The interactive nature of Skype is a great way to get support
Skype makes it easy and fast to get advice that is customized to your specific needs and questions. The interactive nature of a Skype conversation makes for a stimulating artistic dialogue which can provide the motivation and inspiration you need to make progress with your artwork.
A Skype call vs. a Skype chat
We do find that Skype calls (audio only or video) tend to be more efficient, as speaking is a lot faster, and we can cover more topics more quickly. Let’s face it, typing is much slower than talking!
However, we do know that a lot of people are shy, and maybe the Skype Chat is a better option. Whatever works best for you!
How to make the best use of your Skype session
A Skype Call has audio, video is optional. Or, you can chat with us in your pajamas and worst hair by typing messages in a Skype Chat. Watch sample videos of Skype sessions above.
A Skype session is terrific for asking broad questions about your artwork in general. For example, you might ask us what you can do to improve your skills with color. If you’re wondering what art media we think you should try out, or maybe you have a series of artworks you’d like to start and want to know where to begin, a Skype call is a good fit.
Common topics include professional development; perhaps you would like to know whether you are ready to approach art galleries, or whether art school or a liberal arts college is a better choice for you. Maybe you have interest in working in animation and want to know more about how that industry works and what you’ll need to study to be well equipped for the field.
The difference between a portfolio critique and a Skype session
A Skype session is not a portfolio critique. If you simply want feedback on your artwork, and want to hear specifics on each artwork in your portfolio, a portfolio critique is much more efficient.
Portfolio critiques also address which pieces to remove from your portfolio, and general advice about what direction to go in with your artwork.
Prof Lieu
30 min: $150 USD
45 min: $200 USD
60 min: $250 USD
Teaching Artists
30 min: $80 USD
45 min: $120 USD
60 min: $140 USD
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Staff Artists
Prof Lieu has expertise in BFA & MFA art portfolios, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, design, video, illustration, anatomy, curating.
Lauryn has expertise in BFA & MFA portfolios, painting, mixed media, collage, drawing, curating, directing galleries, performance art, and artist residencies.
Jordan has expertise in BFA portfolios, illustration, anatomy, drawing, portraits, concept art, backgrounds, character design, and digital media.
Casey has expertise in BFA portfolios, drawing, pen & ink, digital media, teaching high school, design, comics, cartoons, character design, and editorial llustration.
Eloise has expertise in BFA portfolios, film/video, collage, demo reels, mixed media, artist books, artist residencies, digital media.
Eloise is currently not available
Alex has expertise in BFA portfolios, illustration, children’s books, drawing, and gouache, acrylic & watercolor.
Cat has expertise in BFA portfolios, illustration, drawing, comics, painting, character design, and digital media.
