Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Watch ad-free on Patreon: patreon.com/collection/79329 Today we’re creating a delightful baby owl who’s waiting for Santa just right for your Christmas cards or gift tags.
This is number 3 of our Christmas series of whimsical Christmas Critter designs, ideal for all sorts of holiday projects. All the projects are easy to paint for beginners onwards, and each brings you a cute and whimsical creature with its own bit of holiday charm.
So, get your paints ready, make yourself comfortable, and let’s enjoy a few quiet moments of watercolor and Christmas magic together. Welcome to number three of our Christmas Critters.
Channels I mentioned today:
@AaronBlaiseArt
@itisasarah
Download the sketch: dianeantone.com/product/christmas-critters-owl-sketch
Watch the whole Christmas Critters series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVksoedXAAmf5fWmt-JnupS0ILd04nfLB
Materials:
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Art Nouveau 24 set amzn.to/3IVoBpm
Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set amzn.to/3zZX8Kn
From the 48 set I used Indigo, Rose Madder, Cadmium Yellow,
From the Art Nouveau set I used Beige Grey, Yellow Brown, Vermillion and Raw Umber Deep and Burnt Sienna
Brushes
Meeden Quill Brushes, set of 4 amzn.to/4o4FD3J
Size 8 synthetic round (Princeton or Drawell are good)
Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 8 amzn.to/42P6whE
Paper
Daler Rowney Aquafine Sketch book amzn.to/4qMjbOp
Other Supplies
Kuretake White Ink amzn.to/41zkh4q
Daler Rowney Aquafine 140lb sketchbook amzn.to/4qMjbOp
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Design inspired by original signed LS on Pinterest
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Watch ad-free on Patreon: patreon.com/collection/79329 Today we’re creating a delightful baby owl who’s waiting for Santa just right for your Christmas cards or gift tags.
This is number 3 of our Christmas series of whimsical Christmas Critter designs, ideal for all sorts of holiday projects. All the projects are easy to paint for beginners onwards, and each brings you a cute and whimsical creature with its own bit of holiday charm.
So, get your paints ready, make yourself comfortable, and let’s enjoy a few quiet moments of watercolor and Christmas magic together. Welcome to number three of our Christmas Critters.
Channels I mentioned today:
@AaronBlaiseArt
@itisasarah
Download the sketch: dianeantone.com/product/christmas-critters-owl-sketch
Watch the whole Christmas Critters series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVksoedXAAmf5fWmt-JnupS0ILd04nfLB
Materials:
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Art Nouveau 24 set amzn.to/3IVoBpm
Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set amzn.to/3zZX8Kn
From the 48 set I used Indigo, Rose Madder, Cadmium Yellow,
From the Art Nouveau set I used Beige Grey, Yellow Brown, Vermillion and Raw Umber Deep and Burnt Sienna
Brushes
Meeden Quill Brushes, set of 4 amzn.to/4o4FD3J
Size 8 synthetic round (Princeton or Drawell are good)
Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 8 amzn.to/42P6whE
Paper
Daler Rowney Aquafine Sketch book amzn.to/4qMjbOp
Other Supplies
Kuretake White Ink amzn.to/41zkh4q
Daler Rowney Aquafine 140lb sketchbook amzn.to/4qMjbOp
——
➡️ 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)
Join our Newsletter for coupons, freebies, inspiration, news and more: dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter
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➡️ *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. 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 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
Pinterest: patreon.com/dianeantonestudio
*Our Facebook Communities*
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
*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.*
Design inspired by original signed LS on Pinterest
#dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
