Introduction to Floral Illustration with Acrylic
A course by Maya Hanisch , Graphic Designer and Artist
Learn to create your first folk composition on any surface or object
Learn to create your first folk composition on any surface or object
Ready to turn everyday objects into unique works of art full of life and personality? Join Chilean artist and illustrator Maya Hanisch for this introduction to folk and floral illustration and bring your first composition to life.
In this online course, discover Maya's entire creative process for developing her hallmark botanical- and folk-themed illustrations, including color, composition, and how to use acrylic painting tools to develop your own style.
What will you learn in this online course?
9 lessons & 7 downloads
- 87% positive reviews (357)
- 6,340 students
- 9 lessons (1h 4m)
- 7 additional resources (0 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Use acrylics to add a floral- and/or folk-inspired composition to an everyday object or surface.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators, designers, artists, painters, and anyone who wants to start experimenting with acrylic painting to personalize an object, garment, or accessory.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge of any kind is required for this course, but some basic drawing skills can help you get the most out of it.
In terms of materials, grab your pencil, paper, eraser, brushes, palettes for mixing colors, acrylics, flowers for inspiration, and a notebook or other object to customize with your artwork.
Reviews
Maya Hanisch
A course by Maya Hanisch
Maya Hanisch studied both graphic design and art, allowing her to fully develop her own style that features a blend of folk culture and botanical motifs. Since 2008, she has published several books throughout Spain, Italy, France, the United States, England, and Latin America, and her texts have been translated into several languages. She has also received recognition for her work, including the Purple Island Award at the Nami Island International Picture Book Illustrations Concours in South Korea for her book Color Animal. This same book was also named one of the top 20 children's books of 2015 by Fundación La Fuente and was selected to represent Chile at the BIB Biennale in Bratislava.
Maya also teaches classes and workshops at various universities and book fairs around the world, and her paintings and collages have been exhibited both in her native Chile and abroad.
Content
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U1
Presentation
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Presentation: Who am I
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Referents and influences
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U2
Pulling the first lines
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The materials
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The sketch
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Transfer of the sketch to the notebook or "first layer"
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U3
Paint and color
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Color palette and "first layer" finish
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The second layer
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Adding volume, light and shadow
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Painting details
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FP
Final project
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Floral illustration techniques with acrylic
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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marinareis
Amei demais o curso e conhecer a artista ;)
Super recomendo!
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tugba.mert
The course felt very superficial, and I believe folk art is a highly interesting field that deserves a deeper exploration. I expected a more in-depth analysis of inspiration sources and techniques. The instructor’s explanations and approach also felt quite random and unstructured.
ramonovici
Although I thoroughly enjoyed this course, it's pretty basic. The artist has some amazing works and it would have been nice to see more of how one could achieve that in this course. Her inspiration comes from very diverse areas of folklore and I would have liked to see more of that in the course, how we can integrate it in our own work, how we should research it, etc.
adrii.miranda15
PlusEs muy básico el curso,tal vez en Youtube podes aprender lo mismo sin pagar.EL boceto es lindo pero creo que le faltó un proyecto mejor,más información y demás
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mcsolmerano
PlusI loved this course! Maya's teaching style is inspiring and easy to follow, making floral and folk-style illustration with acrylics so much fun. She covers composition, color, and brush techniques while encouraging creativity. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this course is a great way to develop your style. Highly recommended!