Contemporary Botanical Illustration with Ink
A course by Fujiko Rose , Fine and Decorative Artist
Learn to combine traditional and modern inking techniques to create contemporary botanical drawings, exploring the principles of balance and composition
Learn to combine traditional and modern inking techniques to create contemporary botanical drawings, exploring the principles of balance and composition
Contemporary yet classic, intricate yet minimalist, realistic yet abstract—these contrasts make for bold works of art. Artist Fujiko Rose skillfully integrates this dynamic to create modern but timeless black-and-white ink drawings, finding her niche at the intersection of fine art and design. Her intricate and edgy compositions have been featured in fairs all over London, and she received the Landscape Artist of the Year Award in 2019, which skyrocketed her career to success.
In this online course, explore the versatility of ink to create modern botanical drawings. Experiment with balance and composition, merging detailed depictions of your subject with abstract graphical elements for a fresh twist on an age-old technique. Blend precision and flexibility to craft elegant monochromatic pieces with character.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 15 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (66)
- 1,923 students
- 16 lessons (3h 44m)
- 15 additional resources (4 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?
Create a modern botanical drawing with inking techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to explore the versatility of ink to draw contemporary works of art.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is required.
As for materials, you need India ink, a dip pen, brushes, pigment fineliners, gold leaf, and watercolor paper, as well as other accessible materials that Fujiko specifies in the course.
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A course by Fujiko Rose
Fujiko Rose is a UK-based fine and decorative artist who works predominantly in ink, using both traditional and modern techniques to create intricate drawings that combine realism and abstraction. Her interests in history, literature, film, architecture, and fashion motivated her to pursue a career in the arts at a young age. After exploring the world of design by selling hand-printed wallpapers and fabrics, she won the televised competition Landscape Artist of the Year, which gave her the visibility she needed to kick-start her career.
While mainly selling original artwork and prints, she has participated in a number of exhibitions like The Other Art Fair and joined JC Gallery Mayfair, where she hosted her first solo show. She has also collaborated with COS at Coal Drops Yard, RIBA, and Adidas London x Creative Debuts.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Drawing, Composition, and Experimentation
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Materials
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Leveraging Your Inking and Basic Pen Techniques 1
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Leveraging Your Inking and Basic Pen Techniques 2
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Sketching Forms
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Creating Details with Ink
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Graphic Elements, Balance, and Composition
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U3
Interpreting a Floral Still Life
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Selecting the Subject and Playing With Composition
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Starting a Formal Pencil Sketch
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Inking the Objects in the Foreground
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Ink: Working Your Way Back
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Ink: Adding Graphic Elements
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U4
Gold, Framing, and Other Mediums
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Different Ways to Add Gold
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Tips and Tricks: Framing
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Applying the Drawing for Other Uses
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FP
Final project
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Contemporary Botanical Illustration with Ink
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ladyrilke
me esta encantando!
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gracepatricia
Everything about this course is wonderful and beautiful, I rediscovered myself and found a passion.
hana_hona
Very inspiring course! The versatility of inks in combination with different tools, delicate floral elements paired with bold geometric shapes - very well structured, explained, and sparking lots of new creative ideas. I enjoyed this course very much.
beautyhouse
Very clear and precise easy to follow guidance. My first time using inks in this way and I enjoyed following Fujiko's ideas.
tamaratorresmoro
Un estilo nuevo...interesante.
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