Creative Mindset/Thinking , Creative Thinking , Drawing , Watercoloring ,

Creating an Art Series: Complete Guide to Planning and Executing a Collection | Class 2: Visual Cohesion

Class Description:

This session centers on the visual elements that will tie your collection together into a unified whole. Students will learn step-by-step ways to choose colors that work well across all their paintings. You'll explore how to create a sense of harmony while keeping each piece visually interesting.The class teaches composition and layout planning that creates a good flow from one painting to the next without making them all look the same. Students will learn how each painting can work together as part of the group while still having its own personality. By the end, you'll know how to create a collection that looks planned and professional.

What You Will Learn:

Proven brainstorming methods for generating series concepts
How to discover your artistic vision and explore it
Choosing the medium and technique that support your concept
Practical budget planning and timeline creation for series projects
Color selection strategies for visual harmony
Composition and layout planning techniques that create flow between pieces
How to balance unity with individual painting personality
Simple documentation methods to maintain consistency across works
Professional presentation and display options
Strategies for staying flexible while maintaining your original vision

Supplies You'll Need:

Required Materials:
Sketchbook or drawing paper for planning and thumbnails
Pencils (Ideally a range of soft to hard)
Eraser
Ruler or straight edge for guidelines and measurements
Some kind of color application method appropriate for your paper (markers, watercolors, colored pencils, etc.)
Optional but Helpful:
Sticky notes for organizing ideas
Phone or camera for documenting progress and references
Digital Alternative:
If you prefer working digitally, you can use a tablet with drawing app (like Procreate, or similar)

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.

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