Art Prof

There are so many fears when you're an artist: will people like my art? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xu3IYVd979M. Will my art get stolen online? What if I get cancelled as an artist? This video explains how to overcome these inevitable fears. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Cat Huang and Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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See step by step how to draw a male torso in soft pastel and Photoshop. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/COnysuuwsoc. Techniques covered include how to block on the beginning of the drawing, how to emphasize lighting, and how to address color. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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Learn editing tricks for how Instagram Reels that will capture a viewer's attention. Topics covered include pacing in cuts, transitions, masking video, using split screens, and more. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Mia Rozear and Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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See step by step, how to write, illustrate and publish a graphic novel from beginning to end. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3N2AUOSqpVE. This video explains how to develop a graphic novel idea, how to pitch to publishers and agents, sketch out the layouts, add color, and market the work. Discussion by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Cat Huang, and guest artist Clar Angkasa.

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Often our artwork disappoints us, it doesn't live up to our expectations or standards that we are looking to fulfill. Hear concrete strategies for how to stay patience with your development as an artist and how to deal with the inevitable frustration you will have with your artwork. Discussion by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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Get concrete tips and strategies for how to start and develop an art YouTube channel. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E2Mo1pucFxw. Hear about how to harness your artistic skills to create a lively and engaged channel through various forms of content. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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AI art has the potential to dramatically change the art world, but will AI's impact be destructive for artists and their careers? Or will AI simply be another tool employed by artists? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aoOTVUPVcAM Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch.

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Showing your face on social media can be really effective to cultivate a following online. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LK13nH7wxko. However, many people are nervous and / or intimidated about showing their faces, and unsure how to go about taking photos of themselves that will serve their needs. Get tips on how to shoot selfies and edit them to use on social media. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster.

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Watch this comprehensive portrait painting demo showing acrylic painting techniques. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hdo1WLSsKYw. Explained are how to capture the structure and personality of the face, how to layer and build up colors through opaque and transparent glazes. Brush techniques are shown to achieve a diversity of strokes and direction. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu.

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This video discusses a range of self-taught artists from art history and contemporary art to provide greater visibility to these artists.