Art Prof

Building a Career as an Arts Writer

Learn the nuts and bolts of a career as an arts writers, who write about many topics: they review contemporary art exhibitions, current events in the art world, and more. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/76BLNg1p2SM. Many arts writers write for several publications, find out about what arts writers are looking for in their articles and what their experiences are like attending museums and galleries. Discussion by Art Prof Clara Lieu and multidisciplinary artist and writer Isis Davis-Marks.

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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/qQOf0Y4KUeA. 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 Deepti Menon.

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LOUIS WAIN‘S Cat Drawings

Hear 2 professional artists' reactions to the film "The Electrical Life of Louis Wain," focusing specifically on Louis Wain's cat drawings. [Watch trailer: https://youtu.be/xzDr_tbL-es] Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ksXkmld0o9M. This video explores the many facets of Louis Wain's career as an artist: his inspiration from cats, the popularity of his images, the distribution of them, as well as how his artistic style evolved later in his life. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch.

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Drawing a SKELETON inside a Figure, Anatomy for Artists

A great exercise for learning anatomy as an artist is drawing a skeleton inside a figure drawing. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7JXEBJ74AZE. By drawing the skeleton as you draw the human figure, you are able to see the connections between the figure and the various boney landmarks, providing a fundamental understanding of how the skeletal structure in a figure functions. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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How to Photograph for Your Art for INSTAGRAM

Get concrete tips for how to photograph your artwork for better performance on Instagram. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h5WIgU1znts. Find out how to create a stronger engagement with your audience by shooting photos that represent your creative process as an artist in a manner that is visually stimulating and also informative. Specifics such as how to set up your process, what angles to take, and how to balance your posts are all explained, Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Deepti Menon & Cat Huang.

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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/94dFyRMMrHc. 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 Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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ART INTERNSHIPS: Do I Need One as an Artist?

Internships for artists can be valuable experiences, but they can also be experiences that are grunt work that have very little value. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YFC2iCdMS0k. Internships in art can helpful, but they are not required to have a career in the arts, and often do not have as much value as is placed on them. Learn about how to research art internships in your field, what to look for, including red flags, and how to maximize your experience in an internship. Discussion by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Deepti Menon.

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SQUID GAME: Fan Art in Acrylic Painting

Watch 3 artists create Squid Game Fan Art using acrylic painting techniques. 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 Cat Huang.

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ARTIST Hangout: Art Advice & Tips

Hang out with Art Prof Clara Lieu while you work on your artwork! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r7eAZI7tdQw. Chat about any art related topic, ask a question artists, materials, techniques, discuss artist wellness, or any other struggles you might be having as an artist.

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DUNE Baron Harkonnen: Pan Pastel Drawing Tutorial

See how to capture the dark personality of Baron Harkonnen in the 2021 Dune movie using Pan Pastel drawing techniques. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dz97-woFLjc. Techniques for shading, blending, and creating a range of slick and smooth surfaces are explore in this tutorial, as well as how to render form in a convincing manner using a limited color scheme. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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