Watercolor like this and your mood will improve - Paint and doodle a colorful whimsical hummingbird

Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dianeantonestudio Watercolor painting is such a wonderful way to bring calm back when life feels overwhelming. For me, that can mean anything from the challenges of the weather to navigating bureaucratic tangles or even just deciding what to cook next. Sitting down with a brush, a few colors and a piece of paper helps me pause, breathe, and let go of all those distractions. And if you still need convincing of the power that painting has to change your mood, watch this video and you'll hear it happening to me through my voice. Today we are painting a beautiful hummingbird and musing over the ups and downs of life and how to manage our painting journey. I come up against a bump in the road which makes me take a slightly different direction! Come and find out all about it! Read my blog: https://dianeantone.com/boost-your-brain-gentle-ways-to-spark-your-creativity/ Download the sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/whimsical-hummingbird-sketch/ ⬇️ Scroll down to find out how to get 10 free sketches every month ⬇️ *Links to things I mention in this video* The Diane Antone x Meeden Watercolor Kit: US site: https://go.meedenart.com/4dEYoYX UK site: https://go.meedenart.com/4sD94Ms AU site: https://go.meedenart.com/4c92tU1 EU site: https://go.meedenart.com/3PxYoA4 Channels to check out: @ParrotandParsnip and @frombournemouthtobulgaria Jords Rescue on FB https://fb.watch/G2Fzi5ql7y/ *Materials* Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set: 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/467WnAK 🇨🇦 https://amzn.to/3ZFuf4a 🇩🇪 https://amzn.to/43Wb1cU Princeton Aqua Elite brush size 8 https://amzn.to/42P6whE size 4 https://amzn.to/4klwlPx **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 *Use code DIANE15 for 15% off* Ohuhu Black Permanent fineliner https://amzn.to/4au1v3X Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE Uni-ball Schmincke Aqua Bronze powder (rich gold) : https://amzn.to/3R0FP5p Zig Masking Writer Set of 3, 1, 2, and 3mm https://amzn.to/4eMZAYG ARTISTRO bullet tip gold marker (like mine) https://amzn.to/4p4LtSl Uni-Ball Signo Gold Pen: https://amzn.to/3R1KGmZ Zig White Brush Pen https://amzn.to/4oED5Zw Mont Marte Masking Fluid https://amzn.to/4iRAutX Faber Castel Sepia Fineliner https://amzn.to/4kkmNEq Meeden 12 well Daisy Palette https://amzn.to/4knn0ql Meeden Set of 4 Quill Brushes https://amzn.to/4k0nX7W Lightwish Metallic Paint Set https://amzn.to/41nyf9I Kemyr Watercolor Brush Pens https://amzn.to/4bTVkG6 (similar to Poétique) Another Hummingbird Video: https://youtu.be/qQCR6zlxrlo (ignore the competition) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & materials 05:15 Painting the background 14:27 Using tracing paper to check my design 16:39 Painting flowers and leaves 21:58 Painting the hummingbird 33:08 Continuing with pen and painted details —— ➡️ 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 —— ➡️ *Amazon Storefronts* USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonestudio Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantonestudio —— ➡️ *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