Flowers in Ornamental Art
Study how flowers are used in ornamental design. This course covers floral motifs, leaves, rosettes and a final decorative composition so you can design with structure and grace.
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What you'll learn
- Study acanthus flowers, fictitious flowers and classic floral motifs
- Draw lilies, iris, roses, rosettes and ornamental leaves
- Understand how floral forms support decorative compositions
- Stylise natural flowers for borders, panels and ornamental artwork
- Build a final design using the motifs studied in the course
What you will work through
Flowers have a long history in decorative art, from classical rosettes to stylised lilies, roses and acanthus forms. This course helps you understand those motifs as design elements, not just botanical subjects.
Each section studies structure, symbolism and stylisation. You will bring the elements together into a final ornamental design with better balance, rhythm and detail.
Best for
- Artists who love floral and ornamental drawing
- Beginners and intermediate students building motif vocabulary
- Designers who want to use flowers in decorative layouts
Requirements
- Basic drawing practice is helpful
Materials
- Sketchbook
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Fineliner pen
2 lessons · 5h 13m
- 01Session 1 - May 3, 2025 - Recordings2h 44m Locked
- 02Session 2 - May 4, 2025 - Recordings2h 29m Locked
- Flowers in Ornamental Design ManualLocked
- HandoutLocked
- ReferencesLocked
- Session 1 Demo SheetsLocked
- Session 2 DemoLocked
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.
What students say
“great course, the reference material is very handy.”
“such a unique way to draw florals. highly recommend.”
“really good value. lots of techniques packed in here.”
“i've filled an entire sketchbook just practicing these designs.”
“i'm addicted to drawing these ornamental flowers now lol.”
“This is a great resource. Thank you for sharing your talent!”
“I have enjoyed and am still enjoying this class! The manual is well detailed and an excellent resource for future learning! Anjali is an in-depth teacher and fully prepared to demonstrate her mastery in Ornamental Art. Her course suits all skill levels. I highly recommend Anjali's course if you would like an introduction to this graceful art form or simply want to develop your line art in an elegant and creative way. My biggest takeaway from her course is learning to sketch faster without worrying about creating perfect lines with each stroke. This is truly an exercise in sketching curved lines with confidence!”
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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
Detailed Flower Shading: Pen Techniques
Integrating Elements in Ornamental Art
How to Draw Scroll Connectors: Knots and Ties
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 a Floral Rosette.
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