What a perfect exercise for those times when I just need time to be pensive ... seeing different greens come to life in various leaf shapes is almost meditative! No pressure to make the perfect "scene", but just enjoy putting brush to paper. Thank you!
Diane, I've never seen anyone paint leaves as beautifully as you! I still struggle with them, but I think this tutorial will help me. I'm going to paint a large paper full of leaves today to practice. Yesterday I was in the used book store and I was browsing the artbook section the gal volunteering there asked if I painted. She said she lives in a retirement home that offers watercolor classes to their residents. She said they only meet once a week and she needs help in between those times to practice. I asked if she was ever on CZcams and she said yes, so I wrote down your channel name for her and she said she couldn't wait to get off shift to check it out. She's going to learn so much from you and hopefully she'll share your channel with her watercolor friends in their group.
Thanks Diane! That was relaxing, painting on my balcony, listening to you and your lovely animals (until a neighbor decided to ruin it by smoking a cigarette)!
I love leaves, I love green. I remember befor I began with watercolors I had a favorite color. Now,I have so many favorite colors. I guess we all just love color, period.
It was so relaxing that I almost fell asleep while watching in the middle of the day 😂. Thanks for your videos, I am watching all of them but do not comment on each. Greetings from Germany, Dagmar 😊
Some days words are unnecessary. It can be soothing just to paint. If there is a reason you don't feel like talking, I hope all ends up well. I really appreciate your technique videos and your longer painting videos.
Well, I made a mess even though been trying wc for a year. Yours are beautiful!! Don't know where I got the nerve to post it on your FB page but it's there for all the world to see LOL. Painting is not relaxing for me, it's frustrating. But it's like any craft that I have finally learned, it's only relaxing after skills gained. thanks so much for this lovely vid.
You‘re right Kathy, it‘s nerve wracking at the beginning whatever it is. I‘ve just learnt a new recipe for making gluten free bread, which has finally turned out reasonably edible. The first time of making was quite tense! And the second, and third! By loaf no. 6 I‘m going to be feeling more confident. And all that for COOOKING!
Lovely Diane! Trying to recover from Covid and this was just lovely! Your calming voice explaining your techniques and brush strokes! I will watch again!
I’m so happy you did this video! I had been struggling with greenery and how to make leaves and different types! I will be doing pages of these when my grandson goes down for a nap today!! Thanks so much for this! I’m part of your FB group and having a blast on there! (Susan)
Diane, I went out to Craftamo for the first time looking at your brush set. I’ve never before seen tipping in online product sales. Is it common in the UK for a product retailer to request a tip, or is there something special about this company?
Yes, it’s two different membership systems with slightly different benefits to you. At the moment on our Patreon we’re offering a new level of membership at the special price of $12 a month which will include two new benefits - a monthly long tutorial and a monthly live premiere with chat.
"Resist the temptation to fiddle" is a new artistic mantra for me! Thank you for those words of wisdom Diane!
It’s such a temptation!!
What a perfect exercise for those times when I just need time to be pensive ... seeing different greens come to life in various leaf shapes is almost meditative! No pressure to make the perfect "scene", but just enjoy putting brush to paper. Thank you!
Yes, it’s a very soothing occupation for sure!
Diane, I've never seen anyone paint leaves as beautifully as you! I still struggle with them, but I think this tutorial will help me. I'm going to paint a large paper full of leaves today to practice. Yesterday I was in the used book store and I was browsing the artbook section the gal volunteering there asked if I painted. She said she lives in a retirement home that offers watercolor classes to their residents. She said they only meet once a week and she needs help in between those times to practice. I asked if she was ever on CZcams and she said yes, so I wrote down your channel name for her and she said she couldn't wait to get off shift to check it out. She's going to learn so much from you and hopefully she'll share your channel with her watercolor friends in their group.
I love hearing the birds and chickens or roosters singing in the background.
You have such a delicate touch....so relaxing to watch.
Gorgeous paint selection, wonderful tutorial on painting leaves!
“Resist the urge to FIDDLE” … thank you, Diane!
Beautiful leaves! I liked all the different methods of painting leaves and the different greens...all relaxing and serene! Thanks Diane!
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you I need to practice my leaves!
Thanks Diane! That was relaxing, painting on my balcony, listening to you and your lovely animals (until a neighbor decided to ruin it by smoking a cigarette)!
How inconsiderate - I hate cigarette smoke too!
You always make it look so easy. With practice, I hope to achieve the same. Thanks for your calming instruction.
You can do it!
Loved this tutorial Diane, thanks!
You are so welcome!
I love leaves, I love green. I remember befor I began with watercolors I had a favorite color. Now,I have so many favorite colors. I guess we all just love color, period.
Me too!!
It was so relaxing that I almost fell asleep while watching in the middle of the day 😂. Thanks for your videos, I am watching all of them but do not comment on each. Greetings from Germany, Dagmar 😊
You’re welcome 😊 freundliche Grüße aus Frankreich!
I like all the different leaves. Thanks!
Glad you like them!
Love them all. 👍🏻👍🏻
Love this exercise!
So glad!
I love your leaves!
Thank you!
Beautiful 🌿 What a great video to practice my leaves! Thank you ❤
You are so welcome!
I love your leaves too…..tempted with the Michael Harding colours🤔🤗
I know, they are lovely to work with!
Beautiful, even just leaves can be a very pretty picture! ❤
I think so too!
Lovely! Thanks!
Our pleasure!
Thank you Diane! ❤
You’re right, leaves are relaxing. I loved the different varieties you chose to do.
Yes! Thank you!
Love to paint leaves, i just ordered the brush set ❤❤❤
That’s great to hear Debbie, I think you’ll enjoy the brushes x
Thanks!
Welcome!
Love this 🎉🎉🎉
Hope you are feeling better 🩷
Some days words are unnecessary. It can be soothing just to paint. If there is a reason you don't feel like talking, I hope all ends up well. I really appreciate your technique videos and your longer painting videos.
There are days when the brain doesn’t work so well. Usually around migraine time!
Well, I made a mess even though been trying wc for a year. Yours are beautiful!! Don't know where I got the nerve to post it on your FB page but it's there for all the world to see LOL. Painting is not relaxing for me, it's frustrating. But it's like any craft that I have finally learned, it's only relaxing after skills gained. thanks so much for this lovely vid.
You‘re right Kathy, it‘s nerve wracking at the beginning whatever it is. I‘ve just learnt a new recipe for making gluten free bread, which has finally turned out reasonably edible. The first time of making was quite tense! And the second, and third! By loaf no. 6 I‘m going to be feeling more confident. And all that for COOOKING!
Lovely Diane! Trying to recover from Covid and this was just lovely! Your calming voice explaining your techniques and brush strokes! I will watch again!
So sorry to hear you’ve been ill and wishing you a complete and speedy recovery xxxxx
Hope you feel better!
Thanks Jen, yes, the leaves did the trick!
Wonderful instruction 4 the relaxation i need so much today. My afternoon plan
Wonderful!
I like these so much! I want to paint botanicals! This is quite helpful! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
I’m so happy you did this video! I had been struggling with greenery and how to make leaves and different types! I will be doing pages of these when my grandson goes down for a nap today!! Thanks so much for this! I’m part of your FB group and having a blast on there! (Susan)
Glad it was helpful!
Just what I needed!
Very relaxing …..
Glad you think so!
I like that yellow and green one! It!s a bit like a shrub in my back yard.
Striking isn’t it! We have something like it in our garden too!
I need to practice leaves more
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Diane, I went out to Craftamo for the first time looking at your brush set. I’ve never before seen tipping in online product sales. Is it common in the UK for a product retailer to request a tip, or is there something special about this company?
I have no idea! I haven’t come across it before ever!
Diane, is a CZcams member different from Patreon.
Yes, it’s two different membership systems with slightly different benefits to you. At the moment on our Patreon we’re offering a new level of membership at the special price of $12 a month which will include two new benefits - a monthly long tutorial and a monthly live premiere with chat.
@@DianeAntoneStudiomany thanks
Love them all. 👍🏻👍🏻