Art In Progress: Lettering with Gouache

Class Description:

Want to roll up your sleeves and practice your lettering with November’s Art in Progress? Shelby will guide you through the creation of a brand new lettering piece using gouache, focusing on composition, style consistency, and creative embellishments. This project-based event is a glimpse behind the curtain where you can witness the entire process, from drafting the piece all the way through the finish line.

What You Will Learn:

How to create and plan a lettering project from start to finish
Techniques for keeping your lettering style consistent
Ways to add creative embellishments to make your work stand out
Tips for refining and completing your lettering piece
Notes on lettering with gouache and its unique traits

Supplies You'll Need:

Mixed media or 140lb watercolor paper
Gouache paint
Variety of round brushes
2 jars of water
Rag or paper towel
Masking tape
Art board
Harder pencil (HB, 2H, 4H, etc)
Kneaded eraser
Ruler
Opt. Heat tool or hair dryer
Opt. Laser level
Opt. Lightbox

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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