Botanical Illustration Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Sketching: Illustrate A Beautiful Garden

Learn basic sketching techniques to create beautiful floral illustrations, from holding your pencil to adding shadows and color for a 3D effect. Perfect for beginners looking to create custom art pieces.

• Skillshare
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Painting with Watercolors

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Color your world with watercolors! Join expert Kateri Ewing in this comprehensive beginner’s class as she helps you navigate all the basics you need to start painting with watercolors.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Shading 101: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Dynamic Shading in Your Drawings (+Bonus lesson)

Learn step-by-step techniques for dynamic shading in botanical line drawings. Master fundamental strokes, practice on daisies and poppies, and gain confidence in bringing your illustrations to life.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Line Drawn Florals: Step-by-step guide to drawing beautiful peonies.

Step-by-step guide to drawing beautiful peonies using basic tools. Learn flower anatomy, petal and leaf techniques, and how to add realistic details and depth.

• Skillshare
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Step by Step Botanicals in Watercolor, Ink, and Procreate

Explore vibrant botanical illustration using watercolors, inks, and Procreate. Learn techniques for capturing nature's beauty efficiently, from sketching to digital enhancement.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Painting a Peony in Watercolor : in three styles

Learn to paint peonies in watercolor using three distinct styles: loose, ink and watercolor, and realistic botanical illustration. Includes color mixing, warm-up exercises, and step-by-step guidance.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Magical Moths & Botanical Illustration using Procreate's Symmetry Tool

Create stunning digital illustrations of magical moths with botanical elements using Procreate's symmetry tool. Master composition, sketching, and color techniques while achieving a traditional media look.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Watercolor Magnolias: Botanical Illustration for Beginners

Learn to paint realistic magnolia blossoms using watercolors with step-by-step guidance. Perfect for beginners, this botanical illustration class covers essential techniques and color mixing.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Contemporary Botanical Illustration with Ink

Learn to combine traditional and modern inking techniques to create contemporary botanical drawings, exploring the principles of balance and composition

• Domestika
• 3 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Line Drawing: The Art of Ink Botanical Illustration

Discover techniques for creating beautiful botanical ink illustrations, from petal shapes to complex flowers and grasses. Learn to analyze, add details, and bring your drawings to life.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Watercolor Christmas Projects: Create Wreaths and Holiday Cards

Learn to paint festive wreaths and cards using watercolors. Master 10 botanical elements and create unique holiday-themed projects perfect for gifting or personal enjoyment.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Design an Adult Coloring Book Page on Your iPad in Procreate + FREE Coloring Pages & Practice Sheets

Learn to create intricate adult coloring book pages on iPad using Procreate. Master line drawings, patterns, and botanical designs while exploring techniques to transform photos into captivating coloring templates.

• Skillshare
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Botanical Illustration: Draw a Flower Flat Lay with iPad Procreate

Learn to create stunning botanical illustrations using iPad Procreate. Master techniques for drawing, shading, and texturing floral elements while exploring composition and color adjustment for eye-catching flat lays.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Procreate Floral Illustration: From Botanical Elements To Composition

Learn to create stunning floral illustrations in Procreate, from gathering inspiration to building a botanical reference library and composing balanced designs. Master digital techniques for flowers, foliage, and fillers.

• Skillshare
• 3 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Detailed Watercolor Florals for Surface Pattern Design

Learn to create detailed watercolor floral illustrations and transform them into sophisticated repeat patterns for surface design. Master botanical painting techniques, color mixing, and pattern creation for fashion items.

• Skillshare
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available