Art Prof

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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Join our virtual art studio, where you can find support and inspiration when with other artists. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tB5gVnRxvoo. 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 Lauryn Welch and Alex Rowe.

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This video is an overview of the skills that are helpful in creating portraits. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CkMI2tqDx_Q. Knowledge like the anatomical structure of the head, formal elements like light and shadow, how to mix flesh tones, and more are explained as being fundamental to creating artwork with portraits. Watch Part 1 of this Portrait Curriculum: https://youtu.be/L1-rZIgdGZk. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Alex Rowe and Lauryn Welch.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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