Class Description:

Butterflies and moths are one of the most popular subjects for artists to study. They’re delicate, colorful, and evoke a certain sense of wonder and growth. In this class, we will tackle how you can capture these graceful critters on paper. From understanding their basic shapes and anatomy to exploring diverse patterns and colors, you'll gain the skills and confidence to create stunning illustrations. 

Embrace the symbolism and beauty of moths and butterflies as you enhance your artistic repertoire through hands-on practice and expert guidance.

What You Will Learn:

  • Anatomy and Proportions: Grasp the foundational anatomy and accurate body-to-wing ratios of moths and butterflies.
  • Wing Patterns and Colors: Analyze and replicate intricate wing patterns and vibrant color schemes using various mediums.
  • Drawing Variations: Explore and draw different species, sizes, and patterns to diversify your artwork.
  • Design Integration: Incorporate patterns and colors effectively to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your drawings.

Supplies You'll Need:

  • Sketchbook or drawing paper
  • Pencils (preferably HB or 2B for sketching)
  • Erasers
  • Blending stumps
  • Optional: Colored pencils & fine-liner pens

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

191 Classes

+4 enrolled

Class Details:

  • 📊Level: Beginner
  • Time: 2 Hours, 6 Minutes

Class Pass includes:

  • Lifetime Access To Class

Foxsy Membership includes:

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Bobbie
Posted 1 year ago
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A wonderfully innovative class including the making of butterfly and moth cut-outs in order to be able to move them to draw them in different positions.

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drljones
Posted 1 year ago
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Lois
Posted 1 year ago
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We see them almost everyday. Sure, we know what butterflies and moths look like. We'll, Shelby takes us through the complexities of drawing more believable beauties. Using construction paper to create our own model, we learn about the wing sections, foreshortening, creating the veins, body, and patterns. Literally, there are many parts that make up everyday butterflies and moths. Interesting and informative class including fun facts!

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LindaH
Posted 1 year ago
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I love have Detailed Shelby was in the Class The Models she made and showed to make are Awesome and really helped

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Lawanna Lawrence Bean
Posted 1 year ago
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Learned the difference in drawing moths and butterflies.

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