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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Drawing Terry Crews with markers and Photoshop! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4wCdJrLaUWE. See how to start portrait drawings, by blocking in the essential shapes and progressing to the details. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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There are so many fears when you're an artist: will people like my art? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xu3IYVd979M. Will my art get stolen online? What if I get cancelled as an artist? This video explains how to overcome these inevitable fears. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Cat Huang and Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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See step by step how to draw a male torso in soft pastel and Photoshop. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/COnysuuwsoc. Techniques covered include how to block on the beginning of the drawing, how to emphasize lighting, and how to address color. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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