Easy Watercolor Birds Tutorial - How to paint wet in wet birds (and add whimsy) for

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In today's #paintabirdaday video we've broken the mould a bit and we're painting not one bird but two (little birds sitting on a wall, one named Peter, one named Paula!).
I use a simple but very effective wet in wet technique for these birds and for the wall. Then, since I often find it hard to decide whether to embellish or not, I show you the end result both with and without white and gold pen work on the birds' plumage. Let me know in the comments which version you prefer!
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02:33 Stage 1 - wet in wet
02:55 List of A Gallo colors used
09:37 Stage 2 - ink detailing
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@mpetersen2586 Жыл бұрын

Diane, You NEVER bore me! I love your talking about anything and everything and teaching along the way!!!!!😊

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Thanks, that’s so kind xxx

@jeanettie123 Жыл бұрын

You're never boring! I love all your stuff!!! Makes me happy!!! And we could all use some happiness these days.❤😊

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

So true!

@tracylamarca575 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of good "stuff" packed into a "little" tutorial! The enjoyment of listening to you and your thoughts and making decisions as you go.........the look of the birds wet on wet before the embellishments, the stone wall (I LOVE the look of that!), the idea of photocopying for testing things, the easy way to draw a butterfly, and the look of the embellishments (I like those curving vines) - both versions, with or without - are appealing. (And you are NEVER boring! These tutorials are always such a peaceful and relaxing part of my day!)

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tracy, so glad you enjoyed this one! I was quite pleased with how they turned out too, I'm sure you'll have fun with them!

@tracylamarca575 2 жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio 🥰

@bonnietoney4200 Жыл бұрын

I think these birds are my favorite of all your birds.

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Bonnie, I love them too xxx

@AnnS-ix9sz 10 ай бұрын

Browsed through your whimsical play list for inspiration and found this lovely couple of birds. So accessible in technique and easily recognizable as typical garden birds. The rock wall and other background make this very doable for an afternoon break from chores. Love how the set on wet looks in getting the birds to come to life. The speckles really add with not too much bother. Thank you.

@jodidieteman4095 2 жыл бұрын

RIP little birdy bless your heart for trying to save him 😪. Love these pretty birds ♥️

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jodi!

@lesleyrudnicki2458 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful memory you have conjured up for me! My mom and grandma were from England and I heard the little Peter and Paul refrain many times! Thank you!

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Lesley!

@moonstonerising6856 2 жыл бұрын

loving these birds well done chasing the blues away

@debterry1007 2 жыл бұрын

Diane you worry too much! i come here for a bit of whimsy.. whimsy is what made me click on your thumbnail.. You can't please all people so don't let it throw you into a 'tizzy'... I enjoy watching you paint listening to you ramblings while i drink my coffee in the morning.. Sometimes i'm doing a bit of painting myself in the studio and i start a video of yours for a bit of company.. Do your thing because thats obviously what we all like.. Love your birds here.. AND absolutely LOVE your idea of making a photo copy to do the birds a different way.. I'am often of two minds when creating something.. Hugs! deb

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

I love the whimsy too, there's too much serious in the world these days! Glad you're enjoying the videos Deb!

@paulalotte1146 2 жыл бұрын

Aww I'm happy to share my name with one of your sweet birdies!

@sherizapara2992 2 жыл бұрын

I love to watch you paint!! Your voice is soothing, your cute ways.....thankyou!!!

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@OneHope4Heaven Жыл бұрын

Yes... the extra lines in white add a really nice touch to the overall look & I prefer it. I do the save with my drawings, too - make a xerox copy to try my image with different mediums before working directly on the original. Good tips to share & beautiful work!

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comments and kind words xxx

@Angie-pl3uw 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely pair of birds. Thank you.

@gloriamoline678 2 жыл бұрын

Love those colors. Very cute. I like the original

@mards9648 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeus!!

@rebeccarhoten8591 2 жыл бұрын

Interpretive whimsical realism perfection ♥️♥️♥️

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rebecca! I hope you like these two, I admit I'm quite taken with them!

@debbieschultz9768 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful as always ❤️

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@coletteg.4548 2 жыл бұрын

Look forward to these every day❣️🎨🖌

@nancywhitmore3497 Жыл бұрын

Hi Diane, all of your videos are fun to watch, and this one is particularly delightful! First of all, you are such a sweet person to try to save the little birdie. I am so sorry it passed away. On a lighter note, Peter and Paula are absolutely adorable! This video has so many funny little moments in it! You literally had me chuckling out loud several times with your comments. For example, when you said that outlining the bird's eye with a white gel pen will work out well...unless you are filming! 🤪So true! I love your sense of humor! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!

@posiesutton2009 2 жыл бұрын

First of all, thank you for trying to save the little bird. You are such kind people. Really like these chicks and rocks are great…with so little effort! Shows how good you are! I need to work on mine!🤪 ❤️

@conniemesce4093 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you always teaching me something new!

@PetraPeter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Diane! Such a beautiful little Video ... reminds me of wonderful Bob-Ross-Nights jears ago ... 🥰

@likearainbow7501 2 жыл бұрын

🐦🎨thank you. Sweet birds and kind voice, this was lovely

@pennygreenfield8418 2 жыл бұрын

Dear little birds looking very happy on the wall. Beautiful colours. Thank you Diane, love all your ideas.

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Penny!

@dianawhitney3083 2 жыл бұрын

I so love your art!

@MariaMartinez-jb3zn 2 жыл бұрын

Awww sorry about the birdie outside…you tried, that’s all we should do but I like you memorialized live dickies… those colors are certainly quite rich. I love the Peter and Paula❣️😆 Can you use the brush cleaner soap to wash stains off your fingers? When I used to do oils, I had a special kind of pre soap that would keep the oils from staining my hands….I found that it was developed for mechanics working on cars…they probably still make it. You know as a cook in the Army, we never peeled potatoes…the KPs always did it, in a machine no less…anyway love the birds…thank you Diane. 🙏🏽🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏽Mia

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Now you come to mention it, I remember that my dad used to use something called Swarfega for rubbing into his hands before he started working on the car engine. It was supposed to help the grease to come off afterwards. I wonder if that's what you are thinking of? What a good idea, I should get a potato peeling machine!!

@carolyngrant2192 2 жыл бұрын

More happy birds. Thank you.

@thepoodledoodlepainter 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely little birds, and the colours on the wall look fab! I use the same trick of photocopying my work to test out ideas! Thanks for another great tutorial 🥰

@barbhayes5613 2 жыл бұрын

Love that Noturno (sp?) for the rocks. It really is the perfect color for shade or moody nights. This series is so refreshing - it inspires me to paint every day, no matter what. Thank you for taking the time to share with us! (Taking a photo copy to see if embellishments will enhance or detract is brilliant! I’m doing this now, as well.)

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Barb!!!

@phyllisrondeau4886 2 жыл бұрын

Wash hands with lemon juice for stains potatoes.love the.birds

@bonitamcmorris 2 жыл бұрын

So sorry about the little birdie. Diane, I really like your style and the way you teach. I love hearing the animals in the background and the conversations you have with your family. I love your accent too. Your Southern USA friend, Bonita.

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bonita, that's great to hear xxx

@lindamello6457 2 жыл бұрын

I like these duckies birds ! And the stone wall you did so nice and simple and looks great. 😊 Thanks !

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@greshnadibble3754 2 жыл бұрын

Oh we definitely still say that in England, love the two birds, sorry about the one that didn't make it. ❤️

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

He was a newborn chick, fell out of the nest (or was he pushed) but he had a deformed wing and twisted neck and couldn't feed, so it was a case of letting him go in peace to a better place... :((

@greshnadibble3754 2 жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio nature is so cruel and yet so beautiful, at least you sent him on his way poor little thing. My neighbour did the same yesterday it is the time of year for baby birds :((

@susanvanschuyver7900 Жыл бұрын

Lovely.

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@reginacasto3179 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 😍❤️ Birds 🕊️ and painting 🎨🖌️ Love the way you use your pen to embellish your birds and drawings.

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@zviawolman3728 2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@KaisDinoAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Monday my friend. Absolutely loved this upload!!! Have a great day and BIG LIKE!!!!

@marciahughes5190 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect x thank you Diane x

@caroldurst2834 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mariacheung647 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. I especially love the colour of the rocks. Thank you Diane. Sorry to hear that the little bird didn't make it, that's very sad.

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bonitamcmorris 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your generous support - and sorry about my tardy message! (I'm still getting used to this Super Thanks feature and I've only just spotted that this comment was connected to a Super Thanks donation)

@janetkidd7058 Жыл бұрын

Love the tutorial not sure I could use the paints they are expensive for a beginner! Will try with other paints.

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Glad you like the tutorial but you can use any paints - if you are in the market for new beginners paints I always recommend the Kuretake set. They make painting so much easier! This is a link to the 48 color set, but there are smaller sets too. amzn.to/3zZX8Kn

@bettybrugman843 Жыл бұрын

❤️

@denisezimmer8569 2 жыл бұрын

This IS cheerful! Love Peter and Paul. I'm trying not to be discouraged with our weather affecting my paper. It's very hot here....Must need more water on my paper? That's a delicate balance for me. Thank you so much for all the birdies.

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Denise, you don’t have to do it wet in wet. You could just paint wet on dry. If you’re having too much trouble with the drying I mean. I’m not sure what else to suggest. Even with the air conditioning you still have high heat and low humidity?

@denisezimmer8569 2 жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio yes. We don’t over use the AC. I think even that is drying to the paper. My leaves yesterday were drying before I got to the next one!!! I’m using Arches. Think I’ll try Etival!!!

@Julieoolums 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Dianne. Great demonstration....I love your humour too! Thanks for sharing. I'm laid up with flu so enjoying watching and trying my hand at a bird a day!

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you're feeling better Julienne xxx

@Julieoolums 2 жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio Yes much better now...we've had a horrible flu going around Sydney. Oh yes, tx also for the tip on how to warm the tape so it will come off and not peel the paper.

@coopsheep 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I love this picture. I've just started water colour painting for the first time. Could you tell me what pen's you use please for your outlines as I can't find them in the description. Thank you 💗

@DianeAntoneStudio 2 жыл бұрын

These are the ones I use for a lot of my line work: amzn.to/3u5oVH8 Hope this helps, and welcome to the channel!