Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
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Here is what I worked on in our Focus Painting Session earlier today! I’m working on a series called “Where is Home?” which depicts lonely houses in unlikely places.
They’re coming along nicely one layer at a time. You can see my mini paintings where I worked out most of the major kinks ahead of time—highly recommend this technique!
(The Creative Collective coaching group meets every Tuesday for an hour of focused painting as a way to body double and share accountability.)
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Whoohoo! What a great painting session! I worked on this shipwreck for an hour with the Creative Collective group today and I made a big leap in the feel of the piece. I feel like it is coming along so well!
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This is awesome practice! I, too, enjoy lettering while watching TV and just grabbing random words and phrases out of the air to put to paper. The sloping problem gets me as well! That’s why I always prefer dot grid or square grid notebooks for this type of thing. It really helps keep me on the straight and narrow.
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Good suggestions all around! Microns are top-tier drawing/fine line pens, I love them to bits. I’m also a fan of Papermate Flairs.
If you want another idea for a monoline pen that absolutely rules, look for Posca pens. They’re opaque acrylic pens/markers that lay down color beautifully.
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Ahhh! I also hate an incomplete progress bar! I’ll make sure Jon sees this so he can tinker with the settings and get this fixed. Thanks, Glenda!
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Glad to hear that! I am a big fan of challenges like that, but I’m not always the best at finishing what I start
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I’m glad you’re having fun with flourishes and banners, though! It’s so fun to expand your options and play around with those elements.
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I felt the same way about serifs for a long time. I just didn’t want to get all caught up in those extra strokes! Eventually what helped me understand serifs and have fun with them was Italic, or Flat Nib calligraphy. I linked the class below!
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How To Do Flat Nib Calligraphy - A Beginners Guide - Foxsy
Course Level:Beginner Total Run Time:1 Hour, 49 Minutes Total Videos:1 The Art Of Flat Nib Calligraphy Explore the elegant art of flat nib calligraphy in this hands-on class designed for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills. Flat … Continue reading
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That is……. so obvious that I’m shocked we haven’t done it before. Great suggestion!
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Oooooh, cool! The colors of the leaves are so pretty, and the background is really well done! Good idea, using a coloring book to help set the scene and giving you a jumping off point.
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I think I know exactly what Prang set you’re talking about! I got started with the very same humble palette. You can do a lot with those paints and learn a TON.
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I’m so glad to have you here, Kolina! I love this piece so much. It has so many gorgeous colors, textures, and dimensions that it takes the eye on a lovely journey.
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Oooh yes! It looks so magical, doesn’t it? I especially like those styles when there is just a bit of ink splatter.
I currently have my eye on these scrumptious pens that are perfect for the job!
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Hahaha cats want nothing more than to supervise what you’re doing and judge
I’ve never tried that Kuratake pen! I’ll have to check it out, thanks for the recommendation!
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Heck yes! I can totally see this coming up in 2026! Thanks for the suggestion
