3 Simple Watercolor Hacks for Doodle Squares: Easy Fall Abstract (Beginner Friendly!)
Diane Antone Studio
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Continuing our cozy autumn theme, today we’ll paint a relaxing grid of doodle squares using Kuretake watercolors—led by glowing Quinacridone Gold and warm Burnt Sienna for rich, autumn-toned effects. This is quick, beginner-friendly, and pressure-free: play with wet-in-wet washes, simple textures, and easy color mixes that capture the mood of the season without any fussy drawing. Perfect as a five-minute warm-up or a soothing paint-along—come unwind and let the colors of this time of year flow.
Here's some more doodle square inspiration: This watercolor habit is the best for 2025...
Materials:
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Meeden 8 Well Ceramic Palette https://amzn.to/46BZM9t
Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn
Michael Harding Quinacridone Gold https://amzn.to/4gkATDM
Michael Harding Burnt Sienna https://amzn.to/3XIf4oK
Uni-Ball Signo Gold Pen: https://amzn.to/3R1KGmZ
Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N
Faber Castell Pitt Pen, Dark Sepia set of 4 https://amzn.to/46xzFAI
Pentel Hybrid Gel Metallic Gold set of 3 https://amzn.to/46xzFAI
Faber-Castell Pitt Pens 4 Black India Ink Pen Wallet Set - Assorted Nibs https://amzn.to/3VxaJnZ
Arrtx Acrylic Paint Pens 48 set 3mm bullet tip https://amzn.to/3YnDUwo
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Dividing the page into 12
03:59 Today's plan, and my materials
08:37 Painting layered backgrounds
19:23 Doodling with multi-square doodles
32:20 Adding boho borders to the squares
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3 Simple Watercolor Hacks for Doodle Squares: Easy Fall Abstract (Beginner Friendly!)
Diane Antone Studio
55,159 views
Watch ad-free on Patreon: Patreon: ad-free-3-simple-140119693
Continuing our cozy autumn theme, today we’ll paint a relaxing grid of doodle squares using Kuretake watercolors—led by glowing Quinacridone Gold and warm Burnt Sienna for rich, autumn-toned effects. This is quick, beginner-friendly, and pressure-free: play with wet-in-wet washes, simple textures, and easy color mixes that capture the mood of the season without any fussy drawing. Perfect as a five-minute warm-up or a soothing paint-along—come unwind and let the colors of this time of year flow.
Here's some more doodle square inspiration: This watercolor habit is the best for 2025...
Materials:
Use code DIANE15 for 15% off all Meeden products
*Meeden Paper*
🇺🇸 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meed...
🇬🇧 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meed...
🇪🇺 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meed...
🇦🇺 https://supplies.dianeantone.com/meed...
Meeden 8 Well Ceramic Palette https://amzn.to/46BZM9t
Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Color Set https://amzn.to/3zZX8Kn
Michael Harding Quinacridone Gold https://amzn.to/4gkATDM
Michael Harding Burnt Sienna https://amzn.to/3XIf4oK
Uni-Ball Signo Gold Pen: https://amzn.to/3R1KGmZ
Uni-Ball Signo White Pen: https://amzn.to/4bAspFE
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens https://amzn.to/3QIcn2N
Faber Castell Pitt Pen, Dark Sepia set of 4 https://amzn.to/46xzFAI
Pentel Hybrid Gel Metallic Gold set of 3 https://amzn.to/46xzFAI
Faber-Castell Pitt Pens 4 Black India Ink Pen Wallet Set - Assorted Nibs https://amzn.to/3VxaJnZ
Arrtx Acrylic Paint Pens 48 set 3mm bullet tip https://amzn.to/3YnDUwo
——
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Dividing the page into 12
03:59 Today's plan, and my materials
08:37 Painting layered backgrounds
19:23 Doodling with multi-square doodles
32:20 Adding boho borders to the squares
——
➡️ DON’T LOVE DRAWING? USE OUR LIBRARY OF 300+ SKETCH DOWNLOADS!
https://dianeantone.com/youtube-tutor...
ALL Sketches have a full-length tutorial here on YouTube!
Get 10 FREE one-click sketch downloads per month:
https://dianeantone.com/product/studi...
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 my Patreon: Patreon: dianeantonestudio
Tip Jar: https://tinyurl.com/dastipjar (PayPal)
——
➡️ 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=8833...
EU: https://eu.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8833...
AU: https://au.meedenart.com?sca_ref=8831...
JACKMAN’S ART MATERIALS Professional Watercolours Handmade in England
Use code DIANE10 for 10% off
https://www.jackmansartmaterials.co.u...
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/MABWatercol...
➡️ Amazon Storefronts
USA - https://amazon.com/shop/dianeantonest...
Canada - https://amazon.ca/shop/dianeantonestudio
UK - https://amazon.co.uk/shop/dianeantone...
➡️ 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/prod...
——
➡️ Where You’ll Find Us
Our Online Homes
Website: https://dianeantone.com
YouTube: @dianeantonestudio
Patreon: Patreon: dianeantonestudio
Facebook: Facebook: dianeantonestudio
Instagram: Instagram: dianeantonestudio
Pinterest: Patreon: dianeantonestudio
Our Facebook Communities
Facebook Members Only Group: Facebook: dianeantonestudiomembers
Facebook Learn to Paint Watercolor Group: Facebook: learnwatercolourpainting
Facebook Learn to Paint Mixed Media Group: Facebook: learnhowtopaint
Our baby sister channel
Subscribe to @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