Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Today I have three new blobby birds for you to create, and along the way I'm sharing color mixing tips, some of my favorite materials, an exciting new technique I've been trying out, and some of my behind the scenes prep work - including six more blobby bird ideas for you to try out for yourselves. I'm also giving you some insight into the not-so-easy part of creativity - the nervousness and uncertainty that can come with it. Because if you feel it too, you need to know it's not just you! So sit back and relax, and in half an hour I hope you'll be full of creativity and ready to paint.
Here's the video I mention: youtu.be/BA3nJDNx3Mw
Materials:
Diane Antone x Meeden Watercolor Painting Set
US / Global site: go.meedenart.com/4dEYoYX
UK site: go.meedenart.com/4sD94Ms
AU site: go.meedenart.com/4c92tU1
EU site: go.meedenart.com/3PxYoA4
Drawell handmade brushes from Japan (see below for info)
Or Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 4 amzn.to/4ukUvNK
Meeden ceramic flat palette amzn.to/3SvCQCP
Meeden water pot amzn.to/3Wv75Lo
Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set amzn.to/3Td2lZN
Lightwish Acrylic Dual Tip markers amzn.to/3MtOsmw
Black Fineliners Set of 6 — $5.99 amzn.to/48m0CbF
Gold or White Fineliners Set of 3 amzn.to/3M44lmk
Zig White Brush Pen — amzn.to/4px3w4v
Signo White Gel Pen — amzn.to/4pQBdOb
ARTISTRO bullet tip gold marker (like mine) amzn.to/4p4LtSl
Uni-Ball Signo Gold Pen: amzn.to/3R1KGmZ
Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: amzn.to/4bAspFE
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens amzn.to/3QIcn2N
Faber Castell Pitt Pen, Dark Sepia set of 4 amzn.to/46xzFAI
Pentel Hybrid Gel Metallic Gold set of 3 amzn.to/46xzFAI
Faber-Castell Pitt Pens 4 Black India Ink Pen Wallet Set - Assorted Nibs amzn.to/3VxaJnZ
Royal Talens White Gouache amzn.to/46KLRfk
OR Dr PH MArtin’s Bleedproof White amzn.to/3GGIa0R
Molotow one4all acrylic TWIN marker (1.5mm and 4mm nibs) amzn.to/4b1FyIn Color Nature White
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Navigate through our video using Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Painting the birds' bodies
06:23 Drawing on the main features
10:30 Embellishing the birds
20:08 A new (to me) idea
22:36 Finishing the birds
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MEEDEN ART High Quality Affordable Art Supplies and Furniture
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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
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➡️ *About my brushes*
I buy my favorite brushes from Drawell. They are handmade in Japan. I use the Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 10 and 13. drawell.co.jp/english/product.html
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➡️ *Where You’ll Find Us*
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*Our Facebook Communities*
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Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.
#dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
Join me on Patreon: patreon.com/dianeantonestudio
Today I have three new blobby birds for you to create, and along the way I'm sharing color mixing tips, some of my favorite materials, an exciting new technique I've been trying out, and some of my behind the scenes prep work - including six more blobby bird ideas for you to try out for yourselves. I'm also giving you some insight into the not-so-easy part of creativity - the nervousness and uncertainty that can come with it. Because if you feel it too, you need to know it's not just you! So sit back and relax, and in half an hour I hope you'll be full of creativity and ready to paint.
Here's the video I mention: youtu.be/BA3nJDNx3Mw
Materials:
Diane Antone x Meeden Watercolor Painting Set
US / Global site: go.meedenart.com/4dEYoYX
UK site: go.meedenart.com/4sD94Ms
AU site: go.meedenart.com/4c92tU1
EU site: go.meedenart.com/3PxYoA4
Drawell handmade brushes from Japan (see below for info)
Or Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 4 amzn.to/4ukUvNK
Meeden ceramic flat palette amzn.to/3SvCQCP
Meeden water pot amzn.to/3Wv75Lo
Arrtx Acrylic Marker Set amzn.to/3Td2lZN
Lightwish Acrylic Dual Tip markers amzn.to/3MtOsmw
Black Fineliners Set of 6 — $5.99 amzn.to/48m0CbF
Gold or White Fineliners Set of 3 amzn.to/3M44lmk
Zig White Brush Pen — amzn.to/4px3w4v
Signo White Gel Pen — amzn.to/4pQBdOb
ARTISTRO bullet tip gold marker (like mine) amzn.to/4p4LtSl
Uni-Ball Signo Gold Pen: amzn.to/3R1KGmZ
Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: amzn.to/4bAspFE
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens amzn.to/3QIcn2N
Faber Castell Pitt Pen, Dark Sepia set of 4 amzn.to/46xzFAI
Pentel Hybrid Gel Metallic Gold set of 3 amzn.to/46xzFAI
Faber-Castell Pitt Pens 4 Black India Ink Pen Wallet Set - Assorted Nibs amzn.to/3VxaJnZ
Royal Talens White Gouache amzn.to/46KLRfk
OR Dr PH MArtin’s Bleedproof White amzn.to/3GGIa0R
Molotow one4all acrylic TWIN marker (1.5mm and 4mm nibs) amzn.to/4b1FyIn Color Nature White
——
Navigate through our video using Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Painting the birds' bodies
06:23 Drawing on the main features
10:30 Embellishing the birds
20:08 A new (to me) idea
22:36 Finishing the birds
——
➡️ 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 for coupons, freebies, inspiration, news and more: dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter
——
➡️ *Save on Supplies with these PERMANENT Coupon 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. I use 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
*Our Facebook Communities*
Members Only Group: facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers
Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting
Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.
#dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
