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ROTOSCOPING: Animation Tutorial

See a step by step tutorial on who to do rotoscoping, an animation technique where you trace over live action footage to create an animated short. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vAqKglZFyyo. Procreate is used to to do rotoscoping, showing all of the steps. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Deepti Menon.

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Salty Comments: Overrated & Underrated Artists

Why are some artists overrated, while some art underrated? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9v_2W5BlD28. This video provides 3 examples of overrated artists, and 3 examples of underrated artists, explaining the specific reasons why these artists receive more, or less attention over time. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Lauryn Welch & Deepti Menon.

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How to Sketch Animals: Elephants, Rhinos, Warthogs

See a drawing demo on how to quickly sketch elephants, rhinos, and warthogs. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JPCvnPXQt3I. Tips for how to draw effective gesture drawings, by blocking out the biggest shapes first, and emphasizing the structure of the animal are explained and shown. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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Paint with Us: Artist Studio Hangout

Join our virtual art studio, where you can find support and inspiration when with other artists. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/67km-wv5uQE We can motivate each other, get momentum in our work, and get feedback on our artworks. This video is a virtual studio hangout with 3 artists, having a casual conversation in the studio as they work on their personal artwork. Artists include Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Alex Rowe and Lauryn Welch.

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Lawyer Explains Top 5 COPYRIGHT Mistakes Artists Make

Lawyer Greg Kanaan speaks about the top 5 mistakes he sees artists make regarding copyright and business. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Mpf5xzqQTJw. This video covers copyright, intellectual property, trademark, fair use, and more. Greg discusses with Art Prof Clara Lieu what types of legal actions are necessary in certain situations that artists might encounter while working professionally.

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Fantasy Illustration: Drawing Creatures

See how to invent and draw a creature from several reference photos of plants and animals! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h6f8Tud5R60. Fantasy illustration requires the ability to merge images from the natural world to create distinctive creatures and characters in an imagined world. Get tips for how to draw creatures in a convincing way to make them believable and compelling. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Alex Rowe.

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Sculpting Polymer Clay & Carving a Sweet Potato

See a demo on how to carve an sweet potato and how to sculpt with Sculpey to create surrealistic face brooches. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nYDh9uJV6TY. Explained are the advantages of using polymer clay, showing three different colors of Original Sculpey. Learning to sculpt with carving tools can be very challenging and an object like a sweet potato which is easy to carve, but relatively rigid enough to hold it's form is an excellent entry point to figuring out how to approach a reductive way of creating sculpture. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Deepti Menon.

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TAXES for Artists: LLCs & Schedule C

Taxes for artists (in the US) are often confusing!  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S1sTTZ-JJPU This video reviews the nuts and bolts of how to file as a self-employed artist with a Schedule C, whether forming an LLC (limited liability company) is worth it, what you can claim as a deduction and how to organize invoices, receipts, and more. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch.

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Self-Taught Artists Curriculum: LANDSCAPES, Part 2

This video is part 2 in a Landscape Curriculum designed for self-taught artists. This discussion talks about the various genres and formats where landscape can be found in the visual arts: in game design, manuscripts, ceramics, murals, textiles, and more. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Deepti Menon and Alex Rowe.

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Soft Pastel Portrait Drawing Demo

See a soft pastel drawing demo on how to draw a portrait.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W3K0otjHeTk Soft pastel techniques like blending, layering, approaches to color are explained and shown. Tips for creating a convincing sense of lighting and form in the portrait is shown in this drawing tutorial. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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