your watercolor journey starts here
Welcome to the Foxsy Watercolor Academy! You’re standing at the beginning of a transformative 12-week journey that will push your limits, challenge your skills, and open your artistic world.
There are four sections to the Watercolor Academy, with each section lasting for three weeks. Below you will find all the courses and resources you need to succeed during your time in the Academy, but feel free to reach out if you have any questions along the way.
Each section has a section overview video. Watch it first to get an idea of what to expect — and what is expected of you. Remember, the guided curriculum is just a suggested framework to keep you reaching new heights, but you don’t have to follow along if you don’t want to! There is no grade you must achieve and no detention if you don’t turn in your work.
You are the main character here. Foxsy is just your humble guide.
watch this video first
Materials Q&A
Completed – Replay Available
Join Foxsy Cofounder Shelby Abrahamsen for this live Q&A event where we’ll discuss everything you’ll need for the Foxsy Watercolor Academy.
This is a chance to say hi to your fellow Academy students, set your goals and expectations for the next 12 weeks, and ask whatever questions you have about materials as the Academy officially begins.
Replay available for Foxsy Students
Section 1: Root
This section will serve as the foundation for your entire experience in the Foxsy Watercolor Academy. The skills you learn in this section will give you a strong basis to start your watercolor journey.
Section One Overview
section One at a glance
Your Goal:
Complete Both Courses
Duration:
3 Weeks
Section One Check-In
Completed – Replay Available
Join Foxsy Cofounder Shelby Abrahamsen for this live check-in. You’ll cover all the courses from Section 1, including reviewing all the main points from both courses.
​​​​​​​From there, you’ll get an overview of Section 2 so you know what to expect. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and discuss the journey thus far with instructors and fellow students alike!
Replay available for Foxsy Members
Section 2: Trunk
So far you’ve learned about materials and some basic watercolor techniques, but now it’s time to dig a little deeper on some essential skills in the second section of the Watercolor Academy.
Section Two Overview
Section Two at a glance
Your Goal:
Complete All 3 Courses
Duration:
3 Weeks
Section Two Check-In
Completed – Replay Available
Join Foxsy Cofounder Shelby Abrahamsen for this live check-in. You’ll cover all the courses from Section 2, including reviewing all the main points from all courses.
Discuss the lessons and projects with your classmates, ask questions, and share your journey thus far.
Replay available for Foxsy Members
Section 3: Branches
Hopefully you’re starting to feel a sense of confidence in your core skills, because now it’s time to start branching out into all the exciting ways you can create with watercolor. This section opens up your options quite a bit, giving you a chance to learn what excites you the most.
Section Three Overview
Section Three at a glance
Your Goal:
Complete 3 Elective Courses
Duration:
3 Weeks
Section Three Check-In
Completed – Replay Available
Join Foxsy Cofounder Shelby Abrahamsen for this live check-in. You’ll cover courses from Section 3 and discuss the new techniques you’ve learned over the past few weeks.
Discuss your favorite lessons and projects with your classmates, ask questions, and share what electives you took.
Section 4: Leaves
You’re in the final stretch now! Take a moment to appreciate how far you’ve grown since just a handful of weeks ago. You’ve given yourself an amazing gift by focusing on your passion, and now it’s time to let that passion bloom with this final section.
Section Four Overview
Section Four At a Glance
Your Goal:
Complete 3 Elective Courses
Duration:
3 Weeks
Section 4 Check-In | Academy Wrap Up
Completed – Replay Available
Join Foxsy Cofounder Shelby Abrahamsen for the final live check-in. You’ll discuss the final chapter of the Watercolor Academy and all the amazing art you created.
You’ll get to talk about your overall Academy experience, favorite courses, and the next steps in your watercolor journey.
Final project
It’s been three months since you began the Foxsy Watercolor Academy, and you’ve accomplished a lot. You should be proud of yourself — just getting here is a major achievement. But there is one final challenge for you, if you dare take it on.
For your final project for the Watercolor Academy, you have one objective: create one painting from scratch using the fabulous new skills you’ve learned.
This painting can be as big or small as you like, and of any subject that interests you.
If you need some help coming up with ideas, try the Roll for Inspiration course!
Once you have completed your painting, snap a photo of it in good lighting and submit it!
For bonus points, submit the photo you took of your first project so we can see your growth as an artist!
Common Questions
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
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