Art Prof

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 (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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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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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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Join our virtual art studio, where you can find support and inspiration when with other artists. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TEAVB2CA-Fw. 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 Lauryn Welch.

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This video is part 1 in a Landscape Curriculum designed for self-taught artists. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vf082uAePjg. This discussion reviews many techniques and approaches that can be used to create compelling landscapes in a wide range of art media. Concepts like atmospheric perspective, texture, and light are explained in great depth. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Lauryn Welch and Cat Huang.

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See a drawing demo on how to draw baby hands. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QelMhxx9p9E. Baby hands are tricky to draw, their anatomy is totally different from an adult's hands! Tips for how to capture the volume and form of a baby hand, as well as how to articulate the lighting on the hand are explained. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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Join our virtual art studio, where you can find support and inspiration when with other artists. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LE4OppI25wQ. 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 Deepti Menon.

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Why are some artists overrated, while some art underrated? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fkf3dAHO9fE 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 Artist Cat Huang.

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Ageism is prominent in all parts of the art world: in the gallery scene, in academia, on social media, and more. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F94m-bFW-8g. This video explores the ageism that occurs, referring to experiences shared by many artists in the field. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Deepti Menon and Lauryn Welch.

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