STUNNING Colors and SALT effects plus How to Use INK and GLASS PEN to create INTUITIVE ABSTRACT ART

[@marieacoady1111]

Stunning, definitely captured the warmth of fall 🍁❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@wimjanssen2181]

My 62 th. My first love of course is my wife. But ... this way of playing with colors makes me exciting 🎉 and stimulates to play too. What a wonderful combination of bright autumnal colors. Thanks for sharing 😊 Wim.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

🤣🤣🤣 so glad you are having fun ❤️!

[@ramonalachapelle8691]

I really enjoy these paintings where a background is prepared first and then really informs the way the final painting is done. It feels very freeing yet still not entirely abstract. Very fun

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Ramona, yes, I love doing these (once I get started!)

[@xkini07]

Little Arthur is so curious about what you are doing. Both my cats are gingers and you never know what they are going to do. I loved the oranges in your background. I’d like an accent wall in my house to look like that.🎃🍂😎

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wow, that would be really dramatic!!! and yes, Arthur is a real character!

[@paulalotte1146]

You do know now that since precious Arthur arrived at your door, that your videos will never be complete without an appearance of that gorgeous little cat!

[@DebraInFlorida]

"and the next thing is to get a cup of coffee." I can relate! Thank you for posting this in your "fall favorites" Playlist. It's beautiful, and perfect for this season. I can't wait to try it. Never tried tracing paper before, but I really want to after seeing this tutorial, because I struggle with composition, and the tracing paper will surely help.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome! And yes, it will definitely help!

[@anni50ful]

I have a friend who negative paints,does my head in 😂, I'm useing water colour pencils at the moment which I'm enjoying,I love this vibrant painting Diane Thank you x

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@patriciahorelick6450]

This is lovely and I love Autumn! ❤

[@annemiekebelgraver7400]

This is fun!

[@virginiaabubakr1853]

So amazingly beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge. I feel so inspired….

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Virginia, really appreciate your comments x

[@christinecloutier4015]

Love the looseness and texture of those fall leaves

[@yscott4254]

You are so creative! ❤️

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks!

[@pennyyoung901]

I loved making the background. After it dried, i tried to see the leaf shapes but was having no luck. Then one afternoon i had my reading glasses on and looked at it from across the room, and i saw each leaf shape to make! I think I need to do more blurry vision art! It really does help to not be focused on the details!

[@moonstonerising6856]

hmm you make it look so easy will have a go at this as I love these colours thanks

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You’re welcome 😊 it really is easy!

[@patriciahorelick6450]

Came back to this one again today…love it!

[@juditszepessy8936]

Such beautiful colours! I did not you of your channel two years ago yet so it's wonderful to get acquainted with your earlier tutorials! A new technique!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@judyconn9621]

Hello Diane! I absolutely loved this project.. I did it along with you! super! I will be doing this process much more.. thank you so much for your lovely lessons... thanks to you I have been inspired to take a course at my local art college.. please keep these great tutorials coming!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful! That's really good to hear! I hope the course goes well - there will be many more tutorials, planning to keep this going as long as possible!

[@ritaobrien9093]

I really enjoyed watching this, can't wait to try it! Thank you! I've been rather puzzled with using water brushes although I have several.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I love them. Mine are Kuretake and some people have said they are the best although I have no comparison myself. Worth persevering with!

[@Galbereth]

Ooh this is scrumptious, Diane! I'll pop over the road to the play park later and find some fallen leaves that are not too soggy (lots of rain lately) and see what i can do. Maybe can draw around the real leaves..? Your picture is really Lovely and i must say, you have a great eye for colour!! That would look fab on the wall in a frame! Love Mel xx 🍰🌻

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Mel, thanks so much for the message! Yes, it’s very soggy here too and we have very few brown leaves yet - I think the autumn is probably further advanced in England than here.

[@KMercure]

I can see many of these in my future! Thank you, It would be lovely to have your leaf template...

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I’ll try!

[@juliehopkins5784]

I use a biro to go over my tracings that way I can see where I have been. Love this Diane.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much! and that's a good idea!

[@heianwoman]

Fall is coming! It is so exciting. Love your work and this is one of the best!

[@marielouisedavidson4834]

I bought these Viviva color sheets and they are great! A lot of fun! Thank you for suggesting them!

[@DameNickum]

I love autumn, and this watercolor is a beautiful depiction of all those colors. I’ll have to try some salt! When I trace over a drawing, and I do it often, I use a red pen to retrace onto paper. I can see where I’ve been or where I. May have skipped. My one and only trick. Coffee!

[@yettaoshea8869]

I love this painting. I’m going to have to try it. Arthur wants tp play in the leaves😸. I miss having a kitty. My son is very allergic to felines, sadly.

[@trinawilliams1395]

Gorgeous colors. I absolutely LOVE the background, with all the lovely blending and textures. I'll need to get out the salt! Thank you Diane!

[@km8559]

so beautifully done... you always say, "easy"... really? I guess my mind is so structured that I can't just go with flow.... love love love this one!

[@karenowens9717]

I’ve never seen this technique before and I must say it is beautiful. You always make it look so easy and the paints flow so well. I purchased the paints on Monday and I look forward to using them and a bit nervous as well. Good to know I can buy from your shop in the future. Wow very exciting. Thanks ❤️

[@maryannegunter115]

I love these bright colors. Did you put any veins in the leaves at all? I think Arthur does like your painting, as so many of your followers do, thank you Diane 😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Mary, I didn't put a lot of detail in the leaves, leaving it more or less to the imagination really. Arthur does like walking on the paintings and the most recent one (seed heads and berries I'm afraid) he put in quite an appearance! Autumn has come to an end now painting-wise and we're starting on wintery topics so the cardinals and other beautiful birds will be appearing soon! Hope you enjoy them! Tomorrow a little snowman and then cardinals mid week!

[@Angie-pl3uw]

Thank you, Diane. This is lovely as usual. I just received my Etival paper. I haven’t tried it as it’s late afternoon. I did peek, and I took out just one sheet it is so thick; I couldn’t believe it. It’s also quite large. I usually paint small so I will be cutting it in half some of the times. It seems great. I’ll report tomorrow.

[@annsowers4591]

I am impressed with the amount of paint on the Viviva cards. Will we be able to purchase from you if we live in the US? Today's tutorial is a two for one for me. I live the colors used. It will make beautiful cards and markers. I have been watching the Iceland Volcano with thought of painting a scene from it. The negative is definitely needed to make the lava stand out. I received my glass pen set yesterday. I am very impressed with the set as a whole. It would make a really nice gift for any artist. The boxing is the best I have ever seen with any art supply. I received the pen, 4 bottles of waterproof ink, a dropper, ink cup and pen rest for less than $20. Thank you Diane for doing the hard work for us. It was nice to follow your link and get a really good product that isn't expensive.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Ann, we have our special Viviva cards now, and you can purchase direct from us any time you like. They will be on the website soon!

[@legcard]

What kind of pen is that?

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

That's a glass pen. I haven't been able to source an identical one, but amazon have them here: Glass Pen Set amzn.to/3sMJaYq Glass Pen amzn.to/3mOLJIL

[@conniejenskindsfather979]

The colors, the textures, and leaf placement work so well. I am fascinated by the process as well as your keen eye in seeing what goes where...if that makes any sense. The final painting is a powerful visual reminder of the beauty of the season....my personal favorite. AUTUMN.

[@barbarakeyes8551]

Unable to find the leaf sketches. I am a patron so where are they?