Dear Artists,

I’m 50 today! Halfway there if I’m lucky. 🤩I started a book, and I’m very proud of the community here. ❤️

However, what has been most meaningful to me in the last year has been my studio practice.

The last time that I had a personal body of work was in 2014. That was fine with me, as I had plenty on my plate. At that point, I saw Art Prof as being my swan song.

Then came a turning point. My family was obsessed with the TV show The Walking Dead, and one of my kids really wanted fan art of Rick Grimes and Daryl Dixon.

I envisioned a piece of wood that had a charcoal like image that was life-size. I started experimenting with a pyrography pen, and ended up doing silly zombie drawings in fumage. (Burning with a candle 🔥)

Over 10 years ago, I did a few pencil sketches where I focused on the parts of my body where I saw wrinkles emerging.

One of those drawings was my postpartum belly. That idea never went anywhere, but it seemed to align perfectly with the fumage technique.

Now, I am working on my first personal body of work in years, of postpartum bellies. I’m nowhere near finished, but I really do think it’s the best work I have done so far. I’m a late bloomer!

For those of you asking what I want for my birthday: don’t just register, but show up to our free workshop: Secret Weapon to Selling Your Art this Sunday June 7, 4-5:30pm EST.

Really, that’s what I want. 🤣 I’m also not going to cook or clean anything today.

Last day to register! Add to your Google calendar.

xoxo Prof Lieu

P.S. We are closing Art Club enrollment on June 12, now is the time to snag a spot! I'm happy to answer questions, just hit reply.

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