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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 […]
This video discusses queer artists from art history and contemporary art. We explain the specific reasons why these artists receive more, or less attention over time. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Lauryn Welch & Alex Rowe. Video Walkthrough Artists Mentioned As a free educational source, Art Prof uses Amazon affiliate […]
This video shows the results of the 2022 April Art Dare: create an artwork about your home kitchen. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists Alex Rowe and Jordan McCracken-Foster. Prize Winner Fiona Bachelor (United Kingdom) “This piece is intended to portray the bleakness of incessantly cleaning alone in the kitchen. The […]
Prompt Brainstorming Tips Lighting Reference Photo Tips brainstorming & Sketching art media & format Examples Carrie Mae Weems, Edward Hopper, Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, Norman Rockwell Natural Light vs Artificial Light Lighting plays a huge role for artists and can dramatically effect the mood of an artwork. This video explains the differences between artificial […]
How do you know if an opportunity is legit as an artist? There are many scams for artists out there, it’s inevitable you’ll encounter them. People demanding artists to work for free, vanity galleries that charge lots of money to exhibit your artwork, sketchy requests to purchase your work and more. This video explains in […]
Pastéis de Belém inspires 2 artists: watch a marker drawing done on site in Lisbon, Portugal of these lovely egg custard tarts. the star dessert of the city! Using alcohol based markers, a bright, colorful marker drawing is shown from beginning to end. Drawing by Teaching Artist Cat Huang with commentary from Art Prof Clara […]
See a step by step tutorial on how to do rotoscoping, an animation technique where you trace over live action footage to create an animated short. This tutorial uses Procreate, which makes the rotoscoping process easy and accessible for anyone starting out with animation. Demo led by Teaching Artist Deepti Menon and Art Prof Clara […]
See step by step tutorial on how you can use stencils with gelli plates. Shown in this video is how to cut and design stencils, techniques for rolling ink onto the gelli plate, including rainbow rolls, and how to layer 1, 2, and 3 colors within a single print. Materials like printmaking paper, Dura-lar, breyers […]
Art Dare Prompt Find a contemporary artist you’ve never heard of. Watch our stream on how to start learning contemporary art for tips on how to find an artist. We are defining “contemporary artist” as an artist who is alive.) Find an artist / artwork that inspired them. Ask people in the our Discord, ask […]
Prompt Examples Maya, Bowsers Time Period Environment Point of view Examples of point of view In this comic below, the point of view is what most people typically default to: a straight on view at eye level. All 3 panels are very similar looking which is less visually engaging. This example has a different point […]
Prompt Create an artwork that portrays a routine that you either currently have, or had at some point in your life. Examples Vanessa Glynn, Maya, CJ Ormita, Joanne Han, Elizabeth Kripke, Kenneth Onulak, Alex Kiesling, Phoebe Morrison, Annelise Yee tips A Boston College Professor Has Taken a ‘Selfie’ Everyday for the Last 27 Years. Karl […]
Where do you start to learn about contemporary art? This video provides concrete ways you can get a better sense of what’s happening in the art world today. Resources like contemporary artist documentaries, online publications, arts writers, apps, contemporary art museum exhibitions, biennials, art fairs, and more are all terrific ways to get a comprehensive […]
See two ways to sculpt a skull in air dry clay: a skull with a small wire armature to stand it up, and a distorted skull without an armature. Hear about the specifics of working with air dry clay, including the many advantages that are inherent in the clay such as using water to moisten […]
Here are concrete tips drawn from our personal experiences getting into a gallery. We illustrate different strategies and actions you can take to get results. Video Walkthrough Galleries mentioned Art Critics mentioned