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How to Draw a PORTRAIT in PROFILE

See a drawing demo on how to draw a portrait in profile. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PexYR9ZR2uo. Explained are tips for how to create a convincing portrayal of a profile, including what facial structures are important to emphasize. Techniques for rendering light and shadow to create a convincing portrait are discussed as well. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster. 

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Soft PASTEL Drawing Tutorial: Food Illustration

This video is a step by step drawing demo of soft pastel techniques for drawing a still life scene. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2cXlA23Bfnw. The development of the drawing is explained from scratch, explaining in depth the technical aspects of the drawing process and the creative decisions that are made along the way. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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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/0OGanfZIFYw. 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 Jordan McCracken-Foster and Alex Rowe.
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SEXISM in the Art World

This video is a discussion about sexism experienced by artists in the art world. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WyD6SlQ2qLg, Sexism impacts many areas of the art world: in academia, in galleries, museums, and more. Stories from personal experiences and public events that involve sexism are explained by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Lauryn Welch and Deepti Menon.

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How to Draw ARMS: Anatomy for Artists

Get concrete tips and anatomy advice for how to draw arms in a convincing way. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xd_9E1xi5RA. Arms have a complex structure of bones, ligaments, and muscles that can be challenging to figure out, this drawing tutorial provides specific landmarks to identify and how to put all of the various parts together to create a fluid drawing. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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Colored Pencil Tutorial: Monkey Bread

See how to draw monkey bread with colored pencil! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_pu50ujF4bY.  Learn how to approach a scene with varied textures and layered patterns. Methods for using colored pencil include how to layer and build up colors, how to choose what colors to create the sense of light in the scene, and more are demonstrated and explored. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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Self-Taught Artists Curriculum: PORTRAITS, Part 1

This video is an overview of a portraiture in contemporary art and art history. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L1-rZIgdGZk. There are many categories of portraits: portraits for editorial illustration, portrait commissions, allegorical portraits, self-portraits, surreal portraits, anonymous portraits and more. Several examples of each type of portrait are shown and discussed in depth. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Alex Rowe and Lauryn Welch.

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Art Studio Hangout for Artists

Join our virtual art studio, where you can find support and inspiration when with other artists. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fMxkLIC4yH8. 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 Jordan McCracken-Foster and Cat Huang.

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How to Draw BUILDINGS: Sketching Architecture

See a drawing demo and get concrete tips for how to approach drawing a building. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hBqcW8HMUNA. This video shows how to get started sketching architecture, a complicated subject with many details that can be intimidating. Techniques for how to capture the scale of buildings as well as how to articulate details are thoroughly explained. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Cat Huang.

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Holiday Celebration: UNBOXING!

Happy holidays from the Art Prof staff!!! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eofKAaRQDhs. Watch us unbox our staff Secret Santa gifts during this live stream. Featuring Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Jordan McCracken-Foster, Alex Rowe, Deepti Menon, Lauryn Welch, and Cat Huang.

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