An abstract three-dimensional painting made with acrylic and paper on canvas. A large vermillion form sits on a vibrant blue-violet background. A smaller turquoise form nestles underneath the vermillion form.

Poster for an art exhibition THAW APRIL 18th - MAY 30th Creative Flow Art Center 110 77th Way NE, Fridley, Mn creativeflowartcenter.org

I’m going to be in the upcoming show “THAW” at Creative Flow Art Center in Fridley, MN alongside my friend @mp-illo.bsky.social! The show runs from April 18th to May 30th!

“susurros de primavera” 2026
acrylic, gouache, paint markers, colored pencil

Finished this piece recently and it has been accepted into the THAW exhibit running 4/18 - 5/30/26 at the Creative Flow Art Center
@paulfosaaen.bsky.social is also in the show :)

More info about the show in the 2nd image!

An abstract painting made with acrylic and paper on canvas. A large vermillion form occupies the center and top of the composition. A smaller turquoise form nestles underneath the vermillion form. Smaller branch-like appendages in brown and grey trail off from the vermillion and turquoise forms.

A detail of Aposematic Form from the top right.

A detail of Aposematic Form from the bottom left.

“Aposematic Form”
Acrylic and paper on canvas
6 x 12”
3/12/26

I also offer this class virtually for anyone who’s interested.

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A watercolor painting of a stylized eye. The eyelids are pink with loose blue triangles on the edges. Curved yellow lines flank the sides with pointed magenta ovals.

A closeup shot of a student’s workspace. She is working on one watercolor painting and has two others set to the side.

A closeup shot of a student’s workspace.

Tonight was my first time teaching a class in person and everyone had a lot of fun! I’m excited to do this again soon!

Chrysaora achlyos (1/16/26) — Paul Fosaaen “Chrysaora achlyos” is an original nautical painting made with watercolor on paper. The painting measures 4.5 x 7.5” (11.43 x 19.05 cm). Signed and dated on the front (1/16/26)

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A watercolor painting of the jellyfish Chrysaora achlyos. Its bell is rounded and reddish orange. Long nettles drop down wispily from its bell. Its feeding arms are cast in shadows and trail gently in the water. The water is a light icy blue.

“Chrysaora achlyos”
Watercolor on paper
4.5 x 7.5”
1/16/26

Do your inner thoughts have a voice you can hear? • It's okay if they do • It's okay if they don't

An image of a back alley at night with the accompanying text: A possum strolled through these bushes once. Didn't notice me. Or didn't care. Who's to say. * * * It was a thrill to watch you pass by in the night.

A digital illustration by visual artist Michael Perez. Three ducks in various colorations swim in a stylized body of water.

Some of my favorite moments from the first EELS volume, RELEASE. The last picture is from a comic by the talented @mp-illo.bsky.social

Title card for EELS: VOLUME II CURRENTS

Would you like to become an EEL? EELS: VOLUME 2 • Currents • seeks visual art, writing, and concepts inspired by the movement of currents, patterns in ripples, and reflections in water. The multifaceted element of water speaks volumes. What does it say to you? Where do you let the currents take you? What do you notice when you step back and observe the ripples of your actions? APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/31/26 Artists will notified by 2/20/26 with submission decisions. For submission details, visit www.paulfosaaen.com/blog

Hey everyone, I have a call for art for my curated blog series EELS on my website! For more details, check out my website www.paulfosaaen.com/blog

#callforart

Nemopilema nomurai (1/4/26) — Paul Fosaaen “Nemopilema nomurai” is an original nautical painting made with watercolor on paper. The painting measures 4.5 x 7.5” (11.43 x 19.05 cm). Signed and dated on the front (1/4/26)

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A watercolor painting of Nomura’s jellyfish. The jellyfish is painted in soft blue greens for its highlights and rich turquoises for its shadows. The background is a muted turquoise.

“Nemopilema nomurai”
Watercolor on paper
4.5 x 7.5”
1/4/26

Epithelial Growth (12/12/25) — Paul Fosaaen “Epithelial Growth” is a handmade three-dimensional painting made with acrylic and fabric on canvas. The painting measures 11 × 21” (27.94 x 53.34 cm) with a 1” (2.54 cm) raised dimensional surface. ...

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A detail of the upper right corner of the”Epithelial Growth” viewed from the side.

A detail of the center of “Epithelial Growth” viewed from the right side.

The bottom right corner of “Epithelial Growth” viewed from the side.

The bottom left corner of “Epithelial Growth” viewed from the side.

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An abstract painting made with acrylic and fabric on canvas. Folds of painted fabric create ridges and recesses across the canvas. The raised protrusions of the fabric sprawl about and branch off in unpredictable directions. They’re painted in start whites, brilliant blues, and emerald greens. The recesses are painted in sunny yellows, vibrant oranges, and rich red-violets.

“Epithelial Growth”, acrylic and fabric on canvas, 11 x 21”, 12/12/25

Cephea cephea (12/16/25) — Paul Fosaaen “Cephea cephea” is an original nautical painting made with watercolor on paper. The painting measures 5 x 7.5” (12.7 x 19.05 cm). Signed and dated on the front (12/16/25)

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A watercolor painting of Cephea cephea, the cauliflower jellyfish. Its bell is a muted yellow umbrella-like shape with blue scale-shaped protrusions at the top. Its body is a vibrant pink with a shadowy blue skirt connecting to muted yellow cauliflower shaped appendages. Its tentacles are a light blue.

“Cephea cephea”, watercolor on paper, 5 x 7”, 12/16/25

Chrysaora colorata (12/16/25) — Paul Fosaaen “Chrysaora colorata” is an original nautical painting made with watercolor on paper. The painting measures 4.5 x 7.5” (11.43 x 19.05 cm). Signed and dated on the front (12/16/25)

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A watercolor painting of a juvenile purple-striped jellyfish. Its bell is white and has pink stripes. It has long oral arms with a similar coloration. Its tentacles are wrapped up in its arms in an inverted triangular shape. The background is a rich indigo veering on black.

“Chrysaora colorata”
Watercolor on paper
4.5 x 7.5”
12/16/25

Text that reads: Would you like to release the EELS The text is mostly in white. The word “release” is in yellow. The word “eels” is stylized with squiggly letters.

I put together something for my new blog on my website.

I’ll eventually explain what it is, but for now I just want people to experience it because that’s kind of the whole point of it.

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Zoomed in detail of an outlet in a Zillow listing

Patty Bouvier from the Simpsons posing next to a Czechoslovakian outlet

A watercolor painting of a cauliflower jellyfish, Cephea cephea. It has multiple rounded protrusions at its top in a vibrant blue. Below is an umbrella-like structure in an earthy yellow. Its middle is a rich pink. Below is a cauliflower shaped structure in an earthy yellow. Its tentacles are a bold blue.

A watercolor painting of a Portuguese Man O’ War, Physalia physalis. Its head is pink with a blue frill. Below its head is a purple billowing frill. Its tentacles are a muted blue.

Some recent jellyfish watercolor studies

“Cephea cephea”, watercolor on paper, 5 x 8”, 12/11/25

“Physalia physalis”, watercolor on paper, 5 x 8”, 12/10/25

Mindful Markmaking • online mindfulness workshop• what it is Mindful Markmaking is a guided exercise combining mindfulness practices with art-making in a quiet, welcoming environment. Get in touch with your emitions while making art during this one hour workshop. what you get • An original artwork created by you and your emotions. •A safe space to explore your feelings and your creativity. • Mindfulness skills to incorporate into your artistry and daily life. Supply list and signup details available at www.paulfosaaen.com

Upcoming Classes •in person "Mindful Markmaking" 1/14 & 2/11 6 - 7pm Creative Flow Art Center Fridley, MN Signup: www.creativeflowartcenter.org/calendar • virtual "Mindful Markmaking" 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 6 - 7pm Signup: www.paulfosaaen.com/shop/workshops

I’m teaching some classes next month! It’s a mindfulness and painting workshop! It’ll be available both in person and online.

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A detail of the top “Aposematic Form IV” viewed from the right.

A detail of the center of “Aposematic Form IV” viewed from the left.

A detail of the center of “Aposematic Form IV” viewed from the right.

A detail of the bottom of “Aposematic Form IV” viewed from the right.

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An abstract three-dimensional painting made with acrylic and paper on canvas. Two forms run up and down the composition. They intersect and overlap just below the center. The top form is a bright magenta. The bottom form is a sunny yellow. The yellow form has two openings towards the center right of it. Smaller green forms jut out on the left side of the yellow form towards its center and on the left and the right of the magenta form towards its top. The background is a bold cobalt blue.

“Aposematic Form IV”
Acrylic and paper on canvas
3 x 9”
11/28/25

I submitted this painting to a charity auction last month and I just found out it sold! I’m beyond excited and honored that someone decided to bring this painting home with them.

An abstract three-dimensional painting made with acrylic and paper on canvas. Two large forms in reddish-brown and sap green compete and collide across the composition. The green form dominates the top of the picture while the brown form weaves underneath it from the bottom, emerging in places in the top left and top right. A smaller reddish violet form wriggles between the intersection of the larger two. All the forms are covered in repeated white lines giving a sense of movement. The background is a lighter teal blue.

“Aposematic Form VII”
Acrylic and paper on canvas
12 x 12”
11/15/23

A mockup of a journal featuring my painting “Still Life with Bleeding Hearts”

A journal featuring my painting “Transcendental Plane”. Bands of color move up and to the right at an angle. The top is a rich middle green. The band below is white. Below that is grey. Below that is a rich navy blue. Below that is yellow. Below that is a vibrant greenish blue. Below that is a reddish magenta. Below that is a greenish dark blue. Below that is brown.

A journal featuring my painting “Mountain with Red Sunrise”

I just added these journals featuring some of my watercolor paintings! They’ll be available on my website until the end of the year!

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It’s up for sale on my website now!

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Thank you!

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