Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Today I’m saying no to all my new watercolor supplies and I’m going to paint a lovely soft, muted watercolor based on blue wintery poppies using my old watercolor set I’ve used for years! If, like me, you feel that you’re drowning in an ocean of product options, this video will help you re-find simplicity. I’m going back to my watercolor roots, rediscovering how to spend less time deciding, and more time painting!
So let’s get started!
Materials
Arches watercolor paper amzn.to/3JYOu3p
Meeden masking tape set amzn.to/47Pwmnl
Meeden 100% cotton paper amzn.to/3J6X6FP
Meeden Porcelain Rectangular Mixing Palette amzn.to/4rLBx1G
Meeden Empty Metal 48 half pan watercolor palette/tin amzn.to/4rtRREo
Daniel Smith Paints
Indanthrone Blue amzn.to/4kBIDmU
Raw Umber amzn.to/4rOFJh0
Carbazole Violet amzn.to/3Oiq8YP
Nickel Azo Yellow amzn.to/3MrdjLe
Indigo amzn.to/4rKnEki
Cobalt Turquoise amzn.to/468hYsd
Sap Green amzn.to/4rm22uW
Burnt Sienna amzn.to/4qDou1g
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:38 My favorite watercolor paint tin
01:22 A tip from a famous artist
02:43 Today's color choices
03:17 Sketching out my plan
04:06 Starting with the leaves
06:05 Painting the main flowers
09:21 Building up the composition
15:31 Some final thoughts about simplicity
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Today I’m saying no to all my new watercolor supplies and I’m going to paint a lovely soft, muted watercolor based on blue wintery poppies using my old watercolor set I’ve used for years! If, like me, you feel that you’re drowning in an ocean of product options, this video will help you re-find simplicity. I’m going back to my watercolor roots, rediscovering how to spend less time deciding, and more time painting!
So let’s get started!
Materials
Arches watercolor paper amzn.to/3JYOu3p
Meeden masking tape set amzn.to/47Pwmnl
Meeden 100% cotton paper amzn.to/3J6X6FP
Meeden Porcelain Rectangular Mixing Palette amzn.to/4rLBx1G
Meeden Empty Metal 48 half pan watercolor palette/tin amzn.to/4rtRREo
Daniel Smith Paints
Indanthrone Blue amzn.to/4kBIDmU
Raw Umber amzn.to/4rOFJh0
Carbazole Violet amzn.to/3Oiq8YP
Nickel Azo Yellow amzn.to/3MrdjLe
Indigo amzn.to/4rKnEki
Cobalt Turquoise amzn.to/468hYsd
Sap Green amzn.to/4rm22uW
Burnt Sienna amzn.to/4qDou1g
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:38 My favorite watercolor paint tin
01:22 A tip from a famous artist
02:43 Today's color choices
03:17 Sketching out my plan
04:06 Starting with the leaves
06:05 Painting the main flowers
09:21 Building up the composition
15:31 Some final thoughts about simplicity
——
➡️ 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
Rhapsody Frame TV Art
Turn your TV into an art gallery! Free Vintage and Modern Art to transform your living space.
youtube.com/@BarleeArtStudio?si=u-DJTmIg44gZBCbq
➡️ *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 prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. 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
*Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.*
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