My Watercolor Inspiration Comes From The Strangest Places — A Visit to a Pharmacy Pays Off

Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Watercolor Inspiration comes from the strangest places. Tonight’s painting was inspired by a visit to a pharmacy! I have developed a loose, relaxed floral from a beautiful bag I was given at the checkout! I couldn’t resist the color palette and the simple, loose shapes the designer had created. I focused on flow, colour, and letting the brush do the work. This is not about precision or perfection, but about responding to what happens on the paper and enjoying the process as it unfolds. I’ll show you how to suggest flowers rather than define them, using simple shapes, soft edges, and a limited palette. If you’re a beginner, this is a lovely way to practise confidence and loosen up. If you’re more experienced, it’s a reminder to step back and let go. Materials: Meeden Professional Watercolor Brushes Set of 9 - https://amzn.to/4k1XKpF (currently 31% off in the US) Set of 4 - https://amzn.to/4pY6LkT (currently 29% off in the US) Or buy direct: https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp (*get 15% off with code DIANE15*) Meeden Airtight Palette https://amzn.to/4aczspx Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/467WnAK 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3ZFuf4a 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/43Wb1cU Kuretake Art Nouveau 24 color set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/4ptkEYn 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3HL4CbN 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/4k1tVDY Meeden Watercolor Paper (100% cotton) 10 x 7 inch https://tinyurl.com/muu7vehc **Get 15% off all Meeden products with the code DIANE15** Meeden Quill Brush size 6 — https://amzn.to/3MjsAxi Round Synthetic Brush size 6 — https://amzn.to/4a0Emq1 The channel I mention in this video: @zen@zentropolis411tps://youtu.be/2xI0xIBbxQQ?si=7Um7hLQ0NQqOTCui —— ➡️ 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 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 ➡️ *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 *Our baby sister channel* Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@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