Easy Watercolor Christmas Tree with a Twist — No-Fail Holiday Cards FAST!

Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/79329 Hello friends, and welcome to a little burst of Christmas creativity! Today we’re going to paint a watercolor Christmas tree — but with a twist. This easy, no-fail project is perfect for anyone who wants to make beautiful handmade cards without stress or fuss. You’ll learn how to layer colors, add sparkle and personality, and make each card unique, all while relaxing and enjoying the process. So, gather your paints, settle in with a cup of something cozy, and let’s paint together. The channels I mention at the end of this video are: @Purpleladybirdart @stitchedbymrsd6754 Materials: Kuretake Gansai Tambi Art Nouveau 24 set https://amzn.to/3IVoBpm Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn From the 48 set I used Forest Green, Sap Green, Indigo, Prussian Blue and Rose Madder. From the Art Nouveau set I used Saffron Yellow, Vermillion and Mars Yellow Brushes Meeden Quill Brushes, set of 4 https://amzn.to/4o4FD3J or buy direct from Meeden and get 15% off with the code DIANE15 https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp Size 8 synthetic round (Princeton or Drawell are good) Princeton Aqua Elite Synthetic Kolinsky Brush, Round, size 8 https://amzn.to/42P6whE Paper Meeden 12 x 9 inches Cold Press 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off all Meeden products* **Meeden Paper** 🇺🇸 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-usa 🇬🇧 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-uk 🇪🇺 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-eu 🇦🇺 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meeden-paper-au Other Daisy Shape Plastic Palette https://amzn.to/47qI5uf The rectangular palette I used isn’t on Amazon, but this is a good alternative https://amzn.to/47xEYlz Signo Uniball Gel Pen Gold, Silver, White https://amzn.to/4npN7wU Faber-Castell Pitt Pens 4 Black India Ink Pen Wallet Set - Assorted Nibs https://amzn.to/3VxaJnZ Kuretake White Ink https://amzn.to/492t6cd —— Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & materials 03:09 Starting the tree 13:01 Making a few adjustments 13:45 Adding a second layer 15:24 Adding berries 19:02 A bit of embellishment 29:40 Two lovely channels to visit —— ➡️ DON’T LOVE DRAWING? USE OUR LIBRARY OF 300+ SKETCH DOWNLOADS! https://dianeantone.com/youtube-tutorial-sketches *ALL Sketches have a full-length tutorial here on YouTube!* Get 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://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: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Tip Jar: https://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: https://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* https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.uk/discount/diane10 VIVIVA COLORS Fun & Portable Colorsheets and more Handmade in India *Use code DIANEANTONE for 10% off your first order* https://tinyurl.com/vivivacolors MAB WATERCOLOURS Metallic Paints Handmade in England *Use code DIANE10 for 10% off* https://www.etsy.com/shop/MABWatercolours VHAQUARELL Professional Watercolors Handmade in Germany *Use code DIANE5 for 5% off* Diane Antone x VHAquarell botanical set: https://tinyurl.com/dianeantonexvhaquarell ➡️ *Amazon Storefronts* USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://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. If you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in your currency. I use the Golden Nylon Series 11-2, mostly sizes 7, 10 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html —— ➡️ *Where You’ll Find Us* *Our Online Homes* Website: https://dianeantone.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DianeAntoneStudio Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Facebook: https://facebook.com/dianeantonestudio Instagram: https://instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Pinterest: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio *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