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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 16/09/2026

Artists! QRP with your yellow art! “Aposematic Form III” Acrylic and paper on canvas 12 x 16” 6/16/25

An abstract three-dimensional painting made with acrylic and paper on canvas. Red, blue, and green dimensional forms intersect on a vivid yellow background. The forms are faceted and decorated with repeated lines or dots in complimentary colors.

Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 01/09/2026

I’ll have two paintings in “Removing Barriers” at Creative Flow Art Center! September 19th - October 30th Opening reception: September 24th, 6 - 8pm “Aposematic Form” Acrylic and paper on canvas 20 x 20” 1/31/24 “Aposematic Form III” Acrylic and paper on canvas 10 x 20” 3/25/24

Promotional poster for Removing Barriers at Creative Flow Art Center. Nine works of art are shown on the poster.

ARTWORK:
(LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM)
BREAKING FREE BY DARLA ROBECK, APOSEMATIC FORM BY PAUL FOSAAEN, MANY PATHS TO EQUALITY AND FREEDOM BY CONSTANCE STOCKWELL JOHNSON, NEW BY BERNADETTE CHLEBECK, SMASH THE GLASS CEILING BY WHITNEY RASMUSSEN, BREAKING THROUGH THE BARRIERS OF MY MIND BY ANGIE RENEE, NAVIGATING SPOONS BY JENNA PAULINE, THE WEIGHT BY RAE WILDE ART, AND SHARING KNOWLEDGE BY MARVIN WISE

An abstract three-dimensional painting with yellow, blue, and red forms on a rich blue background.

An abstract three-dimensional painting with turquoise, red, and green forms on a like green background.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 26/08/2026

My painting “Aposematic Form” at the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition. I’m very excited and honored to be in this show! “Aposematic Form” Acrylic and paper on canvas 20 x 20” 3/30/25 #minnesotastatefair #artexhibit

An abstract three-dimensional painting made with acrylic and paper on canvas. Yellow and blue dimensional forms collide and intersect on a bold magenta background. The painting sits in a thin white floater frame. The gallery wall is white.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 17/08/2026

This is not the work of Aaron Douglas as the alt text claims. This is.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 09/08/2026

Why does the child have two hands? What’s happening with the man turning into a carriage in the background? Would love to find out what’s happening here 🙂

A screenshot depicting a child with two left hands.

A screenshot depicting an incongruent rendering of a man seemingly melting into a carriage.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 07/08/2026

My painting “Aposematic Form” has been accepted into the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts exhibition! “Aposematic Form” Acrylic and paper on canvas 20 x 20” 3/30/25

MINNESOTA STATE FAIR.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your work has been accepted into the Minnesota State Fair
Fine Arts exhibition!
Congratulations, Paul!
We are excited to inform you that your piece has been accepted into the 2026
Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts exhibition!
Please read the following instructions closely as they contain important information regarding artwork delivery and upcoming events. Further information can be found in the Fine Arts Premium Book.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 22/07/2026

“Aposematic Form III” Acrylic and paper on canvas 8 x 10” 7/14/26

An abstract painting made with acrylic and paper on canvas. Three sculptural forms intersect on a vibrant orange background. One form is crimson with pink dots on its surface. It takes up the upper third of the composition and juts out on the middle right. A muted blue form with rich blue lines sits in the middle of the composition to the right of the crimson form. A bold green form sits at the bottom of the composition.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 10/07/2026

My painting “Cnidarian” at the 2026 Member’s Show at ArtReach St Croix. This is my second year participating in their Member’s Show.

Two works of art at a gallery. One is in a wooden frame. It’s a colored pencil drawing of repeated geometric shapes. The colors are earthy and warm. The other painting is by me. Fields of orange and pink billow across a rich violet background.

An abstract painting made with acrylic on canvas. Fields of yellow, pink, and blue bloom across a vibrant violet background.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 28/06/2026

“Aposematic Form II” Acrylic and paper on canvas 6 x 12” 4/30/26

An abstract three-dimensional painting made with acrylic and paper on canvas. Dimensional forms rise and intersect on a bold blue background. A larger red form with yellow shadows sits on the bottom and emerges above a blue form at the top. The larger blue form with pink shadows crosses down the upper two thirds of the composition. Smaller green forms accentuate the sides of the red and blue forms. Small lines and dots accentuate the various dimensional forms.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 26/06/2026

Finally updated my handle to my domain 🤓

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 19/06/2026

My painting “Cnidarian V” in the show “Shared Currents” at Creative Flow Art Center. This was such a great show! Check it out if you’re in the Twin Cities! “Cnidarian V” Acrylic on canvas 12 x 36” 7/2/22

A photo of an art gallery, Creative Flow Art Center. Two landscapes made with inks are on the left and my abstract painting “Cnidarian V” made with acrylic is on the right. It is an abstract painting made with layers of orange and green on a turquoise blue background.

An abstract painting made with acrylic on canvas. Layers of orange and green form watery shapes on a turquoise blue background.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 08/06/2026

EELS VOLUME II: ⛆ CURRENTS ⛆ is now up on my website! www.paulfosaaen.com/blog/eels-volume-2

The title card for the second volume of my blog series EELS. The title is “CURRENTS”. The background is an abstract painting in thin washes of blue, purple, pink, yellow, and orange.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 01/06/2026

“Cnidarian” Acrylic on canvas 20 x 20” 5/18/26

An abstract Color Field painting made with acrylic on canvas. Layers of thin paint accumulate in organic, billowing forms. Openings within each layer reveal the layer below. The background is a rich red-violet. The first layer is a brilliant blue, and the top layer is a radiant yellow.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 24/05/2026

“Medusa Nebulae III” Acrylic on watercolor paper 9 x 12” 5/16/26

An abstract painting made with acrylic on watercolor paper. Stains of acrylic ink spread across the paper in saturated washes. They move in organic and unpredictable movements. One layer is purple with hints of blue and magenta. Another layer is a slightly transparent orange and yellow.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 14/05/2026

I’ve been teaching “Intro to Three Dimensional Painting” since last Tuesday. Here’s some of my students creations! It’s been so exciting to watch them create!

A three dimensional painting with a billowing form. The form is light blue and reminiscent of rippling water. The background is an earthy green.

A three dimensional painting with an angular and faceted form. A dry brush technique creates a tactile texture on the surface. The background and dry brush are a deep indigo.

A detail of a student painting on a three dimensional surface. The painting is black with a distorted checkerboard in yellow ochre and turquoise.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 02/05/2026

From the opening reception of “THAW”. This was such a great show. I loved how everyone interpreted the theme and they put my paintings next to @mp-illo.bsky.social!

A corner view of an art gallery. A colorful painting of a landscape by Michael Perez is on the top left. Two three-dimensional paintings by Paul Fosaaen are below. A small sculpture sits on a pedestal in the corner. On the right wall is a vibrant painting of Solomon.

A closeup of paintings by Michael Perez and Paul Fosaaen.

A closeup of Aposematic Form, an abstract three-dimensional painting with a vivid purple background.

A closeup of Aposematic Form IV, an abstract three-dimensional painting with a bold blue background.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 28/03/2026

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!

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

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 16/03/2026

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

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.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 12/02/2026

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!

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.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 21/01/2026

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

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.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 06/01/2026

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

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.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 06/01/2026

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

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

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 06/01/2026

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

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.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 22/12/2025

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

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.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 20/12/2025

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

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.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 19/12/2025

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

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.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 16/12/2025

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. www.paulfosaaen.com/blog/eels

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.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 13/12/2025

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

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.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 13/12/2025

I’m teaching some classes next month! It’s a mindfulness and painting workshop! It’ll be available both in person and online. Sign up at www.creativeflowartcenter.org/calendar or www.paulfosaaen.com/shop/workshops

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 30/11/2025

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

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.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 22/11/2025

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

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.

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Paul Fosaaen @paulfosaaen.com · 19/11/2025

I just added these journals featuring some of my watercolor paintings! They’ll be available on my website until the end of the year! www.paulfosaaen.com/shop/gift