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Drawing COOKIES in Colored Pencil: Sarah Bernhardts

See how to draw Sarah Bernhardt cookies with colored pencil! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/asZNmcX_dSQ. Drawing techniques how to use several reference photos to create several thumbnail sketches to figure out the composition, and then transferring to the final drawing are explained. 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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Virtual Art Studio: Artist 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/PrSV5KQqy88 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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ART STYLE: How Do I Find Mine?

Do you feel pressure to find your art style, but don't know how? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Km4tJUKb13s. Get concrete tips for what you can do to find your own artistic voice in a genuine and effective manner that won't stifle opportunities. Having a distinct art style is what artists are known for, and yet finding your style can feel very vague and unclear. This video breaks down the possibilities and provides specific actions you can take. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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Sexy Bread: Colored Pencil Drawing Tutorial

Who knew that there are bread rolls that wear lingerie! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VVb4rR1mpuY. Watch this drawing demo of sexy bread rolls, showing how to draw with colored pencil and crayons on black watercolor paper. Techniques for drawing small details like the lace in the "bread lingerie" as well as showing the round form and saturated color of the bread rolls are explained. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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RACISM in the Art World & Art School

Racism exists in all areas of the art world, it is experienced in museums, in art history, art school, art education, professional art industries and more.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/liJj6rvI4Kw. This video is a discussion which recognizes racism in visual arts and offers some ways as artists we can work towards a more equitable field. Stories from their personal experiences and public events that involve racism are explained by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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The French Dispatch: PORTRAITS in Gouache & Watercolor

See a portrait painting demo using characters from Wes Anderson's film "The French Dispatch." Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5Gy_p4XaiQM. This video provides tips and techniques for how to creating a convincing portrait using a monochromatic color scheme using watercolor and gouache. Techniques like how to achieve a solid structure of the skull in the portrait, a range of value and contrast, as well as how to use lighting to show volume are explained. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Alex Rowe.

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Human ANATOMY Lecture for Artists: LEG Muscles, Front

This video explains the front muscles of the leg, discussing the specifics of the anatomical structure.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jE0p_aSDBY0. Muscles covered in this video include the sartorius, the tensor fasciae latae, the vastus medialis, the rectus femoris, the vastus lateralis, the tibialis anterior, and the gastrocnemius. Lecture by Art Prof Clara Lieu. Watch all of our Anatomy for Artist videos in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K1E6eOxiEY&list=PLvt8_pMl6ywmazoENEsPesAumylTEHEoa 

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Artist HANGOUT: Virtual Art Studio

Join our virtual art studio, where you can find support and inspiration when with other artists. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C7CNufoObSo. 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 Deepti Menon and Lauryn Welch.

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Self-Taught Artist Drawing Curriculum Part 3

This video is part 3 in a Drawing Curriculum designed for self-taught artists. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9KRAg2ufsWk (watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/zEGflMcsg0Y  and Part 2: https://youtu.be/6zdYpktc6xU ) This video is an overview of a diverse range of drawing exercises and prompts that you can use to foster your drawing skills. Quick warm up exercises, drawing prompts to get you started, and more challenging prompts that require more content driven thinking are all included. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Cat Huang.

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Artist HANGOUT: Virtual Art Studio

Join our virtual art studio, where you can find support and inspiration when with other artists. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5YAg_Jga4vI.  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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