Illustration Techniques for Contemporary Botanical Art
A course by Rommygon ☻ , Visual Artist
Explore the wonders of nature and learn how to bring it to life on paper using ink, pencils, watercolor, gouache, and your vision of the botanical world
Explore the wonders of nature and learn how to bring it to life on paper using ink, pencils, watercolor, gouache, and your vision of the botanical world
“I’ve always been amazed by the greatness and perfection of nature. My art blends fantasy and reality to create a deeper connection to nature.”
Rommy Gonzalez is a multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin. Her love of the natural world has inspired creative works that have been featured in solo exhibitions and magazines around the world, from Santiago to Switzerland.
In this online course, join Rommy on a deep-dive into botanical art. Create contemporary pieces using mixed media including pencil drawings, watercolor and acrylic to develop a diverse, beautiful nature-themed sketchbook, before combining your favorites into a multimedia painting. Embrace your creativity and celebrate your connection to the natural world!
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 15 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (21)
- 761 students
- 18 lessons (4h 25m)
- 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?
Develop a sketchbook of botanical drawings, and an A3-size modern botanical painting.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to develop their illustration skills, especially if you are interested in the natural world or botany.
Requirements and materials
You will need some previous drawing experience to take this course.
In terms of materials, you will need a set of illustration or painting materials, a smartphone and a computer—the specific items will be outlined by Rommy in the course.
Reviews
A course by Rommygon ☻
Rommy Gonzalez is a Chilean artist based in Berlin. She studied motion graphics at the School of Visual Arts in New York, and photography Direction in Barcelona before spending a decade as a visual artist, graphic designer and art director. Rommy’s love of the natural world led to her to create the Mountopia series of paintings, which became a solo exhibition in Berlin in 2019.
Rommy’s work has been featured in Chilean street art magazine Fragmentos and tourism magazine Stgo B. She co-founded the Women in Science collective, and is represented by The Different Folk agency.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Sketchbook: Observing, Experimenting, and Playing
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Learning to Be More Aware
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Materials 1
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Materials 2
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Starting to Draw on the Sketchbook: Colors
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How Each Media Works on Paper: Techniques 1
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How Each Media Works on Paper: Techniques 2
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Composition
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U3
Having Fun
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Starting with the Composition 1
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Starting with the Composition 2
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Permanent Inks and Watercolor 1
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Permanent Inks and Watercolor 2
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Pencils and Crayons 1
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Pencils and Crayons 2
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Gouache
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U4
Working like a Pro: Details Are Everything
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Removing the Masking Tape and Last Touch-Ups
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How to Archive the Project
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FP
Final project
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Illustration Techniques for Contemporary Botanical Art
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kalliolla
The course was clear, thoroughly guided and also inspiring, even if the learner was a more experienced artist. Some display points could have been condensed and not spent an unreasonable amount of time on them. On the other hand, thanks to the precise displays, the course is also really suitable for beginners.
fineartist11
Rommygon helps you to see in a different way, opening up a path to feeling like it's fun as well as productive. I hope she does more courses.
suelyfasioli
Curso muito bom, nos motiva a utilizar várias técnicas.
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estrella_perez
Recomiendo este curso para aquellas personas que quieran aprender técnicas nuevas y quieran aplicarlas en su ilustración.
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patriciamromao
It's a great course and very inspiring.