Artistic Techniques for Illustrating Nature

Artistic Techniques for Illustrating Nature

“Thank you very much for accompanying me here. It has been a pleasure to share my illustration techniques with you, I hope you enjoy putting them into practice. Now let's review the key phases of the project. I would like you to briefly explain what you have done in each one and accompany the explanation with one or more images. I am sharing with you the process of my illustration of orchids and bromeliads as an example, but it would be great if you share the result and the process of the three illustrations that you have done during the course. References and sketch Look for references and prepare your inspirational mood board. Then, make your pencil sketch, draw each botanical element and create a composition. When you have defined it, go clean to a cardboard for watercolors.

First layers Start preparing your colors and painting the first layers of the composition with watercolors. Final details When the first layers dry, apply the details with colored pencils or Indian ink. Finally, apply light accents with white gouache. The time has come for you to share your final project with the community by clicking on "Create your project". Remember to share both the final result of your illustrations and your entire creative process. I look forward to seeing your project and giving you feedback. Although I ask for your patience, I will try to access the forum as much as I can and what my professional projects allow me. Finally, I want to invite you to actively participate in the forum, not only sharing your progress, but also giving advice and trying to help the rest of the community. It sure is very enriching! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project Thank you for coming this far and allowing me to share with you. different artistic techniques for naturalistic illustration. Before I say goodbye, let me share still some final tips and some professional experience they may be very helpful to you. First, love is very important. You have to love what you do. When you live from your passion and you like it so much and you enjoy so many hours working, naturally it will work out. Second, never lose your curiosity, that desire to continue learning and training to grow as a professional. Third, organization and planning is key. It ...”

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Course summary for: Artistic Techniques for Illustrating Nature

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (100)
• 3215 students
• 5 units
• 17 lessons (3h 30m)
• 8 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Acrylic Painting, Botanical Illustration, Colored Pencil Drawing, Ink Illustration, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting