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Abstract Acrylic Painting Prompts

Here are some exciting prompts to get you started creating abstract paintings in acrylic, using a wide range of techniques and tools for creating abstract paintings in acrylic paint. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gl9mpBdQYD0.  These prompts are a great way to jump start your process so you can get moving with your paintings. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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Drawing Noses, Anatomy for Artists

This video explains the anatomical structure of the nose, how to apply that knowledge to your drawings, as well as how the nose has been perceived in history as a symbol, and the many challenges of drawing noses.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s6Z9TcGVWE4. We explain the structural components such as cartilage, the nasal bone and how the nose fits into the structure of the face. 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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Self-Taught Artists Painting Curriculum 2: Prompts

Part 2 of our painting curriculum for self-taught artists, watch part 1: https://youtu.be/7BcLna8cTqQ,and watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/_1bbkbTpFaU Part 2 provides prompts that will stimulate all areas of painting, and that can be done in any paint media: color, brushwork, thumbnails, composition, and more in order to gain a well rounded skill set in painting. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Alex Rowe.

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Fill Your Sketchbook: Art Prompts

How do you start a page in your sketchbook when you don't know what to draw, or feel unmotivated? (or both!) Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/prSOuVK7MLU See a drawing demo which provides several prompts for how to get your creative juices flowing. Contrary to the sketchbooks you see on Instagram, real artist sketchbooks are a mess, full of scraps of ideas, crummy looking doodles and drawings, and are rarely finished. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Cat Huang.

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Critiquing Hunter Schafer's Art

We critique Hunter Schafer's drawings, wearable art, mixed media art, sketches, many of which include the human figure and surrealistic imagery. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_b_OxSJbVdg. Hunter Schafer is an American fashion model, actress, and LGBTQ rights activist. Schafer has starred in the 2019 HBO series "Euphoria." Critique is led by Art Prof Clara Lieu & Teaching Artist Deepti Menon.

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Abstract Painting: Wet Charcoal Landscapes

Art Prof Clara Lieu demonstrates how to draw landscapes with wet charcoal drawing techniques. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K3xd5NjPR0g Prof Lieu shows how to use a spray bottle, newsprint, and compressed charcoal in order to experiment with making abstract strokes on the paper to create a dynamic and engaging range of contrasting marks.

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Fan Art: Is it Wrong?

Teaching Artists Jordan McCracken-Foster and Cat Huang discuss fan art from their own experiences drawing fan art during their childhood to the role fan art has in their lives today as professional artists. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Chyk39QHIME. Related topics such as selling fan art, copyright, and more are explored as well.

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Types of Paint Explained: Painting Curriculum Part 1

Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch explain types of paint used in art: oil, acrylic, flashe acrylic, encaustic, casein, mixed media, fresco, outdoor paints, egg tempera, air brush, ink, enamel, oil bars, gouache, acryl gouache, and watercolor. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7BcLna8cTqQ. This is part 1 of our painting curriculum for self-taught artists. 

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Art Business: Be Your Own BOSS

Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Cat Lauryn Welch and Jordan McCracken-Foster talk about the logistics of working as a professional artist and being your own boss. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v-A_ugrrolM. They provide important concrete tips on how to stay organized in terms of your schedule, using spreadsheets to keep track of expenses and payments for freelance projects, and more.

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Abstract Acrylic Painting Techniques

Art Prof Clara Lieu demonstrates a wide range of techniques and tools for creating abstract paintings in acrylic paint. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g0nI9jroKX8. Prof Lieu shows how to create many visual effects in acrylic paint 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 abstract paintings.

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