Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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If you’ve ever wondered how to really get to know the colors in your watercolor palette, this video is for you. Today I’m sharing a creative — and surprisingly revealing — swatching technique that helps you understand the personality of every color you own. It’s a gentle, enjoyable way to explore how your paints behave on paper, and along the way I’ll introduce you to a new little studio tool that’s been helping me organise and swatch more effectively. Members and Patrons will receive a trio of exclusive reference photos to inspire your own floral paintings — and stay to the end for a glimpse of the hollyhocks blooming in our garden!
Materials:
Jackman's watercolors: jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/diane10
***Use code DIANE10 for 10% off Jackman’s Art Materials website***
My botanical selection (click the link above and then search for the colors you want - your 10% discount will be added automatically):
Delphinium
Mulberry
Petal Shadow
Lavender
Cobalt Teal
Spring Green
Forest Shadow
Sap Green
Clematis
Napthol Red
Autumn Foliage
Marigold
Buttercup
Hansa Yellow
Moss Stone Green
Hollyhock
Poppy Red
Dusty Rose
Pyrrole Red
Quinacridone Rose
Zig Masking Writer set of 3: US amzn.to/40wsW7Q UK amzn.to/3Tn466E
Princeton Aqua Elite Round Size 8 US amzn.to/4nxV3gL UK amzn.to/44w7dOw
Meeden Airtight Palette with Lid go.meedenart.com/3WYwgGv
Meeden Cold Press 10x15 block go.meedenart.com/4fONIEE
*Use code DIANE15 for 15% off ALL Meeden websites (US, UK, EU, AU)*
HOLLYHOCK REFERENCE PHOTOS: patreon.com/posts/hollyhock-trio-133460431
(YouTube members - you'll find them in the Membership tab)
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 My botanical selection from Jackman's
05:29 Setting up for swatching
10:30 Choosing brushes
11:13 Painting a flat wash in each square
18:43 Hidden benefit number 1
20:37 Hidden benefit number 2
25:35 A bit about separating pigments (and our WWM challenge)
30:09 Painting a second layer on top
45:44 Hidden benefit number 3
50:22 How I'm going to use this technique going forward
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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/collection/79329 Join me on Patreon patreon.com/dianeantonestudio
If you’ve ever wondered how to really get to know the colors in your watercolor palette, this video is for you. Today I’m sharing a creative — and surprisingly revealing — swatching technique that helps you understand the personality of every color you own. It’s a gentle, enjoyable way to explore how your paints behave on paper, and along the way I’ll introduce you to a new little studio tool that’s been helping me organise and swatch more effectively. Members and Patrons will receive a trio of exclusive reference photos to inspire your own floral paintings — and stay to the end for a glimpse of the hollyhocks blooming in our garden!
Materials:
Jackman's watercolors: jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/diane10
***Use code DIANE10 for 10% off Jackman’s Art Materials website***
My botanical selection (click the link above and then search for the colors you want - your 10% discount will be added automatically):
Delphinium
Mulberry
Petal Shadow
Lavender
Cobalt Teal
Spring Green
Forest Shadow
Sap Green
Clematis
Napthol Red
Autumn Foliage
Marigold
Buttercup
Hansa Yellow
Moss Stone Green
Hollyhock
Poppy Red
Dusty Rose
Pyrrole Red
Quinacridone Rose
Zig Masking Writer set of 3: US amzn.to/40wsW7Q UK amzn.to/3Tn466E
Princeton Aqua Elite Round Size 8 US amzn.to/4nxV3gL UK amzn.to/44w7dOw
Meeden Airtight Palette with Lid go.meedenart.com/3WYwgGv
Meeden Cold Press 10x15 block go.meedenart.com/4fONIEE
*Use code DIANE15 for 15% off ALL Meeden websites (US, UK, EU, AU)*
HOLLYHOCK REFERENCE PHOTOS: patreon.com/posts/hollyhock-trio-133460431
(YouTube members - you'll find them in the Membership tab)
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 My botanical selection from Jackman's
05:29 Setting up for swatching
10:30 Choosing brushes
11:13 Painting a flat wash in each square
18:43 Hidden benefit number 1
20:37 Hidden benefit number 2
25:35 A bit about separating pigments (and our WWM challenge)
30:09 Painting a second layer on top
45:44 Hidden benefit number 3
50:22 How I'm going to use this technique going forward
-----------------------
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
---
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
