Art Prof

This video demos how to create a convincing depiction of clothing, drawing from 1920s fashion. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cExCLS6CT9Y. Many techniques in Procreate and Tombow brush pen markers are shown, which will allow you to capture the larger shapes of the form of the clothing while also integrating range of textures and patterns. Demo led by Teaching Artists Jordan McCracken-Foster and Cat Huang.

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Many artists wonder whether their art has to have "deep meaning" to be valid. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m9Pu3eNVDjA. Does art have to have a meaningful message in order to be art, or can art be a purely visual experience for the artist and viewer? Who determines what art needs to have, the artist, the audience, both? Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch.

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This video demonstrates techniques for drawing manmade structures, focusing on an oil refinery. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rpPGkfHhzR4. Media used in this tutorial are Adobe Fresco and brush pen markers with a water brush. Explored in the video is how to tackle large, complex structures in a drawing, what to focus on, and how to compose the piece in a way that balances the larger shapes with the details. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Guest Teaching Artist Mia Rozear.

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This video explores kitsch art, which is frequently seen as being "low brow" artwork that is for the masses and does not garner respect in the art world. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RrdcQymw_Xk. Is all kitsch artwork inherently in poor taste? Explored are specific examples of kitsch artworks, with commentary on what makes a kitsch artwork effective, or not. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Deepti Menon.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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