Nature-Inspired Design: Botanical Character Illustration

Discover the art of botanical character design! This course dives into the fascinating world of creating unique characters inspired by the beauty of plants, flowers, and trees. Learn how to meticulously capture botanical details and transform them into captivating creatures.

You'll master techniques for finding effective reference materials, tracing, breaking down, and simplifying complex forms. Then, you'll learn to creatively combine these elements to build your own original characters.

We'll explore key design principles – silhouettes, color palettes, and exaggeration – to truly bring your botanical characters to life. This class is perfect for beginners looking to expand their character design skills and connect with the natural world.

What you'll learn:

• Botanical illustration techniques: Learn to accurately and beautifully depict plants.
• Character design fundamentals: Master silhouettes, color theory, and exaggeration for impactful characters.
• Reference gathering: Discover how to find and utilize effective reference images.
• Tracing and simplification: Develop skills to break down complex forms into manageable elements.
• Combining elements: Learn to creatively merge botanical features to create unique creatures.

Materials Needed:

• Sketchbook
• Pencil
• Ink pen
• Coloring materials of your choice
• Graphic tablet/ iPad with Photoshop or Procreate