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My first botanical illustration drawn with gouache

Beginner
9 chapters ยท 5 hours 59 minutes
English ยท Japanese ยท Korean|Audio Japanese

Gouache
8 Class Projects

It takes about 1 hour to 2 hours hour(s) to complete each project.

  • Simple motifs

  • two flowers โ‘ 

  • two flowers โ‘ก

  • Floral wreaths and lettering

  • floral

  • bouquets

  • original fabric

  • postcard

Skills Youโ€™ll Learn

The appeal of gouache

I want you to fully feel the charm of gouache through this class!

Necessary tips for drawing botanical illustrations

Grasp the characteristics of shapes and express them, gently blend them to express colors, and those with arrangements and color schemes

Draw your favorite flower pattern and try making it into fabric

Easily scan an analog illustration of a floral pattern and submit a fabric print

๐ŸŒท Hello! I'm Meiko, an illustratorใ€€

Nice to meet you! I'm Meiko working as an illustrator. Originally, after working at a manufacturer or energy-related research institute, I first learned about the fun of drawing pictures after getting married, transferred, and pregnant.

I received frequent wedding paper design requests from people around me, and I decided to start working as a freelance illustrator. Their sense of color has become popular, and they are active in a wide range of activities, such as working with companies such as books, web magazines, cosmetics, and Airbnb.

I am greatly influenced by the nature-rich life in Texas, England, and Ibaraki in my painting.

The appeal of opaque, matte gouache

Gouache uses water to adjust the concentration like watercolor, but it is a paint that has a slightly different texture and color from transparent watercolor.

opaqueSo, color is betterVividly expressedYou can do it, and by applying it over and overThick textureA major feature is that it can express.

I want you to fully feel the charm of gouache through this class!

An illustration of an adorable and warm flower

When drawing flowers, I will teach you the tricks necessary when drawing botanical illustrations, such as how to express colors by grasping the characteristics of shapes, how to express colors by gently blending them, and how to arrange and color scheme.

The time you buy your favorite flowers and draw them on paper will surely be healing ๐ŸŒผ

Draw your favorite flower pattern and try making it into fabric

No need for Photoshop or Illustrator!

Let's easily scan an analog illustration of a floral pattern and work together to submit a fabric print. I will teach you in a very simple way that anyone can do, so you can take the course without worry.

Add lettering for a nice card

Add simple lettering to express your feelings for your loved ones! Making practical things also motivates me to keep drawing!

Class Kit ยท Coaching Session

[All-in-one kit]



  1. Holbein Artist Gouache G715 24 color set (size 5)
  2. NICKER Knicker Designer's Color 20ml 561 Rich Gold
  3. Muse New TMK Poster Pad New TMK Poster 207g (Thick) A4
  4. paper pallet laminated paper 140ร—306mm
  5. Interlon watercolor brush short axis 1026 3/0
  6. Interlon Watercolor Brush 1026-1/0 Round 1/0
  7. Interlon Watercolor Brush Short Shaft 1026 Round Size 0
  8. Camron Pro Watercolor Brush Short Shaft 1027 Flat Size 2
  9. Camron Pro Watercolor Brush Short Shaft 1027 Flat Size 4
  10. Camron Pro Watercolor Brush Short Shaft 1027 Flat Size 6
  11. KMK Kent Block #200


[Things you need to prepare yourself]

  1. Pencils (mechanical pencils are also possible)
  2. eraser
  3. A container for washing brushes (cups that you don't need are also possible)


โ—๏ธ Kit notes โ—๏ธ

  • The package design of the kit may vary slightly depending on when it is received. Please be aware of this.
  • Please note that in the unlikely event that there is a problem with the kit, we can only respond if you contact us within 1 month of receipt.
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  • The kit will be shipped within 24 hours after payment is confirmed, and fees will be charged for cancellations and changes from this point on.
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  • Please note that kit delivery may take up to 2 weeks on a business day basis from the start of delivery.

Curriculum

Creator

MEIKO ILLUSTRATION

MEIKO ILLUSTRATION

Thank you so much for deciding to take the course! Drawing with a brush isn't easy until you get used to it, but let's enjoy botanical illustration while learning about flowers with me!

I want you to experience the fun of drawing seasonal plants in your own way. Enjoy forgetting about time while being wrapped in the scent of flowers.

Creator Interviews

Q. How did your teacher get into botanical illustration?

A. It started when I drew flower illustrations on paper items I use for my own wedding, and it continues now.


Q. Why did you decide to offer online classes with CLASS101?

A. I had never learned to draw and I was worried about teaching, but I wanted to share with you a rich time drawing without heart while being surrounded by flowers.


Q. What did you do the most when planning the class? Who would you recommend this class to?

A. It is a device that conveys the arrangement and balance methods of floral patterns, etc. that I usually draw casually so that anyone can put them into practice.

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