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Welcome Spring with a Watercolor and Ink Baby Swallow Tutorial - with Free Sketch Download

Diane Antone Studio

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Watch ad-free on Patreon: Patreon: 79329 Welcome spring with our latest watercolor and ink tutorial, where I'll show you how to capture the beauty of a row of baby swallows on a branch. This charming design has a vintage appeal and only requires a few simple steps to create. Whether you're an experienced watercolor artist or just starting out, this tutorial will guide you through each step of the process, from creating a loose watercolor wash to adding pen and ink details. Plus, we're providing a free sketch download to make it even easier to get started. Join me and get ready to welcome the swallows back this spring!

Download the free sketch of these five baby swallows here:
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00:00 Introduction
00:34 Reference material (and why tracing is ok)
05:15 Today's paper and paints
09:14 Painting the birds' black feathers
12:04 Painting the birds' chests in pink
13:02 Painting the birds' beaks and legs
13:54 Painting the branch
14:31 Adding more darks for contrast and shadows
15:51 Today's choice of pens
17:00 Adding ink details

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20 Comments

@DianeAntoneStudio Creator 3 years ago Pinned

You can download the free sketch of these five baby swallows here:
https://dianeantone.com/product/five-baby-swallows-sketch/

And here are some more of my Swallow tutorials!...
https://youtu.be/CWLuR7q002M
https://youtu.be/3sUHg5UrKtg
https://youtu.be/CDQvPH8ETy8
https://youtu.be/XaE4yNPoSx0
https://youtu.be/M7vi8Cx46rs

@pennythedomelady 3 years ago

Thank you Diane for your discussion around drawing. I am exactly the person you are talking about-not enough time left at my age to learn to draw well! I continue to try, but SO appreciate your willingness to allow tracing. Yippee!

@juliehopkins5784 3 years ago

Absolutely over worrying about what should or not be said, I often feel our society has become too precious! I love your chats whilst you paint. I can’t draw for quids and so very happy to hear you say that tracing is a good tool to use, especially if it helps us paint. Keep up the great work Diane. ❤

@vonniesaunders4939 1 year ago

Hi Diane, these babies are absolutely adorable, you are so good at making them cute!!! I know you’ve painted this picture numerous times, but each one is as good as the other, just slightly different, I love this picture!!! Thank you for sharing!!! Lotsa luv Vonnie.x 😊

@sherelynwhite4130 3 years ago

Truly enjoyed this video, Diane. Thank you! To answer your question: I've stopped being inhibited about speaking my truth. With that being said, if I do say what I want ( without censor), I do my best to be as graceful as possible. Sometimes, that's just not possible. As well, it would be a perfect world if everyone could allow discussion without being offended when others don't agree with you. A serious problem that I wish more ppl would work on. Glad to hear that Kuretake will put out a vegan line. Do hope it does not affect the color properties. Always happy when no animal abuse is involved with anything I purchase. Thanks again ❤

@danielleb.7055 3 years ago

These little guys turned out so cute! Have a great day

@marcsang4529 3 years ago

:thanksdoc:

@teresamcfall9491 3 years ago

❤ The Art Nouveau colors. It’s time I got my own set. Enjoying your company today. Thanks Diane. You know I am partial to Starlings 😉

@reesahall7947 3 years ago

Quite lively as usual , you never disappoint 😊

@annnojin3761 1 year ago

Diane you are so funny. Thanks for sharing the process. I am 70 and decided learning to draw was wasting time. I use your sketches all the time. Can’t wait to tackle this one. 😊

@louisebourne5779 3 years ago

Love your art work Kuetarke paints are lovely to work with. I love that you say why not to use black because I get sick of people saying don’t use black in art I find it ridiculous to be honest xx

@carolyndaughton3373 3 years ago (edited)

Diane, I love this painting and tutorial! It continues to astound me how you just so bravely put down your paint to paper and everything just comes to life! This is so, so sweet!
Wishing you and your family a peaceful and lovely Easter.

@conniemesce4093 3 years ago

Love the birds Diane! ❤

@lauramarrow7411 3 years ago

what a sweet painting, so pretty!!

@pamvance7378 3 years ago

72 years young here. I’m too old to be inhibited!!!!! I’m with you Diane😊😆😆😅😅🤣🙃. It’s quite satisfying

@marieobrien5628 3 years ago

I can’t remember where I heard this…. But…. Tracing for your watercolor paintings is like when someone gives you a recipe and you make it……it might never turn out the same way but it’s your touches and the way you bake it that makes its yummy. Every artist is different and even if you trace, it probably won’t turn out exactly the same as the original. Love your conversations, Diane!