Embroidered Portraits in Watercolor
outline of the drawing
A course by Mariah Escossia , Textile Artist
About the video: outline of the drawing
Overview
“Let's now start the final project. I'm going to put the scratch on the fabric and I'll show you how I use outline pens within my projects, as well as lines and watercolors.”
In this video lesson Mariah Escossia addresses the topic: outline of the drawing, 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
“Well... Now we've reached the moment to do our final project. I really like drawing and embroidering women. Actresses from the 1920s and models captivate me. I enjoy embroidering influential women who shaped like Angela Davis. who stands out among them. That's why I chose her to represent our final project. The image I selected featuring Angela is particularly emblematic. It originated from a press conference where she spoke out against her arrest related to alleged ties with the Black Panther Party and was subsequently employed by advocates as part of the "Free Angela Davis" campaign. I al...”
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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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