Introduction to Floral Illustration with Acrylic (Spanish, Multisub)

Learn to create your first folk composition and depict it on any surface or daily object In this brief introduction to floral illustration you can create your first composition by the hand of Maya Hanisch, Chilean artist and illustrator, who has made the folk theme his hallmark, which fill the pages of some of his books published in Spain, France, the United States and Chile. Using acrylic as a means of expression full of life and character all kinds of surfaces using them as a canvas to make everyday objects a unique piece.

In this course you will discover their creative process and you will learn to create compositions of botanical and folk themes that you will paint with acrylic on the surface that you choose. Maya will give you composition advice, talk about color and teach you how to use acrylic paint tools to develop your own style.

What will you learn in this online course? First you will know the work of Maya Hanisch, who will tell you about her experience as an illustrator, painter and author of books. In addition, it will show you some of the references that usually inspire you when making your compositions and will show you the work of your favorite artists.

Then he will talk about the materials you will use to create your illustrations and he will give you some very useful tips to work with acrylic.

Paying close attention to the concepts of symmetry and proportion, you will make your first sketch. Once you achieve the composition you wanted, you will apply the first layer of color.

After a second layer of paint you will begin to apply the lights, shadows and volumes that will give true character to your folk illustration.

Finally, you will add the details that will make your composition a unique and special piece full of magic.

What is this course’s project?

You will make a composition with floral elements and folk inspiration that you will capture on the object that you want using acrylic paint.

Who is this online course for? To illustrators, designers, artists, painters, artists and anyone who wants to start experimenting with acrylic paint and customize any object, garment or accessory.

Requirements and materials No previous knowledge of any kind is necessary, although if you know how to draw you will get much more out of this course.

With regard to the materials you need to have at hand: pencil, paper, eraser, brushes, palettes to mix colors, acrylics, flowers to use as a model and a croquette or notebook (or any object on which you want to capture your drawings ) to personalize with your illustrations.