Paint with Me: Vintage-Inspired Botanical Illustration Using Mixed Media

Dive into the world of mixed media art and learn to create a stunning, realistic dahlia painting with a beautiful vintage botanical illustration feel! This course offers a detailed, step-by-step guide to crafting a captivating floral piece, perfect for intermediate artists looking to expand their skills.

You'll follow along as I demonstrate my process, painting a dahlia using mixed media techniques. We'll start by exploring inspiration and developing a compelling composition. Then, get a close-up view as I bring the painting to life, explaining my artistic decisions and the underlying techniques involved at every stage.

This class is ideal if you:

• Enjoy demonstration-based learning and learning by example.
• Have drawing experience and are comfortable working from reference images. (Note: this class assumes a foundational understanding of drawing – drawing basics will not be covered.)
• Understand core art principles like composition, value (light and dark), and saturation (color intensity).
• Want to master mixed media techniques for artistic expression.
• Are interested in adapting the aesthetic of vintage botanical art to your own unique style.

This project took over 10 hours to complete, spread across several days, but don't feel pressured to replicate that timeframe! The focus is on learning and adapting the techniques. Experimentation and personalizing the skills taught are highly encouraged.

Upon completion, we'll review a condensed version of my process, allowing you to select the techniques that best suit your own botanical illustration journey and apply them to your own creative projects. Learn to elevate your art skills and create beautiful, unique pieces!