Embroidered Portraits in Watercolor
Influences
A course by Mariah Escossia , Textile Artist
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Now I'm going to show you some of the artists that inspire me and talk a little about each of them.”
In this video lesson Mariah Escossia addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Embroidered Portraits in Watercolor. Learn to paint different skin tones by combining watercolors on fabric to add texture to your piece through embroidery.
Partial transcription of the video
“Hi there! In this class. i'll share with you some influences that inspire me both in my daily life and in work. helping me define the style I use today. The first influence I draw a lot of inspiration from Is Alphonse Mucha. He was a painter. illustrator. and a leading figure in the Art Nouveau movement. Besides creating many female depictions. what enchants me most about Mucha is the color palette in his works. This has a profound impact on my watercolor work. allowing me to paint and shade with greater subtlety carefully select the colors for the lines I intend to use. Besides Mucha. i'm ...”
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Course summary for: Embroidered Portraits in Watercolor
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Embroidery, Painting, Textile Design, Watercolor Painting

Mariah Escossia
A course by Mariah Escossia
Mariah Escossia is the artist behind Bordados pra Iaiá, where she creates both signature and commissioned pieces depicting female strength, combining embroidery textures with the free-flowing nature of watercolor.
She is passionate about tattoos, old photographs, and art nouveau paintings. When embroidering, painting, or drawing, she is overcome by a state of peaceful concentration. For her, art is therapy, revolution, and a safe space.
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