All About Flowers - Learn to Draw and Paint Beautiful Florals
This course is a fun way to nurture your child's artistic spirit and watch their confidence bloom. From learning how to capture delicate petals to mixing vibrant colors, learners artistic skills will blossom in All About Flowers!
Britain Earl, Historian, Artist, Lawyer
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(548)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Artists expected to participate by uploading photos of their finished projects for encouragement from the teacher and other learners. Additionally, as you review the videos in the assignment, learners should reach out in the classroom with questions or observations about the art project. Learners will be encouraged to practice what they learn in a sketchbook, and to share those ideas and sketches in the Classroom. Collaboration is so important in increasing creativity!Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Become a Floral Masterpiece Maker! Do you have a green thumb for creativity? Calling all budding artists! This class is your chance to transform your world into a blooming art studio and explore the world of flowers through drawing and painting. Over four engaging lessons, you'll learn a variety of techniques using three different mediums: pen & ink, watercolor, and acrylic paint. Get ready to: • Master the Line: Learn how to use pen and ink to capture the delicate details of a flower. We'll explore drawing techniques to create depth and dimension. • .Transform a simple flower sketch into a captivating bouquet, with bold lines and expressive shadows, complete with a vase. • Watercolor Magic: Unleash the magic of watercolors! Learn how to mix colors, create washes, and blend pigments to capture the soft, ethereal beauty of flowers. • Blooming Techniques: Master techniques like wet-on-wet and layering to create stunning floral compositions. • Abstract Blooms in Acrylics: Embrace the vibrancy of acrylic paints! Learn how to mix bold colors, create textured layers and explore expressive brushstrokes to capture the movement and energy of flowers. Use color and texture to create a unique artistic interpretation of a flower.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Flowers in Pen and Ink
Ready to transform your sketchbook into a blooming garden? This lesson will take you on a fun adventure using just pen and ink to draw beautiful flowers! We'll learn how to use different pen strokes to create thick and thin lines. These lines will define the shapes of the flowers and add a sense of depth. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a stunning sketchbook spread of various flowers. Lesson 2:
Pen and Ink Bouquet
We will look at flowers in a balanced and visually pleasing bouquet. We will use techniques like hatching and cross-hatching to create depth and texture within your flowers. We will build dimension within your bouquet. We'll explore layering techniques to create realistic shadows and suggest the subtle variations in flower shape and texture. Add that final flourish! We'll explore adding accents like wispy leaves, playful tendrils, and a decorative vase to complete your masterpiece. Lesson 3:
Watercolor Florals
In this session, you'll embark on a journey to explore the magic of watercolors with flowers as your muse.We will learn how to mix colors, create washes, and control the flow of paint to create various petal shapes. We'll explore different brushwork methods to bring your flower to life. From creating delicate petals to adding texture to leaves, you'll gain the skills to paint with confidence and express yourself artistically. Lesson 4:
Abstract Acrylic Flowers
We'll be embracing the world of abstract art, using acrylic paints to create stunning, an expressive flower painting. We'll mix colors, explore washes, and create bold gestures to capture the essence of a flower's spirit, not its exact form. Acrylics dry fast, allowing you to build layers of color and create depth in your artwork. We'll play with transparency and opacity to bring your abstract flower to life. Learn how to arrange your abstract elements to create a unique painting. Other Details
Supply List
Artists are encouraged to have a sketchbook. The projects in this class can be completed in a sketchbook, or on separate paper. Sketchbooks should be watercolor paper or at least multi-media paper to handle wet paint. Regular drawing paper will not tolerate wet paint. watercolor paper (at least 90 lb) assorted brushes thin tipped Sharpee marker acrylic paint (at least primary colors: red, yellow, blue, plus white and black) all colors welcome
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
4.9
548reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate
Doctoral Degree from Chapman University School of Law
Hello! I can't wait to learn and share with you! I have a bachelors degree in history, a doctorate in law, and certifications in photography and therepeudic art . I love learning, and teaching others.
I am a mom to 5 amazing kids, ages 17, 15, 14, 11, and 9. I've taught art classes for over 25 years and have worked with all ages. I am excited to reach out to even more students on this Outschool. I believe with Pablo Picasso that, "Every child is an artist." And my goal as an art teacher is to make sure we all have the desire and confidence to keep being creative and enjoy a life full of learning. Because just as Picasso said, "The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up."
I homeschool my 3 youngest children for several years, and now all 5 are home with me. I love teaching them art and history. I love using my passion for history to teach how the events of our past have shaped our future.
When I am not teaching, our family travels. I love to travel to see the original art I study and teach about, and the geography that has inspired artists and influenced our history.Reviews
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