Botanical Patterns in a Sketchbook: Conquer the Blank Page
Color
A course by Polina Oshu , Artist and Surface Pattern Designer
About the video: Color
Overview
“In this lesson, I’ll share with you how I work with color. For this purpose, we’ll study the color wheel and some of the schemes. You can use this knowledge to create abstract and botanical patterns in a sketchbook. ”
In this video lesson Polina Oshu addresses the topic: Color , 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
“In this lesson, I will share with you how I work with color. For this purpose, we will study the color wheel and some of the schemes. With this knowledge, you can create abstract and botanical patterns in the sketchbooks. color in the main tool for me. It helps me to express my feelings. I like to draw flowers and plants in not realistic way. and to use vibrant colors. I studied color theory at the university. And of course, i worked a lot with color. As a graphic designer and photographer. Now I do it intuitively. I'll share with you some main points that help me to work with color. the ea...”
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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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