Fundamentals of Acanthus Design
Build a strong foundation in acanthus design. You will break the leaf into simple shapes, study lobes and curves, and learn how to arrange acanthus forms for ornamental compositions.
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What you'll learn
- Break acanthus leaves into simple drawing shapes
- Understand lobes, curves, proportion and movement
- Develop smoother ornamental lines with better control
- Combine acanthus leaves into balanced decorative forms
- Build a foundation for borders, flourishes and classical ornament
What you will work through
Acanthus leaves are a core motif in classical ornamental art. This workshop breaks them down into clear, manageable parts so you can understand the structure instead of copying the shape blindly.
You will study basic forms, lobes, smooth curves and simple combinations. The goal is to help you draw acanthus leaves with more confidence, rhythm and balance.
Best for
- Beginners interested in classical ornamental drawing
- Artists who want a stronger acanthus foundation
- Students preparing for more advanced ornamental compositions
Requirements
- Basic pencil control is enough to begin
Materials
- Sketchbook
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Fineliner pen
- Ruler
1 lessons · 2h 25m
- 01Zoom Live RecordingLocked
Anjali Singh
Anjali Singh is the artist behind Ooshybooshy, specialising in floral, ornamental and acanthus art. Through her courses and the OB Art Circle, she has guided thousands of students from first strokes to confident, balanced ornamental compositions, sharing her process for structure, references, composition and intricate detailing.
Questions, answered
Do I get lifetime access?＋
Yes. A one-time purchase gives you lifetime access to this course and all its materials, on web and in the app, 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?＋
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What students say
“Loved this short course, thank you so much!”
“Acanthus leaves have always confused me. This course cleared it all up.”
“Anjali explains the geometry behind the leaves so well.”
“this is a must-take if you want to do traditional ornamental art.”
“The historical context was a nice touch. makes drawing them more meaningful.”
“beautifully taught. the live recording is very clear.”
“really deep dive into the structure of the leaf. fascinating.”
“Loved all the variations shown for leaves especially the curved Acanthus. A project using the concepts taught could be an added bonus.”
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