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How to Use ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVE to Create Depth

Learn how to create the illusion of depth in your artwork using atmospheric perspective techniques. This video explains the nuts and bolts of how atmospheric perspective can create a convincing feeling of space in your artwork. Discussion by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Jordan McCracken-Foster and Cat Huang.

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UNFINISHED ART: Do I Have Too Much?

Is there such a thing as too much unfinished artwork for an artist? Unfinished work is inevitable, but it's a tough balance, which artworks do you walk away from, and which do you follow through with? Discussion by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Mia Rozear and Cat Huang.

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Exploring Your IDENTITY as an Artist

Your identity as an artist can be a powerful topic to create art from. This video talks about how to create compelling artwork from your culture, background, and identity as a person and artist. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu, Teaching Artist Cat Huang, and with Guest Artist Dominick Cocozza.

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Linear Perspective: Gesture Drawing Demo

Linear perspective can be captured quickly as a gesture drawing, it's a great entry point to creating a loose cohesive view of the scene. This skill is very helpful in not getting caught up with creating a precise linear perspective drawing dictated by measurements and rulers. Demo by Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster and Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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ART SCHOOL Portfolios Q&A: What You Need to Know

Get important information about art school applications: how you can stand out, mistakes you can avoid, writing your statement, letters of recommendation, and more. Discussion by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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MFA GRADUATE Art School Applications Q&A

Get answers to all the parts of the MFA application: the portfolio, the written statement, getting letters of recommendation, and more. Discussion by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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How to Get Letters of Recommendation for an MFA Application

Many MFA candidates struggle with how to get a letter of recommendation from for their graduate school application. Find out who you can ask for a letter, and the etiquette surrounding that request. Discussion by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch.

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Styrofoam Cup Sculptures

See step by step how to construct sculptures using styrofoam cups and hot glue. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/_mrMJXLRq88.  Fundamentals like shape, negative space, and creating dynamic movement are explained, in addition to cutting techniques and ways to assemble the sculptures. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu with Teaching Artist Mia Rozear.

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Experiments in Industrial Design, Upcycle Fashion, Animatics & Metalsmithing

Experimentation is an important part of an artist's studio practice; stepping outside of your main focus and venturing outside of your comfort zone with unfamiliar materials and unrelated art fields has the potential for tremendous growth as an artist. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/fyebHHpiBt4. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu, Teaching Artist Cat Huang, and with Guest Artist Dorian Epps.

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Guest Artist Owen Rival, How To Shoot Your Own Reference Photos

See how effective taking the time to shoot your own reference photos can be. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4GAZEp-IIEA. Explained are ways to set up photos with lighting and point of view to create reference photos that can be used to create intricated figurative paintings. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu with Guest Artist Owen Rival.

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