Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
AdministratorDecember 19, 2025 at 12:17 pm in reply to: Show us your recent sketches and drawings! -
Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
AdministratorDecember 18, 2025 at 5:39 pm in reply to: I have a confession…Melissa, this is CRACKING me UP.
I think it’s a great idea to discuss AI and how it fits into the world of art. Like it or not, that Pandora’s Box has been opened, and there’s no undoing it. AI is here and it’s not leaving anytime soon.
Perhaps I’ll start a forum on that subject in particular. I think we as a community can share our thoughts and have respectful discourse!
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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
AdministratorDecember 24, 2025 at 10:34 am in reply to: Show us your recent sketches and drawings!These are so satisfying to look at! I love the color choices, and the rounded corners are excellent.
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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
AdministratorDecember 19, 2025 at 5:58 pm in reply to: Community goals and challengesall too relatable
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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
AdministratorDecember 19, 2025 at 5:56 pm in reply to: Best beginner-friendly lettering tools?That’s a super sensible policy on art supplies. They can get pricy and add up, so taking this approach is smart. I have the great luck of being across the street from a used art/craft supply shop and I’m always up in there looking for good deals—and finding them! Nothing better than new art supplies while spending little money
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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
AdministratorDecember 19, 2025 at 5:54 pm in reply to: What’s your favorite lettering style and why?Sounds like you should have a date with those pens sometime soon!
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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
AdministratorDecember 18, 2025 at 6:04 pm in reply to: I have a confession…I created a new discussion post right here: https://foxsy.com/forums/discussion/ai-what-is-its-place-in-the-world-of-art/
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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
AdministratorDecember 18, 2025 at 5:41 pm in reply to: I have a confession…This script killed me dead
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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
AdministratorDecember 18, 2025 at 5:35 pm in reply to: Share your latest lettering project!This is awesome practice! I, too, enjoy lettering while watching TV and just grabbing random words and phrases out of the air to put to paper. The sloping problem gets me as well! That’s why I always prefer dot grid or square grid notebooks for this type of thing. It really helps keep me on the straight and narrow.
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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
AdministratorDecember 18, 2025 at 5:32 pm in reply to: Best beginner-friendly lettering tools?Good suggestions all around! Microns are top-tier drawing/fine line pens, I love them to bits. I’m also a fan of Papermate Flairs.
If you want another idea for a monoline pen that absolutely rules, look for Posca pens. They’re opaque acrylic pens/markers that lay down color beautifully.
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Ahhh! I also hate an incomplete progress bar! I’ll make sure Jon sees this so he can tinker with the settings and get this fixed. Thanks, Glenda!
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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
AdministratorDecember 18, 2025 at 5:27 pm in reply to: Community goals and challengesGlad to hear that! I am a big fan of challenges like that, but I’m not always the best at finishing what I start
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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
AdministratorDecember 18, 2025 at 5:24 pm in reply to: What’s your favorite lettering style and why?I’m glad you’re having fun with flourishes and banners, though! It’s so fun to expand your options and play around with those elements.
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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
AdministratorDecember 18, 2025 at 5:23 pm in reply to: What’s your favorite lettering style and why?I felt the same way about serifs for a long time. I just didn’t want to get all caught up in those extra strokes! Eventually what helped me understand serifs and have fun with them was Italic, or Flat Nib calligraphy. I linked the class below!
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How To Do Flat Nib Calligraphy - A Beginners Guide - Foxsy
Course Level:Beginner Total Run Time:1 Hour, 49 Minutes Total Videos:1 The Art Of Flat Nib Calligraphy Explore the elegant art of flat nib calligraphy in this hands-on class designed for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills. Flat … Continue reading
