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Tricks for Painting Animal Fur You Don’t Know

See techniques for how to paint fur with acrylics. Find out specific ways to handle your brushes and ways to mix and apply the paints to capture the textures of fur. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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Ink & Marker Sketching: Moulin Rouge the Musical

See marker & ink techniques for quickly sketching a likeness from characters in Moulin Rouge the Musical. Ways to capture gesture, personality, and facial expressions are shown in depth. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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Gatekeeping is Why Your Art is Stalling

Gatekeeping is often responsible for why you can't make progress as an artist. There are so many barriers for artists that are held up by schools, museums, other artists, nepotism, personal connections and more. Find out where gatekeeping happens in the art world, and what you can do to combat it. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch.

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Artists: This is Why Your Instagram Isn’t Growing

Instagram can be frustrating for artists, when what you post doesn't get any tractions. Chances are, you are doing specific things that stagnate potential growth. Find out what you need to stop doing and learn about changes you can make. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu and Guest Artist Dorian Epps.

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Artists: Stop Trying to Make VIRAL ART

Going viral with one of your artworks isn't as great as it might seem to artists. Artwork that goes viral actually isn't that helpful in terms of establishing yourself as an artist and building a long term relationship with your following or getting into museums and galleries. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Mia Rozear and Guest Artist Dorian Epps.

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The WORST Advice for Artists: Don’t Use These Tips!

There is so much advice for artists that is terrible and can make the art making process stressful and frustrating! Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Mia Rozear and Cat Huang.

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Why the Line of Action Doesn’t Work for Figure Drawing

See the reasons the line of action can make figure drawing more difficult and misleading, especially in terms of anatomical structure and getting a true understanding of what a gesture drawing entails. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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Wire Armature Demo: Dog Sculpture

See how to build a sturdy, wire armature for a sculpture of a dog. Tools are explained and the different gauges of wires that are required to build an armature that will hold up well when sculpting. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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How to Finish a Painting: Stop Before You Overwork It!

Find out how to know when to finish your painting before you overwork it! See a demo that walks through the thinking process of when to stop working. Brush techniques are shown to achieve a diversity of strokes and direction. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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Intro to Printmaking: Curriculum for Self-Taught Artists

See a comprehensive overview printmaking techniques: intaglio, relief, silkscreening, lithography, and more. Explained are the various techniques to provide depth and insight into the process of printmaking. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Mia Rozear and Guest Artist Dorian Epps.

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