How to Paint Pretty Watercolor Feathers with Doodles!

Watch ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/79329 Join me on Patreon https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a blank page, wondering what to paint next… I’ve got the perfect answer. Feathers. They’re quick, they’re calming, and they’re the ideal subject for practicing almost everything—from color mixing and brushwork, to wet-in-wet techniques and tiny finishing details. And the best part? You don’t need a reason or a plan. You can paint one in just 15 minutes and feel better for it. So, let’s get started—because once you try this, you’ll never look at feathers the same way again. Other feather tutorials: Five feathers with a branch of berries behind https://youtu.be/rU-Uzc7vO9I Three easy ways to paint feathers https://youtu.be/MpfK4lteQvY Download the sketches: https://dianeantone.com/product/five-feathers-sketch/ https://dianeantone.com/product/three-feathers-sketch/ Get a Studio Insiders Pass and choose ten FREE sketch downloads EVERY MONTH from our library of over 300 sketches: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ (Patrons and Channel Members get this pass FREE - look for the coupon code when you join!) --- Materials: Set of Derwent Drawing Pencils in Tin (28% off - $18) https://amzn.to/452Ikfc Tinge Gold Palette https://amzn.to/4m0ZwYC $16 (looks identical to Lightwish at $45) Canson Graduate Drawing Book 4 x 6 (Other sizes available) https://amzn.to/4deRes7 Pro Art Size 4 Rigger https://amzn.to/4jNUxJl Clairefontaine Carnet de Voyage, various sizes https://amzn.to/4d8DcIw Canson XL Mixed Media Sketchbook 5.5x8.5” 90lb / 160gsm https://amzn.to/41gIXgZ Coliro Pearl Colors (gold & silver) new metal tin https://amzn.to/457i8jF (made by Finetek, supposedly in Germany) $28 MAB handmade “Golden Series” metallic colors on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/listing/1705071013 **Use code DIANE10 for a 10% discount** Victoria Hilbrecht set of paints https://tinyurl.com/dianeantonexvhaquarell **Use code DIANE5 for a 5% discount** MEEDEN Empty Watercolor Tin Palette https://go.meedenart.com/3KrAqR4 Meeden 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper Block https://tinyurl.com/meeden-watercolor-block **USE DIANE15 for 15% off all Meeden products from their website. Meeden ship from within the US.** --- Chapters: 00:00 Why paint feathers? 00:35 My practice feathers & today's materials 07:53 Drawing one feather 08:23 Understanding the parts of a feather 15:44 A quick demo of painting a feather 27:27 Drawing three feathers 29:56 Painting the feathers three different ways 39:50 Embellishing the feathers 56:37 Finishing with some spatter ----------------------- Get an overview of what we do here at Diane Antone Studio: https://linktr.ee/dianeantonestudio Join my FREE Studio Insiders' Newsletter for coupons, freebies, offers, inspiration, news and more: https://dianeantone.com/join-our-newsletter Join my YouTube Membership: https://youtube.com/dianeantonestudio/join Join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Become a Studio Insider for 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month: https://dianeantone.com/product/studio-insiders-pass/ --------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLIES Browse all of my recommended supplies on my 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 have always bought my favorite brushes from Drawell direct from Japan. 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 Maestro Series (black and Gold handles) and the Golden Nylon Series 11-2 (red and white handles) and I use sizes 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. http://www.drawell.co.jp/english/product.html --------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Visit the YouTube Community Tab here: https://www.youtube.com/DianeAntoneStudio/community Diane Antone Studio Private YouTube Members Group - for Members only https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianeantonestudiomembers Website: https://dianeantone.com Facebook Diane Antone Studio: https://www.facebook.com/dianeantonestudio 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeantonestudio Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dianeantonestudio Please visit our baby sister channel @fromthegarden Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar --- Diane Antone Studio makes a commission from sales made through the above links.* #dianeantonestudio #watercolor #art