Starting to FILL your NATURE JOURNAL - baby steps for Watercolor Journaling SUCCESS!

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Like you perhaps, I am hesitant about my skills when it comes to nature journaling, feeling less than knowledgable and without the relevant experience to create something worthwhile. However, I am determined to set the bar at a point where I know I can indeed jump over it, and let that be good enough. (And I might just surprise myself!)
Channels I enjoy watching:
Laura B. Handmade journals / @myhandmadejournals
Especially this video: • Nature journal flip th...
Amy Stewart Watercolor Sketching and Drawing / @amystewartauthor
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Pfeiffer Comb Binding Machine amzn.to/3PxLHSj ($25)
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Paints
Michael Harding Watercolors on Amazon
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Paper
Viviva Colors A5 Sketchbook - Ivory paper, 64 Pages, 120 lbs tinyurl.com/A5-64-page
Fabriano Artistico paper to make my own sketchbook: amzn.to/3ueqBOO
Books
The Illustrated Flora of Britain and Northern Europe
by Marjorie Blamey 1989 ISBN 0 340 40170 2
Collins “Learn to Paint” series - Flowers in Watercolor by Marjorie Blamey $4.93
amzn.to/4bHtOtI
Chapters:
00:00 My Nature Journal so far
05:10 A look at what else is on my desk today
10:31 Sketching today’s page in ink
23:11 Adding a simple watercolor wash
27:33 Writing the verse in the centre of the page
29:54 A wonderful new book on my bookshelf
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[@stellarcrisp6284]

The best episode because we got to see your animals. 🥰 I also love your so-called “rambling”. It makes me feel like I’m not alone.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I’m so glad it comforts you Stella, sending love xxx

[@vivdawson5953]

As always …. Another great tutorial… watching, listening and learning . Thoroughly enjoyed every aspect . Particularly interesting to watch you expertly sketch that tree!🤗

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Viv, many years of practice and still not confident … I’ll keep trying!

[@lauried8685]

Oh my, her paintings are breathtaking! By the way, your rambling is an antidote to loneliness.

[@margaretderen2082]

I loved seeing your fur “family!”

[@marleenhelmlinger4691]

I love all your pets!

[@isabelcarter1956]

I'm loving your nature journaling... I'll probably give it a try with my own plants in my balcony's sight ❤ Also I love your coments and indications while painting 🎉

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Isabel x

[@bonnieodonnell2780]

Ohhh I love that book. Lucky find.

[@bonnieodonnell2780]

Oh my goodness, I’ve heard my elder sister, shes 84, recite that poem. Back in her day in school, they had to memorize poems in school.

[@dianesleeman5940]

Yes. It was by e.e. cummings. There was an other line which emphasised a New York accent. "The little boid is on da wing. But dat's absoid./ Da little wing is on da boid." An American publisher perhaps? Perhaps our Transatlantic friends can clarify.

[@patriciahorelick6450]

This journal is really beautiful!

[@jodycourt]

As always, I enjoy your nature journaling very much. I looked over at Laura B's channel and my goodness, she's got a gift. Thanks for sharing all of these good things.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

She has, hasn’t she, and so modest!

[@FannaTurano]

Thanks for the link to everything, Diane. I'm looking forward to Laura B's flip-through. Looks lovely.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

She’s fresh air! Shame she doesn’t do more!

[@vickiarn]

I love your nature journaling. Thanks

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@katherinestobbe5556]

❤ SO enjoyed this video! Fascinating to watch you draw and paint…you are SO gifted…a true artist!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much Katherine, it’s a pleasure! 😀

[@carolrhodes4054]

I love the tree drawing. This was so inspiring. Thanks Diane you always encourage me❤️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome❤️

[@jessicarabbit1164]

My favorite Poem by Tennyson is The Lady of Shalott. It definitely stims from my love of Anne of Green Gables\Avonlea. I remember when I was a tiny little girl a family friend game my mother the 1985 adaption with Megan Follows, I was around 3 when it came out, and I have loved it ever sense. When my husband and I were married back in 2000 he got me the complete book set.

[@sheilajurnak]

Lovely book on flora. Another suggestion for the used bookstore is to look for a field guide of your particular region. Thank you, Diane and Tamsin. I will have to go back to my fantastical tree and add some horizontal lines to the trunk. Very instructive. ❤🙏

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

That’s a good idea Sheila!

[@karencarlson1693]

I really like your drawing style - that tree is great!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much 😀

[@FrancoiseButler-vx1cs]

Magnifique ce sketchbook nature ! J adore la couverture . Bises a bientot mon amie

[@Awakenedgoddess75]

I love your trees!!! And that book is just magnificent!!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks!

[@Ms1lonewolf]

Like? I love this video 📹! I want to do a Sketch book myself. For my area. I think it would be lovely. All the different plants that are in Florida! Wow could you imagine! Even we have different tulps that grow here. I already painted this plant. Native plants are so pretty. Have a good rest of your evening. JK FLORIDA USA 🇺🇸

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Go for it! I’m sure a Floridian nature journal would be spectacular!

[@dreamalamb4259]

Trees are my nemesis. Not giving up ❤ Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial 🌹

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@valeriecarter5475]

Thank you for this sketch of one of your trees. My local park has so many trees I must practice more lol! I was at a used book shop in another U.S. state and they had loads of nature and garden books. I purchased three. Birds, butterflies and a travel book about Tuscany, Italy. So fun!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

That's a great idea! Have fun Valerie!

[@scrappysoulsister]

I watch Laura B handmade too ❤

[@FannaTurano]

Btw...enjoyed your nature book contributions in this video too! I've repeated that same rhyme your father did, still do, and think myself quite bright for saying "riz! Lol. Fun days with you, Diane..

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful!

[@ChantelleArts]

This is so good, what a stunning journal ☺☺

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@paulabeaulieu52]

I think I need to start a journal! 😊❤

[@dianesleeman5940]

It will be the most therapeutic thing you can do for yourself. Trust me❤

[@azadehshalgooni8919]

Very Excellent Art, Thanks for sharing.👍👍👌👌🌹🌹💯💯

[@Reeflections]

Beautiful journal page Diane~ That book looks amazing ❤️✝️🙏🏻

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@patriciahorelick6450]

I still can recite a few poems my 4th grade teacher taught us. Every month she wrote a poem on a side board and we had to copy them and we got extra credit if we memorized them…l thank her for that!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes, that’s such a valuable skill. I envy those who have it (just a little bit!)

[@denisezimmer8569]

Ohh, I have one of Marjorie Blamey's books, Flowers of the Countryside. It was a gift to someone dated 1982. I think it was thru e-bay. There was one at Costco last year and Tamsin said you already had it...can't remember the name. Love your oak painting. So much fun looking for nature sayings. They are all around! xoxoxo

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes, Flowers of the Countryside is a lovely book with lots of information in it. I could read it every day!

[@trixiebaker8609]

Love this tutorial Diane. I have Marjorie Blamey, painting flowers book. I picked up in a charity shop for £1.00. It's a beautiful book. X

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Oh wow! That’s a bargain!

[@ReneeW59]

Ebay has a couple of these books for sale, but the shipping is more than the book! I'm going to keep my eye out for it. It looks lovely.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes, that’s always a bit of a drawback with EBay. Hope you find one soon at a good price x

[@libbygreenberg4764]

Hello. I'd love you to do a video on mixing paint colors in your round white palette. I seem to always use them straight from the pan or tube.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I’ll try to do that soon Libby x

[@audreylawrence82]

The sage page looks beautiful💜

[@Awakenedgoddess75]

Oh I just cannot wait to see the inks being used!!!! I love your homemade journal!!! ❤

[@lindakuck5981]

Yes me 2

[@tammyfowler6416]

I like both of your journals.

[@ReginaCreates2]

new Subscriber. Love your work!! ♥ ♥ ♥ Thank you for the inspiration! 😍 🥰 Like number 418 👍 🌹

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@ReginaCreates2]

@@DianeAntoneStudio Happy Saturday Diane 😊

[@caroleccles5095]

Love the oak tree, looking forward to trying that ☺️

[@craftysandyscards]

Thank you so much Diane, I have throughly enjoyed this video and managed to watch it to the end this time without interruptions! I would love watching you paint and your tree is perfect by the way. Take care and keep adding to your nature journal. Sandy 🌸 a Pom living in Australia..

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful! Yes, I’m going to continue with the journal, it’s a fascinating project!

[@peterleprevost2154]

Hello to the fur people. Lovely introduction. I’m always pleased to see Arthur as we watched him grow up. Loving your nature journaling. Also I just went to check out Laura B. Indeed she is talented. Thank you, Diane for being you, Susan

[@isabelcarter1956]

❤

[@lindakuck5981]

I just love this poem! Omg! And what a beautiful and talented artist you are. Thanks for a wonderful entry for a watercolor journal and thank you Diane. Much love 😊❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@mollyfender9816]

Especially love the sage and its stages. Our sage is in the bud stage right now. Will you be posting the youtube channel you mentioned? (Laura from Italy who creates art journals). Thanks, as always for the inspiration Diane.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Should be there now!

[@Cazzie1612]

Hey Diane, thankyou for another great video. I managed to get the book you mentioned on ebay, quite a few for sale on there if anyone else is looking for one x

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hope you enjoy it! That’s great to know!

[@carolgehman6036]

Beautiful! Can you give more info for Laura B?

[@carolgehman6036]

Found her! Thanks!

[@jenrite-]

The Vivia sketchbook paper is quite different than anything else I have tried. Pencil does not erase well, and the paper seems to have a sheen after erasing.

[@wimjanssen2181]

My 327.th. 😊wim

[@margaretlee5006]

Aww love all the animals and hope you weren’t meant to be painting the strawberry 🍓

[@audreylawrence82]

😝

[@froggie211]

So beautiful and so inspiring to me! The problem is I have no talent and my paintings always look like a child made them, haha

[@mb3938]

That’s your mindset because I have seen kids doing pretty cool stuff. Keep doing it! You’ll find your own style by only practicing

[@jamesgsr8587]

Talent is far less important than passion. Find some passion for painting or what-have-you, and it will, over time, bring something even better- Skill!

[@gaildine8028]

Don't sell your self short. I felt the same when I did a wonderful watercolour course with Lindsey at The Postman's Knock... I even painted a portrait 😮🎉 And I've learnt sooo much from Diane.... Thank you Diane 🙏💖

[@SMK7525]

Idea: Forgetmenot

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Yes, next on the list!

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🦋🦋🎶🎶🌷🌷🌻🌻

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Joan, glad you’re enjoying the videos!