Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Starting watercolor is a great way to bring relaxation and joy into your life, but for me, believing I needed to have certain skills before I could start led me in the wrong direction for many years. Then I discovered that painting freely with beautiful bright colors was a better way to spark that joy. So watch this video to discover how to paint loose colorful leaves which are guaranteed to make you smile! There’s no skill needed. And who knows, if you’re like me, it might just save you decades of watercolor disappointment!
Watch the full preparation process for this video, including my inspiration and some wet in wet blending tips on Patreon: patreon.com/posts/154609939
This is part of the exclusive content for our top tier Patrons.
Download the sketch: dianeantone.com/product/doodle-leaves-sketch
Read the companion blog post: dianeantone.com/painting-with-freedom-finding-joy-in-watercolor-leaves
⬇️ Scroll down to find out how to get 10 free sketches every month ⬇️
Materials:
Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set:
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Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round
size 8 amzn.to/42P6whE
size 4 amzn.to/4klwlPx
**Meeden Paper**
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*Use code DIANE15 for 15% off*
Ohuhu Black Permanent fineliner amzn.to/4au1v3X
Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: amzn.to/4bAspFE
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Painting a loose wet in wet layer
15:30 A doodle inspiration hack
20:28 Doodling designs on the leaves
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Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/dianeantonestudio
Starting watercolor is a great way to bring relaxation and joy into your life, but for me, believing I needed to have certain skills before I could start led me in the wrong direction for many years. Then I discovered that painting freely with beautiful bright colors was a better way to spark that joy. So watch this video to discover how to paint loose colorful leaves which are guaranteed to make you smile! There’s no skill needed. And who knows, if you’re like me, it might just save you decades of watercolor disappointment!
Watch the full preparation process for this video, including my inspiration and some wet in wet blending tips on Patreon: patreon.com/posts/154609939
This is part of the exclusive content for our top tier Patrons.
Download the sketch: dianeantone.com/product/doodle-leaves-sketch
Read the companion blog post: dianeantone.com/painting-with-freedom-finding-joy-in-watercolor-leaves
⬇️ Scroll down to find out how to get 10 free sketches every month ⬇️
Materials:
Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set:
🇺🇸 amzn.to/3zZX8Kn
🇬🇧 amzn.to/467WnAK
🇨🇦 amzn.to/3ZFuf4a
🇩🇪 amzn.to/43Wb1cU
Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round
size 8 amzn.to/42P6whE
size 4 amzn.to/4klwlPx
**Meeden Paper**
🇺🇸 supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-usa
🇬🇧 supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-uk
🇪🇺 supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-eu
🇦🇺 supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-au
*Use code DIANE15 for 15% off*
Ohuhu Black Permanent fineliner amzn.to/4au1v3X
Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: amzn.to/4bAspFE
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Painting a loose wet in wet layer
15:30 A doodle inspiration hack
20:28 Doodling designs on the leaves
——
➡️ DON’T LOVE DRAWING? USE OUR LIBRARY OF 300+ SKETCH DOWNLOADS!
dianeantone.com/youtube-tutorial-sketches
*ALL Sketches have a full-length tutorial here on YouTube!*
Get 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month:
dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass
There are no recurring charges, just a one-off payment to set up the Pass.
**Mid and Top Tier Patrons and Channel Members get this pass FREE - look for the coupon code when you join!**
➡️ *Join Us and Support Us*
Find out all about us by clicking here:
linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio
Join my YouTube Membership: youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join
Join my Patreon: patreon.com/dianeantonestudio
Tip Jar: tinyurl.com/dastipjar (PayPal)
Join our Newsletter: dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter
——
➡️ *Save on Supplies with these PERMANENT Codes*
MEEDEN ART High Quality Affordable Art Supplies and Furniture
*Use code DIANE15 for 15% off*
US: meedenart.com/dianeantonestudio
UK: https://uk.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK
EU: https://eu.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla
AU: https://au.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F
JACKMAN’S ART MATERIALS Professional Watercolours Handmade in England
*Use code DIANE10 for 10% off*
jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/diane10
VIVIVA COLORS Fun & Portable Colorsheets and more Handmade in India
*Use code DIANEANTONE for 10% off your first order*
tinyurl.com/vivivacolors
MAB WATERCOLOURS Metallic Paints Handmade in England
*Use code DIANE10 for 10% off*
etsy.com/shop/MABWatercolours
➡️ *Amazon Storefronts*
USA - amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio
Canada - amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio
UK - amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio
➡️ *About my brushes*
I buy my favorite brushes from Drawell. They are handmade in Japan. Drawell will ship readily to anywhere in the world. The brushes I use are the Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 and 13. drawell.co.jp/english/product.html
——
➡️ *Where You’ll Find Us*
*Our Online Homes*
Website: dianeantone.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@DianeAntoneStudio
Patreon: patreon.com/dianeantonestudio
Facebook: facebook.com/dianeantonestudio
Instagram: instagram.com/dianeantonestudio
Pinterest: patreon.com/dianeantonestudio
*Our Facebook Communities*
Facebook Members Only Group: facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers
Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting
Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint
*Our baby sister channel*
Subscribe to youtube.com/@fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm in Brittany, France
Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.*
#dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
