Watercolor Textures for Artists

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.

Introduction
Discover a fresh take on simple watercolor painting with infinite possibilities
Watercolor Basics
Essential supplies and techniques
Watercolor Essentials
Supplies
Texture Swatching
Create interesting effects using simple circles, dots, brushstrokes, and lines
Wet-on-Dry Textures
Wet-on-Wet 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
Pine Forest
Tranquility Stones
Abstract Stripes
Sand Dollars and Sea Urchins
Zen Pebbles
Mystical Landscapes and Skyscapes
Combine textures to create relaxing vistas
Dreamy Green Meadow, Two Ways
Intergalactic Planets
Tulip Field
Midnight Wonder
Desert Dunes
Plants in the Moonlight
Coral Reef
The Power of Color
Templates
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index