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Watercolor Pencil Illustration Demo: Sweeney Todd Portrait & Theater

See how to overlay a portrait over a large theater scene to create a compelling illustration, using Sweeney Todd as the narrative with an image of the Lunt-Fontanne theater in New York City. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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Chill Q&A Studio Hangout with an Art Professor

Chill out and hear answers to your art questions with Art Prof Clara Lieu!

Hang out with me in our Patreon group! Share your art in weekly voice sessions with staff, get long nerdy written critiques from me, and most of all, find support in a small group of artists. All for $20 per month, more info: https://artprof.org/support-us/  xoxo Prof Lieu 

How Artists Portray War in Contemporary Art & Art History

This is a discussion of artists and the artworks they have created in response to wars throughout history. Artworks can be have powerful, impactful images that are compelling in a time of war. See a range of how artists have interpreted war in both contemporary art and art history. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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Comparing Schmincke & Nitram Liquid Charcoal for Drawing

See a professional artist's first reaction to Schmincke Liquid Charcoal, specifically compared to Nitram Liquid Charcoal. What are the specific ways these 2 brands differ? Demo with Art Prof Clara Lieu

Join our Patreon group where you can share your art in weekly voice sessions with staff, get critiques from Prof Lieu, and find support in a small group of artists: https://artprof.org/support-us/ 

Chill Q&A Studio Hangout with an Art Professor

Chill out and hear answers to your art questions with Art Prof Clara Lieu!

Join our Patreon group where you can share your art in weekly voice sessions with staff, get critiques from Prof Lieu, and find support in a small group of artists: https://artprof.org/support-us/ 

Can I Be an Artist & Parent?

I have (and am still) done both, with my mind mostly intact? (I hope!) Hear about how to navigate the life of a parent and artist at the same time, they don't always align which results in a lot of frustration. Find out concrete ways that you can make both parts of your life fulfilling. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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Step by Step: How Art Director Works With a Freelance Illustrator

See in depth what the process is like when an art director provides feedback and direction to a freelance illustrator. Art Director Ashley Browning joins Art Prof Clara Lieu to demonstrate the type of feedback, communication, and graphic design elements are important in advertising.

Ashley's bio: I'm Ashley, an art director with a passion for creating meaningful designs that make a lasting impact. With 15 years of experience in the advertising industry, I have worked with clients from various sectors, such as fashion, home goods, and healthcare.

My specialties include, branding, email marketing, photo art direction, and illustration. I've had the privilege of working with a range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses.

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Relaxing Q&A Studio Hangout with an Art Professor

Chill out and hear answers to your art questions with Art Prof Clara Lieu! 

Join our Patreon group where you can share your art in weekly voice sessions with staff, get critiques from Prof Lieu, and find support in a small group of artists: https://artprof.org/support-us/ 

Is Drawing a Matter of Talent or Skill?

Hear arguments for whether drawing is an inherent talent that one is born with, or if it's a hard skill that can be acquired by anyone. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Dorian Epps and Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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I Tried Ohuhu & Posca Markers for the First Time

I have plenty of marker experience with Tombow brush pens (water soluble and alcohol based) a little with Copics, so I'm really curious how these marker brands compare to others. Tysm Luis & Hart for sending me these supplies!!! xoxo Prof Lieu

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