Art Prof
This 1 day workshop will provide guidance on how to achieve your goals on social media. Whether you want to sell your art, exhibit in galleries, or share your artistic process, we will discuss how you can shift your strategy on social media to get results. Enrollment is open! To Register Registration is due Friday, […]
Explore the incredible range of textures, colors, and forms seen in gourds and pumpkins! We will talk about how to articulate the volume and surface of these wonderful forms. Take this subject where you want: anything from a fantasy illustration, a color study, a still life! Enrollment is open! To Register Registration is due Friday, […]
Spend a day exploring skeletons, skulls, and bones! Bones are exciting because they are the structure within animals and humans. Take this subject where you want, a fantastical skeleton you invent, an anatomical study, whatever suits you. Enrollment is open! To Register Registration is due Friday, Sept 29 so we know whether we can run […]
Learn drawing techniques for how you can capture the immense range of expressive gestures our furry friends are capable of! We will discuss ways to show movement in a drawing while also articulating textures and structure within a dog. Enrollment is open! To Register Registration is due Friday, Sept 29 so we know whether we […]
Proportions when drawing the figure can be important to creating compelling figurative art. This is an opportunity to gain concrete skills and strategies for achieving believable proportions in your figure drawings. “I learned so much from Prof Lieu and my fellow students, not only how to improve my own work, but also about the process […]
Learn techniques for how you can capture mesmerizing creatures, both real and fantastical, within sumptuous underwater scenes. We will discuss ways to show the incredible range of textures, surfaces, and movements seen underwater. “I felt like this workshop really allowed you to dive in and not be afraid of potentially making ‘bad art.’ I also […]
What goes into a sketchbook, and what are creative ways you can approach yours? This workshop will stimulate new ways you can engage with your personal sketchbook practice. Whether you are just getting started with a sketchbook, or have been keeping sketchbooks for many years, we’ll provide plenty of ways you can explore this wonderful […]
We’re all fans of something, (Benedict Cumberbatch for Prof Lieu) and what better way to show our love by making fan art together! Explore the incredible range of interpretations and stylistic choices you can try out with fan art. “Prof Lieu’s experienced advice and encouragement to me personally on my art! I also love that […]
This 1 day workshop will provide insight on how to prepare your application for grants, residencies, schools, and other artist programs. We’ll cover how to approach writing project proposals and budgets, artist statements, and how to organize your materials in a way that is professional and cohesive. Whether you have no experience applying to artist […]
This 1 day workshop will provide insight on the logistics and strategies of exhibiting your artwork. We’ll cover how to approach galleries and curators, how to prepare artist documents which are required to exhibit your work, as well options for framing and presentation. Whether you have no experience exhibiting, or many years, we will provide […]
What goes into writing a compelling art prompt for art students ? An effective prompt is surprisingly tough to design! This workshop will cover how to develop an idea for an art prompt into a concrete, structured lesson that still provides plenty of room spontaneity for both teachers and students. “Fabulous feedback from Prof Lieu […]
Learn drawing techniques for how you can capture the immense range of expressive gestures our furry friends are capable of! We will discuss ways to show movement in a drawing while also articulating textures and structure within a cat. “I felt like this workshop really allowed you to dive in and not be afraid of […]
Explore the vast range of facial expressions with figure sculpture techniques in clay. Learn sculpture techniques for achieving diverse forms and marks in clay while articulating forms in the facial features. “I felt like this workshop really allowed you to dive in and not be afraid of potentially making ‘bad art.’ I also think that […]
Gelli plates are a terrific printmaking media for quick, spontaneous experiments in texture, shape, and color. This workshop is a chance to push your creative boundaries with printmaking. Explore the incredible range a gelli plate is capable of with support and technique suggestions! “I felt like this workshop really allowed you to dive in and […]
Learn the nuts and bolts on what you need to do to be monetized on YouTube, and how you can continue to grow. YouTube is a great platform for artists that can be overwhelming at first, we’ll provide you with specific actions you can take in order to find your audience. “Fabulous feedback from Prof […]
If you’re frustrated with selling your art, this workshop will help pinpoint what aspects of selling you can improve upon. We take a comprehensive look at your selling approach and give concrete suggestions for actions you can take to make changes. “Fabulous feedback from Prof Lieu as I was going along. This taught me and […]
Learn techniques for how to capture a sense of convincing mass, skeletal structure, and muscles to articulate a torso. This workshop is a chance for you to explore the human form using a range of mark making techniques with an anatomical foundation. “I felt like this workshop really allowed you to dive in and not […]
Learn ways you can visually interpret nature through watercolor in this workshop through gesture, texture, layers, and more. We’ll cover how to capture the personality of nature scenes and objects with watercolor in a manner that is compelling and fulfills your goals as an artist. “I felt like this workshop really allowed you to dive […]
Learn how to organize your finances for all aspects of doing business as an artist. Topics we will discuss include setting up automatic payments, what platforms to use, sales tax, schedule C, how communicate your prices online, and more. Note: Prof Lieu is not an accountant or professional financial advisor. Please contact a professional accountant […]
Learn about how you can translate your art into creative merch. See what merch formats are the best fit for your art, and how you can adjust or plan in advance how to streamline the process. “Fabulous feedback from Prof Lieu as I was going along. This taught me and helped make this piece recognizable! […]
Experiment in this workshop with techniques in abstract drawing and painting to create compelling images. We’ll cover how spice up your media and tools, and the thinking process that comes with working in abstraction. “I love the feedback from the instructor and classmates. It’s so much fun to be able to interact and socialize while […]
Experiment in this workshop with collage and diverse mixed media techniques. We’ll cover how to get shapes, textures, and colors to interact into a cohesive composition using a broad range of materials. Tricia Campbell, M. Tordy, Mari, Ana A. Wieder-Blank, Michelle D., Julie R., Arielle Finberg, Jennifer Lynne “We received genuine feedback, rather than all […]
In this workshop, you’ll learn strategies for how to create compelling compositions in your artwork. M. Tordy, Arielle Finberg, Helen Cook, Lisa Hufstetler, Kimbi, Michael, Attagirl, Christine, Crispy, Erica, Ginger Composition is a fundamental skill which is critical in every type of artwork. You’ll get hands on practice on how to approach sketching thumbnails to […]
This 1 day workshop will provide what you need to do to price your artwork within different contexts: selling online, at an art fair, at a gallery, and more. Topics we will discuss include what factors to consider when pricing, how to clearly communicate with your audience, ways to process payment, and more. Watch a […]
This workshop is a chance to create portraits with bold, vibrant colors that show a wide range of emotions. Learn drawing techniques in color to establish diverse moods in your portraits. Arielle Finberg, Sara, JenK, Helen Cook, Lisa Hufstetler, VAV, Tal E., Kaitlin Wilfing, Manette, Julie R Enrollment is currently closed Sign up for our […]
Proportions when drawing the figure can be important to creating compelling figurative art. Julie R., Vanessa E., Tricia Campbell, Michael E., Marlene, A. Biglen, Ana A. Wieder-Blank, Darragh, Melissa This is an opportunity to gain concrete skills and strategies for achieving believable proportions in your figure drawings. Enrollment is currently closed Sign up for our […]
Learn ways you can create illustrations using mushroom images to invent fantasy landscapes, characters, and more. This workshop is a chance to learn how transform the raw visuals of reference photos into your own imaginary places. Enrollment is currently closed Sign up for our email list to get Premium Workshop notifications. “Fabulous feedback from Prof Lieu […]
Learn how to capture the breadth of textures and colors seen in a range of cloud landscapes. This workshop will cover how to create convincing depth and atmosphere in a landscape images through mark making and layering. Enrollment is currently closed Sign up for our email list to get Premium Workshop notifications. “The real-time feedback and […]
Learn how to create sumptuous textures, colors to illustrate enticing portraits of a the diverse foods. This workshop will cover how to capture the presence, wonder, and comfort of foods in an artwork. A few spots left! To Register We will continue to accept enrollment until either 1) the workshop fills, or 2) two days […]
This 1 day workshop will provide important information on how to go about creating artworks for commissions. Whether you are thinking of doing commissions, are just getting started, or have a lot of experience, we will provide up to date information that is customized to how you can make commissions a smooth process. Enrollment is […]
The photos you shoot for social media are the most critical part of having an effective online presence that represents your studio practice. In this workshop, you’ll get customized feedback on your social media photos, and learn how to tweak your process to create content that is engaging to your audience. We’ll address how to […]
This 1 day workshop is a safe space to discuss any professional development topics you have interest in. Topics we can discuss are commissions, artist websites, artist statements and applications, exhibiting your art, careers, and more. Whether you are getting started with professional development, or are thinking about it, we will provide up to date […]