen2181]

My 317 th. One can notice spring is hidden somewhere but certainly will show up. 😂 are there newborn animals at your home ? Your cat will show up too I hope. Thanks for your inspirational colorful painting 😊wim

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Wim, yes, our cat returned but with a problem - he seems to have caught cat flu and he’s not very well. I think it’s Cat Covid. But he’ll be okay, he’s still eating. No baby animals here except the new broods of bluetits and sparrows!

[@ingelakleinertandersson84]

Poor little Frankie. I really hope he will be back in business very soon ❤🐾

[@hobbyhopper3143]

Please tell us what Medeen tray you’re using for those Kuratake pans.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

It’s a palette which is made by Masterson for acrylic painters but it fits nicely for the Kuretake ones. Here’s a link: Masterson Sta-Wet palette. amzn.to/3R69zy2. I use the bottom for the main set and the top for the art nouveau set.

[@FoxJo]

Could the stalks of flowers in Shana's painting be Hollyhocks?

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Similar for sure!

[@LovewhatidoStudio]

I hope you don't mind but I'm definitely going to be using you as a reference 😜 I'll be putting your name in my descriptions I'll be trying watercolors for the first time in my first paint along on my KZbin channel Thank you so much I hope you don't mind let me know if it's okay

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

That’s fine by me! Have fun with watercolor!

[@barbarabrown6002]

Who is Tamsin?😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Tamsin is my daughter who runs the channel with me.

[@maryannebaker4314]

Diane, I saw a joke today re AI. Thought of you. AI going in the wrong direction. It should be doing cleaning and dusting so we can spend time doing music and art. Lol

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

LOL, yes, that’s SO TRUE!

[@SandyBanks-vk5dl]

I wish we could see the colors you are mixing and not just see the mixed bits on paper… I like being able to determine how much of a color you mix.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I did have the camera slightly wrong in that one. The majority of my videos are better.

[@gloriamoline678]

Frankie might be locked in a shed somewhere

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

That’s a good point, but he’d have to go a looong way to find a shed with a door round here! Luckily he turned up late that night, although he does have cat flu now so he’s not unscathed.

[@kclark651]

Very pretty !

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you! 😊