Floral Illustration with Gouache Paint

A course by Malin Gyllensvaan , Illustrator and Pattern Designer

Illustrator and Pattern Designer. Stockholm, Sweden.
Joined June 2021

Learn gouache techniques to paint an illustration of flora and fauna filled with color and detail

98% positive reviews (120)
3,356 students
Audio: English
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Learn gouache techniques to paint an illustration of flora and fauna filled with color and detail

Nature is one of the best places to find inspiration for your illustrations. Pattern designer and illustrator Malin Gyllensvaan takes the unique shapes she sees in the natural world, and paints them with vibrant gouache paint. Her artwork has appeared in puzzles and greeting cards, and she has collaborated with clients like IKEA, Anthropologie, and Bespoke Press.

In this online course, learn how to draw flowers, leaves, and animals, then paint them with gouache. Explore drawing exercises and brushstroke techniques to create bold and beautiful illustrations. By the end of the course, you will be ready to master the gouache technique.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 19 downloads

The Love of Materials
10 minutes, 49 seconds
The Mood Board
4 minutes, 36 seconds
Playing Around with Materials
11 minutes, 45 seconds
Finding Shapes
16 minutes, 29 seconds
Painting and Creating Texture 1
15 minutes, 7 seconds
The Greens
20 minutes, 59 seconds
  • 98% positive reviews (120)
  • 3,356 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 54m)
  • 19 additional resources (6 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Illustrate a vase full of flowers, leaves, and animals with gouache paint.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone who wants to explore gouache painting techniques by creating colorful floral illustrations.

Requirements and materials

No special skills are required. Everyone can enjoy this creative experience!


Reviews

3,356 Students
120 Reviews
98% Positive ratings

Malin Gyllensvaan

A course by Malin Gyllensvaan

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Illustrator and Pattern Designer

Based in Stockholm, Malin Gyllensvaan is inspired by vintage botanical studies. Her illustrations are a homage to the natural world, rendered in pencil and gouache. Over the years, her creations have adorned everything from stationery, puzzles, packaging, and textiles for both home and fashion, as well as illustrations for books.

She has a degree in printed textiles from Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. After graduating, she worked as a textile designer for 12 years before going freelance as an illustrator. Some of her clients include IKEA, eeBoo, Anthropologie, Bespoke Press, Holt Renfrew, H&M, Åhléns, Amber Lotus, and Greenfinch books, among others.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Preparation

    • The Love of Materials
    • The Mood Board
    • Playing Around with Materials
  • U3

    Starting to Create

    • Finding Shapes
    • Painting and Creating Texture 1
    • Painting and Creating Texture 2
    • Thumbnails and the Final Sketch
  • U4

    Painting the Artwork

    • The Greens
    • The Flowers and the Animals
    • The Details
  • U5

    Cleaning up the Artwork Digitally

    • Scanning the Image and Adjusting Colors
    • Removing the Background
    • Preparing to Print
  • FP

    Final project

    • Floral Illustration with Gouache Paint

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Floral Illustration with Gouache Paint. Illustration course by Malin Gyllensvaan

Floral Illustration with Gouache Paint

A course by Malin Gyllensvaan
Illustrator and Pattern Designer. Stockholm, Sweden.
Joined June 2021
  • 98% positive reviews (120)
  • 3,356 students