Embroidered Portraits in Watercolor

A course by Mariah Escossia , Textile Artist

Textile Artist. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Joined November 2020

Learn to paint different skin tones by combining watercolors on fabric to add texture to your piece through embroidery

100% positive reviews (292)
4,415 students
Audio: Portuguese
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to paint different skin tones by combining watercolors on fabric to add texture to your piece through embroidery

Both embroidery and watercolor are traditional techniques with infinite creative possibilities. Using needle and thread, paints and brushes, Mariah Escossia, the artist behind Bordados pra Iaiá, creates signature pieces that depict female strength, pairing embroidery with the freedom of watercolor.

In this course, learn to create watercolor portraits on raw cotton and finish them off using freehand embroidery. With the help of Mariah, make incredible pieces that reflect your creative identity.

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What will you learn in this online course?

12 lessons & 20 downloads

Materials for watercolor
11 minutes, 5 seconds
Skin tones
13 minutes, 36 seconds
Embroidery material
13 minutes, 14 seconds
Basic points
14 minutes, 58 seconds
A few more points
14 minutes, 8 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (292)
  • 4,415 students
  • 12 lessons (2h 12m)
  • 20 additional resources (8 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Portuguese
  • Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Use a photograph to create a watercolor portrait on fabric, giving it texture and volume with a range of embroidery stitches.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone interested in learning watercolor and embroidry techniques for textile pieces, whether as a hobby or a future source of income.

Requirements and materials

No previous experience in watercolor nor embroidery is necessary for this course.

As for materials, you need thread, sewing needles, raw cotton, watercolors in tube or pan form, and some paintbrushes.


Reviews

4,415 Students
292 Reviews
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Mariah Escossia

A course by Mariah Escossia

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Textile Artist

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.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Watercolor

    • Materials for watercolor
    • Basic watercolor techniques and fabric application
    • skin tones
  • U3

    Embroidery

    • Embroidery material
    • Basic points
    • a few more points
  • U4

    Finishing the project

    • outline of the drawing
    • watercoloring
    • embroidering
    • How to finish embroidery in the frame and some care
  • FP

    Final project

    • Creating portraits embroidered with watercolors

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

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    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

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  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

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FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Embroidered Portraits in Watercolor. Craft course by Mariah Escossia

Embroidered Portraits in Watercolor

A course by Mariah Escossia
Textile Artist. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Joined November 2020
  • 100% positive reviews (292)
  • 4,415 students