Watercolor Cabinet of Curiosities: Paint Perfectly Peculiar Insects, Antiques & Other Oddities

by Nassybah Touriño

Overview

Enter the World of Weird and Wonderful Watercolor

Embrace the unknown and allow your love for art, nature, and all things antiquarian to flourish! Venture across the world, from the understories of rainforests to the cryptic locked drawer of your local occult shop, to create 36 uniquely beautiful paintings. With artist and insect enthusiast Nassybah Touriño’s detailed instructions and step-by-step images, you can bring stunning subjects to life, including a:

- Blue Morpho Butterfly
- Death’s-Head Hawkmoth
- Hercules Beetle
- Tarantula
- Cat Skull
- Luna Moth
- Vintage Frame
- Orange Oakleaf Butterfly
- Insect Taxidermy Box

With dazzling illustrations and Nassybah’s thoughtful guidance, watercolorists of all skill levels will breathe life into a unique collection of vintage paraphernalia and fascinating creatures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798890032676
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	08/19/2025
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224

About the Author

Nassybah Touriño is the artist behind Nussay Art, an online platform where she shares and sells her watercolor art. She lives in Chiapas, Mexico.

Editorial Reviews

With clear step-by-step instructions and techniques, creating these detailed illustrations becomes fun and simple.”

— Anastasiia Morozova, creator of Natura Illustrata

“Watercolor Cabinet of Curiosities is an absolute treasure trove of beautifully detailed paintings and instructions. I can’t wait to share it with my watercolor cohorts.”

— Candace Fincher, watercolor and ceramic artist

“This book is a unique and inspiring way to hone your watercolor skills. Nassybah’s tutorials are so well organized with clear instruction and helpful tips for each stage of the process.”

— Jamie Lauby, watercolor illustrator and creator of Fable and Forest

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