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Skillshare

Flower Painting & Pattern + Abstract Art & Japanese Inspiration

via Skillshare

Overview

Want to learn traditional techniques and try out something new?

This class is packed with inspiration, enroll and see it yourself.

Watercolor is an obsession, Japanese technique Nihonga is an ancient treasure and flower patterns are endlessly beautiful! 

Discover how to:

Create gorgeous detailed flora paintings and learn how to transform them into patterns in Photoshop.

Paint a detailed organic objects, using normal watercolor and Japanese ones, which are made from minerals and shells.

Follow the flow and create abstract paintings, let loose, and move forward in your own artistic expression. The best outcome were a joy to create, relax and be brave!

What you can expect from this class: 

  • A lot of inspiration and different styles of painting.
  • Several demos of paintings from start to finish.
  • Introduction to Japanese materials and techniques.
  • Traditional and modern approach with Photoshop postproduction.
  • A look into three different styles: painting of the flowers & stones, pattern design and abstract  paintings.
  • Suggestions and tips.

Get inspired and experiment until you find your unique style.

No prior painting experience is needed - all levels are welcome.

Pictures of the Pigments are taken from the art supply store in Tokyo - PIGMENT

Syllabus

  • Watercolor Obsession
  • Japanese Materials
  • Flower Power
  • Flower Pattern Power
  • Fast and Easy - Dry on Wet Technique
  • Circle of Stones
  • Follow the Flow

Taught by

Karina Eibatova

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