WHAT is MODERN WATERCOLOR? Find out here!

Today I am painting a Loose Floral Wreath using the book MODERN WATERCOLOR as inspiration. Kristin van Leuven captures the essence of modern watercolor in her colorful and playful book on starting to learn watercolor. Paint along with me as I attempt to create one of the paintings in this book, without instructions to follow but using my own methods to reproduce as closely as possible her creation. Let’s have a play together, and if you’re a beginner or looking for a change in style or to loosen up, you might want to watch the review on @artbooknook and maybe buy a copy for yourself.

Drawell brush size 8 round (see below)

Chapters:
00:00 A look at "Modern Watercolor" by Kristin van Leuven
03:33 Today's paper: Paul Rubens hot press 100% cotton
03:58 Today's brushes: choosing a brush for hand lettering
06:00 Today's paints: Kuretake Art Nouveau set (mostly)
10:39 Planning my approach to this painting
11:25 Painting the flowers
15:59 Painting the leaves
18:42 Adding a second layer and centres for the flowers
24:46 Thinking about lettering
27:12 The final result

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[patriciadickerson]

Keep on talking! I watch a few otherr YouTuber painters with the sound off, just cuz I couldn't otherwise (and I give them a thumbs up because I really respect their talent so please don't hate on me!). You, on the otherhand, I listen to even when I'm not in the mood to paint. You're entertaining, I love your humor, and those critters I hear in the background just take it over the top!

[lindadewolf]

so love your style of painting and your attitude to critics is the

[pattirodriguez]

Diane always be true to your nature, because it is wonderful ❤❤❤😊

[amandaterrio]

I’m glad you ran off someone who was overly critical. I adore you.

[Ann-eytw]

Yes, I would tell them to go away. I don’t think you put people down, and if she/he thought that, she can follow any of the other painters on line. Life is far too short. I enjoy all your relaxing videos, and wish I had more time to paint them all.

[DebraInFlorida]

I love this project! It's so flexible. Thanks for introducing us to another book. I've been listening to you for almost two years, and gone back and listened to plenty of your older videos, and I don't recall ever hearing you put anyone down! LOL. If anything, you are the most encouraging, patient, giving, and sharing person I've ever come across! It's okay, and wise, to let go of negative commenters. Thank you for all you do.

[ingelakleinertandersson]

You are definitely not putting people down, on the contrary you are giving us the courage to paint, you are honest and direct which is super and you have a great sense of humour on top of that ❤

[lindametcalfe]

I’ve turned on and watched you alone, hubby went up to bed. I said I’m going to relax with Diane so goodnight dear lol, anyway as usual I enjoyed the whole video, but I was aghast that someone told you that you put people down, I don’t think that of you, so glad you had the guts to tell her to go away in fact how very dare she she lol. We don’t need people like that when we’re all chilling with you grrr. I loved your painting again you just make things look easy your brilliant. I do like the fact that you’ve started getting your inspiration through the books, even though I’m not actually a book person myself, I’m enjoying seeing you do art using them. I can go to bed now Diane goodnight god bless, mind the bugs don’t bite xx💕

[pauline]

Oh Diane, definitely tell them to go away 🙄 you have never to my knowledge put anyone down 😮 You are always encouraging, I don't think I have even heard you tell us not to bother purchasing something 🙈 Goodness knows what the person was on about 😊 You carry on being you, please 🙏

[tinaari]

You’re one of a kind Diane, Love your ease, talent and chat you’re inspirational! ✨🤍✨🕊️✨🙏🏼✨thank you ✨🤍✨🤍✨✨👍🏼✨

[JacquelineWilson-tpio]

Diane you’re the best and I love how you teach us with humour and lots of talent.
Thank you xo

[windywednesday]

Really?! 😂❤ All I've ever gotten from your videos is to be built up. Also, you just posted a great tip for another Channel! Whatever, good riddance to bad trash. ❤

[siennaonthenet]

I like how you handle the negative. :) I find deleting, blocking and moving on is the way to go. Great video, I like your comments as much as I like your painting, keep going.

[sillysuzy]

Aw Diane I love what you say and you crack me up ! You say what a lot of us think or shout out to our TVs or devices!! Thank you for being you!! 😂 I consider you you a true friend i agree with because you call out nonsense when you see it or hear it!! ❤

[sharenreyes]

I wasn’t going to comment since so many already did, but I can’t help it. I have never have heard you put anyone down. You did well in telling her to go away. Your comments after had me laughing and gave me happiness! I watch your videos because I always learn something new, I get to hear sweet animals noises and your commentary is so relaxing.

[susanturner]

You are not putting anyone down! You are giving us a valuable critique of painting supplies and inspirational books! I might have purchased that book on Amazon by only seeing the cover. You helped me with your words to make an informed decision!

[maryjones]

I love your personality! And I appreciate you being upfront…yay you! Great video💕💕💕

[ricurtis]

Oh Diane....you make me laugh no matter how down I was feeling !! Your no nonsense attitude and remarks to critics is brilliant. Are you sure you're not from Yorkshire? Your channel inspires me daily to make the effort just paint....thank you.

[heatherstaskevicius]

i love watching you and hearing your stories.
im so glad you told the viewer who criticised you to leave

[stefnash]

Oh Diane, I painted along with you on this one. It’s so nice to do loose watercolour. I really enjoyed it. I’m a beginner, but must say I’m proud of my efforts. I Love the way you paint. Thank you. 🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸