Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today we’re painting together in a super-easy watercolor style you can learn in minutes. Using a simple limited palette and relaxed brushstrokes, you’ll create a soft, modern piece that soothes rather than stresses. No drawing skills needed and no pressure for perfection—just let the colors mingle and enjoy the process. Use this as a springboard and interpret the design in countless ways to make it your own.
Download the sketch: dianeantone.com/product/birds-on-stones-sketch
⬇️ Learn how to get our sketches for free! ⬇️
Materials:
*Meeden:*
*Use code DIANE15 for 15% off all Meeden products*
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
Palette
amzn.to/46BZM9t
*Michael Harding Watercolors:*
Benzimidazolone Yellow amzn.to/4gL2v3J
Burnt Sienna amzn.to/3XIf4oK
Perylene Green amzn.to/4nsTMqz
Quinacridone Gold amzn.to/4gkATDM
Green Gold amzn.to/3Vw6hWx
Quinacridone Purple amzn.to/4noRLw3
Botanical Set amzn.to/3VTsWvP
Floral Set amzn.to/4nulPpA
Landscape Set amzn.to/4nz3Q1s
*Pens:*
Kuretake Starry Colors (metallic golds): amzn.to/3QZIk8e
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
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and materials
05:28 Sketching the design
10:02 Painting the stones
16:35 Painting the branches and leaves
21:02 Painting the birds
23:13 Embellishing with paint and pen
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➡️ 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!*
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Join my YouTube Membership: youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join
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Tip Jar: tinyurl.com/dastipjar (PayPal)
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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
VHAQUARELL Professional Watercolors Handmade in Germany
*Use code DIANE5 for 5% off*
Diane Antone x VHAquarell botanical set: tinyurl.com/dianeantonexvhaquarell
➡️ *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. If you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in your currency. 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
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➡️ *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
*Our Facebook Communities*
Members Only Group: facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers
Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting
Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint
*Our baby sister channel*
Subscribe to @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
Today we’re painting together in a super-easy watercolor style you can learn in minutes. Using a simple limited palette and relaxed brushstrokes, you’ll create a soft, modern piece that soothes rather than stresses. No drawing skills needed and no pressure for perfection—just let the colors mingle and enjoy the process. Use this as a springboard and interpret the design in countless ways to make it your own.
Download the sketch: dianeantone.com/product/birds-on-stones-sketch
⬇️ Learn how to get our sketches for free! ⬇️
Materials:
*Meeden:*
*Use code DIANE15 for 15% off all Meeden products*
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
Palette
amzn.to/46BZM9t
*Michael Harding Watercolors:*
Benzimidazolone Yellow amzn.to/4gL2v3J
Burnt Sienna amzn.to/3XIf4oK
Perylene Green amzn.to/4nsTMqz
Quinacridone Gold amzn.to/4gkATDM
Green Gold amzn.to/3Vw6hWx
Quinacridone Purple amzn.to/4noRLw3
Botanical Set amzn.to/3VTsWvP
Floral Set amzn.to/4nulPpA
Landscape Set amzn.to/4nz3Q1s
*Pens:*
Kuretake Starry Colors (metallic golds): amzn.to/3QZIk8e
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
——
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and materials
05:28 Sketching the design
10:02 Painting the stones
16:35 Painting the branches and leaves
21:02 Painting the birds
23:13 Embellishing with paint and pen
——
➡️ 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*
Join my YouTube Membership: youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join
Join my Patreon: patreon.com/dianeantonestudio
Tip Jar: tinyurl.com/dastipjar (PayPal)
——
➡️ *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
VHAQUARELL Professional Watercolors Handmade in Germany
*Use code DIANE5 for 5% off*
Diane Antone x VHAquarell botanical set: tinyurl.com/dianeantonexvhaquarell
➡️ *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. If you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in your currency. 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
*Our Facebook Communities*
Members Only Group: facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers
Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting
Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint
*Our baby sister channel*
Subscribe to @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
