The Watercolor Whimsical Secret to take your landscape paintings to the next level. Painlessly.

One of the things I love to paint most of all is a whimsical landscape. I've done quite a few of these over the last few years, and today it's time to do another one. Along the way I'll explain why I believe that creating whimsical art is the secret to making effortless and painless progress in watercolor (or any other medium) while leaving the stress and disappointment behind. Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/whimsical-village-sketch-ii/ ⬇️ Scroll down for details of how to get this and 300+ more sketches for free! Materials: **From Meeden (use code DIANE15 for 15% off)** *Paper* 🇺🇸 https://go.meedenart.com/4gmRaHW 🇬🇧 https://uk.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8833740.pkqmzOJ7cSUTK 🇪🇺 https://eu.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8833093.KEKQBZgUjrla 🇦🇺 https://au.meedenart.com/products/meeden-cold-press-hot-press-rough-watercolor-paper-pad?sca_ref=8831601.HrWQDzR7Ew8F *Professional Quill Brushes* https://go.meedenart.com/43ORwSp *Square 12 well mini palette* https://tinyurl.com/meeden-square-ceramic-palette Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/467WnAK 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3ZFuf4a 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/43Wb1cU FINELINERS/PENS I USE Edding 1800 set https://amzn.to/4i0EmXV Staedtler Pigment Liner set of 6 https://amzn.to/4bom9Q7 Winsor and Newton fineliners https://amzn.to/3MFkGL9 Sakura Pigma Micron Fineliners https://amzn.to/3NMEg7s Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE Artistro white pens https://amzn.to/3zWqjSj Stylish Japanese Washi Tape https://amzn.to/3JGUpOM — Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:11 My plan and my materials 02:57 An outline sketch 03:37 First layer of watercolor 10:26 Second layer with details 13:16 A row of houses 15:34 Pen work in black and white 27:33 The secret power of whimsy 30:04 The finished painting (and some Austrian music!) — ➡️ 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) Join our Newsletter: 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 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. I use 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 @fromthegarden for behind the scenes videos of life on and around our little farm in Brittany, France