I love how positive you are. I never hear you telling anyone what they “should” do nor what they “shouldn’t” do or use. It’s very easy to learn from someone who’s so accepting. And your beautiful accepting heart shines through in your artwork especially your beautiful whimsical style designs. Thank you 🙏🏽
I'm glad you appreciate my positive attitude and my artwork. It's my pleasure to be an accepting and encouraging presence in people's lives. I'm so glad you are able to learn from my perspective and my artwork. Thank you for your kind words!
Lovely cards. I did so appreciate hearing your thought process as you composed the cards. I think it will be helpful for me no to be so uptight when I’m painting.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad that you found it helpful to hear my thought process. I believe that the most important thing when painting is to relax and enjoy the process. I hope that you are able to take away some of this from watching the video and can be more relaxed as you paint!
Finding these videos has given me a whole new lease of life - amazing! I love your approach and I have have found it great therapy through a tough time to just create with watercolours and doodling. Think I will have this as an ongoing hobby. It really has given me such peace and connection to my Dad who was an artist and died of Covid. Many Thanks.
So sorry to hear about your Dad Marianne, true condolences to you. So glad that the painting videos have helped you through a difficult time and I really hope you do keep it up - it will stand you in good stead throughout your life xxx
It is a tremendous joy to watch your process and include us as you go, always reminding us of ways we can create our own pieces of art. Thank you for being such a great guide for us beginners. This medium has always terrified me.
Thank you for your kind words! I'm so glad to hear that you feel inspired to try this medium yourself. It's always a bit intimidating when starting something new, but I'm here to support you every step of the way!
Hi Diane. I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful inspirational classes. If only there had been someone around years ago who had taught in the way you do. Life would have been different. I might have believed I could draw and paint. I shall never be a great artist but just love the fact that one does not have to aspire to this and that there are so many other ways of enjoying the process without being brilliant. I look forward so much, to all your classes and particularly enjoyed quirky birds. Long may you continue and thank you so much again. Carol
Hi Carol, thanks so much for your touching comment and for sharing your thoughts. I know what you mean about feeling you’d missed the boat - the same happened to me and I never quite connected with the right teacher. It was a long and arduous journey to get to where I could get pleasure from painting. I’m only too happy to be able to share the little I know with you guys. So glad. You enjoyed the little birds - they have brought a lot of relaxation into the world in their funny little way! Have fun and enjoy the journey ! Xxx
Thank you so much for your kind words and for joining my Patreon! It means a lot to me that you appreciate my work. I'm so happy to have you along for the journey!
Ти си проникнала в природата и сякаш си се сляла с нея. Техниките и пособията ти за рисуване са интересни . Но аз се радвам да видя някого, който е влюбен във всяка животинка и тревичка като мен самата.. желая ти здраве и щастие.
Thank you so much! I am deeply touched by your kind words. I am truly passionate about connecting with nature through my art and exploring the beauty of the natural world. I am so glad to know that my techniques and tools for drawing inspire you! I wish you all the best health and happiness too.
Very nice indeed! Hear! Hear!…on the minimizing the whole “rules” thing. If painting isn’t fun, why bother?…and too many rules take the fun out of it! Love your leaves. You help me to stop making all my leaves look the same. Cheers my friend.❤️ XOXO
Thank you so much for your kind words! It definitely means a lot to me. Painting should be a fun and enjoyable experience, so I'm glad to hear that my work is helping you to explore more with your leaves! Cheers to you too!🥂
Diane, these cards are so pretty and delicate and have that vintage flair I love! It's pure joy watching you sketch and paint. I'm glad you always leave time in your videos to show you removing the tape from your paintings. It's one of the most gratifying parts for me once I've finished a painting. As for my own paintings, sometimes I'm not sure if I'm really satisfied with one of my paintings until I remove the tape. It allows me to view it with a clearer lens showing the contrast framing the painting. Thank you for a lovely tutorial.
Hi Carolyn, thanks so much for your endlessly kind words! It's always so good to hear that you appreciate my work. And I completely agree with you about the satisfaction of taking off the tape after finishing a painting! It's definitely one of the most rewarding and amazing parts of the process!
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying what I'm doing and I'm glad I can provide you with some helpful tips. It's always great to know that what I'm doing is being appreciated!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad you like it. I wanted to create something that was soft and peaceful, and I'm glad it came together the way I envisioned it.
I'm so glad you're looking forward to painting these little cards! Let me know how it goes and show me the finished products - I can't wait to see them!
I love the shimmery background. I didn’t have the set you have so I used the white and gold shimmer paint from the kuretake set. It turned out so cool! I love how all of your tutorials are so fun and the end result is great! Thank you for the inspiration and instruction. You’re awesome!!
Wow, thank you so much! I'm glad to hear that my tutorials were helpful and that you had a great result with the shimmery background. I'm always happy to inspire and help others, so I'm glad that my work was able to do that for you. Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot that you appreciate my artwork, and I'm humbled that you would think of framing them. You're too kind!
I love these greeting cards, love the soft colours against the shimmer. Looks like you are almost scraping on the bottom of your Kuretake paint set, they must be so good 😊 I must steal some time to paint again ,you really made me want to make one of these cards. Thanks Diane
Thank you so much for the kind words, Maria! I'm so glad to hear that my cards inspired you to pick up your paint set again; I'm sure you will create something beautiful! :)
You're welcome! I'm so glad to hear that you're improving and enjoying the learning experience. It's always rewarding to help someone reach their goals. Keep up the hard work, and feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
...very impressed by the various Ways you invite us to practice ..and your great Skills to show and share with us.. It s a pleasure for me... and Im very greatfull !
Paint if you can’t draw…for me it’s the other way around. Thanks to Shayda Campbell, I can draw a bit. However, I’m pretty useless at painting. Ink and wash works best for me. I like drawing over a painted background. Most of my pens are a brand called uni Pin. I have sepia, grey and black. They seem to work well over paint. I also have Pigma brush pens in black and brown. They definitely work over paint.
That sounds like a great set up! It's amazing how different mediums can bring out different aspects of our creativity. Thanks for reminding me about the UniPin. I was thinking of trying them next!
Thank you 😊 enjoyed this and interesting to see the new pens. Thankful that you did it both ways too, was interesting to see the difference. Both are beautiful in their own right.
I just have to say thank you. I am brand new to watercoloring. I stumbled across your channel. And you are amazing. You give me so much inspiration to watercolor. I hope one day I will be able to do it as well as you do. Keep these great videos coming. I am learning so much from you.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so glad that my videos have been helpful and inspiring. I am continuously learning and growing in my watercolor skills and I'm always excited to share what I have learned with others. It can be a challenging journey, but it's so rewarding and fulfilling when you see your skills improving. Thank you for your support and I hope you keep up the great work with your own watercolor journey!
Hi Diane! I just watched this before bed. Thanks to your demonstration I had a revelation. I think I'm going to enjoy painting first then drawing.. Did you have I preference after you did it? I don't remember you saying.Hugs! deb
Hi Deb! That's so great to hear you had a revelation, and I'm glad my demonstration was helpful! I definitely have a preference after doing both - I love painting as a way to express my creativity and to let loose, but I also enjoy the challenge of drawing and exploring the details and scale of a piece. There's no right or wrong answer - it's all about what you enjoy most! Hope this helps and have fun exploring your creativity! Hugs! Diane
Thanks for your interest in my paints! Jean Haines All That Shimmers is a watercolor and mixed media range that were developed to help artists capture the beauty of light and luminosity in their work. The paints are made with premium quality ingredients, which have been specifically chosen for their high lightfastness and vivid, shimmery colors. They're perfect for adding a touch of sparkle and shine to your artworks. They are available from Daniel Smith and here is a link to the listing on Amazon: amzn.to/3EhaWU0. I hope this helps!
That's great to hear! Sharpie markers are definitely one of the most popular choices for drawing and writing, so it's great that you've found one that works well for you.
I loved those pens. Very smooth writing, but found that they dry up very fast. I sopped using them for that reason and some arrived new and useless! This was 2 years ago, so they might have changed. I do hope so, since they were great, but with that problem!
That's okay! You can use any type of paint that you have available. The only important thing is to experiment and find the technique that works best for you.
In my art group we have a water colour snob,who told me off because I don't work at an angle ,I work flat like you,on Tuesday she turned her attention to one of the men who loves to draw and paint house's, but he uses the most tiny brushes to paint the windows ,this is irritating madam and she has told him to use a brush with more than three hairs ,being Australian and very laid back he's not taking one jot of notice and calmly waves his tiny brush under her nose every week ,as you can imagine this is winding her up something awful, I was thinking if she finds out I'm using hot press paper instead of cold her head might blow up 😂 .be a rebel I say or life becomes very boring,thank you Diane x
Thanks for sharing your experience, Anni! It's always frustrating to meet someone who criticises others for their creative methods. The most important thing is to find what works best for each individual artist, and it sounds like your Australian friend has found his own way. Keep on being a rebel and find what works best for you too!
13:42 Lovely ideas for cards.
I love how positive you are. I never hear you telling anyone what they “should” do nor what they “shouldn’t” do or use. It’s very easy to learn from someone who’s so accepting. And your beautiful accepting heart shines through in your artwork especially your beautiful whimsical style designs.
Thank you 🙏🏽
I'm glad you appreciate my positive attitude and my artwork. It's my pleasure to be an accepting and encouraging presence in people's lives. I'm so glad you are able to learn from my perspective and my artwork. Thank you for your kind words!
Love hearing the birds sing.
Simply Excellent
Lovely cards. I did so appreciate hearing your thought process as you composed the cards. I think it will be helpful for me no to be so uptight when I’m painting.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad that you found it helpful to hear my thought process. I believe that the most important thing when painting is to relax and enjoy the process. I hope that you are able to take away some of this from watching the video and can be more relaxed as you paint!
Finding these videos has given me a whole new lease of life - amazing! I love your approach and I have have found it great therapy through a tough time to just create with watercolours and doodling. Think I will have this as an ongoing hobby. It really has given me such peace and connection to my Dad who was an artist and died of Covid. Many Thanks.
So sorry to hear about your Dad Marianne, true condolences to you. So glad that the painting videos have helped you through a difficult time and I really hope you do keep it up - it will stand you in good stead throughout your life xxx
It is a tremendous joy to watch your process and include us as you go, always reminding us of ways we can create our own pieces of art. Thank you for being such a great guide for us beginners. This medium has always terrified me.
Thank you for your kind words! I'm so glad to hear that you feel inspired to try this medium yourself. It's always a bit intimidating when starting something new, but I'm here to support you every step of the way!
I did enjoy this beautiful painting. Thank you Diane ❤❤❤
Hi Diane. I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful inspirational classes. If only there had been someone around years ago who had taught in the way you do. Life would have been different. I might have believed I could draw and paint. I shall never be a great artist but just love the fact that one does not have to aspire to this and that there are so many other ways of enjoying the process without being brilliant. I look forward so much, to all your classes and particularly enjoyed quirky birds.
Long may you continue and thank you so much again. Carol
Hi Carol, thanks so much for your touching comment and for sharing your thoughts. I know what you mean about feeling you’d missed the boat - the same happened to me and I never quite connected with the right teacher. It was a long and arduous journey to get to where I could get pleasure from painting. I’m only too happy to be able to share the little I know with you guys. So glad. You enjoyed the little birds - they have brought a lot of relaxation into the world in their funny little way! Have fun and enjoy the journey ! Xxx
Diane, your videos are always worth waiting for, and your work delightful. I'm so glad I joined your Patreon🎨🖌️
Thank you so much for your kind words and for joining my Patreon! It means a lot to me that you appreciate my work. I'm so happy to have you along for the journey!
Ти си проникнала в природата и сякаш си се сляла с нея. Техниките и пособията ти за рисуване са интересни . Но аз се радвам да видя някого, който е влюбен във всяка животинка и тревичка като мен самата.. желая ти здраве и щастие.
Thank you so much! I am deeply touched by your kind words. I am truly passionate about connecting with nature through my art and exploring the beauty of the natural world. I am so glad to know that my techniques and tools for drawing inspire you! I wish you all the best health and happiness too.
It's always fun to see you try new materials. I really like that idea of the shimmery background!
Thank you! I'm always excited to try new things and it's great that you like the shimmery background. I'm glad you enjoy watching my videos. :)
Difference between the two are surprisingly noticeable. Both wonderful in their own right❣️🎨
I totally agree! It's amazing how such subtle differences can make a big impact.
Very nice indeed! Hear! Hear!…on the minimizing the whole “rules” thing. If painting isn’t fun, why bother?…and too many rules take the fun out of it! Love your leaves. You help me to stop making all my leaves look the same. Cheers my friend.❤️ XOXO
Thank you so much for your kind words! It definitely means a lot to me. Painting should be a fun and enjoyable experience, so I'm glad to hear that my work is helping you to explore more with your leaves! Cheers to you too!🥂
Diane, these cards are so pretty and delicate and have that vintage flair I love! It's pure joy watching you sketch and paint. I'm glad you always leave time in your videos to show you removing the tape from your paintings. It's one of the most gratifying parts for me once I've finished a painting. As for my own paintings, sometimes I'm not sure if I'm really satisfied with one of my paintings until I remove the tape. It allows me to view it with a clearer lens showing the contrast framing the painting. Thank you for a lovely tutorial.
Hi Carolyn, thanks so much for your endlessly kind words! It's always so good to hear that you appreciate my work. And I completely agree with you about the satisfaction of taking off the tape after finishing a painting! It's definitely one of the most rewarding and amazing parts of the process!
Lovely!!
Thank you for straightening that piece of tape!🤪. I may be a little OCD, lol. I really enjoy watching you, you give us such wonderful ideas.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying what I'm doing and I'm glad I can provide you with some helpful tips. It's always great to know that what I'm doing is being appreciated!
Brilliant!
These are so delicate and sweet. Very lovely cards anyone would love to receive!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like them. I put a lot of love and attention into these cards, so I'm happy to know that it shows.
New to watercolour and so glad to have found your channel
Welcome to the channel Jay!
Beautiful! Thank you.
Glad you like it!
Very pretty & the softly colored background is awesome. Makes a lovely card.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad you like it. I wanted to create something that was soft and peaceful, and I'm glad it came together the way I envisioned it.
Coffee does make squiggly lines 😆!
Yes, that's true! I love how it wakes me up in the morning!
Looking forward to painting these little gems……thanks Diane❤
I'm so glad you're looking forward to painting these little cards! Let me know how it goes and show me the finished products - I can't wait to see them!
Thanks for the lovely card ideas!
You're welcome! It's so nice to find ways to let someone know you care. Even if it's just a card, it can make a huge difference.
Your art style really looks fantastic for greeting cards ❤
Thank you so much 😀
I love the shimmery background. I didn’t have the set you have so I used the white and gold shimmer paint from the kuretake set. It turned out so cool! I love how all of your tutorials are so fun and the end result is great! Thank you for the inspiration and instruction. You’re awesome!!
Wow, thank you so much! I'm glad to hear that my tutorials were helpful and that you had a great result with the shimmery background. I'm always happy to inspire and help others, so I'm glad that my work was able to do that for you. Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot!
Beautiful! I would frame them both! You are an awesome teacher…SO gifted! Totally fascinates me to watch you draw and paint! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot that you appreciate my artwork, and I'm humbled that you would think of framing them. You're too kind!
I love these greeting cards, love the soft colours against the shimmer.
Looks like you are almost scraping on the bottom of your Kuretake paint set, they must be so good 😊
I must steal some time to paint again ,you really made me want to make one of these cards. Thanks Diane
Thank you so much for the kind words, Maria! I'm so glad to hear that my cards inspired you to pick up your paint set again; I'm sure you will create something beautiful! :)
So cute! Thank for the inspiration!
You are so welcome!
Very nice
Thanks!
Thanks so much for your kind generosity Nancy!❤️
Brilliant video … really enjoy your teaching….. I am actually improving and so very much enjoying it! Thankyou🤗👏🏻👏🏻
You're welcome! I'm so glad to hear that you're improving and enjoying the learning experience. It's always rewarding to help someone reach their goals. Keep up the hard work, and feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
Very pretty! ❤
Thank you! 😊
both lovely! 💞
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me!
...very impressed by the various Ways you invite us to practice ..and your great Skills to show and share with us.. It s a pleasure for me... and Im very greatfull !
So nice of you to say this, and I’m so glad you are enjoying the videos!
Oh my! Another fabulous tutorial and painting! Love your explanations, your voice, your encouragement, and your expertise! Many, many thanks!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial and painting. I truly appreciate your support and encouragement!
Thank you for your common sense advice especially for this round peg that rarely fits in a square hole!
Round pegs can be tricky to fit into square holes, but with the right tools and techniques, you can make it happen. Keep up the good work!
Paint if you can’t draw…for me it’s the other way around. Thanks to Shayda Campbell, I can draw a bit. However, I’m pretty useless at painting. Ink and wash works best for me. I like drawing over a painted background. Most of my pens are a brand called uni Pin. I have sepia, grey and black. They seem to work well over paint. I also have Pigma brush pens in black and brown. They definitely work over paint.
That sounds like a great set up! It's amazing how different mediums can bring out different aspects of our creativity. Thanks for reminding me about the UniPin. I was thinking of trying them next!
Thank you 😊 enjoyed this and interesting to see the new pens. Thankful that you did it both ways too, was interesting to see the difference. Both are beautiful in their own right.
You're welcome! It was a pleasure to show you both versions. I'm glad you found it interesting to see the different results!
I just have to say thank you. I am brand new to watercoloring. I stumbled across your channel. And you are amazing. You give me so much inspiration to watercolor. I hope one day I will be able to do it as well as you do. Keep these great videos coming. I am learning so much from you.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so glad that my videos have been helpful and inspiring. I am continuously learning and growing in my watercolor skills and I'm always excited to share what I have learned with others. It can be a challenging journey, but it's so rewarding and fulfilling when you see your skills improving. Thank you for your support and I hope you keep up the great work with your own watercolor journey!
Hi Diane! I just watched this before bed. Thanks to your demonstration I had a revelation. I think I'm going to enjoy painting first then drawing.. Did you have I preference after you did it? I don't remember you saying.Hugs! deb
Hi Deb! That's so great to hear you had a revelation, and I'm glad my demonstration was helpful! I definitely have a preference after doing both - I love painting as a way to express my creativity and to let loose, but I also enjoy the challenge of drawing and exploring the details and scale of a piece. There's no right or wrong answer - it's all about what you enjoy most! Hope this helps and have fun exploring your creativity! Hugs! Diane
Love this! On the second card did you start with your pen work before the background was dry? I’m interested in the new Winsor Newton pens.
No, I used a hairdryer to make sure it was dry as I’ve learnt the hard way that wet paint and fibre tipped pens don’t like each other!
Please tell us more about the beautiful paints you use. They are so shiny
Thanks for your interest in my paints! Jean Haines All That Shimmers is a watercolor and mixed media range that were developed to help artists capture the beauty of light and luminosity in their work. The paints are made with premium quality ingredients, which have been specifically chosen for their high lightfastness and vivid, shimmery colors. They're perfect for adding a touch of sparkle and shine to your artworks. They are available from Daniel Smith and here is a link to the listing on Amazon: amzn.to/3EhaWU0. I hope this helps!
An ultrafine sharpie works well for me..dries quickly so I can paint over it. However it is a very dark line... perhaps 0.5? Not sure.
That's great to hear! Sharpie markers are definitely one of the most popular choices for drawing and writing, so it's great that you've found one that works well for you.
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I loved those pens. Very smooth writing, but found that they dry up very fast. I sopped using them for that reason and some arrived new and useless! This was 2 years ago, so they might have changed. I do hope so, since they were great, but with that problem!
I’m curious if they still do that. Let us know when you try them again.
Good to know! I’ll be watching out for problems like that!
@@RendaJane I will. I still have a couple of old but new ones, that I will check out and will comment on the results.
@@lilliandavids643 Thank you 🙏🏽
Do you live near Brest, FRANCE? We were in that area last May.
Yes, I’m about an hour from Brest. It’s a lovely remote rural area in central Brittany. Hope you enjoyed your visit last year!
Looks good...have you ever had trouble with the washing tape?
No, I haven't had any trouble with washi tape. I find it quite easy to use and it usually does a great job of releasing itself from the paper!
What if I do t have those special paints you are using….?
That's okay! You can use any type of paint that you have available. The only important thing is to experiment and find the technique that works best for you.
In my art group we have a water colour snob,who told me off because I don't work at an angle ,I work flat like you,on Tuesday she turned her attention to one of the men who loves to draw and paint house's, but he uses the most tiny brushes to paint the windows ,this is irritating madam and she has told him to use a brush with more than three hairs ,being Australian and very laid back he's not taking one jot of notice and calmly waves his tiny brush under her nose every week ,as you can imagine this is winding her up something awful, I was thinking if she finds out I'm using hot press paper instead of cold her head might blow up 😂 .be a rebel I say or life becomes very boring,thank you Diane x
Thanks for sharing your experience, Anni! It's always frustrating to meet someone who criticises others for their creative methods. The most important thing is to find what works best for each individual artist, and it sounds like your Australian friend has found his own way. Keep on being a rebel and find what works best for you too!
I love it!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it!