Diane-you can't imagine how grateful I am for you and your wonderful approach to watercolor and life. I started my watercolor journey at the age of 70 last November, and have felt lost more than once as I tried painting in various styles. Ive learned a lot along the way, but your kind voice and watercolor approach resonates with me. You have helped me to be free to find my own style, and the joy I am finding now in watercolor is the result. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! If you are ever in the states, I hope you will come for a cuppa (tea or coffee!) and a visit in the Colorado mountains where I live with my husband of 50 years, our chickens and dogs. I appreciate you very much!
Thanks so much Penny for your lovely comments. I wish I could drop in for a cuppa and thanks for the invitation! It's a lonely if lovely life here in France, and my community of people on UA-cam is a great comfort to me too. Thanks again x
Hi, Penny! I am 71 with a husband of 52 years and feel exactly the same as you! I have only just discovered Diane's channel and it has been a life saver. So liberating, as I was overwhelmed with all the information that I didn't know where to begin. I wish us both the best along this new exciting adventure! 🤗
@@gailmariage5318 Yes! The Colorado mountains are wonderful. We are further south in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo range. Glad you had a good visit!
Thank you, Diane. I enjoy your prattling on far more than ASMR. You make me laugh and I enjoy what you do. Like you suggested, making neurographic art has improved my ability to sense color harmonies and create abstracts, and just for playing fun.
All the color combinations and designs and your pleasant, calming voice. It’s such a relief from all that’s happening in the world to come here and watch and paint and listen…then there’s the added pleasure of the farm animals, gardens and the house pets! Many thanks, Diane 🌺
This looked like so much fun. I also taught school for 39 years. When we took out our paints the children loved to learn lessons in watercolor every time time especially on rainy days when we had extra time. The art display were beautiful just like yours well not quite like yours but were bright. Thank you for a relaxing afternoon. Love the painting.
🤗Awesome, just what the Doctor ordered alongside the Blob birds. Thank you for giving me some calming balance. Enjoy all your other wonderful paintings but lately, the blobs and this art piece are what we, or at least I need and appreciate. I may not comment with actual words, more Emojis than anything show my joy in your art. Thank you Diane for your time and the enjoyable conversations you have with yourself and us the viewers🤗🤗🤗💕🌹Keep Calm and Continued Creativity🌻🎶🎶
Good evening Joan! Wonderful to hear from you in words after many comments on emojis only! I love to see your jolly little icons (I’m at a loss for the right words here!) But it’s even better when I can read your thoughts! I think you’re right, because quite a few people have said they needed something like that, something easy but not trivial, colourful but not too garish, straightforward but not boring… I’m hoping to come up with a few more ideas soon! Great to see you, hugs Diane
I honestly wasn’t sure about this one at first. But once you started your doodle magic I was hooked! Another one to add to my favorites list; hope to try it with my 5- and 8- year-old grand niece and nephew!
Hi Diane- this is my 2nd viewing of this video - I decided to paint alongside with you today …-just waiting for the pain to dry- then to embellish. I am enjoying the neo graphic style, you are inspiring in the way you paint, explain what you are doing and to relax….I have. Decided to paint neographic before I do brush to paint, yes it does relax me…a grateful thank you❤🐾🐾💚
Diane, how can you say you don't know many people, when you have hundreds of people watching you every day? Not everyone remembers to click "like," so you know there are even more than you see, and we all see you. If we didn't like you, we wouldn't come back. You, my dear teacher of relaxing artwork, have hundreds of friends.
what a wonderful way to be expressive and create without limits. I love all the colors and patterns. Thank you for taking the time to share this. A great way to spend a little time on a weekend just relaxing.
Hi Diane I just love how you can take simple things and make them look like a million bucks! I'm like you I do a bit of neurographics in my art but not a rule follower either. I love doodling and abstract and flowers and cats. All the things that you are showing us. Thanks so much. Gratitude and love from Susan in Az.❤️🌵❤️🤗♥️
Thank you for this Diane! It's so nice to see a simple loose piece - and forget the children, I think I'm going to do something on these lines tomorrow - the perfect way to relax! As for having all these recordings of us, you know what I always think? How lucky our children are that they'll have something when we're gone. The ONE thing I've missed more than anything is hearing my mum's voice - and I have nothing....... So, i will do one of these cheery paintings for her! :) xx
You are so welcome Ema. That's a good point, I have nothing sound wise of my mother either, and only literally two photos of her. Unimaginable to today's generation I suppose. But I'm not sure that overwhelming oneself with images of the past is good for the mental health either. We have to accept the passage of time, and being surrounded by film of "the way we were" doesn't do anyone any good. So a happy medium would be my choice - an album to look at occasionally and that's enough. Do you hear your mum's voice in your head? I'm sure I'd recognise my mum's voice at once if I heard her, even after the fifty years that have passed since she died!
@@DianeAntoneStudio Oh goodness Diane! You must have lost your mum at a very young age, I'm so sorry, I can't imagine. I have my mum's voice in my head but it's not as clear as I'd like it to be - it's odd. I can hear other family members, and I can hear their words clearly, with my mum, it feels like it's a bit harder and I don't know why. I would LOVE to hear her voice - just a few words, that's all. I agree that we can't dwell in the past - that would be really unhealthy, but there are moments when things are challenging that I know her voice would pick me up - shake me out of whatever. :) BTW - I spent all morning painting circles and then using everything I had just to 'play' on top of the circles! I love creating something that has no purpose other than pure joy! It's also a great opportunity, as you mentioned, to try out different ideas and see if they work! My morning has been pure joy so thank you for inspiring me! xx
It's nearly midnight now and after watching this and listening to your lovely soothing voice I feel relaxed enough to fall asleep. Thank-you so much Diane. Goodnight.
My mother collected paperweights and looking at this reminded me of seeing her collection in the display case. Lots of color and interesting swirls. I like to use gouache on a black watercolor paper by Stonehenge Aqua . Thank you for this demonstration 💕
Yes, I can see the connection, what a lovely thing to collect! And yes, it works very well on black, I tried that out last year and did a bee and a sunflower, which were very striking! Have you seen them on the channel?
Lately when I’ve just been sitting and staring at paper or canvas I start with spirals, using any media. This video was great. I find neurographic art very therapeutic. Try making the lines while pushing a penny or dime. It’s so much fun! (It is also part of a very serious therapy, and UA-cam has many videos about it. Worth watching.) Thanks for this 🌺
I have watched a few videos about the therapy side of neurographic art but the most interesting one talked about how there is a "free" version which uses swirly lines, and the more "therapeutic" version with the jerky, ever-changing-direction lines. So that's why I am using the idea of swirly lines to "break" the paper and make it possible for me to get creative. You know, there is SO much art on UA-cam but more especially on Pinterest it's hard to create anything that someone else hasn't already done similar to. Glad you enjoyed this video though x
@@DianeAntoneStudio Oh, i agree, 100%. It works for me because whatever kind of line or circle or shape i draw, the connecting points are always different and they just let me zone out and be quiet while discovering new pathways. The concept can be so hard to grasp but once you’ve experienced it for yourself you’ll understand. Thanks again.
How beautiful!!!! wow!!! so simple but so perfect ....as a matter of fact perfect picture to hang over my bed.....only 12 years to know what I want!!! LOL!! Another gray summer day here, so I will definitely give it a go. Thank you for the wonderful idea! and yes, I corrected my granddaughter :& grandson to hold a paintbrush correctly many many years ago. Even tho she told me she didn't like painting, that is all she seems to do these days. At 12 she is quite the artist!!! I don't think the younger generation use their pencils enough and are less to get arthritis from it but they do type alot on their computers and will get arthritis in their joints or rather their thumbs!! I, myself started teaching myself to type (properly) from the age of 14 then worked on a typewriter from many, many years until the birth (or affordability) of a computer! To add to that many hours of piano lessons from the age of 8 to 14 and practice caused my joints to stay bent and now on days like today - high humidity and the threat of yet another storm, cause my fingers or rather the joints to hurt with arthritis.
Hi Crafty Grandma!! Thanks so much for your comments and feedback! Your story is a lot like mine! Piano lessons and everything! I asked for and got a typewriter for my 10th birthday (ancient sit up and beg model!!!) and eventually learnt to touch type when I started working for a bank back in the early 70s. It has been perhaps the most important skill I've had over my life as I have used it continuously but never more than now as I type replies to your lovely comments in UA-cam land! I am lucky I don't have real arthritis in my hands although I do have a couple of fingers with carpal tunnel trouble, but I get by with my Golden Paste and a vegetarian diet!
I just took a took a quick skim of this and I think it will help "loosen me up!" I have so many tutorials of yours I want to try - I feel like this is going to be a good one for the next gray, rainy day. Thank you for the advice on the spattering - it will definitely be helpful to me! I love the look of it to finish off paintings in a lot of your other tutorials. Even if a tutorial doesn't have it expressly, if I am using a painting to make a card for someone, like some of your "whimsical" birds and dogs, I add them! Since I mount the paintings on coordinating paper and then mount that on cards I have cut, it adds a little something so the background isn't so stark against my cards! Also, your "patter" when you paint is NOT "daft!" I love listening to you talk while you paint - don't ever stop!
I think I saw one of your cards on Facebook Tracy? If it was the one I was thinking of it was lovely! Thanks so much for your lovely comments and feedback, very helpful!
@@DianeAntoneStudio No, it wasn't mine! I haven't posted anything yet on FB, but I do intend to. I have sent some cards to family members and sent them photos of all my attempts! Their encouragement, along with your guidance, has made me think "I can do this watercolor painting!"
I know. It's shockingly awful and I can't watch UA-camrs who hold their brush or pen like that, it really makes me feel uncomfortable. Yes, if a person has a physical reason for using a primitive grip, not a problem obviously. But why give up all the fine control you have with a tripod grip (as we call it in the UK) for the jagged, irregular result you get from holding a brush in your fist. Beats me. Glad I'm not alone. Once a teacher, always a teacher I suppose!!!!!
This is a perfect exercise to do when that blank paper is taunting you. It is totally fun and pretty much anyone can do it. No self-criticism allowed. :) Thanks for creating a wonderful video that makes painting "doable" for those who can't "let go."
Brilliant! Every child should be taught/shown this excercise!!! It breaks my heart to hear that cursive is not taught in so many schools. Enough said. What a fun way to spend an afternoon! Thank you!❤️
@@DianeAntoneStudio You just made my day. Thank you so much for thinking of me in this way. Something really funny happened before I saw your tutorial on this. My husband said, "Wouldn't these be great on a much larger scale?" And poof, there you were doing exactly what I so wished to do.
@@DianeAntoneStudio He said, "For you Diane, he is always ready to help advise and he comes to you free of all charges" LOL He adores you as much as I so do.
Your watercolors are so rich. What brand are they? I so love watching your videos. You are really relaxing to watch. Inspiring too! You make me feel like I can possibly paint a little too. 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks so much for your kind comment! This painting was done with Arteza gouache here’s a link • Arteza Gouache Paint, 24 Colors, 12ml, 0.4 US fl oz Tubes, Water-Based Paint for Canvas and Paper amzn.to/2RLK6hA You can definitely do it!!!
Funny, I know it says that you did this painting in June but I have just found it. But what’s funny is that just today I finished making a Christmas gift book for my son which contains space pictures from the James Webb Telescope that I have downloaded from the internet and bound into a hardback book. I was thinking about trying to paint some of those beautiful galaxies. I think that you could do it more justice that I. Glad to go back to painting now!! I think that your painting looks like a molecule!! Beautiful!! Thank you!
You're so welcome Donna, and thank you for sharing with me the James Webb telescope images. I had no idea that had happened. Very amazing photos! I bet that book must be quite something! Lucky son! Hope you have a happy Christmas!
I does feel like it gets harder… I turned 65 a couple weeks ago, sometimes it feels like it takes all my energy to just get thru the day. And everyday feels like the last. This looks like fun. I have a big tray of jelly gouache this would make good use of it. I think this would be a pretty fabric design.
I have to try this jelly gouache I keep hearing about! Happy belated birthday - I'm looking with shock at my next one and wondering ... but onwards and upwards in everlasting hope!
Thank you so much. I was busy with some work and I wanted to paint and I was not able to do because sketching takes time. Your video has really helped me. 👍
Honestly I can’t say enough about how much I’ve learned or even relearned listening to the amount of wisdom I’ve learned ,you’re a very inspirational and knowledgeable that’s probably spelled wrong lmao xoxo , I’d rather hear you talk maybe u can put one ear bud in so u can listen to your music in an earbud for your own listening pleasure?
Very relaxing 50 or so minutes thanks Diane. Though with all the bad things happening in the world today I dont think how some holds their pencil even compares sorry. There are many UA-cam artists out there who hold their pens & pencils in odd or strange ways..I think thats a very outdated idea telling kids how to hold pencils...love your art. Never tried gouche but love to get that bibrancy from my watercolours and acrylics.. have a happy day and thankyou for your time...btw you still sound like a teacher 🤭💐
Yes Jenny, it is an outdated idea and I’m sorry but that’s because I’m outdated! I’m not planning on changing my opinions any time soon just because the majority of people have different ones to me. You are more than entitled to feel the way you feel think the way you think speak the way you speak and so am I. Hope you continue to enjoy the videos, despite our difference of opinion on the importance of how to hold a pencil! Best wishes Diane. Oh and by the way, I might still sounds like a teacher but I actually only taught for 2 1/2 years.
@@DianeAntoneStudio only 2 1/2 years Diane, you should have stuck to it longer you have a great calming voice and you explain things very well. In reality you are STILL teaching!! And I will certainly keep following your tutorials you inspire greatness from us all. Thankyou 🥰🙏..and sorry Im so outspoken I cant help myself..
So much fun with this…tried neurographic drawing with paint etc…I must prefer this approach concentrating on the painting & shapes,decorations etc.so vibrant…did something similar a few years ago..a refreshing change from the more structured compositions
LOVED this Diane.. thank you so much for the idea!!! I think there are alot more daft things said out there than what is said on your channel...lol Have a pleasant day diane... you sure gave me one... and there are no children involved... Hugs! deb
Lately I've been playing with neuro art, making the lines, rounding the corners, adding circles and colors. I took one of your dragonfly sketches and turned it into neuro art. Unfortunately, the pen I used wasn't waterproof and when I added watercolor, my lines bled :( I did another dragonfly that came out pretty good. I'll tag you in it so you can see it. I like the idea of taking your sketches and adding neuro lines and then coloring in. Anyway, this was a relaxing video and fun to watch you play.
Needed to stop painting, because it’s not only painting you but also sharing your thoughts with us. To me it’s a crime not to reach children to write, to use a pen, to use a brush … not to use this beautiful connection between the brain and their fingers. I’m a former teacher, not for the arts. We had a time here in Germany where teachers were forbidden to teach children handwriting. They were only taught to write these printed letters … What a nonsense! They need handwriting and painting like some kind of daily food. They need to do something what fills their little hearts with joy. Using paint, creating something is one way. Painting my Gouache circles to calm down and following you I decided that this will be done also with my little granddaughter… she is only 15 month right now. But her time with colours and her granny will come, if only with her fingers to wake up the joy for colour 😁Sending you all my love from Germany
Hi Martchen and thanks for your comment, very interesting. I'm so glad you want to introduce your granddaughter to color and art. I am so sad about the way our schools around the world have mostly abandoned the subjects and processes that bring children to life. I don't know if you have heard of Rudolf Steiner, and the Waldorf Schools, which you have many of in Germany? I worked in one, studied anthroposophical pedagogy, taught my own children in this way and later they went to a Waldorf school - where art is at the basis of everything they learn. I'm sure you know about this pedagogy. Anyhow, now, even the small amount of creative work that was formerly taught in schools has more or less disappeared because of computers. So sad.
@@DianeAntoneStudio I agree with you completely. I know about the Waldorf concept and I support it. I’ve never taught there, but I had to be at their examinations. Students could stay there for 13 years to to all the examinations for attending later a university or something similar. Very often great results and in most cases really beautiful souls. The programs were great. Montessori also has a great concept. I had been working always in state schools, very often under high time pressure. Not really focussing on the child or the needs of an adolescent. Honestly I am now happy to be free. 😁🙋🏻
I did this exercise today. I watched it the other day and read the comments. I’d never heard of neurological drawing. So I went looking on UA-cam.. it seemed like a good idea but I had to laugh when you said, I dont really following all those rules I take what I want then make up my own. Because that’s exactly how I felt. I don’t like all those squiggley straight lines. I like circles. And most of the ones I saw where, well, ugly. So then I decided I didn’t like their rules either 😂 Aw well.
Diane-you can't imagine how grateful I am for you and your wonderful approach to watercolor and life. I started my watercolor journey at the age of 70 last November, and have felt lost more than once as I tried painting in various styles. Ive learned a lot along the way, but your kind voice and watercolor approach resonates with me. You have helped me to be free to find my own style, and the joy I am finding now in watercolor is the result. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! If you are ever in the states, I hope you will come for a cuppa (tea or coffee!) and a visit in the Colorado mountains where I live with my husband of 50 years, our chickens and dogs. I appreciate you very much!
Thanks so much Penny for your lovely comments. I wish I could drop in for a cuppa and thanks for the invitation! It's a lonely if lovely life here in France, and my community of people on UA-cam is a great comfort to me too. Thanks again x
Hi, Penny! I am 71 with a husband of 52 years and feel exactly the same as you! I have only just discovered Diane's channel and it has been a life saver. So liberating, as I was overwhelmed with all the information that I didn't know where to begin. I wish us both the best along this new exciting adventure! 🤗
@@annt.3151 yes! Isn't it wonderful where life takes you! Happy painting!
I might have been near your Colorado home last week. We stayed in Basalt for 8 days and it was glorious.
@@gailmariage5318 Yes! The Colorado mountains are wonderful. We are further south in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo range. Glad you had a good visit!
I bet your children students loved you! After all, we, your adult students do too!! The painting turned out beautifully!!💕
Thanks so much Donna!
These look like beautiful marbles…thanks
What an awesome exercise! Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you, Diane. I enjoy your prattling on far more than ASMR. You make me laugh and I enjoy what you do. Like you suggested, making
neurographic art has improved my ability to sense color harmonies and create abstracts, and just for playing fun.
Oh thank you! So glad it has been helpful xx
I think this is my mind lots of days
Me too, and judging by the number of versions of this online, it's a common state of affairs!
This sooo beautiful and happy!
Great for beginners to practice brush strokes.
All the color combinations and designs and your pleasant, calming voice. It’s such a relief from all that’s happening in the world to come here and watch and paint and listen…then there’s the added pleasure of the farm animals, gardens and the house pets! Many thanks, Diane 🌺
Great eye candy 👏
You are so correct about our children and penmanship skills. This exercise I have enjoyed so much. I know my Grands will love it.
Thank you for teaching us…it’s in your DNA
My imagination is flying after watching this video! Thank you so much for your kindness.
It’s heartening on this crazy day to see beauty in brilliant color. ❤
This looked like so much fun. I also taught school for 39 years. When we took out our paints the children loved to learn lessons in watercolor every time time especially on rainy days when we had extra time. The art display were beautiful just like yours well not quite like yours but were bright. Thank you for a relaxing afternoon. Love the painting.
Hi Pat and thanks so much for your interesting chat! I used to love the work the kids produced when I was a teacher, always so free and beautiful!
Thanks Diane for your enjoyable painting and have a beautiful day.
Thanks Sharon!
I appreciate you. I enjoy your ramblings between.
Glad you like them!
This was fun and relaxing!
Love it. On my list to try. Thank you Diane.
I would love to see more like this so relaxing
That's great, I'll be doing more similar to this soon!
🤗Awesome, just what the Doctor ordered alongside the Blob birds. Thank you for giving me some calming balance. Enjoy all your other wonderful paintings but lately, the blobs and this art piece are what we, or at least I need and appreciate. I may not comment with actual words, more Emojis than anything show my joy in your art. Thank you Diane for your time and the enjoyable conversations you have with yourself and us the viewers🤗🤗🤗💕🌹Keep Calm and Continued Creativity🌻🎶🎶
Good evening Joan! Wonderful to hear from you in words after many comments on emojis only! I love to see your jolly little icons (I’m at a loss for the right words here!) But it’s even better when I can read your thoughts! I think you’re right, because quite a few people have said they needed something like that, something easy but not trivial, colourful but not too garish, straightforward but not boring… I’m hoping to come up with a few more ideas soon! Great to see you, hugs Diane
I honestly wasn’t sure about this one at first. But once you started your doodle magic I was hooked! Another one to add to my favorites list; hope to try it with my 5- and 8- year-old grand niece and nephew!
Oh yes, I’ve heard that kids love it!
Hi Diane- this is my 2nd viewing of this video - I decided to paint alongside with you today …-just waiting for the pain to dry- then to embellish. I am enjoying the neo graphic style, you are inspiring in the way you paint, explain what you are doing and to relax….I have. Decided to paint neographic before I do brush to paint, yes it does relax me…a grateful thank you❤🐾🐾💚
Thanks so much for your comments Mary, very interesting and I’m so glad you are enjoying the tutorials xxx
Watching with my grandmother I love all the color you use we will try it❤️
Have fun Maria and Grandmother!
Watching This was a Great way to walk on my treadmill for 40 minutes! I’ll be painting when I get off ❤️
LOL! I do the same thing! Makes the time fly by so quick!
Thank you, for this lovely inspiration. Exactly what l need to get moving to use my artistic expression 😊
You are so welcome!
Absolutely love it!! Thank you for teaching me so much. I’m starting on my journey with water colors and I love the way in which you use them. ❤
So glad you found us Heather and welcome to the channel! Have fun, that's the main thing!!!
Thank you, I have done a few circles and some squares and is. Cute but, you have given me some great ideas to relax and make some pretty art.😍
You are so welcome!
Diane, how can you say you don't know many people, when you have hundreds of people watching you every day? Not everyone remembers to click "like," so you know there are even more than you see, and we all see you. If we didn't like you, we wouldn't come back. You, my dear teacher of relaxing artwork, have hundreds of friends.
Thanks so much Christine!! I’ll remember that ❤️
I discovered your channel recently and really love these watercolor ideas. It is relaxing.
Glad you like them!
what a wonderful way to be expressive and create without limits. I love all the colors and patterns. Thank you for taking the time to share this. A great way to spend a little time on a weekend just relaxing.
Oh my goodness, another fabulous fun, no-stress watercolor project! Thank you, thank you, Diane!
Love it!
Love your approach , you dont over complicate water colour or drawing. Its helps me not feel overwhelmed. Thank you 🙂
Thank you so much 😀 so glad about that!
This is wonderful! I love the relaxation and creativity ….perfect for me right now. Thank you, Diane!
You are so welcome! So glad to be of help to bring a bit of TLC x
Hi Diane I just love how you can take simple things and make them look like a million bucks! I'm like you I do a bit of neurographics in my art but not a rule follower either. I love doodling and abstract and flowers and cats. All the things that you are showing us. Thanks so much.
Gratitude and love from Susan in Az.❤️🌵❤️🤗♥️
You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoy what I do, messing about with paint basically!
Outstanding...
This is a fabulous exercise Diane for young and old and anyone in between.👍🥰
Thank you!
Thank you for this Diane! It's so nice to see a simple loose piece - and forget the children, I think I'm going to do something on these lines tomorrow - the perfect way to relax! As for having all these recordings of us, you know what I always think? How lucky our children are that they'll have something when we're gone. The ONE thing I've missed more than anything is hearing my mum's voice - and I have nothing....... So, i will do one of these cheery paintings for her! :) xx
You are so welcome Ema. That's a good point, I have nothing sound wise of my mother either, and only literally two photos of her. Unimaginable to today's generation I suppose. But I'm not sure that overwhelming oneself with images of the past is good for the mental health either. We have to accept the passage of time, and being surrounded by film of "the way we were" doesn't do anyone any good. So a happy medium would be my choice - an album to look at occasionally and that's enough. Do you hear your mum's voice in your head? I'm sure I'd recognise my mum's voice at once if I heard her, even after the fifty years that have passed since she died!
@@DianeAntoneStudio Oh goodness Diane! You must have lost your mum at a very young age, I'm so sorry, I can't imagine. I have my mum's voice in my head but it's not as clear as I'd like it to be - it's odd. I can hear other family members, and I can hear their words clearly, with my mum, it feels like it's a bit harder and I don't know why. I would LOVE to hear her voice - just a few words, that's all. I agree that we can't dwell in the past - that would be really unhealthy, but there are moments when things are challenging that I know her voice would pick me up - shake me out of whatever. :) BTW - I spent all morning painting circles and then using everything I had just to 'play' on top of the circles! I love creating something that has no purpose other than pure joy! It's also a great opportunity, as you mentioned, to try out different ideas and see if they work! My morning has been pure joy so thank you for inspiring me! xx
It's nearly midnight now and after watching this and listening to your lovely soothing voice I feel relaxed enough to fall asleep. Thank-you so much Diane. Goodnight.
That's funny, I listened to one of my own videos last night and it put me to sleep too!!!!!!
What a wonderful way to start today. Relaxing yet energizing. 😃👍
Thanks Teresa! I really enjoyed doing this painting! Have fun - I’m sure you’ll enjoy it too!
My mother collected paperweights and looking at this reminded me of seeing her collection in the display case. Lots of color and interesting swirls.
I like to use gouache on a black watercolor paper by Stonehenge Aqua .
Thank you for this demonstration 💕
Yes, I can see the connection, what a lovely thing to collect! And yes, it works very well on black, I tried that out last year and did a bee and a sunflower, which were very striking! Have you seen them on the channel?
Just the job so relaxing.
Lately when I’ve just been sitting and staring at paper or canvas I start with spirals, using any media. This video was great. I find neurographic art very therapeutic. Try making the lines while pushing a penny or dime. It’s so much fun! (It is also part of a very serious therapy, and UA-cam has many videos about it. Worth watching.) Thanks for this 🌺
I have watched a few videos about the therapy side of neurographic art but the most interesting one talked about how there is a "free" version which uses swirly lines, and the more "therapeutic" version with the jerky, ever-changing-direction lines. So that's why I am using the idea of swirly lines to "break" the paper and make it possible for me to get creative. You know, there is SO much art on UA-cam but more especially on Pinterest it's hard to create anything that someone else hasn't already done similar to. Glad you enjoyed this video though x
@@DianeAntoneStudio Oh, i agree, 100%. It works for me because whatever kind of line or circle or shape i draw, the connecting points are always different and they just let me zone out and be quiet while discovering new pathways. The concept can be so hard to grasp but once you’ve experienced it for yourself you’ll understand. Thanks again.
love it !!!!
So much fun and liberating ❤️❤️😍
Wow I love all the colours! This is such a therapeutic way of a warm up.
I hope mine will turn out as pretty.
Thanks for sharing Diane.
You're welcome Maria, glad you liked it!
How beautiful!!!! wow!!! so simple but so perfect ....as a matter of fact perfect picture to hang over my bed.....only 12 years to know what I want!!! LOL!! Another gray summer day here, so I will definitely give it a go. Thank you for the wonderful idea! and yes, I corrected my granddaughter :& grandson to hold a paintbrush correctly many many years ago. Even tho she told me she didn't like painting, that is all she seems to do these days. At 12 she is quite the artist!!! I don't think the younger generation use their pencils enough and are less to get arthritis from it but they do type alot on their computers and will get arthritis in their joints or rather their thumbs!! I, myself started teaching myself to type (properly) from the age of 14 then worked on a typewriter from many, many years until the birth (or affordability) of a computer! To add to that many hours of piano lessons from the age of 8 to 14 and practice caused my joints to stay bent and now on days like today - high humidity and the threat of yet another storm, cause my fingers or rather the joints to hurt with arthritis.
Hi Crafty Grandma!! Thanks so much for your comments and feedback! Your story is a lot like mine! Piano lessons and everything! I asked for and got a typewriter for my 10th birthday (ancient sit up and beg model!!!) and eventually learnt to touch type when I started working for a bank back in the early 70s. It has been perhaps the most important skill I've had over my life as I have used it continuously but never more than now as I type replies to your lovely comments in UA-cam land! I am lucky I don't have real arthritis in my hands although I do have a couple of fingers with carpal tunnel trouble, but I get by with my Golden Paste and a vegetarian diet!
I just took a took a quick skim of this and I think it will help "loosen me up!" I have so many tutorials of yours I want to try - I feel like this is going to be a good one for the next gray, rainy day. Thank you for the advice on the spattering - it will definitely be helpful to me! I love the look of it to finish off paintings in a lot of your other tutorials. Even if a tutorial doesn't have it expressly, if I am using a painting to make a card for someone, like some of your "whimsical" birds and dogs, I add them! Since I mount the paintings on coordinating paper and then mount that on cards I have cut, it adds a little something so the background isn't so stark against my cards! Also, your "patter" when you paint is NOT "daft!" I love listening to you talk while you paint - don't ever stop!
I think I saw one of your cards on Facebook Tracy? If it was the one I was thinking of it was lovely! Thanks so much for your lovely comments and feedback, very helpful!
@@DianeAntoneStudio No, it wasn't mine! I haven't posted anything yet on FB, but I do intend to. I have sent some cards to family members and sent them photos of all my attempts! Their encouragement, along with your guidance, has made me think "I can do this watercolor painting!"
Looks like a fun thing to do! ❤
This looks so relaxing, all the different designs, this is the one for me 🌹
I'm so glad! It's a stress-free experience!
Great way for my granddaughter and I to use gouache together! Thanks so much for the idea! 😃
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much, Diane, for your videos! They make my day and have been fundamental to developing my (very basic) skills. Your voice is so lovely 💜
Thanks so much Kassie! You’re too kind!
Lovely. I'm a retired school teacher in the us. I am appalled at the number of people who don't know how to hold a pen or pencil properly.
I know. It's shockingly awful and I can't watch UA-camrs who hold their brush or pen like that, it really makes me feel uncomfortable. Yes, if a person has a physical reason for using a primitive grip, not a problem obviously. But why give up all the fine control you have with a tripod grip (as we call it in the UK) for the jagged, irregular result you get from holding a brush in your fist. Beats me. Glad I'm not alone. Once a teacher, always a teacher I suppose!!!!!
This is a perfect exercise to do when that blank paper is taunting you. It is totally fun and pretty much anyone can do it. No self-criticism allowed. :) Thanks for creating a wonderful video that makes painting "doable" for those who can't "let go."
Brilliant! Every child should be taught/shown this excercise!!! It breaks my heart to hear that cursive is not taught in so many schools. Enough said. What a fun way to spend an afternoon!
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Well said Posie. And so glad you enjoyed the video!
Oh My, I really need to study this tutorial for sure. I LOVE it. The amazing Diane Antone. Thank you.
I thought of you when I did this Lucinda and how these designs would make wonderful bookmarks! Have fun!
@@DianeAntoneStudio You just made my day. Thank you so much for thinking of me in this way. Something really funny happened before I saw your tutorial on this. My husband said, "Wouldn't these be great on a much larger scale?" And poof, there you were doing exactly what I so wished to do.
Your husband is great. I could use a creative advisor like him!!! Is he for hire?
@@DianeAntoneStudio He said, "For you Diane, he is always ready to help advise and he comes to you free of all charges" LOL He adores you as much as I so do.
Another great one! I shall get “set up” and paint along with you😊 A little background music and your musings! Love this😊
Thanks Brenda, glad you enjoyed it!
I just found your channel, these are such fun! Thank you!
Glad you like them! Welcome to the channel Nathalie!
@@DianeAntoneStudio thank you.:-)
Your watercolors are so rich. What brand are they? I so love watching your videos. You are really relaxing to watch. Inspiring too! You make me feel like I can possibly paint a little too. 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks so much for your kind comment! This painting was done with Arteza gouache here’s a link • Arteza Gouache Paint, 24 Colors, 12ml, 0.4 US fl oz Tubes, Water-Based Paint for Canvas and Paper amzn.to/2RLK6hA
You can definitely do it!!!
Funny, I know it says that you did this painting in June but I have just found it. But what’s funny is that just today I finished making a Christmas gift book for my son which contains space pictures from the James Webb Telescope that I have downloaded from the internet and bound into a hardback book. I was thinking about trying to paint some of those beautiful galaxies. I think that you could do it more justice that I. Glad to go back to painting now!! I think that your painting looks like a molecule!! Beautiful!! Thank you!
You're so welcome Donna, and thank you for sharing with me the James Webb telescope images. I had no idea that had happened. Very amazing photos! I bet that book must be quite something! Lucky son! Hope you have a happy Christmas!
I does feel like it gets harder… I turned 65 a couple weeks ago, sometimes it feels like it takes all my energy to just get thru the day. And everyday feels like the last.
This looks like fun. I have a big tray of jelly gouache this would make good use of it. I think this would be a pretty fabric design.
I have to try this jelly gouache I keep hearing about! Happy belated birthday - I'm looking with shock at my next one and wondering ... but onwards and upwards in everlasting hope!
Thank you so much. I was busy with some work and I wanted to paint and I was not able to do because sketching takes time. Your video has really helped me. 👍
Wonderful!
Honestly I can’t say enough about how much I’ve learned or even relearned listening to the amount of wisdom I’ve learned ,you’re a very inspirational and knowledgeable that’s probably spelled wrong lmao xoxo , I’d rather hear you talk maybe u can put one ear bud in so u can listen to your music in an earbud for your own listening pleasure?
Very relaxing 50 or so minutes thanks Diane. Though with all the bad things happening in the world today I dont think how some holds their pencil even compares sorry. There are many UA-cam artists out there who hold their pens & pencils in odd or strange ways..I think thats a very outdated idea telling kids how to hold pencils...love your art. Never tried gouche but love to get that bibrancy from my watercolours and acrylics.. have a happy day and thankyou for your time...btw you still sound like a teacher 🤭💐
Yes Jenny, it is an outdated idea and I’m sorry but that’s because I’m outdated! I’m not planning on changing my opinions any time soon just because the majority of people have different ones to me. You are more than entitled to feel the way you feel think the way you think speak the way you speak and so am I. Hope you continue to enjoy the videos, despite our difference of opinion on the importance of how to hold a pencil! Best wishes Diane. Oh and by the way, I might still sounds like a teacher but I actually only taught for 2 1/2 years.
@@DianeAntoneStudio only 2 1/2 years Diane, you should have stuck to it longer you have a great calming voice and you explain things very well. In reality you are STILL teaching!! And I will certainly keep following your tutorials you inspire greatness from us all. Thankyou 🥰🙏..and sorry Im so outspoken I cant help myself..
I have tried the Neurographic art and It is relaxing and fun, but I’m going to try your way!
So much fun with this…tried neurographic drawing with paint etc…I must prefer this approach concentrating on the painting & shapes,decorations etc.so vibrant…did something similar a few years ago..a refreshing change from the more structured compositions
Thank you so much 😀 so glad you enjoyed it Linda. I don't have the patience for structure! Seems I'm not alone xx
LOVED this Diane.. thank you so much for the idea!!! I think there are alot more daft things said out there than what is said on your channel...lol Have a pleasant day diane... you sure gave me one... and there are no children involved... Hugs! deb
You are so welcome! Not a unique idea by any means, Pinterest is covered in circles, but I'm glad you enjoyed my version and have fun!!!!
Lately I've been playing with neuro art, making the lines, rounding the corners, adding circles and colors. I took one of your dragonfly sketches and turned it into neuro art. Unfortunately, the pen I used wasn't waterproof and when I added watercolor, my lines bled :( I did another dragonfly that came out pretty good. I'll tag you in it so you can see it. I like the idea of taking your sketches and adding neuro lines and then coloring in. Anyway, this was a relaxing video and fun to watch you play.
Thanks Renee, so many ways to play!
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Put hangers on the tops and they become tree ornaments!
Beautiful artwork❤
Thank you so much 😀
This looks great! Could I use watercolors rather than gouache? Can't wait to try this. Thanks 😘
Oh yes, of course, I should have said that 🙄 it’ll work beautifully in W/C too!!
Needed to stop painting, because it’s not only painting you but also sharing your thoughts with us. To me it’s a crime not to reach children to write, to use a pen, to use a brush … not to use this beautiful connection between the brain and their fingers. I’m a former teacher, not for the arts. We had a time here in Germany where teachers were forbidden to teach children handwriting. They were only taught to write these printed letters … What a nonsense! They need handwriting and painting like some kind of daily food. They need to do something what fills their little hearts with joy. Using paint, creating something is one way. Painting my Gouache circles to calm down and following you I decided that this will be done also with my little granddaughter… she is only 15 month right now. But her time with colours and her granny will come, if only with her fingers to wake up the joy for colour 😁Sending you all my love from Germany
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Hi Martchen and thanks for your comment, very interesting. I'm so glad you want to introduce your granddaughter to color and art. I am so sad about the way our schools around the world have mostly abandoned the subjects and processes that bring children to life. I don't know if you have heard of Rudolf Steiner, and the Waldorf Schools, which you have many of in Germany? I worked in one, studied anthroposophical pedagogy, taught my own children in this way and later they went to a Waldorf school - where art is at the basis of everything they learn. I'm sure you know about this pedagogy. Anyhow, now, even the small amount of creative work that was formerly taught in schools has more or less disappeared because of computers. So sad.
@@DianeAntoneStudio I agree with you completely. I know about the Waldorf concept and I support it. I’ve never taught there, but I had to be at their examinations. Students could stay there for 13 years to to all the examinations for attending later a university or something similar. Very often great results and in most cases really beautiful souls. The programs were great. Montessori also has a great concept. I had been working always in state schools, very often under high time pressure. Not really focussing on the child or the needs of an adolescent. Honestly I am now happy to be free. 😁🙋🏻
I did this exercise today. I watched it the other day and read the comments. I’d never heard of neurological drawing. So I went looking on UA-cam.. it seemed like a good idea but I had to laugh when you said, I dont really following all those rules I take what I want then make up my own. Because that’s exactly how I felt. I don’t like all those squiggley straight lines. I like circles. And most of the ones I saw where, well, ugly. So then I decided I didn’t like their rules either 😂 Aw well.
I don't like rules of any sort and I'm glad you're on my wavelength on this one! Girls just gotta have fun!
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Love this what brand of matalic paint are you using
That is Kuretake Starry Colors. Here's a link:amzn.to/3mI0WtQ
Hope that helps!
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Dear friend! I supported my friend today. thumbs up! Peace be with you. That redtangular engagement. so i get new vid update from you.
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