This class takes a relaxed and slow approach to creating stylised botanicals, using different techniques such as tracing, printing, masking and easy line drawing, using an HB pencil, bubble wrap, acrylic paint and a white and gold paint pen. 
It's a great follow on from another of my classes, Be Colour Confident, https://skl.sh/4aeAkHM
Combined with a tried and tested method used by many artists to take the guess work out of choosing colour palettes that work, and guidelines for simple compositions, you'll be able to create beautiful 'patchwork botanical grids' and still life compositions in gorgeous colours, either on paper, board, wood or fabric.
Whether you take a few hours, days or weeks to complete the class, each step is easy to follow, building skills along the way, and I invite you to take your time and allow yourself to fully engage in this immersive process, exploring and being curious about what may emerge.              The techniques learned can then be used in many other painting, collage, and mixed media projects.
It is suitable for any level, from complete beginner, to those of you with more experience, and you can use any acrylic paint you already have, and / or create your own many and varied colours from primaries red, blue &amp; yellow + white &amp; black, as demonstrated.
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1 Introduction and Project Overview

Materials

How Colour Discs Work

Invitation To Make Your Own

 Beginning The Process 

Lively Red Tones

Delightful Yellows

Moody Blues

Calming Greens

Cutting Out The Discs

Choosing Colours

Colour Block Botanical Grid part one

Colour Block Botanical Grid part two

Multi Coloured Background 

Adding Botanical Shapes

Revealing The Leaves & Adding Decoration 

Drawing Flowers And Seedheads

Soft ‘Patchwork’ Botanical Composition Part 1

Soft 'Patchwork' Botanical Composition Part 2

Masking Technique

Adding The Stems

Adding The Final Touches

Well Done

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Stylised Botanicals with Colour & Composition Made Easy

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