Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
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Here is what I worked on in our Focus Painting Session earlier today! I’m working on a series called “Where is Home?” which depicts lonely houses in unlikely places.
They’re coming along nicely one layer at a time. You can see my mini paintings where I worked out most of the major kinks ahead of time—highly recommend this technique!
(The Creative Collective coaching group meets every Tuesday for an hour of focused painting as a way to body double and share accountability.)
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Whoohoo! What a great painting session! I worked on this shipwreck for an hour with the Creative Collective group today and I made a big leap in the feel of the piece. I feel like it is coming along so well!
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If you know me at all, you know that I’m cuckoo for Roll for Inspiration! I love letting the dice decide what I’m drawing. It takes the hardest part of the decision making out of my hands and lets me jump in.
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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
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That is……. so obvious that I’m shocked we haven’t done it before. Great suggestion!
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Oooooh, cool! The colors of the leaves are so pretty, and the background is really well done! Good idea, using a coloring book to help set the scene and giving you a jumping off point.
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I think I know exactly what Prang set you’re talking about! I got started with the very same humble palette. You can do a lot with those paints and learn a TON.
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I’m so glad to have you here, Kolina! I love this piece so much. It has so many gorgeous colors, textures, and dimensions that it takes the eye on a lovely journey.
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Oooh yes! It looks so magical, doesn’t it? I especially like those styles when there is just a bit of ink splatter.
I currently have my eye on these scrumptious pens that are perfect for the job!
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Hahaha cats want nothing more than to supervise what you’re doing and judge
I’ve never tried that Kuratake pen! I’ll have to check it out, thanks for the recommendation!
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Heck yes! I can totally see this coming up in 2026! Thanks for the suggestion
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Also, “Fish Nightmares, Cat Dreams” is killing me
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Hiya, Glenda! Glad to have you here!
I remember this workshop, it was so much fun! I look forward to the Summer Creative Retreat all year
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That does sound like a great routine you’ve created for yourself! Those little bits of intentionality and gratitude can do WONDERS. Nice!
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Oooh, I’ve never heard of this paper! I’ll have to check it out, thanks for the hot tip!
