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Did You Waste Time Drawing with the Grid Method?

Is the grid method for drawing actually a total waste of your time? Or is it a method that can be a good entry point for beginner artists, that can be helpful to getting started. Explained in this video are the pros and cons of drawing with a grid, including which circumstances in which it can be harmful or aid your productivity. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu & Teaching Artist Mia Rozear.

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Learning 3 Point Linear Perspective? Watch this BEFORE You Start

This is a comprehensive explanation of 3 point linear perspective, that distills the most essential elements. Hear a concrete breakdown of the process, including how to apply these skills into the context of an artwork, without your piece looking like a boring series of cubes in space!

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Secrets to Thumbnail Sketches No One Tells You

See a step by step demo of how create thumbnail sketches in color to prepare thoroughly to create a final painting. Part 1 of this process is from creating digital collages as reference photos, see that process here: https://youtube.com/live/WTW99rUp4j4?feature=share. 

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Worst Mistakes when Photographing Your Artwork

Photographing your artwork is much harder than people think! Explained at frequent mistakes people make when photographing their artwork, as well as solutions to those problems. Often the issues are not difficult or time consuming to fix. A good photo of your artwork can truly make or break how your artwork is received!

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Fast Reference Photo Trick for Painting: Digital Collages

Digital collages will help you use your reference photos more effectively in your paintings. You'll be able to create more ambitious compositions, and test of a ton of options quickly, and thereby get more diverse layouts.

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Starting any Art Portfolio: Worst Mistakes!

This is what you need before you start any type of art portfolio, whether you are applying to art school, for an animation job, freelance illustration, and more.

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2023 Art School Portfolios: Watch this BEFORE You Apply!

Are you applying for a BFA this year? Hear tips that most BFA applicants won't think about, how to stand out from the crowd of portfolios to admissions officers and more! Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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Is Gustave Courbet’s Desperate Man a Masterpiece, or Crap?

See our ART FIGHT, where we debate Gustave Courbet's Desperate Man. Is this painting full of crap, or is it a masterpiece? Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch.

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WORST Mistakes in Composition & Thumbnail Sketching

See a examples and drawing demos for how create effective compositions through creating a series of thumbnail sketching. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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Don’t Use These TERRIBLE Artist Motivation Tips! (Use These Instead)

Hear about awful motivation tips for artists that will only make your life more difficult! Tune them out and use these effective tips instead. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Jordan McCracken-Foster and Dorian Epps.

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