How to Draw from Imagination

Class Description:

Unlock the power of your imagination in this dynamic class focused on drawing from your mind! Join Shelby Abrahamsen as she shares her process of drawing from imagination and how she fills her creative well.We will cover the importance of imagination in art, warming up with creativity-boosting exercises and effective brainstorming strategies. You will also discover how to build a visual library and understand the process of developing your unique style. By the end of this class, you'll be exploring your imagination and feeling more confident than ever in capturing your wild ideas.

What You Will Learn:

Warm-Up Exercises: Engage in exercises designed to stimulate creative thinking.
Techniques for Brainstorming: Learn strategies like mind mapping to spark ideas.
Building a Visual Library: Discover how to gather visual references that will feed your imagination and inspire new creations.
Step-by-Step Drawing Process: Gain practical guidance on how to flesh out your imaginative concepts in your sketchbook.

Supplies You'll Need:

Sketchbook or drawing paper
Pencils or pens for sketching
Eraser
Optional: colored pencils or markers for adding color

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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