Cartouche Design Course: Draw an Ornamental Frame
Create a floral ornamental cartouche from concept to final artwork. This intermediate course covers references, composition, sketching, inking and refined finishing details.
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What you'll learn
- Develop a concept for a floral ornamental cartouche
- Choose and use references with intention
- Build guidelines and a balanced composition
- Sketch and ink each element of the artwork
- Add final touches for a polished ornamental piece
What you will work through
This course guides you through the full process of creating an ornamental cartouche artwork with floral detail. You will begin with concept, references and structure before moving into the drawing itself.
Anjali shows how to build the composition, ink the elements carefully and refine the final piece. It is designed for students who want a deeper project-based ornamental workflow.
Best for
- Intermediate artists ready for a complete ornamental project
- Students interested in cartouches, frames and decorative panels
- Illustrators who want a structured composition workflow
Requirements
- Basic drawing and inking experience are recommended
Materials
- Drawing paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Fineliner pens
- Ruler
19 lessons · 6h 3m
- 01Material Information7m Preview
- 02Practical Tips to Begin the Artwork9m Locked
- 03Guidelines for Building the Artwork4m Locked
- 04Choosing and Using References Effectively18m Locked
- 05Sketching : Central Element16m Locked
- 06Sketching : Frame Design15m Locked
- 07Sketching : Fantastical Creature15m Locked
- 08Sketching: Top Segment of the Frame8m Locked
- 09Sketching: Figurative Maidens6m Locked
- 10Sketching : Central Frame Space11m Locked
- 11Sketching: Extra Details11m Locked
- 12Inking: Fantastical Creature 118m Locked
- 13Inking: Fantastical Creature 29m Locked
- 14Inking: Figurative Maidens33m Locked
- 15Inking: Top Segment of the Frame43m Locked
- 16Inking: Central Frame Space41m Locked
- 17Inking: Vase13m Locked
- 18Inking: Frame Details47m Locked
- 19Inking: Extra Details37m Locked
- ReferencesLocked
- Artwork PicturesLocked
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
“i didn't think i'd be able to draw something this complex but the steps make it easy.”
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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
Floral Rosette in Ornamental Art
Acanthus Rosette in Ornamental Art
Decorative Border Design Course: Corners and Repeats
Would you like to try it before you buy? I have written a free step by step tutorial on the same motif: A Beginner's Guide to Ornamental Art.
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