Botanical Illustration: Draw a Flower Flat Lay

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Free Online Course: Botanical Illustration: Draw a Flower Flat Lay provided by Skillshare is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Botanical Illustration: Draw a Flower Flat Lay is taught by Esther Nariyoshi.

Overview
  • This class is jam-packed with step-by-step examples on Botanical Illustration. It is a natural followup for Esther's previous class Digital Illustration: Draw A Vertical Garden on iPad, but it could also serve as a stand-alone class if you already are familiar with the Procreate App on iPad. Esther walks through 12 unique groupings of floral elements step by step, revealing all the techniques she uses along the way. 

    Here are a few things that she covers in this class:

    • drawing 12 floral elements
    • adding texture
    • brush setting adjustments
    • adding graceful highlight
    • how to make your brushes more "creamy"
    • advanced coloring techniques'
    • color adjustment
    • how to add volume to your florals
    • tips on pairing flowers
    • quick gestures

    Here is the "prequel" botanical drawing class if you like to draw flowers.

Syllabus
    • Class Trailer
    • Finding Inspiration
    • Warming Up
    • Understanding the Basics
    • Adding Volume
    • Beyond Realism
    • The Non-Flower Flower
    • Shading Techniques
    • Bringing in Fun
    • Breaking the Rules
    • Centerpiece
    • Adding Breathing Room
    • Adding Texture
    • Adding Movements
    • Finishing Up
    • Bringing it together
    • Bonus: How to Watch While You Draw