Intro to Floral Illustration : How to Draw Wildflowers

🌿 Intro to Floral Illustration: Master Pen & Ink Techniques with Neesha (PaperWand)

🚀 Course Headline: Unlock the secrets of light, shadow, and texture in your floral illustrations and design balanced compositions like a pro! 🌸✨

🎉 Course Description:

Dive into the enchanting world of wildflowers with Neesha from PaperWand in our "Intro to Floral Illustration" course. This course is a delightful journey for artists and enthusiasts eager to capture the beauty of nature on paper. 🎨✨

What You'll Experience:

• Step-by-step guidance to draw wildflowers with ease.
• A hands-on final project that marries your newfound skills into a beautiful, balanced floral composition.
• The flexibility to use your art for personal enjoyment or transform it into a heartfelt greeting card or art print.

📚 Essential Supplies: For this class, you'll need:

• Your favorite ink pens in various sizes (my personal favorites are Micron Pens) ✎
• A pencil for sketching 📏
• Regular printer or copy paper to experiment on 📄
• An inspiring Pinterest Board curated especially for this course 🌼
• A downloadable, printable template (PDF included) to kickstart your designs.

✨ What You'll Learn:

• Effortless illustration techniques to depict light and shadow on your florals.
• Methods to add exciting textures to enhance your artwork.
• How to create a well-balanced layout for your compositions.
• A variety of lessons focusing on different wildflowers, including Dandelion, Daisy, Lavender, Coneflower, Queen Anne's Lace, Lily of the Valley, Golden Poppy, and Filler Foliage. 🌻💐

📖 Overview of Wildflower Lessons:

• Lesson 1: Dandelion - Capture the delicate details of this iconic flower.
• Lesson 2: Daisy - Illustrate the charm and simplicity of a daisy.
• Lesson 3: Lavender - Bring the soothing scent and texture of lavender to life.
• Lesson 4: Coneflower - Add a burst of color with this vibrant bloom.
• Lesson 5: Queen Anne's Lace - Master the intricate patterns of this delicate flower.
• Lesson 6: Lily of the Valley - Emphasize the elegant curves and lines of these bells.
• Lesson 7: Golden Poppy - Explore the bold shapes and fiery colors of this majestic poppy.
• Lesson 8: Filler Foliage - Complement your florals with lush greenery.

🎈 Fun Bonus & Final Project:

• A printable typography guide for the final project to elevate your composition (or feel free to use your own lettering adventures!).

Join us on this creative adventure and let the art of floral illustration bloom before your eyes! 🌿💖

- Neesha (PaperWand)