Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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We’re told to follow the rules when learning watercolor—but what if breaking one is the key to painting with joy?
In this video, I’ll show you the watercolor rule I intentionally break every time I paint. It took me years to give myself permission to ignore it—but once I did, everything changed.
You’ll see:
– What the rule is
– Why I choose to break it
– How it transformed my floral painting process
If you’re a beginner or someone who feels stuck trying to “do it right,” this might be the gentle nudge you need to loosen up and paint more freely.
Let the water guide you. Break the rules. And most of all—enjoy the process.
Subscribe for more watercolor encouragement, real talk, and loose floral demos.
#watercolorforbeginners #watercolorflorals #watercolorloosepainting
Materials:
Kuretake Gansai Tambi 36 color set amzn.to/4hF4I2k
Washi Tape amzn.to/3kVOdCd
Princeton Aqua Elite Brush, Round, size 12amzn.to/41bwFIG
Meeden Adjustable Book stand go.meedenart.com/3WbDGW9
Meeden Watercolor Paper (100% cotton) 15 x 11 inch tinyurl.com/muu7vehc
***Use code DIANE15 for 15% off Meeden Art's website***
@ArtBookNook is the link to Kay
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We’re told to follow the rules when learning watercolor—but what if breaking one is the key to painting with joy?
In this video, I’ll show you the watercolor rule I intentionally break every time I paint. It took me years to give myself permission to ignore it—but once I did, everything changed.
You’ll see:
– What the rule is
– Why I choose to break it
– How it transformed my floral painting process
If you’re a beginner or someone who feels stuck trying to “do it right,” this might be the gentle nudge you need to loosen up and paint more freely.
Let the water guide you. Break the rules. And most of all—enjoy the process.
Subscribe for more watercolor encouragement, real talk, and loose floral demos.
#watercolorforbeginners #watercolorflorals #watercolorloosepainting
Materials:
Kuretake Gansai Tambi 36 color set amzn.to/4hF4I2k
Washi Tape amzn.to/3kVOdCd
Princeton Aqua Elite Brush, Round, size 12amzn.to/41bwFIG
Meeden Adjustable Book stand go.meedenart.com/3WbDGW9
Meeden Watercolor Paper (100% cotton) 15 x 11 inch tinyurl.com/muu7vehc
***Use code DIANE15 for 15% off Meeden Art's website***
@ArtBookNook is the link to Kay
-----------------------
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
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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
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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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Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.*
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