Negative Watercolor Lettering + Mini Project

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Upcoming Live Class

Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Class Description:

Ready for a mind-bending lettering technique? Negative watercolor lettering is all about creating letters by painting the space around them. In this class, we'll walk through a project that utilizes this technique in a fresh way.

You'll see exactly how to plan your design, execute the technique, and create a finished piece that takes the viewer by surprise. Give this advanced technique a try and see what you can create!

What You Will Learn:

How to plan lettering using negative space
Step-by-step process for executing negative watercolor lettering
How to create striking visual effects using negative space

Supplies You'll Need:

Watercolor paper
Watercolor paint
Medium round and flat brushes
Masking tape
Two jars of water
Rag or paper towels
Optional: heat tool

Class Content

Lessons Status

Live Class Room: Negative Watercolor Lettering + Mini Project

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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