Hello Friends! We've created a new video for you. We always start off my watercolor workshops with this exercise, its a great way to get a hang of how to use your paints.
This may seam like a simple thing to do, but it takes students quite a few tries to get it just right. Remember the values 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 must all look different.
This is also great practice for learning how to manage your paints, how much water is enough, and what colors you enjoy working with the best!
Submit your results to https://www.facebook.com/AnaVictoriaCalderonIllustration?ref=hl and you may appear in the "Your Work" album!
Motion Design: Orestes Mora
Editing: Antonio Vargas
SURTEX 2014
This was my second time at Surtex in New York, I got back a few weeks ago and am just recovering from all the post-show follow up!
Surtex is an amazing experience for artists interested in licensing their work. I can not recommend it enough. In this past year I have seen my illustrations on greeting cards, tote bags, pillows, iPad cases, canvas art, journals, planners, desk jotters, art hearts, napkins, temporary tattoos... and the list goes on!
Exhibiting at Surtex has turned my artwork into a real business, for that I am forever grateful. There is nothing I enjoy more than painting, and there is a real interesting side to the art business once you get into it... also, walking into a store and seeing your work printed all over a product is an incredible feeling! :)
Although the show is great, there are a few things to think about:
- First of all, attending the show is quite expensive. Between booth rental, flights and hotels.. be prepared to spend a hefty amount of money. Make sure you are ready for this kind of investment, if so... go for it! I know I would not have been ready for something like this 3 years ago.
- Don't take rejection personally. Many art directors and buyers are looking for very specific images. I am one of the few artist at the show who exclusively paints with watercolors. While many clients may find that appealing, others are specifically looking for vector design or patterns, which has never been my strong point. So what I'm trying to say is, not everyone who stops by your booth will buy your images, sometimes a nice comment is all you'll get, which is not bad either :)
- Make sure you paint the kind of art that can sell. Many painters are great conceptual artists or expressing strong feelings, but when it comes to art licensing, fresh, pretty designs are always in!
It was great seeing everyone again! I don't know if I will be exhibiting every single year, but I will certainly be back!
A little piece of my booth at SURTEX 2014
Oh! Here are a few of the projects that came out of last year's show:
Art Hearts for DEMDACO
Desk Jotter for Galison
Pocket Planner for Galison
On the shelves of my favorite organic supermarket!
GALAXY EFFECT TUTORIAL
Hello friends! This step by step tutorial will show you how to create a beautiful spacey (universe or galaxy) texture using watercolors and ink.
I teach this technique at my workshops in Mexico. If you are in Mexico City and would like to learn about this technique in person, check out my Facebook page for dates: https://www.facebook.com/AnaVictoriaCalderonIllustration
Music:
Marz - Bars 1, 2, 3, 4
http://www.beatport.com/track/bars-1-2-3-4-original-mix/262464
Editing by: Orestes Mora and Antonio Vargas
Thanks for watching!
-Ana Vicky
http://www.anavictoriana.com/