Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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When you’re feeling overwhelmed, making decisions is the hardest thing to do, but you still need to create. After a challenging week, I’m turning to one of my own older watercolor tutorials for some emotional first aid. So whether you’re having a good week or a bad week, in this video, I invite you to join me in painting a whimsical little bird—a gentle reminder that creativity can be a sanctuary during tough times. Let's find peace in each brushstroke together
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Materials:
MEEDEN Watercolor Paint, 24x12 ml. tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-paint
MEEDEN 10X7" Watercolor Paper Block 20 Sheets. tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-block
***Use code DIANE15 for 15% off Meeden Art's websites***
Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 8 amzn.to/42P6whE
Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 12amzn.to/41bwFIG
Schmincke Aqua Bronze gold powder amzn.to/3Hvkdc4
Pentel Hybrid Gel white pen amzn.to/4b77dpn
Pentel Gold Slicci pen amzn.to/4eTXtSD
Edding 1800 set amzn.to/4i0EmXV
Staedtler Pigment Liner set of 6 amzn.to/4bom9Q7
Winsor and Newton fineliners amzn.to/3MFkGL9
Sakura Pigma Micron Fineliners amzn.to/3NMEg7s
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens amzn.to/3QIcn2N
Talens White Gouache amzn.to/46KLRfk
Dr PH MArtin’s Bleedproof White amzn.to/3GGIa0R
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 A parade of whimsical birds
03:04 Materials
08:17 Sketching
11:35 Painting
19:12 Embellishing
Intro music by Tamsin, played on a native flute (432Hz Earth Tone 'G') from High Spirits, handmade in Arizona by Odell Borg highspirits.com
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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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When you’re feeling overwhelmed, making decisions is the hardest thing to do, but you still need to create. After a challenging week, I’m turning to one of my own older watercolor tutorials for some emotional first aid. So whether you’re having a good week or a bad week, in this video, I invite you to join me in painting a whimsical little bird—a gentle reminder that creativity can be a sanctuary during tough times. Let's find peace in each brushstroke together
Download the sketch: dianeantone.com/product/whimsical-bird-sketch-ii
Get a Studio Insiders Pass and choose ten FREE sketch downloads EVERY MONTH from our library of over 300 sketches: 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!**)
Materials:
MEEDEN Watercolor Paint, 24x12 ml. tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-paint
MEEDEN 10X7" Watercolor Paper Block 20 Sheets. tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-block
***Use code DIANE15 for 15% off Meeden Art's websites***
Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 8 amzn.to/42P6whE
Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 12amzn.to/41bwFIG
Schmincke Aqua Bronze gold powder amzn.to/3Hvkdc4
Pentel Hybrid Gel white pen amzn.to/4b77dpn
Pentel Gold Slicci pen amzn.to/4eTXtSD
Edding 1800 set amzn.to/4i0EmXV
Staedtler Pigment Liner set of 6 amzn.to/4bom9Q7
Winsor and Newton fineliners amzn.to/3MFkGL9
Sakura Pigma Micron Fineliners amzn.to/3NMEg7s
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens amzn.to/3QIcn2N
Talens White Gouache amzn.to/46KLRfk
Dr PH MArtin’s Bleedproof White amzn.to/3GGIa0R
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 A parade of whimsical birds
03:04 Materials
08:17 Sketching
11:35 Painting
19:12 Embellishing
Intro music by Tamsin, played on a native flute (432Hz Earth Tone 'G') from High Spirits, handmade in Arizona by Odell Borg highspirits.com
-----------------------
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
---------------------------------------------------------------
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
#EmotionalFirstAid
#WatercolorHealing
#ArtTherapy
#WhimsicalBird
#CreativeComfort
#PaintingThroughPain
#MindfulArt
#SelfCareThroughArt
#WatercolorForWellness
#ArtAsHealing
