Botanical Patterns in a Sketchbook: Conquer the Blank Page
Layers
A course by Polina Oshu , Artist and Surface Pattern Designer
About the video: Layers
Overview
“I’ll explain to you a few tips that make working with layers easier. Applying paints in a particular order can save you time and keep the lines and artwork neat. ”
In this video lesson Polina Oshu addresses the topic: Layers , 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 explain you some tips that can make the work with the layers easier. Applying paints in a particular order can save you time. and keep your artwork neater. The common approach is to use a pencil first. It's the same like in sketching. you can draw an outline of the plants and flowers. and then take a marker and draw over these pencil sketch. But please bear in mind that the pencil can mix and blend with the Paint. So the color of the paint will change a bit. This is the reason why I usually go straight with the markers without any pencil at all. Now I will explain you ...”
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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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