Course overview
- Provider
- Domestika
- Course type
- Paid course
- Level
- Beginner
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Lessons
- 9 lessons
- Certificate
- Available on completion
- Course author
- Maya Hanisch
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In this brief introduction to floral illustration you can create your first composition by the hand of Maya Hanisch, Chilean artist and illustrator, who has made the folk theme his hallmark, which fill the pages of some of his books published in Spain, France, the United States and Chile. Using acrylic as a means of expression full of life and character all kinds of surfaces using them as a canvas to make everyday objects a unique piece.
In this course you will discover their creative process and you will learn to create compositions of botanical and folk themes that you will paint with acrylic on the surface that you choose. Maya will give you composition advice, talk about color and teach you how to use acrylic paint tools to develop your own style.
Description
First you will know the work of Maya Hanisch, who will tell you about her experience as an illustrator, painter and author of books. In addition, it will show you some of the references that usually inspire you when making your compositions and will show you the work of your favorite artists.
Then he will talk about the materials you will use to create your illustrations and he will give you some very useful tips to work with acrylic.
Paying close attention to the concepts of symmetry and proportion, you will make your first sketch. Once you achieve the composition you wanted, you will apply the first layer of color.
After a second layer of paint you will begin to apply the lights, shadows and volumes that will give true character to your folk illustration.
Finally, you will add the details that will make your composition a unique and special piece full of magic.
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