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All About Flowers - Learn to Draw and Paint Beautiful Florals

Class
Britain Earl, Historian, Artist, Lawyer
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(537)
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!

Class experience

US Grade 6 - 9
4 lessons//4 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 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.
 Week 2
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.
 Week 3
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.
 Week 4
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.
Homework Offered
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!
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
 1 file available upon enrollment
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
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(537)
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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,... 
Self-Paced Class

$18

weekly or $69 for all content
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content

Completed by 57 learners
Ages: 10-15

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