How to Paint Blue Poppies in Watercolor — No Gimmicks Just Pure Color

Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Today I’m saying no to all my new watercolor supplies and I’m going to paint a lovely soft, muted watercolor based on blue wintery poppies using my old watercolor set I’ve used for years! If, like me, you feel that you’re drowning in an ocean of product options, this video will help you re-find simplicity. I’m going back to my watercolor roots, rediscovering how to spend less time deciding, and more time painting! So let’s get started! Materials Arches watercolor paper https://amzn.to/3JYOu3p Meeden masking tape set https://amzn.to/47Pwmnl Meeden 100% cotton paper https://amzn.to/3J6X6FP Meeden Porcelain Rectangular Mixing Palette https://amzn.to/4rLBx1G Meeden Empty Metal 48 half pan watercolor palette/tin https://amzn.to/4rtRREo Daniel Smith Paints Indanthrone Blue https://amzn.to/4kBIDmU Raw Umber https://amzn.to/4rOFJh0 Carbazole Violet https://amzn.to/3Oiq8YP Nickel Azo Yellow https://amzn.to/3MrdjLe Indigo https://amzn.to/4rKnEki Cobalt Turquoise https://amzn.to/468hYsd Sap Green https://amzn.to/4rm22uW Burnt Sienna https://amzn.to/4qDou1g Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:38 My favorite watercolor paint tin 01:22 A tip from a famous artist 02:43 Today's color choices 03:17 Sketching out my plan 04:06 Starting with the leaves 06:05 Painting the main flowers 09:21 Building up the composition 15:31 Some final thoughts about simplicity —— ➡️ 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* Find out all about us by clicking here: linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar (PayPal) Join our Newsletter for coupons, freebies, inspiration, news and more: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter —— ➡️ *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 Rhapsody Frame TV Art Turn your TV into an art gallery! Free Vintage and Modern Art to transform your living space. https://youtube.com/@BarleeArtStudio?si=u-DJTmIg44gZBCbq ➡️ *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. The prices on their website are in Japanese currency but if you send Mr Maeyama an email he will give you prices in other currencies. The brushes I use are the Golden Nylon Series 11-2, and I use mostly sizes 7or 9 and 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 Facebook Communities* Facebook Members Only Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwatercolourpainting Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnhowtopaint *Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art