Botanical Patterns in a Sketchbook: Conquer the Blank Page
Abstract Compositions Playing with Colors
A course by Polina Oshu , Artist and Surface Pattern Designer
About the video: Abstract Compositions Playing with Colors
Overview
“Let's move on to what I think is the most interesting part of our course: drawing in sketchbooks! In this lesson, we will apply our knowledge of color theory to our illustration. To better focus on colors, we will create an abstract composition in our sketchbooks. I suggest that you start with one of the boldest color schemes using Complementary and Split Complementary colors. ”
In this video lesson Polina Oshu addresses the topic: Abstract Compositions Playing with Colors, 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
“Abstract Compositions Playing with Colors In this lesson, we'll use our knowledge of color theory to create an illustration. We will focus on color, creating an abstract composition. I suggest that you start with one of the boldest color scheme using complementary and split complementary colors. Remember that complementary colors are two colors on the opposite side of the color wheel. I'll use four colors, yellow, dark blue, light blue and orange. You can use the same ones or choose the ones you like. I suggest you use three or six colors at the beginning as it's easier. First, you can make...”
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Course summary for: Botanical Patterns in a Sketchbook: Conquer the Blank Page
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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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