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 Calderón 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 Calderón Illustration). She lives in Cancún, Mexico.

"Ana Victoria leads you from observing patterns and textures in nature to creating your own fun masterpiece using various textures . . . an easy and fun progression. She's a truly wonderful teacher!"--Skillshare student Melinda Pettit

"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."

"It's great to see the infinite possibilities where you can use these textures and create illustrations that stand out. This is a boost of inspiration to add to my own work at any point in time!"--Skillshare student Natacha Alhadeff

"Watercolor Textures for Artists is an ideal DIY instructional guide for both novice and experienced watercolor illustrators and artists."