Watercolor Lettering Essentials: A Beginner's Guide

Class Description:

Join Shelby Abrahamsen, co-founder of Foxsy and creator of Little Coffee Fox, for this introductory class on watercolor lettering! This class is designed to introduce you to essential techniques that will help you create beautiful watercolor letters and words, combining techniques from both hand lettering and watercolor practices. You'll learn about necessary materials, basic strokes for creating thin and thick lines, color blending methods, as well as practical tips for managing wet paint effectively - all while working on an inspiring practice project.

What You Will Learn:

The essential tools needed for watercolor lettering
How to use different brush sizes and types optimally
Understanding upstrokes & downstrokes in brush lettering
Techniques for blending colors naturally within cursive-style words
Importance of water control when working with wet paint

Supplies You'll Need:

Paper (mixed media recommended)
Pencil
Round paintbrush
Flat paintbrush
Water brush pen
Watercolor paints
2 jars of water
Mixing well
Rag or paper towels

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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