Table of Contents

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

About the Author

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

"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*