Discover You Can Draw – No Talent Required; Just Lines, Shapes, and Confidence
Saturday, June 20th at 11 AM CDT (Replay Provided)
Ready to discover that you CAN draw? In this down-to-earth class, we’ll break down drawing into its simplest building blocks – lines and shapes. You’ll learn that drawing isn’t a mysterious talent; it’s a skill anyone can develop, no matter their age or experience.
We’ll explore the fundamentals, try different sketching techniques, and discover how to really see what you’re drawing. Whether you’ve never picked up a pencil in your life or you’ve started and stopped drawing in the past, this class is designed to build your confidence and get you excited about creating.
Discover You Can Draw – No Talent Required; Just Lines, Shapes, and Confidence
Ready to discover that you CAN draw? In this down-to-earth class, we’ll break down drawing into its simplest building blocks – lines and shapes. You’ll learn that drawing isn’t a mysterious talent; it’s a skill anyone can develop, no matter their age or experience.
We’ll explore the fundamentals, try different sketching techniques, and discover how to really see what you’re drawing. Whether you’ve never picked up a pencil in your life or you’ve started and stopped drawing in the past, this class is designed to build your confidence and get you excited about creating.
Take Your First Steps with Drawing
In this free hour-long class, you’ll learn:
Breaking Down The Fundamentals
Drawing isn’t a mysterious talent—it’s a learnable skill built on simple building blocks. In this section, we’ll explore the foundations of drawing, from basic lines and shapes to sketching techniques that help you really see what you’re drawing. You’ll discover how observation improves your art and gain confidence in your approach.
Beginner-Friendly Techniques
Get started with drawing through simple (but powerful) exercises. Practice using basic shapes and lines as building blocks, explore simple shading techniques to add dimension, and discover different sketching methods. These straightforward approaches help you understand the essentials and build a strong foundation.
Tips, Tricks, & Advice
There are plenty of common pitfalls when you’re learning to draw, but navigate them smoothly with encouragement and guidance. Mistakes are part of the creative process, and developing a sustainable drawing practice keeps you engaged and excited. Ask questions after the class for even more expert tips on moving forward with your new skills.
Meet Your Instructor
“Anyone can learn to make art. If little kids can do it, so can you.”
Shelby Abrahamsen, widely recognized for her site Little Coffee Fox, is a passionate advocate for reconnecting with creativity. She specializes in teaching lettering, watercoloring, and drawing, with a unique approach that emphasizes empathy and understanding, having experienced the challenges of being a blocked creative herself.
Shelby has collaborated with notable brands such as Pilot, Tombow, Rhodia, Disney, Archer & Olive, and Avery. She also co-founded Foxsy — the platform you’re using now!
A dedicated blogger since the age of 21, Shelby transitioned to a full-time online creative professional in 2016. Alongside her partner, Jon, they expanded their team and moved Foxsy to Chicago in 2022.
Driven by the belief that creativity is a birthright for all humans, Shelby is devoted to helping individuals overcome self-doubt, time constraints, and perfectionism to unlock their creative potential. Her commitment to this mission has earned her recognition in notable publications such as HuffPost, Buzzfeed, and the Wall Street Journal.
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