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Upcoming Live Class

Friday, September 11th, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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Class Description:

Does your art feel a little... flat? Lifeless? Maybe even… boring?? In this class, we'll explore five powerful tactics that artists use to make their drawings feel more three-dimensional and engaging. You'll learn about shadow, foreshortening, size, overlap, and value; all techniques that will transform your artwork.
By the end of this class, you'll understand exactly how to signal 3D-ness to your audience and create drawings with real depth and dimension. Once you implement these, your artwork will easily look more advanced and visually complex.

What You Will Learn:

  • How shadow creates depth and dimension
  • How foreshortening visually condenses objects
  • How size relationships signal depth to the viewer
  • How overlapping objects create layered, dimensional compositions
  • How value (light and dark) creates the illusion of three-dimensionality
  • How to apply all five depth cues to your own drawings

Supplies You'll Need:

  • Pencils or pens
  • Blending stump or tortillion
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Sketchbook paper

Class Content

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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Class Details:

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  • 🗓️ Live: Sep 11, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
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  • 📊Level: Intermediate
  • Time: 30

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  • Lifetime Access To Class

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