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Is there such a thing as too much unfinished artwork for an artist? Unfinished work is inevitable, but it’s a tough balance, which artworks do you walk away from, and which do you follow through with? Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Cat Huang and Mia Rozear. Video Walkthrough Mia’s Tips […]
Your identity as an artist can be a powerful topic to create art from. This video talks about how to create compelling artwork from your culture, background, and identity as a person and artist. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu, Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster, and guest artist Dominick Cocozza. Guest Artist Dominick Cocozza Dominick Cocozza […]
Many MFA candidates struggle with how to get a letter of recommendation from for their graduate school application. Find out who you can ask for a letter, and the etiquette surrounding that request. Discussion by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch. Video Walkthrough
See step by step how to construct sculptures using styrofoam cups and hot glue. Fundamentals like shape, overlap, negative space, and creating dynamic movement are explained, in addition to cutting techniques and ways to assemble the sculptures. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu with Teaching Artist Mia Rozear. Video Walkthrough Art Supplies Caution Utility Knives […]
The Personal Narratives Track provides the opportunity to investigate the fundamental concept of identity by exploring personal narratives. Manette Eaton, @m.eatonartSlideshow, Video feature, Instagram Post Anastasia Lvova, @kneeded.a.razorSlideshow, Video feature, Instagram Post
Art Dare Prompt tips Inspiration Aleah Chapin, Tuck Everlasting, Mr. Nobody, Old Persons Home by Sun Yuan and Peng Yu, Portrait of My Grandmother by Archibald Motley Jr., Vampire II by Edvard Munch Art Dare Leap Get started! In our Discord, we have an #art-dares channel where you can post your works in progress, and get feedback and support throughout the month. People in this channel provide […]
This video shows the results of the 2022 November Art Dare: Ken as the artist muse, showing featured entries, and announces the 2023 January Art Dare: Your future self. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster. Prize Winner Helen Cook (United Kingdom)@helencook “After doing these studies of Ken (and of […]
Experimentation is an important part of an artist’s studio practice; stepping outside of your main focus and venturing outside of your comfort zone with unfamiliar materials and unrelated art fields has the potential for tremendous growth as an artist. Discussed are the various fields Cat and Dorian have explored despite their focus on graphic novels […]
See how effective taking the time to shoot your own reference photos can be. Explained are ways to set up photos with lighting and point of view to create reference photos that can be used to create intricated figurative paintings. Discussion with Art Prof Clara Lieu with Guest Artist Owen Rival. Guest Artist Owen Rival […]
This video shows the results of the 2022 October Art Dare: social media makeover. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Lauryn Welch. Prize Winner Ginger Medrano (USA)@gingercel “I decided to makeover my two Instagram accounts and my YouTube. For Instagram I actually ended up combining my accounts. When I posted both […]
Art Dare Prompt Create a meme on being an artist, art history, or contemporary art. tips Get specific! Display your inner art nerd, there’s a big difference (in our opinion) between “blue” and “pthalo blue.” Consider the typography, what font will you use? Does the text overlap with the image, or are they separate? Where […]
There are so many fears when you’re an artist: will people like my art? Will my art get stolen online? What if I get cancelled as an artist? This video explains how to overcome these inevitable fears so that they don’t get in the way of our studio practice. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara […]
See step by step how to draw a male portrait in soft pastel and quick torso drawings with Clip Studio Paint. 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. Video Walkthrough […]
Learn editing tricks for how Instagram Reels that will capture a viewer’s attention. Overall approaches about how to hook an audience, piquing their curiosity, and how to learn editing are discussed. Techniques for editing that are discussed include transitions, masks, using split screens, adding stickers and text. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and […]
This video shows the results of the 2022 September Art Dare: transform a celebrity into a monster. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster. Prize Winner Janet Hebert (USA)@firesoul_19 “A year ago when Art Prof did the original celebrity monster streams, Deepti made a silly face and invited us to […]
Art Prof Clara Lieu critiques an art school portfolio by high school student Natalia Alvarez, providing a detailed critique of the overall portfolio, followed by critiques for each individual artwork. Prof Lieu highlights what aspects of the entire portfolio and artworks are working well, and recommends concrete strategies for how to make progress. Featured Artist […]
Art Dare Prompt Create an artwork based on a reference photos of Ken, long time RISD artist model. Reference Photos Portraits of Ken Torso poses of Ken Timed Drawing Videos 2-10 min. torsos of Ken 5 min. portraits of Ken 10 min. torsos of Ken tips Consider how dramatically will you depart from the reference […]
There are so many MFA programs out there, how can you make decisions about where to apply? While it’s understandable that many MFA candidates want to apply to the top programs, there are many other options out there that could be a much better fit to your goals as an artist. Discussion by Art Prof […]
Prompt Creating the 3D Reference Examples Tal, JenK, Helen Lighting the 3D Reference Photographing the 3D Reference tips Inspiration Alexander Ross, Andrew Raftery, Will Cotton Thumbnail Sketches Final Drawing drawing media Highlights Lighting can be a powerful visual tool in art! This video gets down to the nuts and bolts of how lighting works in […]
Prompt Examples Tal, Lakshana, Dhritika, JenK Dictionary Definition Inspiration William Blake, Ghostbusters, Gustave Doré, Michael Mazur, Dadu Shin, John Doyle, Princess Mononoke, Yūrei in Japanese folklore Brainstorming Thumbnail Sketches Reference Photos tips Narrative drawing media & paper Elements of Art: Shape This video explains SHAPE, one of the Elements of Art. Shape can be a powerful […]
Table of Contents online shops merch finances Video printS CATALOGS events Galleries INstagram Digital Files Commissions Crowdfunding Miscellaneous Etsy Etsy “Etsy is an online marketplace catering to craft sellers and artists. Etsy easy to use, affordable, and has a huge base of potential customers. I always recommend Etsy as a good place to start before […]
See step by step, how to write, illustrate and publish a graphic novel from beginning to end. This video explains how to develop a graphic novel idea, how to pitch to publishers and agents, research images and reference photos as the preliminary process. Shown is the process for creating thumbnail sketches, compose panels and layouts, […]
In this 2 week workshop, take a deep dive into strategies for selling your artwork online or in person. Whether you are just starting, or a seasoned seller, this workshop will meet where you are at provide customized feedback. Watch a Sample Workshop “I really love that we get the week afterwards to continue to […]
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 patient 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 […]
RISD Graduate Printmaking Professor Andrew Raftery speaks to Art Prof Clara Lieu, providing advice on how to prepare an MFA application. They discuss the portfolio, writing the artist statement, getting letters of recommendation, when to attend, and more. Raftery regularly reviews MFA applications for the RISD MFA Printmaking program and shares insights based on those […]
Get concrete tips and strategies for how to start and develop an art YouTube channel. 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. Video Walkthrough Software mentioned YouTube channels mentioned Prof […]
Prompt Create a drawing that captures the personality a portion of an interior or exterior space. Pretend you have X-ray vision so you can see through objects and emphasize where they overlap and interact. Examples JenK, Helen Draw from Life Inspiration Prof Lieu Reference Photos Or, you can draw from photos, preferably from photos you […]
This video shows the results of the 2022 August Art Dare: creating an artwork based on an object found during a nature walk. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster. Prize Winner Ana Wieder-Blank (USA)@anawiederblank “I started collecting walking sticks during hikes at Byrdcliffe Artist Residency. I painted them to […]
Art Dare Prompt Make over one of your social media sites. Or, start a new social media site from scratch! This includes: Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok, website. Observation Exercise Look at your Instagram feed as usual, and take notes on how you interact with the posts. Note which posts you swipe past. Are there any […]
Showing your face on social media can be really effective to cultivate a following online. 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 […]
Prompt Hand movements Examples Tal, Dhritika, Helen, Aoun Scale Inspiration Prof Lieu Start Tips Inspiration Frank Auerbach, Diane Victor, Alberto Giacometti, Max Beckmann Physical pressure Skull Structure drawing media Artistic Anatomy Lecture: The Face This video explains how to the structure of the head and neck are organized. All of the major bony landmarks are […]
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? This video discusses an AI artwork by Jason Allen that won an award in a Colorado State Fair, and the implications that has […]