Floral Illustration and Pattern Design
Sketching the Subject, Finding Your Style
A course by Tatiana Boyko , Artist and Illustrator
About the video: Sketching the Subject, Finding Your Style
Overview
“In this lesson, I am going to explain different ways you could use to start getting familiarized with your chosen flowers, leaves and plants. I will also talk you through making loads of sketches until finding a way of drawing that feels unique to you.”
In this video lesson Tatiana Boyko addresses the topic: Sketching the Subject, Finding Your Style, 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
“Sketching the Subject, Finding Your Style In this lesson we're going to start getting familiarised with our chosen plants and flowers. And through making loads of sketches, we're going to find a way of drawing that will feel unique to you. At this stage, we won't be thinking yet about our final piece. Instead we will be sketching and experimenting a bit more freely. Remember that this is only practise, so that might help you taking out a bit of the fear of the white page. And let's get started with the sketching and studying about our chosen subject. I'm gonna just pick one and start with t...”
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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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