Floral Illustration and Pattern Design
Choosing Your Subject
A course by Tatiana Boyko , Artist and Illustrator
About the video: Choosing Your Subject
Overview
“When the possibilities are endless, it is often easy to feel overwhelmed and not know where to start. In this lesson, I will show you my method to unlock those kinds of creative blocks by narrowing down our options. ”
In this video lesson Tatiana Boyko addresses the topic: Choosing Your Subject, which is part of the Domestika online course: Floral Illustration and Pattern Design. Explore the beauty of nature by using experimental painting techniques to create a unique collection of floral illustrations.
Partial transcription of the video
“Choosing Your Subject In this lesson I'm gonna show you how to overcome creative blocks by narrowing down our options. Sometimes when we are about to begin a project, it can be overwhelming choosing the things that we want to draw. I'm gonna show you the method that I use to narrow down my options. Take a Walk Next time you go on a walk, start noticing the plants and flowers that you might have around you. Take pictures of them or pick them if you can. Don't worry about getting great pictures, because we are going to use them just as reference for ourselves and for our drawing, so the shot ...”
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Course summary for: Floral Illustration and Pattern Design
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Botanical Illustration, Drawing, Painting, Pattern Design, Traditional illustration

Tatiana Boyko
A course by Tatiana Boyko
Tatiana Boyko is a Russian illustrator who was born and raised in Spain. Based in South London since 2015, her colorful background is reflected in her work through a concise collection of stylistic influences. She is known for her contemporary multi-medium aesthetic inspired by nature, botanical drawings, folk art and Victorian pattern design.
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.
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