Floral Illustration with Gouache Paint
About Me
A course by Malin Gyllensvaan , Illustrator and Pattern Designer
Joined June 2021
About the video: About Me
Overview
“In this first lesson, I will introduce myself and share parts of my journey and how I got to be here with you. ”
In this video lesson Malin Gyllensvaan addresses the topic: About Me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Floral Illustration with Gouache Paint. Learn gouache techniques to paint an illustration of flora and fauna filled with color and detail.
Partial transcription of the video
“Welcome to my Domestika course. I'm so happy that you're here. My name is Malin Jyllandsvarn and I'm a Swedish illustrator and textile designer. From Stockholm, sweden. In this course, I'll be showing you the techniques I use to create my illustrations of the natural world. I have a degree in textile design from Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. And today I work with companies all around the world to create different illustrations and patterns. My work is always inspired by nature and tends to be full of details and textures. I've worked with clients like IKEA, Anthropologie, Ebo...”
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Course summary for: Floral Illustration with Gouache Paint
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Botanical Illustration, Digital Illustration, Gouache Painting

Malin Gyllensvaan
A course by Malin Gyllensvaan
Based in Stockholm, Malin Gyllensvaan is inspired by vintage botanical studies. Her illustrations are a homage to the natural world, rendered in pencil and gouache. Over the years, her creations have adorned everything from stationery, puzzles, packaging, and textiles for both home and fashion, as well as illustrations for books.
She has a degree in printed textiles from Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. After graduating, she worked as a textile designer for 12 years before going freelance as an illustrator. Some of her clients include IKEA, eeBoo, Anthropologie, Bespoke Press, Holt Renfrew, H&M, Åhléns, Amber Lotus, and Greenfinch books, among others.
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