Watercolor Textures for Artists
Ana Victoria Calderón
(Author)
Description
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.
Product Details
| Publisher | Quarry Books |
| Publish Date | March 12, 2024 |
| Pages | 136 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780760383407 |
| Dimensions | 10.9 X 8.5 X 0.4 inches | 1.3 pounds |
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Reviews
"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"Ana Victoria leads you from observing patterns and textures in nature to creating your own fun masterpiece using various textures . . . an easy and fun progression. She's a truly wonderful teacher!"--Skillshare student Melinda Pettit
"It's great to see the infinite possibilities where you can use these textures and create illustrations that stand out. This is a boost of inspiration to add to my own work at any point in time!"--Skillshare student Natacha Alhadeff
"Though I've been painting for years, I think I just fell in love with watercolor all over again. Thank you for the fresh look [done] in such a simple manner."--Skillshare student Claudia Ballard
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