Floral Illustration with Gouache Paint
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Learn gouache techniques to paint an illustration of flora and fauna filled with color and detail
Nature is one of the best places to find inspiration for your illustrations. Pattern designer and illustrator Malin Gyllensvaan takes the unique shapes she sees in the natural world, and paints them with vibrant gouache paint. Her artwork has appeared in puzzles and greeting cards, and she has collaborated with clients like IKEA, Anthropologie, and Bespoke Press.
In this online course, learn how to draw flowers, leaves, and animals, then paint them with gouache. Explore drawing exercises and brushstroke techniques to create bold and beautiful illustrations. By the end of the course, you will be ready to master the gouache technique.
Begin by getting to know Malin Gyllensvaan, a Swedish Illustrator based in Stockholm, and your teacher for this course. Hear about her creative journey through the word of illustration and pattern design. She also shares her main sources of inspiration, from vintage textiles, folk art, and nature.
Get an overview of the materials needed for the course. Find inspiration by searching for references, and making a mood board. Then see how Malin creates a color palette by playing around with materials.
Next, start drawing different shapes inspired by different flowers in your sketchbook. Malin guides you through experimenting with the paint and creating textures. Then draw different thumbnails and choose your favorite one for your final illustration.
See how to transfer the thumbnail onto a bigger piece of paper. Malin takes you step by step through the process of painting leaves, animals, and flowers using light and dark colors. Learn how to define all the details with a fine brush and pencil.
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