Modern Folk Art: Draw 75 Charming Animals, Botanicals, Patterns, and More

Create cheerful, colorful folk art with confidence using 75 step-by-step tutorials for drawing charming flowers, animals, food, lettering, and more.

In Modern Folk Art , popular surface pattern designer and illustrator Sandra Hutter guides you through easy-to-follow tutorials for drawing beloved folk art motifs. Along with vibrant illustrations, this beginner-friendly book provides simple instructions on everything from tools, drawing techniques, and color palettes to adding playful details, patterns, and decorative flourishes that bring your artwork to life.

First, choose your medium, whether it’s digital tools, pencils, markers, or crafting paper to cut and place. Then, using basic shapes as building blocks, have fun creating a variety of illustrations in favorite folk art themes, including:

Florals & Botanicals : a tulip, a sunflower, a mushroom, a flower meadow, dandelions, and more Fruits, Veggies & Snacks: apples, strawberries, bubble tea, cake, and more Friendly Creatures: a butterfly, a ladybug, a variety of birds, a cat, a poodle, and more Everyday Objects: a roller skate, a teapot, a watering can, the sun, and more Holidays: a jack-o’-lantern, a Christmas tree, a Valentine’s letter in a bottle, and more Lettering: floral-decorated letters, letters wrapped with vines, patchwork letters, animal letters, and more
Each tutorial includes encouraging “Be Bold!” prompts that inspire you to experiment with colors, customize motifs, and develop your own creative style. You’ll also learn how to combine drawings into scenes and patterns, create your own color palettes, and turn your artwork into cards, stickers, décor, and other creative projects.

Modern Folk Art is a fun and fresh take on this timeless art style. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a novice, you’ll feel your creativity blossom as you build the skills and confidence to create your own cheerful folk art.