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Vehicle Sketching: Drawing Fantasy Vehicles

Learn techniques for how to draw imaginary vehicles using several reference photos of cars, structures, and more. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V2hPXZj1OFQ. Drawing methods for drawing with line to articulate rigid, manmade forms will be explained in this drawing tutorial, using black ink and pencils. Demo led by Teaching Artists Jordan McCracken-Foster and Alex Rowe. 

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Overrated & Underrated Artists: Hot Takes

Why are some artists overrated, while some art underrated? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wV_OOv9B9Ds 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 Artists Alex Rowe & Deepti Menon.

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Oil Pastel & Adobe Fresco: Drawing Lobsters

See how to draw lobsters realistically using digital painting techniques in Adobe Fresco, and a mixed media technique using watercolor and oil pastel on Yupo paper. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EuaAkg4B2yo. Working from detailed reference photos, tips are explained for how to capture the color variations and textures in a lobster. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Guest Teaching Artist Mia Rozear.

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How to Draw Cars in Marker & Pencil

Get tips for how to draw cars with markers and ballpoint pen! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X4O5ZAJ9jeo Where do you start when drawing a car, which can be challenging and complex for many artists? This video explains and demonstrates techniques for how to create drawings of cars that are convincing in their structure, line, and shape. Demo led by Teaching Artists Jordan McCracken-Foster and Cat Huang.

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INSTAGRAM Changes: Is it Over for Artists?

Instagram is changing to prioritize video over photos, is Instagram over for artists who rely on the platform to promote their artwork? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YYy6ydSM0d4 With social media changes, it can be really challenging for artists to know what to do. Do you seek out other social media platforms to promote your work, do you try to translate your photos into video content? Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Deepti Menon and Cat Huang.

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Hunter Biden's Art Sale: Ethics & Politics

With the announcement that Hunter Biden is selling his artwork through New York City gallerist Georges Bergès, ethics concerns are being raised by both the art world and in politics. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WwDV4dt0HHQ Hunter Biden's artworks will be priced between $75,000 and $500,000 individually, is his artwork any good, is it worth commanding these prices? Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu, Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch, and guest speaker & investigative journalist Lindsay Beyerstein.

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R&F PIGMENT Sticks: Drawing Techniques & Tips

See techniques for drawing with R&F Pigment sticks and get tips on the distinct qualities that distinguish pigment sticks from other art media. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4_pKB4qEbOo. Explained in the video is how to mix, blend, and layer pigment sticks to create a broad range of visual effects. Also demonstrated is how to create an acrylic paint, enhanced with oil pastels. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch.

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"Bad" FIGURE Painting Compositions

What is a "bad" figure painting? This video shows a broad range of figurative paintings, and the opinions of several artists as to why the artworks effective or not. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bv1vUOS140M The opinion of each artist on the abstract composition then stimulates a discussion on why a specific figure painting is successful or not. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Alex Rowe and Cat Huang.

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Procreate Animation: Drawing Pigs

See how an animation of a pig made in 1 hour in Procreate! Tips are also given on how to capture the likeness of a pig. Also included is techniques for how to draw pigs using Caran d'Ache Neocolor II crayons on an unprimed basswood panel. Demo led by Teaching Artist Deepti Menon and Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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ILLUSTRATION Careers: How to Start!

How does an illustration career begin? That one art class at a local art center, fan art, reading comics can all be where it starts. Art Prof Clara Lieu interviews Jarrett J. Krosoczka, a the New York Times-bestselling author/illustrator about his artistic experiences as a child to his career today. Get tips on what to focus on as a young artist to cultivate your artistic development.

Jarrett J. Krosoczka is the New York Times-bestselling author/illustrator behind more than forty books for young readers, including his wildly popular Lunch Lady graphic novels, select volumes of the Star Wars™: Jedi Academy series, and Hey, Kiddo, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Krosoczka creates books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his young readers—qualities that have made his titles perennial favorites on the bookshelves of homes, libraries, and bookstores. ARTIST LINKS, Jarrett J. Krosoczka http://www.studiojjk.com/ 

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