Watercolor Textures for Artists: Explore Simple Techniques to Create Amazing Works of Art

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Ana Victoria Calderón

Watercolor Textures for Artists

Explore Simple Techniques to Create Amazing Works of Art

Ana Victoria Calderón

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Quarry Books
12 March 2024

Watercolours; Art techniques & principles; Painting & art manuals

From popular artist, author, and online art instructor Ana Victoria Caldern, Watercolor Textures for Artists teaches how to paint simple watercolor textures and use them to create beautiful artworks that help cultivate relaxation and mindfulness.

Through experimentation and exploration, Watercolor Textures for Artists embraces a playful approach to create a wide variety of textures, from organic lines to repeating patterns to spontaneous spatter, unlocking new creative possibilities and expanding artistic horizons. Texture swatching. Find simple step-by-step tutorials for applying beautiful textures to simple shapes. Inspired textures. See how textures in the world around us can serve as inspiration for watercolor textures. Mindful painting. Create interesting effects using simple circles, dots, brushstrokes, and lines. Mystical landscapes and skyscapes. Learn how to combine textures to create relaxing vistas.

A chapter on essential supplies gives an overview of everything you need, and templates make it easy to recreate the images with minimal drawing. Written for artists of all skill levels, Watercolor Textures for Artists reveals how to transform simple painted textures into stunning and meditative works of watercolor art.

By: Ana Victoria Calderón
Imprint: Quarry Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 635g
ISBN: 9780760383407
ISBN 10: 0760383405
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 12 March 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

CONTENTS Introduction Discover a fresh take on simple watercolor painting with infinite possibilities Watercolor Basics Essential supplies and techniques Texture Swatching Create interesting effects using simple circles, dots, brushstrokes, and lines Wet-on-Wet Textures Wet-on-Dry Textures Mixed-Media Textures Inspired Textures How textures in the world around us can serve as inspiration for watercolor textures Nature Culture Abstract Mindful Painting Simple step-by-step tutorials for applying beautiful textures to simple shapes with minimal drawing Abstract Stripes Sand Dollar Trees Pebbles Sunburst Mystical Landscapes and Skyscapes Combine textures to create relaxing vistas Green Meadow Tulip Field Intergalactic Planets Midnight Wonder Templates Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index

The author of several titles published by Quarry Books-Creative Watercolor, Color Harmony for Artists, Creative Watercolor and Mixed Media, Creative Drawing: Symbols and Sacred Geometry, and Watercolor Textures for Artists-Ana Victoria Calderon is a Mexican/American watercolor artist and teacher with a bachelor's degree in Information Design and continued studies in Fine Arts. Her licensed artwork can be seen in retail outlets throughout the United States and Europe on a wide variety of products. Ana teaches in-person workshops and hosts creative retreats in Tulum, Mexico, as well as summer watercolor retreats throughout Europe. She has taught more than 120,000 students on Skillshare, where she is a Top Teacher, and she also teaches thousands of Spanish-speaking students on Domestika. See more of Ana's work on Instagram (@anavictoriana), YouTube (Ana Victoria Calderon), and Facebook (Ana Victoria Calderon Illustration). She lives in Mexico City, Mexico.

Reviews for Watercolor Textures for Artists: Explore Simple Techniques to Create Amazing Works of Art

""This title’s focus on texture provides beginner painters with excellent projects for practicing techniques without worrying about accurately depicting flowers, animals, and other aspects of nature. It will have readers longing to break out their brushes."" * Library Journal * “Watercolor Textures for Artists is an ideal DIY instructional guide for both novice and experienced watercolor illustrators and artists.” * Midwest Book Review *