Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When you pick up a brush to paint, do you feel something shift in your brain? Do you become calmer, more connected and yet more relaxed? Painting has been scientifically proven to help your brain remain younger, longer - and when you paint like I show you how in my videos, the effect is even greater. So take a step with me today to protect your memory, mood and well-being!
The video I mention from @snapdragonlife : youtu.be/X4BKRcqgBY8?si=U6olNrNp7ZMPaqg8
Materials:
Paper I use
Daler Rowney Watercolor Paper A4 amzn.to/3KIVciB
Pens I use
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
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
Paints
Daler Rowney Mini Half-Pan Travel Tin amzn.to/3J2pNXN
Daler Rowney Watercolor Paper A4 amzn.to/3KIVciB
Staedtler Karat Aquarell Watercolor Pencils amzn.to/4q73EbE
Brushes
Drawell Maestro and Golden (see below for info on ordering)
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Exploring a starter watercolor set
03:12 An introduction to swatching and color mixing
12:34 A selection of useful pens
14:58 Painting the trees
18:55 Starting the hill
19:22 Creating the tree trunks
20:54 Continuing the hill
24:06 Painting the leaves
41:04 Creating a sense of distance
43:16 Adding birds and final details
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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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There are no recurring charges, just a one-off payment to set up the Pass.
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➡️ *Join Us and Support Us*
Join my YouTube Membership: youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join
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Tip Jar: tinyurl.com/dastipjar (PayPal)
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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
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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
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.*
#dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
When you pick up a brush to paint, do you feel something shift in your brain? Do you become calmer, more connected and yet more relaxed? Painting has been scientifically proven to help your brain remain younger, longer - and when you paint like I show you how in my videos, the effect is even greater. So take a step with me today to protect your memory, mood and well-being!
The video I mention from @snapdragonlife : youtu.be/X4BKRcqgBY8?si=U6olNrNp7ZMPaqg8
Materials:
Paper I use
Daler Rowney Watercolor Paper A4 amzn.to/3KIVciB
Pens I use
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
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
Paints
Daler Rowney Mini Half-Pan Travel Tin amzn.to/3J2pNXN
Daler Rowney Watercolor Paper A4 amzn.to/3KIVciB
Staedtler Karat Aquarell Watercolor Pencils amzn.to/4q73EbE
Brushes
Drawell Maestro and Golden (see below for info on ordering)
——
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Exploring a starter watercolor set
03:12 An introduction to swatching and color mixing
12:34 A selection of useful pens
14:58 Painting the trees
18:55 Starting the hill
19:22 Creating the tree trunks
20:54 Continuing the hill
24:06 Painting the leaves
41:04 Creating a sense of distance
43:16 Adding birds and final details
——
➡️ 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. 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.*
#dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art
