Floral Illustration and Pattern Design
A course by Tatiana BoykoArtist and Illustrator
A course by Tatiana Boyko, Artist and Illustrator
Explore the beauty of nature by using experimental painting techniques to create a unique collection of floral illustrations
A certain magic happens when nature meets digital art. Illustrator Tatiana Boyko combines classic floral painting techniques with digital illustration to create beautiful patterns for prints and products. Get inspired by nature and learn how to create unique floral illustrations with traditional paint and Photoshop.
Conquer the blank page using different methods and exercises to determine your unique voice. Discover how you can transform your designs into finished pieces and create your own collection of prints, stationery and patterns.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 11 downloads
Exploring Materials
16 minutes, 17 seconds
Sketching the Subject, Finding Your Style
20 minutes, 50 seconds
Composition
4 minutes, 40 seconds
Colour Palette
7 minutes, 56 seconds
Painting the Elements
9 minutes, 35 seconds
Scanning and Processing Digitally
7 minutes, 34 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start by meeting Tatiana Boyko, a professional artist and illustrator based in London. Learn about her journey to becoming a professional illustrator and take a look at some of her most important work. Learn about her influences and cover the first steps of getting started with Tatiana’s methodology.
Discover Tatiana’s creative process for choosing the right flower. Lose the fear of the white page by experimenting freely. Make various sketches of your design and explore different materials like crayons, color pencils and paint. See which technique inspires you most and use it for your first draft.
With some basic sketches completed, Tatiana guides you to create a composition layout. Learn how to create a strong color palette based on the colors that inspire you. Paint the final piece following Tatiana’s method and see how the steps learned up to this point can help nurture your artistic style.
It’s time to bring your work into Photoshop. Explore the different tools to modify the scale, space, complexity, and direction of your work. See how adjusting your color palette can create mood and depth. Learn about the best way to paint light and shadows for your flowers.
Then, Tatiana shows you how to turn a standalone piece into a pattern and apply it to a mockup. Discover how to export your artwork and apply it to postcards, prints, cups, and other consumer products. Get some final tips on creating a rapport for your patterns and sharing your artwork with clients or online.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Create your own floral illustration and turn it into a print, a postcard, or a pattern for gift wrapping paper.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is suitable for designers, illustrators, artists, or anyone interested in exploring floral illustration, pattern design, and color.
Requirements and materials
For this course, no previous knowledge is necessary.
You will need a computer with Photoshop and access to a scanner. You will also need art supplies of your choice. This can include brushes, paper, paints, crayons, pencils, or markers.
Reviews
- 1 month ago
Gostei muito do curso, a didática é muito boa. Adorei ver como transformar minhas ilustrações em padrões que me permitem novas formas de criar.
- 7 months ago
Excellent beginner course with lots of practice opportunities
- 7 months ago
Me gusto el curso, hecho con mucho amor y muy didactico
- 8 months ago
I have been eyeing this course and finally decided to take a plung and purchase it. I hope to learn as much as I can to become a successful illustration and pattern designer.
- 9 months ago
Adoro questa illustratrice e il suo stile essenziale nel dare forma ai fiori e alla natura!
Her distinctive style is showcased through book projects and editorial, packaging, and surface design. She is represented by Central Illustration Agency and her client list includes Walker Books, Vanity Fair France, Sheffield Children Hospital, The Boston Globe, Dragonfly Tea, Carluccio’s, and Kenzo.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Finding Your Style: Experimenting
- Choosing Your Subject
- Exploring Materials
- Sketching the Subject, Finding Your Style
- U3
Preparation for the Final Artwork
- Composition
- Colour Palette
- Painting the Elements
- U4
Working on the Final Art
- Scanning and Processing Digitally
- Arranging the Composition
- Finishing Touches
- U5
Application and Reproduction of the Artwork
- Applications and Reproductions of the Artwork
- Turning a Stand Alone Pice into a Pattern 1
- Turning a Stand Alone Pice into a Pattern 2
- Preparing and Exporting the Files for Print
- Mock-ups
- FP
Final project
- Floral Illustration and Pattern Design
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers foundational techniques in floral illustration, pattern design, and using both traditional and digital tools.
You will need basic art supplies such as gouache, colored pencils, water-soluble crayons, paper, and access to Photoshop or similar digital editing software.
You’ll learn to create floral illustrations, develop repeatable patterns in Photoshop, mix colors, compose balanced layouts, and prepare your artwork for product applications and print.
The course teaches step-by-step methods for constructing seamless, repeatable patterns from your floral illustrations using Photoshop's editing and tiling tools.
Yes, you’ll learn how to adapt and export your patterns for a variety of products, including textiles, book covers, home decor, and packaging.
In surface pattern design, 'rapport' refers to the repeatable tile or unit of a pattern that creates a seamless, continuous design when duplicated.
No previous digital art experience is required; the course introduces Photoshop tools and workflows suitable for absolute beginners.