Let's Draw Flowers!
Welcome to ‘Shayda’s Intro to Floral Illustration', the online course where we'll dive headfirst into the enchanting world of flowers and leaves with a touch of humor and a whole lot of creativity.
You know those moments when you're just staring at a flower, and you're like, "Wow, nature, you're showing off again!" Well, we're here to capture those "wow" moments with pens and paper.
I've always been that person who can't resist sketching a leaf or doodling a bloom on the back of a napkin (anyone else?), and I've turned that obsession into an art form. In this course, I'm going to spill all my secrets on how to make flowers and leaves come to life on paper.
We'll start from the absolute basics because, hey, even the greatest artists were once stick figure aficionados. I'll show you how to pick the perfect pens, create textures that'll make you want to reach out and touch your drawings, and add depth and dimension that'll make your botanicals pop.
But it's not all about being a serious art student here. We're going to have a blast experimenting, finding your unique artistic style, and even doodling! Whether you're an art wizard looking for new tricks or just someone who wants to bring a little more beauty to your journals, this course is for you.
As we journey through the course, we'll tackle all sorts of botanical beauties, from dainty dog roses to the queen, protea. You'll leave this course with a portfolio of stunning illustrations that'll make your friends go, "Wait, you did that?!"
So, if you're ready to unlock your creative superpowers and get up close and personal with the world of botanical illustration, grab your pens and join me! Can't wait to see your masterpieces!
What You'll Draw
- floral doodles
- brush pen illustrations
- compositions small and large
- detailed pen and ink flowers
- specifics like tulips, sunflowers, protea, bluebells and so many more!
What You'll Practice
- contour drawing
- shading with pen
- hatching and cross hatching
- tracing and transferring
- pattern play
- brush pen technique
What You'll Learn
- how to best use fineliners and brush pens
- how to illustrate flowers with ease
- how to draw natural looking petals and leaves
- add line shading and cross hatching for a sense of depth
- design beautiful and balanced floral compositions
- hone in on your own unique style and find your confindence!
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction
- Meet the artist
- Course overview
- Supplies
- The beauty of flowers and leaves
Module 2: Fundamentals Of Drawing
- Contour drawing, creating a guide
- Line shading & cross hatching
- Depth and perspective
- Leaf Practice
- Petal Practice
- Tracing and transferring
Module 3: Learn to Draw ANY Flower
- Drawing any flower, hosta, hydrangea, wax flower
- Working from a photograph
- Practicing what we've learned, morning glory
Module 4: Let’s Draw Some Flowers!
- Lily
- Carnation
- Sunflower
- Icelandic Poppy
- Bluebonnet
- Bluebells
- Thistle
- Protea
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Tulip
Module 5: Composition
- How to Layout a Design
- Corner, arch and line
- Bouquet
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Larger Illustration
Module 6: Brush Pen Basics
- Starting out, Brush pen doodles
- Three Ways to Draw a Rose
- Pattern Play
Module 7: Brush Pen Flowers
- Geranium
- Ranunculus
- Calla Lily
- Blue Lily / Agapanthus
- Dahlia
- Lotus
- Yarrow
- Anemone
Module 8: Finding Your Style and Finishing Up
- Four journal illustrations
- Final Project
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Thank you and goodbye!