Advanced Acanthus Scrollwork and Composition
75 reviews across the courses here, averaging 4.9 out of 5.
Deepen your acanthus practice with more complex ornamental compositions. This workshop covers straight, curved and folded leaves, knots, shading, depth and flow.
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What you'll learn
- Build advanced acanthus designs from structured foundations
- Draw straight, curved and folded leaf variations
- Use ornamental knots and clean transitions
- Add shading and depth without losing the main flow
- Create vertical and horizontal acanthus compositions
What you will work through
This advanced workshop is for students who want to move beyond basic acanthus leaves into more complete ornamental designs. You will study how lobe design, structure and flow work together in larger compositions.
The session covers straight, curved and folded acanthus variations, ornamental knots, vertical and horizontal formats, shading and refined connections.
Best for
- Intermediate students with some acanthus or scroll experience
- Artists who want more refined ornamental compositions
- OB Art Circle members expanding their design vocabulary
Requirements
- Basic acanthus or curve drawing experience is recommended
Materials
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Fineliner pen
- Ruler
- Drawing paper
3 lessons · 5h 35m
- 01Session 1 - August 23, 20251h 39m Locked
- 02Session 2 - August 30, 20252h 2m Locked
- 03Session 3 - September 6, 20251h 55m Locked
- Advanced Acanthus Manual (Session 1)Locked
- Advanced Acanthus Manual (Session 2)Locked
- Advanced Acanthus Manual (Session 3)Locked
- Advanced Acanthus Sheets (Session 1)Locked
- Advanced Acanthus Demo Sheets (Session 2)Locked
- Advanced Acanthus Demo Sheet 1 (Session 3)Locked
- Advanced Acanthus Demo Sheet 2 (Session 3)Locked
- Advanced Acanthus Workshop HandoutLocked
Anjali Singh

Anjali Singh is the artist behind Ooshybooshy, specialising in floral, ornamental and acanthus art. 299 students have enrolled in her courses, and she teaches inside the OB Art Circle too, taking people from first strokes to confident, balanced ornamental compositions and sharing her process for structure, references, composition and intricate detailing. More about Anjali.
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Questions, answered
Do I get lifetime access?+
Yes. A one-time purchase gives you lifetime access to this course and all its materials, in your browser on any device, with no recurring fee.
What materials do I need?+
Each lesson lists what to use. For most ornamental work a sketchbook, pencil, eraser and a fineliner pen are enough to begin.
Is this suitable for my level?+
This course is pitched at an intermediate level, but every step is demonstrated slowly so motivated beginners can follow along.
How do I pay?+
Outside India you pay in US dollars through PayPal, by card or with a PayPal account. In India you pay in rupees through Razorpay, by UPI, card or net banking. The currency is picked for you, and the INR and USD switch in the site header or menu changes it.
Where to go next

How to Draw an Acanthus Leaf: Beginner Course

Acanthus Design Course: Leaves, Lobes and Curves

Refining Acanthus: Edges, Cuts & Character
Would you like to try it before you buy? I have written a free step by step tutorial on the same motif: How to Draw Acanthus Leaves, Step by Step.

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