Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Today I’m going to show you one of the coolest and most important techniques all watercolor painters are going to want to know about - and show you how it can be a complete game-changer for you! If you’re here today chances are you’re looking for a reason to pick up your brushes and paint. I’m going to show you how to paint in a way that might be new to you and might possibly lead to changes in your art life! AND I’m using my favorite set of paints in a way you might not think possible. So let’s get started!
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Materials:
Kuretake Gansai Tambi set of 36 colors amzn.to/3KXuWxB
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Art Nouveau set amzn.to/3KkQxRl
Meeden Cold Press 100% cotton block go.meedenart.com/4fONIEE
**When you order from the Meeden website use DIANE15 in the checkout for an extra 15% discount. Meedenart.com **
Meeden masking tape set amzn.to/47Pwmnl
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Brush 1/2 inch flat amzn.to/3RtQCVJ
Winsor & Newton Cotman Angle Brush 1/2 inch flat amzn.to/42PcDU7
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:23 A bit about transparency
02:02 Is Kuretake paint real watercolor?
03:34 Painting transparent ‘crystals’ of color
16:38 Painting a second transparent layer
27:21 Finishing with darker tones
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About my brushes
I have always bought my favorite brushes from Drawell direct from Japan. 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 Maestro Series (black and Gold handles) and the Golden Nylon Series 11-2 (red and white handles) and I use sizes 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. drawell.co.jp/english/product.html
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Watch ad-free on Patreon: patreon.com/dianeantonestudio/posts/ad-free-how-to-127382126
Today I’m going to show you one of the coolest and most important techniques all watercolor painters are going to want to know about - and show you how it can be a complete game-changer for you! If you’re here today chances are you’re looking for a reason to pick up your brushes and paint. I’m going to show you how to paint in a way that might be new to you and might possibly lead to changes in your art life! AND I’m using my favorite set of paints in a way you might not think possible. So let’s get started!
Get your Studio Insiders Pass for ten FREE sketches every month:
dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass
(Patrons and Channel Members get this pass FREE - look for the coupon code when you join!)
Materials:
Kuretake Gansai Tambi set of 36 colors amzn.to/3KXuWxB
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Art Nouveau set amzn.to/3KkQxRl
Meeden Cold Press 100% cotton block go.meedenart.com/4fONIEE
**When you order from the Meeden website use DIANE15 in the checkout for an extra 15% discount. Meedenart.com **
Meeden masking tape set amzn.to/47Pwmnl
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Brush 1/2 inch flat amzn.to/3RtQCVJ
Winsor & Newton Cotman Angle Brush 1/2 inch flat amzn.to/42PcDU7
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:23 A bit about transparency
02:02 Is Kuretake paint real watercolor?
03:34 Painting transparent ‘crystals’ of color
16:38 Painting a second transparent layer
27:21 Finishing with darker tones
-----------------------
Get an overview of what we do here at Diane Antone Studio:
https://linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio
Join my FREE Studio Insiders' Newsletter for weekly coupons, freebies, offers, inspiration, news and more: dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter
Join my YouTube Membership: youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join
Join my Patreon: patreon.com/dianeantonestudio
Become a Studio Insider for 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass
Buy original paintings on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/dianeantonestudio
Shop My MERCH: merch.dianeantone.com
---------------------------------------------------------------
SUPPLIES
Browse all of my recommended supplies on my Amazon Storefronts:
USA - amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio
Canada - amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio
UK - amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio
About my brushes
I have always bought my favorite brushes from Drawell direct from Japan. 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 Maestro Series (black and Gold handles) and the Golden Nylon Series 11-2 (red and white handles) and I use sizes 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. drawell.co.jp/english/product.html
---------------------------------------------------------------
CONNECT WITH ME
Visit the YouTube Community Tab here: youtube.com/DianeAntoneStudio/community
Diane Antone Studio Private YouTube Members Group - for Members only facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers
Website: dianeantone.com
Facebook Diane Antone Studio: facebook.com/dianeantonestudio
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
Instagram: instagram.com/dianeantonestudio
Pinterest: pinterest.com/dianeantonestudio
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dianeantonestudio
Please visit our baby sister channel @fromthegarden
Tip Jar: tinyurl.com/dastipjar
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We use royalty-free music from Epidemic Sound. Sign up with this link to get 30 days free.
epidemicsound.com/referral/69dvmu
Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.*
#dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
