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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 […]
Prompt Inspiration Prof Lieu Start Examples Taru Kortelainen, Nyree B., Manette Eaton, Helen Cook, Yulia S, Truc-Ha Duong Objectives Observe yourself Recommended Videos You draw from any video you like that shows movement in slow motion. Or, you can use these videos below. These videos were selected because the figures are not cropped and the […]
Our workshops are a warm, inclusive space in a small group. Being an artist all by yourself can be so slow and discouraging! Get the positive boost you’ve been needing for a while. “We received genuine feedback. Rather than all of us being given the same general tips, Prof Lieu gave us tips individually on […]
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This is a comprehensive portrait painting demo showing acrylic painting techniques. 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. Video Walkthrough […]
This video is a critique of a children’s book illustration portfolio by Mary Ryazantseva. Aspects of the entire portfolio and artworks are identified, and recommendations for concrete strategies for how to make progress are made. Critique led by Teaching Artist Alex Rowe. Featured Artist Mary Ryazantseva “I am an illustrator of children’s books for over […]
This video shows the results of the 2022 July Art Dare: creating a new version of an old artwork. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster. Prize Winner JaVon Townsend (USA)@javonmakesart “In 2020, a friend suggested I create a Patreon account to support my efforts to create joyful children’s books […]
Drawing is more than fundamentals, it is an interpretation of the world through your lens as an artist. A drawing is capable of stimulating a visceral feeling, impacting the viewer emotionally, pique your curiosity, and more. Lesson 1 • Lesson 2 • Lesson 3Lesson 4 • Lesson 5 • Lesson 6 This track will broaden […]
Art Dare Prompt Choose a celebrity. Portray the celebrity as a monster. Dictionary definition Art Dare Leap Choose 4 celebrities to draw. 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 motivation and accountability […]
This video shows the results of the 2022 June Art Dare: contemporary art backwards. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Alex Rowe. Prize Winner Manette Eaton (USA)@m.eatonart Saute, Nikki Maloof Keeping the Culture, Kerry James Marshall Totem, Charles White Landscape 1, David Alfaro Siqueiros Honorable Mention Allen Maimba(South Africa) “The introduction […]
See different ways Liquid Sculpey can be used by artists to create various shapes and forms that can be manipulated into a number of ways. Liquid Sculpey is incredibly versatile, and can be used in many diverse and exciting ways. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Deepti Menon. Video Walkthrough Art Supplies […]
The Brainstorming Track provides guidance and direction for developing ideas and themes in your artistic practice. Michelle AndersonSlideshow, Video feature, Instagram Post Samuel Madriaga, @samuel.jpmSlideshow, Video feature, Instagram Post
Art Dare Prompt Go for a walk outdoors Collect a nature item(s) to use in an artwork. Tips The nature item(s) can play any role in an artwork. Feel free to dramatically transform the nature item(s)! The nature item(s) do not have to be the only imagery in the artwork; they can be one piece […]
See how to sketch architecture in watercolor, you don’t need linear perspective and rulers when sketching on site! Tips for how to capture the impression of the building instead of measuring every line in the building are provided. This architectural sketch is done on site at the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, Portugal. Demo by Art […]
Mentoring creates a relaxed learning experience where you can feel confident that your every concern will be comprehensively addressed. Get fast answers that are just for you With mentoring, you can be selfish! You’ll get expedited answers that target your circumstances, and stop wasting time trying to do things that aren’t relevant to your goals. […]
Your best art portfolio happens when you add what’s missing, and weed out what’s bringing it down. Get trusted, accurate answers fast Our portfolio critiques are a fast way to identify those factors, and more. You’ll be confident that you really are creating your best portfolio. Be confident you’re on the right track Even after […]
Table of Contents video Photography Graphic Design / Vector Animation Digital Painting After Effects After Effects “I use After Effects for animations that are too long or complicated to be done in Photoshop. I would make assets like characters and backgrounds in Photoshop and then import them into After Effects. The application has a lot […]
This video shows the results of the 2022 May Art Dare: create an artwork using art supplies found in your home. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Cat Huang. Prize Winner Anna Karina Winter (Germany)@im.mondgarten “The is art dare was a lot of experimenting for me. I decided to work with […]
See how to combine oil pastel and watercolor, painting plein air on site in Southern Utah. Techniques for how to layer the watercolor and oil pastels together to create the bark and textures of a tree, as well as the grass and forms of colored rocks are explained in depth. Demo and commentary by Art […]
This video discusses a range of self-taught artists from art history and contemporary art to provide greater visibility to these artists. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Jordan McCracken-Foster & Lauryn Welch. Video Walkthrough Artists Mentioned As a free educational source, Art Prof uses Amazon affiliate links (found in this page) […]
See a landscape plein air painting from beginning to end, using watercolor and micron pens to show a panoramic scene in Óbidos, a village in Portugal. The combination of micron pens with watercolors is explained in depth, as well as the distinctive look of Óbidos through repeated colors throughout the city. Demo by Cat Huang […]
See the process of painting on site at the Lisbon Botanical Gardens using various watercolor techniques. Explained in depth are all the considerations in creating a watercolor painting: color scheme, composition, texture, working reductively in a watercolor painting, and more. Specific watercolor supplies that are practical for painting on site are explained. Demo and commentary […]
Prompt Tips Examples From Prof Lieu’s RISD Freshman Drawing class: Rachel Hahn, Alex Kiesling, Skye Ray, Nicole Xu “I focused on the back problems I’ve developed in the past year due to my job but also possibly related to an ATV accident I was in as a child. This is probably the piece that was […]
Art Dare Prompt Choose one of your artworks, and create a new version of that artwork. Tips Think about where you were as an artist when you created that original artwork, how much time has passed? How are you different as an artist now? Consider whether you want the new version to be somewhat similar […]
This video is a critique of a photography portfolio by Brett Shelby. Aspects of the entire portfolio and artworks are identified, and recommendations for concrete strategies for how to make progress are made. Critique led by Art Prof Clara Lieu. Featured Artist Brett Shelby Photography is something that never occurred to me as something to […]
See step by step how to do a drypoint, a non acid intaglio printmaking technique where an etching needle is used to etch directly into a copper plate. This video demos techniques like beveling plates, how to set up a press for a home studio, drawing on a copper plate with an etching needle, wiping […]
Prompt Tips Examples Pixie, Anna brainstorming & Sketching art media & format 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 Draw a Skull Inside a Portrait Drawing a skull inside a portrait is a […]
Prompt Tips Lighting reference photo tips Examples Illuminated Manuscript: Cain & Abel, Caravaggio, Shmuel Shapiro, Edvard Munch, The Sacrifice of Isaac, Filippo Brunelleschi & Lorenzo Ghiberti, Maggi Hambling, Victorian Illustration, Carl Schleicher brainstorming & Sketching art media & format Character Design: Facial Expressions Drawing a wide range of facial expressions is a great skill for character […]