Where do we go from here? Painting Cute Birds, Exploring my Favorite Books, and Musing about my Life

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  • čas přidán 12. 07. 2024
  • This special video is all about facing up to the challenges of life as a CZcams creator and how we all need to help one another as things get tougher in the online world. Plus a quick birdie painting for you to enjoy and a trip down my Memory Lane in the shape of three great pre-digital watercolor books everyone needs on their bookshelf.
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  • @patkircher189
    @patkircher189 Před 11 měsíci +166

    I am 80 years old and just started drawing and painting two years ago when I retired as a college professor . You are my inspiration and I love and learn so much from your tutorials. I understand the danger that AI is bringing to all the creative arts and hope that you and others like Emma, Jenna, and Ellen continue to inspire.

    • @joycesnodgrass7068
      @joycesnodgrass7068 Před 11 měsíci +14

      I am 80, also. I started painting when I retired from teaching at the age of 74.

    • @sulagracehenrichsen6682
      @sulagracehenrichsen6682 Před 11 měsíci +9

      I am 82 and adore you.

    • @rosemarypetersen143
      @rosemarypetersen143 Před 11 měsíci +13

      I am 83 and also adore you! I love your dog and your farm and all the books you share with us. You're living the life I always wanted! Have tough skin and keep up being inspired and inspiring! I love the paints - Kuratake and 365 days Book and painters others have mentioned- and Wendy Unexpected Gypsy too don't forget. I'm sure this will work out for the best. We're having an embarrassing nightmare in the States too but it's nice to be old and know good things are just around the bend💕

    • @DianeAntoneStudio
      @DianeAntoneStudio  Před 11 měsíci +9

      Thanks so much Pat, Joyce, Shula and Rosemary!!! I so appreciate you taking the time to comment and am thrilled that you enjoy the videos. It means a great deal to me and I wish you many happy years of watercolor !! Take care everyone! X❤❤❤x

    • @DollyRider
      @DollyRider Před 10 měsíci +1

      Zowee, so glad I found you. Looking forward to getting to know you and your style. I don’t understand how AI is taking over. Could you explain more please?

  • @kms0033
    @kms0033 Před 11 měsíci +338

    This made me so angry. Don’t get me wrong, I love Diane teaching her paintings, but the channel is more than just that. She is a friend to all of us and we’re a community. No AI could ever replicate the feeling we get from tuning in to the channel.

    • @heatherbozarth6152
      @heatherbozarth6152 Před 11 měsíci +35

      Agreed! ❤ It is silly, but I told my husband the other night that I wanted to go to France so I could be friends with Diane 😂.

    • @cassandra1345
      @cassandra1345 Před 11 měsíci +19

      Agreed! Diane is amazing

    • @msgail7232
      @msgail7232 Před 11 měsíci

      I want to go also!!@@heatherbozarth6152

    • @DianeAntoneStudio
      @DianeAntoneStudio  Před 11 měsíci +31

      Thanks guys, I appreciate you so much! I’m not going anywhere!

    • @suemauer5965
      @suemauer5965 Před 11 měsíci +17

      Listening to this video made me sad. Please, please don’t give up! I watch you almost every day.

  • @shelley3179
    @shelley3179 Před 11 měsíci +118

    Diane Antone I really enjoy your talent, your voice and your creativity. Please don’t ever sell your paints. Just your paintings. Those of us that take our watercolor seriously salute you!!

  • @Ratherbeknitting1
    @Ratherbeknitting1 Před 11 měsíci +53

    Let me be clear about this….I love to learn from you! I don’t care what paint you use, what brush or paper you use. I love the little stylized birds, the loose florals, the abstracts. It all has value. It keeps me interested. It keeps me motivated. What you and your daughter do on You Tube is soo much work. I am grateful and indebted to the sharing of your collective talents with us.

  • @donnahenry3772
    @donnahenry3772 Před 11 měsíci +71

    You, Diane, are a breath of fresh air in this crazy world. You are irreplaceable. Hang on! Your community will do whatever we need to let CZcams know we love you!

  • @tammyfowler6416
    @tammyfowler6416 Před 11 měsíci +69

    PLEASE do not give up! I do enjoy your teachings. You are a WONDERFUL person in my eyes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!! 😃🤗

  • @Samanthanewmexico
    @Samanthanewmexico Před 11 měsíci +12

    I have chronic pain and since finding your channel, I have started painting as a way of helping with my horrible headaches and migraines. You are like a dear friend that I will probably never have a cup of tea with as I am in America but I count you as a friend and I care about everything that you say whether it’s about painting or life. we must keep on with our chins up as best we can, and count like treasures dear friends we do have.

    • @Weissguys6
      @Weissguys6 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Yes I’m with you! ❤️

  • @donnakleiman7557
    @donnakleiman7557 Před 11 měsíci +26

    It hurts my heart to hear how distressing this CZcams deal is hurting your industry. When I listen to watercolor tutorials (Daily) my go to’s are Ellen, Emma, and you! I was delighted to hear you reference them. You three are a great balance for me… in so many ways. Thank you for your honesty . It is such a gift to connect with our teachers through art. . Thanks Diane for all you give to us.!

  • @iadenicole931
    @iadenicole931 Před 11 měsíci +62

    I LOVE your channel! I want art from real people, not AI. Keep your chin up, Diane. God keep you and give you strength and courage.. it seems all the people I admire are being cancelled by CZcams. Very scary.

  • @user-sm8yp6xq4o
    @user-sm8yp6xq4o Před 11 měsíci +34

    Please don’t quit! You are inspiring!!! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @brackenannie
    @brackenannie Před 11 měsíci +18

    Diane, I am an artist because of YOU, and I want you to know that because what you do matters to so many of us. You are my number one influence. Thank you for not giving up. I watch you everyday, you give me so much joy, motivation, and friendship. I’m your age, I enjoy your perspective and humor!

  • @mommaosachicago
    @mommaosachicago Před 11 měsíci +29

    It's wonderful to have you on CZcams Diane. You have heart you are knowledgeable and you are a loving teacher. Please don't ever give up

  • @ZeeCeeCreations
    @ZeeCeeCreations Před 11 měsíci +88

    What a horrific situation!! I just knew this would happen! You and Emma and Ellen and Emily and Lindsay and Steve and Paul and Charles and Colin will ALWAYS HAVE MY GREATEST RESPECT and support!!!

  • @pennyvae
    @pennyvae Před 11 měsíci +49

    Diane, I don’t know what I would do without you. You’ve gotten me through some dark days and taught me so much about watercolor and art in general. I’m almost your age and I so understand the craziness that is the world today. We’re forgetting what’s really important And those connections that we have with real people and real art. It is so healing and therapeutic and just all-around good for a person. Please don’t give up. What you do matters greatly. Thank you to both you and your daughter.

  • @miriamortiz2191
    @miriamortiz2191 Před 11 měsíci +15

    I am 68 years old and retired when Covid hit. I wanted to learn how to watercolor for a long time and this was my opportunity to learn how. When I first started I found Diane in CZcams she was the first one to inspired me. I love her teaching, I love the way she talks about life, I love her drawing. I love her paintings, she’s taught me so much. So please do not do that to us. We love her, we need her, she’s a professional in every way and you can’t find good teachers like her anymore.

  • @jannissen8146
    @jannissen8146 Před 11 měsíci +37

    I can’t begin to understand what CZcams is doing to you, but I will continue watch, like and comment. You, Emma, Ellen, and a few others have helped so much. My painting journey only began during the pandemic, but I thank you so much for “being there” and teaching me so much about watercolor. I have grown to love it, thanks to you! No AI can duplicate the passion behind your art.

  • @susanamer7904
    @susanamer7904 Před 11 měsíci +38

    Dear Diane, wow, this hit me like a brick 😮 i felt every bit of your pain in your words and what the heck is going on in the world!! No amount of ai will turn me away from your art from the heart ❤️ please try and carry on as we love you and i must say some of those paintings you showed us are fabulous and you are priceless xx

  • @DianeDowneyYardFairy
    @DianeDowneyYardFairy Před 11 měsíci +56

    Diane, your paintings are a huge inspiration to me as a beginner. Your teaching has been hugely important. Please carry on sharing your knowledge. I will continue to keep looking out for your videos.

  • @maxinerolka6590
    @maxinerolka6590 Před 11 měsíci +20

    Don't ever stop painting and making your very helpful videos. Ai will never replace REAL talented artists like you.❤

  • @rebeccapatterson649
    @rebeccapatterson649 Před 11 měsíci +50

    Watching your videos and learning to paint is one of the few pleasures left for me. Never change!

  • @jennybonto
    @jennybonto Před 11 měsíci +55

    Your channel helped me fly into the watercolor universe! I was able to reinvent myself and look forward to giving meaning to the rest of my life. Your lessons and teaching style help me increase my confidence. Your ramblings lift my spirit. I am never lonely just listening to the sound of your voice. I pray you have more viewers and get to meet your pure heart.

  • @7melodyjoy
    @7melodyjoy Před 11 měsíci +131

    Oh my goodness! Please don't go away. You've taught me and inspired me to learn to paint at age 64. Thank you so much for sharing your life and art with all of us. You are much loved!! ❤

    • @wenjewelchatterbox1127
      @wenjewelchatterbox1127 Před 11 měsíci +11

      I've used several of your techniques and ideas. I hadn't picked up a brush for years but people like yourself inspired me to start again. OK, I'm not brilliant but I occasionally surprise myself. Thank you.

    • @verwilliams1
      @verwilliams1 Před 11 měsíci +14

      Oh my gosh I watch you almost everyday. I want you to continue. ❤

    • @DianeAntoneStudio
      @DianeAntoneStudio  Před 11 měsíci +15

      Don’t worry everyone, I’m here to stay!

    • @kimmom7785
      @kimmom7785 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Me too! I just turned 63! I am feeling renewed

  • @cassandra1345
    @cassandra1345 Před 11 měsíci +14

    You’re an amazing teacher Diane. The fact we get your years of knowledge and experience for free is mind blowing. I hope and pray your channel stays strong and becomes increasingly popular. Thank you for everything you do. ❤

  • @dianneorlando4447
    @dianneorlando4447 Před 11 měsíci +70

    Please don’t give up! You’re one of the best watercolor channels out there!

  • @jayp179
    @jayp179 Před 11 měsíci +40

    Heck no! Don't give up!! You have been a great teacher and inspiration for me and a lot of other people!! Love your art!!

  • @susanschmalle8895
    @susanschmalle8895 Před 11 měsíci +67

    I love the lessons. Please keep going. I did not know the likes were so important

    • @cpnotill9264
      @cpnotill9264 Před 11 měsíci +6

      Susan it's a combination of likes but more so comments made and their length! So maddening what they are doing to CZcams creator's!

  • @christinethornton2717
    @christinethornton2717 Před 11 měsíci +35

    You matter, your art matters, your generous spirit matters. You and the others you mentioned are the reason I paint at all. You have become my online tutors and “friends” since Covid shutdown. You are smart and talented, inspirational and encouraging. Please don’t quit!!! Dont let AI and YT cyber bully. We are all better than that. ❤

    • @DianeAntoneStudio
      @DianeAntoneStudio  Před 11 měsíci +4

      We won’t Christine! And if you really want to help, liking, commenting and visiting our channel home page and exploring there are the best things you can do for us - that will make sure CZcams shows you our content when we put up a new video!

    • @christinethornton2717
      @christinethornton2717 Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@DianeAntoneStudio I have been a subscriber and faithful viewer of your videos since 2020. A 👍🏻 is always happily attached. 💕

  • @debrakaul1214
    @debrakaul1214 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Diane! Please know that you’ve made such a difference in my journey of learning watercolor painting! I enjoy, learn, and LISTEN to your stories and lessons. Stay strong.

  • @tammyfowler6416
    @tammyfowler6416 Před 11 měsíci +55

    I would LOVE to take classes with YOU as my ART TEACHER! I love your studio.

    • @USvitoria
      @USvitoria Před 11 měsíci +3

      Me too want to take classes with you

  • @deniselennox1607
    @deniselennox1607 Před 11 měsíci +28

    Dearest Diane don't give up you have inspired thousands of us don't let these ai freaks put you off you will always have you followers

  • @marlenemorgan3258
    @marlenemorgan3258 Před 11 měsíci +14

    I’m just a beginner and I’ve been painting along with you and other CZcams videos . Really the only time I have gotten compliments have been with your paintings. I love the birds because they are fun and I get different expressions on every bird so I see a little of my personality coming through. Please don’t stop.

  • @claudettecurran6185
    @claudettecurran6185 Před 11 měsíci +4

    I am a certified decorative painter in acrylics. Until I started watching your tutorials never had ventured into watercolors. I absolutely love what you do on your channel. I take your advice and have enjoyed and look forward to all of your tutorials. Thank you for all you do to make this world a better place. 👍 💗 👍

  • @serease5993
    @serease5993 Před 11 měsíci +26

    Please don’t give up this channel have help me out of depression I thought a person like me could paint and it became therapeutic for me everyday 😢

  • @juliesanger4488
    @juliesanger4488 Před 11 měsíci +24

    No AI could ever replace Diane’s heart that she shares with us each day. I’m a widow and she is my dear friend as I listen to her daily. She keeps me from being lonely. She’s never met me. But I know Her and her life and her art. She helps me improve my watercolor art every day.
    I love you Diane. Don’t quit!

  • @user-ct9zf7dp7p
    @user-ct9zf7dp7p Před 10 měsíci +4

    I too am 80 years old . And just started watercolor painting. You inspire me to continue on this journey. I appreciate that you make your sketches free to us. I spend hours watching your videos & painting . Please don't give up. You are my favorite You Tube artist.

  • @heidilevens6284
    @heidilevens6284 Před 11 měsíci +2

    AI will never replace the warm heart and years of experience that you bring. Keep going and don’t get discouraged Diane. Just as you remember and share those books about artists of the past, so it will continue. Humans will always value other humans above fake technology. Stay strong and keep doing what you are doing. Thank you for all the great videos and tutorials. 🌷

  • @wendyc967
    @wendyc967 Před 11 měsíci +27

    I copy your ‘paint a bird a day’ paintings and use them to encourage our wellbeing cafe guests to paint watercolours. This week i used the vids on sunflowers, lavender bookmarks and beach scene to give a friend suffering illness an activity. Your skills and gentle tutorials are a great support 💕🇬🇧

  • @suebroughton4078
    @suebroughton4078 Před 11 měsíci +27

    Oh no! Please don’t give up! Your videos are what have helped me enjoy painting again. At 70 years old, I feel the passion again. Every morning I look forward to the time you share with us. Thank you so much for teaching me how to just relax and enjoy the feeling. You are so special ❤

    • @karenruggles6262
      @karenruggles6262 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Same here, I'm 68 and I love her humor, intelligence and TALENT :)

  • @christinemcclester2695
    @christinemcclester2695 Před 11 měsíci +11

    Dearest Diane, I was just listening on the tv as I mostly do but had to get on my phone right away to comment! I’m so sorry that you are experiencing all this stress and heartache! I absolutely love your videos and often play them in the background several hours a day as I find your voice to be soothing, your stories entertaining, and your projects very educational! I have learned more from you than any other artist on this platform! I watch the other artists you made reference to and couldn’t imagine having to deal with loosing them as well. Please don’t give up…you have given this horribly depressed soul dealing with an empty nest and health issues something to look forward to every day! You’ve inspired me to paint again and given me the guidance I need to achieve enough successes to keep going! You have my support and I’ll keep you “rambling in the background” as you say! Love you ❤

  • @jeaniemiller1929
    @jeaniemiller1929 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I'm 76 going on 77 years old, and I have been watching you on CZcams for 2 years. I can honestly say I am a real "artist" now because of you and your teaching! You are an excellent teacher and friend to the thousands of YT watchers. I love your channel and everything you teach and have to say. You are a beautiful person inside and out! Don't give up the ship! Love to you and Tamsin, and Thank You for all your hard work!

    • @DianeAntoneStudio
      @DianeAntoneStudio  Před 11 měsíci +2

      That’s great to hear and we won’t give up! If you really want to help, liking, commenting and visiting our channel home page and exploring there are the best things you can do for us - that will make sure CZcams shows you our content when we put up a new video!

  • @patlewis5146
    @patlewis5146 Před 11 měsíci +20

    Don't give up, please. I love your videos, advice, and the encouragement you give to everyone.

  • @mariagiombarrese9877
    @mariagiombarrese9877 Před 11 měsíci +41

    I am so glad that you have an indomitable spirit! Please do not stop your videos - they are a bright spot in my inbox as I am sure they are in many others. You are inspiring & your slow thoughtful approach makes learning fun. Thank you!

  • @karenowens9717
    @karenowens9717 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I’d be lost without you Diane. You’re not just an artist and teacher, but one that possesses humor and just darn fun to listen to. Thanks for all you have given to me and look forward to many more videos. ❤❤❤

  • @shellyberanek6271
    @shellyberanek6271 Před 11 měsíci +33

    Diane, two years ago I decided to learn how to paint watercolor at 60 years old. You were one of the first watercolor artists I found on You Tube. Each day I picked up my art supplies and looked forward to seeing what you had in store for me to paint that day. Your calming voice and teaching style put me at-ease as a beginner. I truly felt that I could paint as you inspired me each and every day. I cannot express what your videos have meant to me. I love to paint and that is due to YOU ! Please know how much you mean to me and to thousands of other viewers. A.I. can take a hike ! I’m a people-person 100%.

  • @bhiken1
    @bhiken1 Před 11 měsíci +39

    I am an avid watcher of you and a few other CZcams artists of watercolor. I especially enjoy when you take us outside to see your lovely home. ❤️

  • @Lauries1925
    @Lauries1925 Před 11 měsíci +24

    Your site inspired me to paint … helped me through Covid, saving my emotional and mental health !
    this is my open heart and I will continue to watch

  • @rayehedden7390
    @rayehedden7390 Před 11 měsíci +7

    Please don’t give up, Diane. I’m a beginner at 77 years old, and I love your teaching style and your subject matter. Hang in there! ❤

  • @donnamayes1553
    @donnamayes1553 Před 11 měsíci +3

    You are both very much appreciated and have given so many people joy and inspiration with your videos.
    I love watching what you do , listening to your delightful voice and experimenting with my beautiful paints..recommended by you.
    Thank you.

  • @robintait5174
    @robintait5174 Před 11 měsíci +8

    I"M TEACHING A WATERCOLOR CLASS TO YOUNG GIRLS,THIS WEEKEND. USING WHAT I LEARNED FROM YOU. YOU ARE VERY IMPORTANT!!!! VERY VALUABLE AND VERY VERY GIFTED. I'M NEW TO WATERCOLOR. AND LOVE IT BECAUSE IT RELAXES MY SOUL. YOU HELPED ME TO SEE I CAN PAINT. I DIDN'T KNOW THAT BEFORE.

  • @gloriawellington1444
    @gloriawellington1444 Před 11 měsíci +37

    I love watching you paint.

  • @nathalie3102
    @nathalie3102 Před 11 měsíci +3

    You're the reason why I love watercolour so much! I'll never leave this channel. Thank you for all of what you do Diane.

  • @user-vf3wb5wi5l
    @user-vf3wb5wi5l Před 11 měsíci +3

    I am a beginner and I watched quite a few tutorials but I felt the most comfortable with yours and would like to continue learning from you. 1:47 It would be a disgrace to the art community if others could not be afforded the same privilege.
    Please don't give up because you will be dearly missed.

  • @19Celia57
    @19Celia57 Před 11 měsíci +10

    GIVE UP????!!!! P.L.E.A.S.E. do not give up!!!! You have no idea how much you mean to the world. You, sitting in your little studio have a great and wonderful impact on people all over the globe. You have positive power in your words and art. You share and spread light and life. You encourage people who try one thing and that leads them to try another thing and another. Soon they are more light-hearted and positive themselves and spread that to others. An amazing ripple!!!! Please continue to spread your one little light to all people. ♥ From a northern Minnesota, USA great-grandma.

  • @pamvance7378
    @pamvance7378 Před 11 měsíci +32

    You’re very much needed here. I consider you a friend. You’ve taught me so much, Diane.

  • @trishd5332
    @trishd5332 Před 11 měsíci +5

    You are welcome to ‘ramble on’ anytime , I have learned so much from you , Diane! Take heart, and never change. You are a blessing !

  • @marybrown3097
    @marybrown3097 Před 11 měsíci +7

    I love your painting tutorials and techniques. I think we have learned a great deal from you, Diane. I love painting your little turtles, chickens and all your little animal friends for my grandkids. Thank you!

  • @annmariehope26
    @annmariehope26 Před 11 měsíci +31

    I love your art work 💗 please don’t stop

  • @wimjanssen2181
    @wimjanssen2181 Před 11 měsíci +10

    As a 67 years old beginner I like your approach of painting and teaching. I even overcame my fear of painting and painted some of you birdstutorials. Very fun and relaxing. Just what I needed. Thanks for sharing Al those good videos and the passion you gave them. I will help,you staying doing your good work in liking and commenting al your upcoming videos. I also will try to watch as much as possible of your videos and comment them as well . Good luck and what a corrage to make this video. Thanks and keep up the spirit. I see that there are very much comments and support for you. Very well done! Wim from The Netherlands

    • @DianeAntoneStudio
      @DianeAntoneStudio  Před 9 měsíci +1

      How come I never replied to this comment - your very first?? Apologies and I hope tonight you get a whole batch of replies from me to set the balance straight! Hugs!

  • @lindaprowse3528
    @lindaprowse3528 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I love watching your inspiring videos! ❤ plus the encouraging words you share with us! 💖🖌

  • @diane2941
    @diane2941 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I'm glad you told us this. I had no idea that people were struggling with CZcams. I love your ramblings while you paint. You're a real hoot! Sometimes I laugh out loud. I will comment more often. Thanks for being here. ❤

  • @karenmeridew3492
    @karenmeridew3492 Před 11 měsíci +14

    Oh sweetie, I don’t know what is becoming of this world. AI will never be able to replace the impact you have had on me. I’ve only recently started painting at 52, and it was because of your videos. I watch them all the time and I will continue to do so even more!!! You are such an inspiration and a true artist and teacher!

  • @alichtenwalter
    @alichtenwalter Před 11 měsíci +15

    Diane. please don't dispear from making watercolor videos. You have helped me with getting back to painting. I have learned so very much about painting from you. Thank you so very much. I

  • @terrie-xy7fs
    @terrie-xy7fs Před 11 měsíci +2

    I only just found you and your adorable animals and have learned the fun of following you.
    Don't ever allow anything or anyone to take away something you love, if you did it just means they won.
    There is going to be the good, the bad and the ugly of AI. We are all going to have to live with something new and something we don't really understand. It is going to cheapen those things we spent our lives creating but we only have control over in how we fight back and keep our sanity.
    You are an inspiration and I thank you.

  • @jmontoya6661
    @jmontoya6661 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hi Diane, I actually watch many of your videos. I’m not a beginner, I’ve studied watercolor for many years and have earned my level through trying everything like you. I have super expensive watercolor and student grade but I know how to use them now. Your approach is teaching others to learn and play, that is watercolor! The toughest medium. We all attract certain people, which is just how it is. I love your simple yet effective paintings with the doodles and pens. I’ve painted so many of these with you. Some CZcams artists are not my cup of tea, but I do love you. Hope you realize what a treasure you are and keep on going.

  • @connieohara6529
    @connieohara6529 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Do Not Give Up, Diane! I need you! We all need you! The world has gone crazy and you, and your gifts are giving us sanity, and friendship❤❤❤

  • @sandraneale128
    @sandraneale128 Před 11 měsíci +13

    What on earth is happening? Please don’t give up. I love your paintings❤️🦋

  • @sillysuzy631
    @sillysuzy631 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Thank you so much for your honesty Diane! I consider you a friend as well as a fabulous teacher! Please please please keep on keepin’ on for all of us out there! We are living on the leading edge of both good and bad and YOU surely are so GOOD! If anything please let this “ A I “ light the fire under us all to say “ oh I don’t think so!” We are all co-creating out there under your guidance and many others that have such wonderful things to say and teach! I was Lucky enough to grow up in NY and under my very successful Commercial Artist Dad who designed movie posters in the 70’s taught me to Not color in coloring books but rather create my own work and style- you remind me of this a lot while you chat with us all and give wonderful advise! Thanks so much for the book recommendations as well! I love to co-create with you!

  • @susan3029
    @susan3029 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Diane - We love you! My father who grew up in the 1930's never liked what he called "ersatz" art and music. Simulated, AI, whatever. We need artists like you to breathe real life into our visions of art. You communicate art in a way that we can understand, and everyone can participate in. You have added levity to my approach to art, which has been simply liberating. 🥰

  • @dotmorton4540
    @dotmorton4540 Před 11 měsíci +9

    Dot from the UK
    My dear Diane, what would I do without a daily dose of Diane Antone's art I simply love your channel. There must be all sorts of people who love to watch your channel for all sorts of reasons. Me, I'm just an ordinary person always dabbled in paint or colouring in since I could hold a pencil. I'm a widow of 13 years now and live alone and I'm 72. Without your channel and many other like you on you on You Tube life would be miserable. I used to watch a lot of mindless daytime TV, and in the evenings too. But now I'd rather watch someone talented creating art and talking about it like yourself. What we need is more Diane's to spark our interests and yes and entertain us. I for one don't want AI art or AI anything, give us the choice of watching the real thing by real people who know what they are doing and talking about. Thank you, Diane for your expertise and sharing your knowledge with so many of us, I love you, carry on and do what you do best. Lots of love from Derbyshire in the UK, Dot xxx.

  • @suzanneappel8980
    @suzanneappel8980 Před 11 měsíci +17

    I love your style and no AI will ever be able to replace you!!!!

  • @alisonkenworthy878
    @alisonkenworthy878 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Dear Dianne don’t give up! I love your Channel you are one of the only ones who shows imaginative painting in water colour on utube!! No AI can replace a real person!! Take heart just because we are quite doesn’t mean we don,t appreciate you. Cheers Alison

  • @sandycols4870
    @sandycols4870 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Dear Diane and Tamsin,
    Thank you both for the tremendous work you do to produce these videos for all of us around the world! Lately I’ve heard the discouragement in your voice and thought you were just tired of creating art on a schedule. You are so busy outside of YT- I don’t know how you do it all. I have no idea how YT works but it sounds nasty and heavy-handed.
    I found you when I first started learning watercolor on my own about 6 months ago. Your channel quickly became my favorite. I sometimes don’t want to doodle and I skip those but others might be at that place where doodles suit them. I guess it’s hard to balance what you like to paint and what people at different skill levels want to learn. My goal is to learn landscapes, and I also watch a couple other artists who paint only landscapes.
    I hope the YT issues are resolved so you can enjoy what you do for us.
    Take care,
    Sandy Raleigh NC

  • @katsart5509
    @katsart5509 Před 11 měsíci +9

    Please don’t give up , your videos get me through the day since the passing of my husband 2 yrs ago this month, for awhile my heart was broke and I couldn’t paint , but watching and listening encouraged me to go on . ❤️❤️❤️ your channel

  • @karencarlson1693
    @karencarlson1693 Před 11 měsíci +10

    I'm glad you're not giving up in the face of this brave new world of AI. Like, I suspect, many of your viewers, I do not aspire to be a "real artist;" I am painting for my own enjoyment. One thing you do that I really like is take something like a landscape and show us how to do a reasonably simple version of it - not at the level of expertise of the authors of some of those books, but in a way that the hobbyist painter can do and be happy with.

  • @audra7784
    @audra7784 Před 11 měsíci +13

    I love your teaching approach. What you’ve built matters to so many out here. God will make sure the gifts he blessed you with are shared with all of us out here!

  • @lillimantilli8480
    @lillimantilli8480 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I am addicted to your channel along with other artists like you, Emma, creative cove, the frugal crafter,etc. I have about ten favorites. I am not even an artist, just attempting to draw and add color. You break things down so beautifully and encourage. I am definitely against AI overtaking things. Please carry on. Enjoy your “rambling” (as you put it), your showing us your studio, visits from Tuxcedo and listening to your life travels. All are things AI could not accomplish.

  • @helenburnley1650
    @helenburnley1650 Před 11 měsíci +19

    I love watching you and learning more about painting. ❤️ please don’t give up

  • @jenniferhosmer9180
    @jenniferhosmer9180 Před 11 měsíci +17

    PLEASE don't give up!!! I am a HUGE FAN! I feel so thrilled when I can paint with you! I try and see all of your videos. Please don't leave!

  • @margaretaw7988
    @margaretaw7988 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I have followed you weekly Diane for about 2 years now and you have taught me all I know about watercolor painting. You are very special and I just cannot imagine not hearing your stories while following along with your lessons. You make CZcams a better place, you make the world a better place! I am so grateful for you and your daughter!! 💜

  • @stephanievincent3946
    @stephanievincent3946 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you Diane! You’re videos have saved my mental health while also teaching me a great deal.

  • @lindakuck5981
    @lindakuck5981 Před 11 měsíci +10

    Please don't leave utube! Your tutorials are very helpful to me. If only you could see how I've improved in my painting. Thanks for all you do! 😊❤

  • @mdcs5542
    @mdcs5542 Před 11 měsíci +4

    I am not subscribed to many. BUT YOU are one. I watch you every morning at 8am pacific time. You cannot give up

  • @nancyhupp5758
    @nancyhupp5758 Před 11 měsíci +4

    If CZcams doesn't appreciate artists like you, a new platform could open up for you and those like you. All things are possible!! Do not lose heart, my friend. You are greatly appreciated and needed...especially this time in history!

  • @lisajohnson4734
    @lisajohnson4734 Před 11 měsíci +5

    You've been on my mind and heart for a few weeks now. I have been praying and uplifting you! I adore your channel and your life in France with your animals and real life; not just art! You feel like a friend. Thank you for generously sharing your education, experience, and love of creating with us!

  • @user-wx6nz2lg6h
    @user-wx6nz2lg6h Před 11 měsíci +11

    I love Diane and her honest conversations and her variety of paintings. Somedays the painting is whimsical and other days it is more technical. Diane don't go changing because of remarks left here. You're a part of my daily routine. Something would be amiss without you!!!

  • @janehurley7531
    @janehurley7531 Před 11 měsíci +8

    I felt infuriated by what you have just shared. I depend on your channel and others like the ones you mentioned as I am self taught and rely on your knowledge to carry me on my journey. Thank you for what you do. I admire you for speaking out and hope that other teachers follow your lead.

  • @kaceeboxers3580
    @kaceeboxers3580 Před 11 měsíci +2

    What you do does matter to us. We are here to assist in any way we can. Thank you for all you do.

  • @deela7156
    @deela7156 Před 11 měsíci +3

    AI cannot replace the heartfelt stories and inspiration you share everyday. I LOVE and appreciate you, Diane. I love when you share video around your studio and beautiful home. I love how you inspire me to continue to watercolor no matter what challenges I may face. I love you watercolor techniques and how you explain how to use them. You are indeed a wealth of knowledge--I continue to learn from you everyday. You bring magic and fun to the art of watercolor. I am 69 years old. All my life I loved the look of watercolor but was too intimidated to even try it. After watching your videos, I thought I'd give it a try. Following your expertise in teaching, I now love to watercolor, love to try all the techniques you show and have become pretty good at it. I couldn't imagine getting from AI what I get from you: True, calm, life stories and videos, motivation, enjoyment, need I go on?

  • @paulalong6474
    @paulalong6474 Před 11 měsíci +19

    Thank you Diane for all you do. This video brings home how much teachers like you bring joy and inspiration to so many of us. You have definitely inspired me on my artistic journey and encouraged me to keep going. I enjoyed your book review as well. Keep on doing what you do. With infinite gratitude to you and Tamsin.

  • @TammyBrackettDesigns
    @TammyBrackettDesigns Před 11 měsíci +7

    Oh my gosh!! Diane, you and Tamsin are my televison and radio! Lol. I play you all day long, i start my day with you. I paint with you, i clean my studio while listening to you, i make journals for my etsy store while listening to you, everyday you are in the background! I love your paintings, love your attitude LOVE YOUR HONESTY. ❤️ thank you for helping me learn to paint. Thanks to you I have been much cheered in a non cheery time of life. I'm growing in confidence and am getting set to add watercolor paintings to my etsy shop. And Tamsin. Tamsin does an exceptional job at From the Garden and the website and you tube channel. I bless the day i found you!! ❤

  • @juliehenderson7978
    @juliehenderson7978 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Please continue with your tutorials. You are warm and real and so uniquely you. You give much more than teaching us how to paint. You connect with us like a real friend having a chat. Love it

  • @jillrussell3990
    @jillrussell3990 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Will continue to watch you paint. I so enjoy everything about your videos. You make painting fun! Don’t give up!

  • @juliegordon8952
    @juliegordon8952 Před 11 měsíci +9

    What a world we are living in… so sorry you have to go thru this as an artist.. Keep going I love your style, would truly miss your stories tooo..

  • @paulagrootelaar9005
    @paulagrootelaar9005 Před 11 měsíci +10

    Do not leave! You are valued. I see that more and more artists are leaving youtube and going private via websites.

  • @Trace75
    @Trace75 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Please keep doing what you do. I will never stop watching. ❤

  • @Maccagirl100
    @Maccagirl100 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Please continue your videos! I have learned so much from you…You are a wonderful teacher! I also enjoy listening to your stories. You have had such an interesting life!! You are so funny and so real. I think that’s what I enjoy the most. I truly look forward to watching any and all of your videos and learning whatever I can from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your love of art. You definitely are an inspiration!

  • @sherrillmccullough8380
    @sherrillmccullough8380 Před 11 měsíci +8

    I love your channel. I watch every video that you post. You have a gift that you give to all of us all of the time without expecting anything from us. You are a gift and we gladly receive!

  • @lanahughes5254
    @lanahughes5254 Před 11 měsíci +17

    I hope we can get through all this AI madness keeping the humanity alive in art of all kinds. One of the reasons I haven't invested in digital tools for art. I like the feel of the paintbrush in my hand and the actual brush strokes I make whether good or bad. I am pulling for you, Diane. Please don't give up.

  • @susanhines4763
    @susanhines4763 Před 11 měsíci +3

    These tutorials must continue!!! You artists are wonderful.
    No you ,no CZcams!!

  • @ritaricci-fowler1521
    @ritaricci-fowler1521 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Yesterday I commented on your tree bookmark video that it had been posted less than 24 hours previous and already had 2.4k views. This video has 961 views in 2 hours. People LOVE you! How could CZcams's AI possibly not see that? I will let your videos stream all day if necessary! 😅 I love the way you teach painting. Plus, I can't tell you how many times you've made me laugh out loud while doing it. I love your musings and listening to the sounds of birds and goats outside your studio. Please don't go anywhere! We all love you!❤