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PROPORTIONS for Figure Drawing, Anatomy for Artists

This video explains & demos how to draw convincing proportions in when drawing the human figure. Techniques for figuring our proportions in the drawing process are explained in detail, as well as the basic anatomical relationships of the largest parts of the human figure. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Cat Huang.

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ARM Bones & Muscles, Anatomy for Artists

This video explains the anatomical structure of the arm, breaking down the specific bones and muscles. Bones and muscles covered include the humerus, radius, ulna, the brachioradialis, deltoid, biceps, triceps, and more. Also explored is how to apply that anatomical knowledge to your drawings, as well as how arms can be expressive forms and carry potential narratives. Lecture by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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How to Paint BIRDS in Acrylic & Photoshop

See how to paint birds, step by step using acrylic paints and Photoshop. Techniques explained include how to create a believable effect of textures, how to organize the saturation of the colors, capturing the essential gesture and movement of the bird, and more. Demo by Teaching Artists Lauryn Welch and Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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Overrated & Underrated Visual Artists

Why are some artists overrated, while some art underrated? Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ASXbXdZkYHI. 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 Lauryn Welch and Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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How Do I Become a Full-Time Artist?

What do you need to do to become a full-time artist? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QMg45ne8NI0. A lot of artists assume that being a full-time artists is a form of artistic validation, when actually it's a lifestyle choice. Is being a full-time artist the right fit for you? Find out in this video why, or why not. Many artists are surprised at how many skills are involved that have little to do with the art making process: networking in your field, business skills, marketing and publicity, keeping track of invoices and contracts, understanding legal topics, and much more. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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Creature & Caricature Paintings in Acrylic & Procreate

This video shows how to transform a reference photo of a person into a monster or caricature! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nn5mopuowKY. Techniques in Procreate, acrylic paint are shown here as a means to illustrating these monster and caricature portraits, and approaches to distortion, drawing a range of textures and forms are explained. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Deepti Menon.

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Watercolor Effects & Tricks for Painting

This video shows a wide range of techniques and tools for creating diverse effects in watercolor. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NOhKHAelypQ. You'll see how to create many visual effects in watercolor like how to achieve various types of textures, lines, strokes, and other unconventional tools. All of these techniques can be used to create a visual language to create any style of painting. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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How to Draw Two Point Linear Perspective

This video demos how to apply 2 point linear perspective principles in drawing, using Procreate and watercolor + markers, using movie stills. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CZTOUi1Fmfo. Drawing techniques for how to identify the vanishing point, the vanishing lines, establish the horizon line, and how to develop the drawing to convey a convincing sense of space. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Cat Huang.

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Animal Gesture Drawing: Tips & Techniques

This video shows how to do quick gesture drawings of animals, using Eadweard Muybridge's book, "Animals in Motion," as a reference to show believable action and movement. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ynEecIKobgU. Techniques explored in thisvideo are how to capture the most important essentials of the animal as quickly as possible, while creating a compelling sense of structure and movement at the same time. Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster lead the demo.

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Food Illustration in Soft Pastels: Cookies

This video demos how to illustrate a plate of cookies using soft pastel. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d2GSUu8NWXQ Techniques shown in soft pastel include how to layer colors, how to create gradients and blend to get specific colors, and how to create a balance of saturated and muted colors, and more. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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