Botanical Patterns in a Sketchbook: Conquer the Blank Page
Composition
A course by Polina Oshu , Artist and Surface Pattern Designer
About the video: Composition
Overview
“I’ll teach you all the rules that help me design a strong composition while creating patterns. Spoiler: not all the basic rules of the fundamental theory work for patterns.”
In this video lesson Polina Oshu addresses the topic: Composition , which is part of the Domestika online course: Botanical Patterns in a Sketchbook: Conquer the Blank Page. Learn drawing techniques using markers to create floral and abstract patterns filled with color and creativity.
Partial transcription of the video
“Composition In this lesson, I'll tell you the rules that help me to create a strong composition while drawing patterns. The composition is the visual structure of an artwork. You don't have to be born talented. All you need is to learn some theory and practice as much as possible. There are several rules that can help. These rules make the composition harmonious and interesting to the eye. As I'm working with patterns, my rules slightly differ from the fundamental theory. I don't try to focus the view on one dominant element as this way, the viewer will easily identify this repetition on th...”
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Course summary for: Botanical Patterns in a Sketchbook: Conquer the Blank Page
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Category
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Areas
Botanical Illustration, Pattern Design, Sketchbook, Traditional illustration
Polina Oshu
A course by Polina Oshu
Polina Oshu is an artist and designer from St. Petersburg, Russia. She studied graphic design at the University of Industrial Technologies and Design. She went on to work as a graphic designer for eight years, creating visual identities and websites. However, her true passion was for illustration. After going on maternity leave, she used her free time to illustrate in a sketchbook and share her work on social media.
After getting wide recognition online by amassing over 128K followers on Instagram, clients began contacting her to purchase her illustrations. Since 2017, she has been creating commissions for clients such as Marks & Spencer, Lush, JucyJudy, Impression Originale, among other brands.
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