LAAFA - 6-Week Integrative Drawing Class | Reserved Drop-In Classes

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#4012 - Portfolio & Website Presentation
(Starts July 17th - 5wks)

Instructor: Douglas Kirk
Saturday, 10am-1pm



#4037 - Digital Figure Painitng (using Photoshop)
(Starts July 15th - 10wks)

Instructor: Alex Ruiz
Thursday, 7pm-10pm



#4250 - Environment Layout Design
(Starts July 14th - 10wks)

Instructor: Robert St. Pierre
Wednesday, 7pm-10pm



#4050 - Narrative Illustration for Entertainment
(Starts July 17th - 10 week class or 5 weeks)

Instructor: Bryan Norton
Saturday, 2pm-5pm



#1027 - Costumed Gesture Quick Sketch
(Starts July 19th - 10wks)

Instructor: Mark McDonnell
Monday, 7:30pm-10:30pm




#4009 - Animal Drawing on Location
(Starts July 17th - 10wks)

Instructor: Jonathan Kuo
Saturday, 10am-1pm
This combines the first five-weeks and second five weeks



For more Information go to: http://laafa.blogspot.com/2010/07/mo...-at-laafa.html

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Some of the classes that start this weekend at LAAFA...

Still Life Painting
(Starts July 18th - 10wks)
Instructor: Arpi AzaryanSunday, 10am-1pm



In this course we will learn to paint the still life using light, color, and edge quality to achieve a strong focal point. We will also learn to mix color, the proper use of warms and cools, and different brush techniques to achieve a natural impression of the still life.

Click to View her Class

Landscape/Plein Air Painting
(Starts July 17th - 5wks)
Instructor: Jeannie Brunnick
Saturday, TIME CHANGE 9am-1pm



Always with the great California outdoors as inspiration, students focus on learning to duplicate the exact light of day, interpret the landscape into meaningful shapes and color patterns, and how to capture the essence of the world around them. Each week the class meets at a different location, with the first course meeting on campus. Please Note: You will be required to drive to various locations, and occasionally pay parking fees and park fees as part of this course. We will explore the basic techniques and concepts of Plein Air painting such as, value, shape, edges and color, composition, color mixing, brushwork, blending

Click to View her 5-Week Class
Click to View her second 5-Week Class
Click to View her 10-Week Class

Analytical Figure Drawing
(Starts July 17th - 10wks)
Instructor: Kirk Shinmoto
Saturday, 10am-1pm



The goal of this class is to develop your understanding of the human form, both in how it moves and how it is constructed. Emphasis will also be placed on considering the whole figure as a complete idea, as well as designing what we see to make a clearer and more concise statement. Developing good drawing habits is also stressed.

Click to View his Class

To register for any of these classes, call 818.708.9232 or email [email protected]

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Digital Figure Painting (using Photoshop) (Starts July 29th - 10wks)
Instructor: Alex Ruiz
Thursday, 7pm-10pm



The focus of this course will be on digital life drawing and painting using Adobe Photoshop and other digital techniques. The class also explores working with brushes and digital drawing tablets (such as those from Wacom) with a live model in the room to replicate through drawing and painting the human figure as would be done in a studio environment. Gesture, form, and anatomy will also be discussed in depth.

Drawing Storyboards/Graphic Novels with Light (Starts Aug. 14th - 5wks)
Instructor: Marcos Mateu
Saturday, 10am-1pm



Light is the element that will dramatically influence a set and the characters within. Depending on the use we make of it the perception of the image will change in order to fit the storytelling moment. In this course we will observe and ink on paper sets under different lighting conditions, in convincing and practical ways, to then apply these techniques to specific panels that will deliver the desired message to an audience.There will also be slide show, analysis and discussion of artwork examples.

Entertainment Composition (Starts Aug. 21st - 5wks)
Instructor: Bryan Norton
Saturday, 2pm-5pm



The focus of this course is to investigate different methods of sketching and visual concept development for entertainment projects while stressing creative thinking, drawing from the imagination, and composition. Using fundamental drawing and design principles students will explore in class and at home using ink pens, pencils, markers/and or watercolors to fully realize their ideas through various exercises and small design projects including character design, environments, props and/or vehicles. In addition to interactive lectures, instruction includes demos and technical information on materials, methods, and uses of various sketching techniques and styles as they apply to entertainment design. My goal is to give students a hands-on overview of entertainment design sketching and composition that is content rich in a very interactive and open setting that allows students to participate and express their creativity using the knowledge they gain from this course. Should Have Prior Knowledge Of: Basic perspective drawing, previous figure drawing/quick sketch.

Environment Layout Design (Starts July 14th - 10wks)
Instructor: Robert St. Pierre
Wednesday, 7pm-10pm



This course explores the fundamentals of environment design. The class will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of what goes into designing environments including a step by step process which will culminate with the students producing environment drawings of their own. Weekly lectures and demonstrations will cover topics such as staging and composition, 1, 2, 3 and 5 point perspective, scaling characters, visual story telling, natural and artificial lighting, thumbnails and rough sketching, final line and line quality and tonal drawings. Students will be expected to work within the classroom as well as manage homework assignments.

For more info, http://laafa.blogspot.com/2010/07/classes-at-laafa.html
If you would like to register for any of these classes, call 818.708.9232

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Basic Painting Fundamentals
(Starts Aug. 14th - 5 weeks)
Instructor: Eric Pedersen
Saturday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm



Basic Painting Fundamentals is designed toteach the student very elementary ideas that will continue to inform their art for the rest of their careers. Through various exercises and specific methods, the student will understand the fundamental language (value, shape, proportion and form) of representational painting. The student will then begin to understand a simple process of creating an illusion of a three dimensional object on a two dimensional surface.

Class Info

Long Pose Figure Painting
(Starts August 3rd - 6wks)
Instructor: Aaron Westerberg
Tuesday, 12pm-3pm ($295) or 12pm-5pm ($450)



This course will focus on the fundamentals of picture making and direct painting from a live model. We will use and discuss various starting techniques such as a rough compositional drawing, under- painting or grisaille, and color studies. There will be daily instructor demonstrations and critiques. Most of the poses will be 2 weeks.

*This is not yet on our website, so for more info call 818.708.9232.*

Landscape/Plein Air Painting
(Starts Aug. 21st - 5wks)
Instructor: Jeannie Brunnick
Saturday, TIME CHANGE 9am-1pm



Always With the great California outdoors as inspiration, students focus on learning to duplicate the exact light of day, interpret the landscape into meaningful shapes and color patterns, and how to capture the essence of the world around them. Each week the class meets at a different location, with the first course meeting on campus. Please Note: You will be required to drive to various locations, and occasionally pay parking fees and park fees as part of this course. We will explore the basic techniques and concepts of Plein Air painting such as, value, shape, edges and color, composition, color mixing, brushwork, blending

Class Info

Basic Drawing Fundamentals
(Starts Aug. 14th - 5 weeks)
Instructor: Eric Pedersen
Saturday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm



Basic Drawing Fundamentals is designed to teach the student very elementary ideas that will continue to inform their art for the rest of their careers. Through various exercises and specific methods, the student will understand the fundamental language (value, shape, proportion and form) of representational drawing. The student will then begin to understand a simple process of creating an illusion of a three dimensional object on a two dimensional surface.

Class Info

If you would like to register, call 818.708.9232 or email [email protected]

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To view our scholarships, go to http://laafa.org/atelier/info/index....d=scholarships

For more information, call 818.708.9232

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Each year LAAFA awards scholarships based on need, talent, and demonstration of motivation. Scholarships are granted to new students as well as current students.

LAAFA is offering three $6000 Contemporary Representational Art Scholarships for the Fall 2010 Quarter starting October 4th. Contemporary Representational Art includes figures, still life and landscapes.

Guidelines:

Download a Scholarship Application Form

Biography: List all previous art training, and include any honors and awards received, and/or exhibitions in which you have participated. Let us know your desired career path, and how you heard about LAAFA. (For new applicants only.)

Letters of Recommendation: Provide 2 letters of recommendation from current or previous art instructors. (For new applicants only.)
Portfolio Submission: 5 two-dimensional images in a *.jpg or *.tif format should be sent on CD or as an email attachment, along with your scholarship application. (Full details on application.)

List of Portfolio Works: Include numbers corresponding to the images submitted, as well as title of work, description of piece, concept and/or subject matter, size, medium, and completion date.

Essay: Include a 500-word minimum essay explaining your ultimate career goals as an artist and how you would use your LAAFA education to further your goals. Please describe yourself as an artist and your work.
Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions are listed on the application.

Deadlines: Fall 2010: Applications must be submitted by August 9, 2010. Scholarship recipients will be announced on August 16, 2010.

If you have any questions, call 818.708.9232

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We now have a dedicated blog for the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art's BFA and Certificate Programs. We have included easy access to important information regarding our programs, scholarships and application process. Our goal is to give you current news and images of classes, artwork, social events, field trips and much more... Please feel free to comment, ask questions, and ideas are always appreciated.



Click to view our new blog.

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3-Day Principles of Design in Concept Painting Workshop with Sam Nielson
Fri-Sat (10am-6pm), Sun (10am-2pm), Oct. 1-3, 2010



Click to view Workshop
http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...8&cat_id=7

Drawing Storyboards/Graphic Novels with Light
(Starts Aug. 14th - 5wks)



Click to view the class http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...8&cat_id=4

Entertainment Composition with Bryan Norton
(Starts Aug. 21st - 5wks)
Saturday, 2pm-5pm



Click to view the class http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...6&cat_id=4

To register, call 818.708.9232

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We are accepting applications for the part-time and full-time programs at LAAFA. Applications will be accepted on a rolling admissions basis until the
quarter begins October 4th. So feel free to apply anytime before the start of the fall quarter.

Click for the application:
http://www.laafa.org/PDF/Atelier_Application_4-2010.pdf

If you have any questions, call 818.708.9232

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Come join us for the first Late night at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts



3 Models - Music (DJ) - Snacks - Bar
Three (3) Semi Nude & Nude models - one holding a long pose,
the other short poses, the third 25 min. Possibly in the last hour they will pose together. Your models will be Kieth, Amy & Jennifer Fabos Patton.

DATE: Friday, AUGUST 27th
TIME: 10pm to 2am
COST: $20 with RSVP / $25 without (Cash Only Please)
Please rsvp to: [email protected]
(Photographs are an extra $10 per model. Payed directly to the model.)

Lots of Drawing Benches and Easels for all!!!

Walk ins are OK but please RSVP if you can.
Call now to reserve your space:
LAAFA 818.708.9232
for questions you can email [email protected]

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Marshall Vandruff taught a wonderful workshop at LAAFA! Marshall Vandruff is a world class instructor and an expert in anatomy and composition. Any artist would greatly benifit from taking his workshops.



http://www.marshallart.com/

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FALL 2010 SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION for CURRENT STUDENTS

Winners Announced:

Congratulations to Marina Fridman and Amanda Mears



Marina Fridman



Amanda Mears


FALL 2010 SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION for NEW STUDENTS

Winners Announced:

Congratulations to Jayson Duff, Charles Allen Harris and Camila Rocha Yoshimoto

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Free Head Drawing Class with Alex Douziech
Saturday, September 18th 10am to 1pm (before our Open House)

This Free Instructed Class is for people who are new to LAAFA, and have never studied with us before (one free class per person). The free drawing class will encourage you to see with your eyes and to draw with your hand. Instruction will be given in simple shading, lighting, core shadows, and learning to draw through an object. This is an excellent opportunity for students with little to no formal drawing training at all. Learning to translate what you see to paper is an exercise that will challenge you in new ways, keeping your brain and your imagination piqued. Come give it a try!

Bring your 18"x24" pad of newsprint, some charcoal, a graphite pencil, a kneaded eraser, your right brain, and enjoy a class on the house. Our hope is that you realize how important art can be in your life, for without it we merely exist.

More experienced artists can also benefit from one of these classes. Bring along your work, and during the class, our instructor will take some one-on-one time with you to give you a free portfolio review. Find out where you are with your skill level, and where you can go!

If you would like to sign up for this class, call 818.708.9232 or email [email protected]

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Fall Registration is Now Available. Call, Stop-By or Enroll Online for your favorite classes.

Open House
Saturday, September 18th 1pm to 6pm

Enjoy Instructor Demos, an Uninstructed Portrait Workshop, a seminar on How to Choose Pencils & Brushes, along with a presentation on our B.F.A. Programs. Plus raffles and refreshments!

B.F.A. Presentation during Open House
Saturday, September 18th 4pm to 5pm
Join us for an afternoon presentation about our B.F.A. Degree and Certificate Programs. This intensive classical training program is home to highly-esteemed instructors and talented students. We will have guest speakers, a slide presentation of faculty and student artwork, and staff available to answer questions. Please RSVP to this Event.

If you have any questions or if you need directions, call 818.708.9232 or email [email protected]

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Here are some of the new sessions classes LAAFA is offering for the Fall Quarter! We also included repeat classes that now are on a different day and/or time. Fall Quarter starts October 4th. Make sure to register before September 25th!

Sketching from Life(Starts Oct. 5th)
Instructor: Nathan Fowkes Tuesday, 7pm-10pm



http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...=3217&cat_id=1

Portrait Drawing (5wks) & Painting (5wks)(Starts Oct. 6th)
Instructor: Eric Pedersen Wednesday, 7pm-10pm



This advanced course is designed to teach the student more complex ideas about composition. The student will learn a process and multiple techniques for finishing a long pose drawing and painting. Within two five-week poses, the student will begin to understand basic ideas of organizing the elements of design to create a portrait with lasting effect.

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...=3222&cat_id=2

Still Life Painting(Starts Oct. 14th)
Instructor: Ignat Ignatov Thursday, 7pm-10pm



This course will consist of painting demonstrations and lectures covering the important elements of painting the Still Life, such as value, color and edges, as well as composition and design. You will be painting a Still Life in a 2-week set-up and will receive individual instruction and critiques. The studio will have several Still Life stations and you will rotate and paint a different Still Life every 2 weeks.

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...=3225&cat_id=2

Long Pose Figure Sculpture(Starts Oct. 6th)
Instructor: David Simon Wednesday, 6pm-10pm



This class will focus on teaching the student to accurately represent the complexities of the human form. The use of proportional systems to funnel observation into an accurate sculptural representation of the figure will be introduced. This class will stress the synthesis of anatomical knowledge and observation. Students will learn how to correctly set up an armature and will be instructed in the proper use of modeling tools. There will be one pose for the duration of the course, and students may choose to work at either a 30” or 36” scale. Oil-based clay will be used.

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...=3221&cat_id=3

Approaches to Illustration(Starts Oct. 4th)
Instructor: Douglas Kirk Monday, 7pm-10pm



The focus of this course will be on exploring the field of illustration through practical work which will seek to develop the technical and creative facility required to work in the illustration field. Understanding of the history of illustration, current technical means and contemporary trends in traditional as well as new media will be covered. The role of the illustrator in published media, and therefore the purpose of illustration will be engaged. Access to a computer and appropriate software used by illustrators will be helpful but is not essential for undertaking this course where traditional media still hold an important place. Primary stress will be placed on the student developing their own creative approaches through practical work.

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...=3214&cat_id=4

Long Pose Head Painting (Teen Class)(Starts Oct. 10th)
Instructor: Alexandria Douziech Sunday, 1:30pm-4:30pm



This class will focus on the structure of the head, how light hits form, how to simplify values, and color theory through a limited palette. We will be working from one live model the whole time. My hope is to introduce the students to the basic fundamentals of painting the head.

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...=3236&cat_id=2

To view her Head Drawing Class for Teens, click : http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...=3235&cat_id=1

Figure Drawing(Starts Oct. 9th)
Instructor: Kirk Shinmoto Saturday, 10am-1pm



This class will focus on gaining a familiarity with the human form. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the gesture and construction of the figure. Poses will range from 2 minutes to 1 hour.

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...=3230&cat_id=1


Head Drawing(Starts Oct. 9th)
Instructor: Kirk Shinmoto Saturday, 2pm-5pm




This course will cover the fundamentals of drawing the head. We will cover construction, proportion, and lighting.

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...=3233&cat_id=1

Still Life Painting B(Starts Oct. 10th)
Instructor: Arpi Azaryan Sunday, 10am-3:30pm



In this course we will learn to paint the still life using light, color, and edge quality to achieve a strong focal point. We will also learn to mix color, the proper use of warms and cools, and different brush techniques to achieve a natural impression of the still life.

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...=3253&cat_id=2


Digital Character Design (using a Live Model & Photoshop)(Starts Oct. 7th)
Instructor: Alex Ruiz Thursday, 7pm-10pm




The focus of this course will be on digital character design, life drawing and painting using Adobe Photoshop and other digital techniques. The class also explores working with brushes and digital drawing tablets (such as those from Wacom.) with a LIVE model in the room to replicate through drawing and painting the human figure and translating it into character design for uses in film, games, and animation. Gesture, form, anatomy, will also be discussed in depth.

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...=3226&cat_id=4

You can register online at http://www.laafa.org/sessions/application1.php
To view the full schedule, go to http://www.laafa.org/sessions/calendar/


If you have any questions, call 818.708.9232

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Nathan Fowkes 1-Day Student to Professional…and Beyond Lecture Tue, Sept. 14, 2010, 7pm-10pm ($35)



Nathan Fowkes will be giving a Student to Professional lecture at LAAFA. This is a great lecture for anyone straight out of school or anyone who wants to become a professional artist. Nathan will be going over the mind set one needs to master their craft and the importance of hard work.

If you would like to enroll, call 818.708.9232 or enroll online at http://www.laafa.org/sessions/application1.php

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You can call 818.708.9232 to enroll or online at http://www.laafa.org/sessions/application1.php

This schedule is on our website at http://www.laafa.org/sessions/calendar/

*registration and late enrollment fee does not apply to workshops

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Nathan Fowkes 1-Day Painting in Watercolor & Gouache Workshop 9/25/10 LECTURE ONLY

Instructor: Nathan Fowkes Sat, Sep. 25, 2010, 12pm-2pm $69



Click for Info

Nathan Fowkes 1-Day Painting in Watercolor & Gouache Workshop 9/25/10 DEMO ONLY

Instructor: Nathan Fowkes Sat, Sep. 25, 2010, 2:30pm-5pm $30



Click for Info



(Nathan Fowkes will also be giving a Student to Professional Lecture September 14th from 7pm-10pm)

http://laafa.org/sessions/classes_de...=3240&cat_id=7
You can register online at http://laafa.org/sessions/register.php or call 818.708.9232!

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"From 2000 to 2005, Aaron Westerberg taught at the California Art Institute outside San Diego. Since then he’s been teaching figure drawing and portrait and figure painting at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art. In 2002 he was listed in Southwest Art’s “Twenty-One Under Thirty-One,” and in 2007 he was named one of the best 24 artists under 40 by The Artist’s Magazine. In May of this year, he received an honorable mention from the Oil Painters of America National Exhibition in Scottsdale, Arizona. Westerberg is represented by the Gardner Colby Gallery in Naples, Florida, and the Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona."



Aaron Westerberg will be teaching a Painting Fundamentals class at LAAFA. The class will focus on monochromatic painting. A perfect class for anyone that wants to bridge the gap from drawing into painting.

Click for class info: http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...=3215&cat_id=2

You call 818.708.9232 to register.

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Scott McCloud 2-Day Comics: Theory and Practice Workshop Sat-Sun, Dec. 11-12, 2010, 10am-6pm



A visual lecture and intensive hands-on workshop in the art of making comics. Strong emphasis will be given to developing clarity, storytelling skills and personal expression. Students will learn and apply a variety of techniques for presenting narratives through comics, as well as a wide arsenal of skills applicable to any form of graphic communication. The course culminates in the creation of a short comics feature, written and drawn by each student.

No drawing experience required. This is a class about structuring visual communication, not technical rendering. Both beginners and experienced artists are welcome.

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...=3267&cat_id=7

You can register for this workshop at 818.708.9232 or online at http://www.laafa.org/sessions/application1.php

SPACE IS LIMITED

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Open House Tomorrow from 1pm-6pm!



• Ignat Ignatov- Portrait Painting Demonstration – 1:30pm to 4:30pm

• Eric Pedersen- Portrait Drawing Demonstration – 2pm to 5pm

• Uninstructed Portrait Model Workshop
1:30pm to 4:30pm (bring your materials)

• Seminar of Pencils and Brushes with Continental Art Supplies
4:30pm to 6pm

• Special Presentation on our B.F.A Full and Part- Time Programs
Special Presentation on our B.F.A Full and Part- Time Programs
4pm to 5pm

• Refreshments, Conversation & Raffles. Please join us at LAAFA for a
great afternoon. See you soon!

If you have any questions, call 818.708.9232.

Don't forget, the Free Head Drawing Class is tomorrow from 10am-1pm!

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Here are step-by-step images of two of Ignat Ignatov's still-life paintings. These steps show his process and how he refines his painting and takes it to a finish.





Ignat will be teaching the following three classes at LAAFA for the Fall Quarter:

Still-Life Painting Class
http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...5&cat_id=2

Ignat Ignatov will be teaching an Alla Prima Head/Figure Painting Class- 3 hour
http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...8&cat_id=2

Ignat Ignatov will be teaching an Alla Prima Head/Figure Painting Class- 5 hour
http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...7&cat_id=2

Call 818.708.9232 to register, or register online at http://www.laafa.org/sessions/application1.php

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Portrait Painting (Starts Oct. 4th) Kate Sammons Monday, 7pm-10pm

Click for Class Info



Portrait Drawing (Starts Oct. 4th) with Kate Sammons Monday, 3:30pm-6:30pm

Click for Class Info

Call 818.708.9232 to register or register online at http://www.laafa.org/sessions/application1.php

Late fee of $50 for enrollments after Sept. 24th

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Bill Perkins 2-Day Concept Design for Storytelling Workshop
Sat-Sun, Nov 6-7, 2010, 10am-5pm

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...9&cat_id=7



Alex Ruiz 1-Day Beginning Photoshop
Sat, Oct. 9, 2010, 10am-5pm

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...5&cat_id=7

Alex Ruiz 1-Day Intermediate Photoshop
Sat, Oct. 16, 2010, 10am-5pm

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...6&cat_id=7

Alex Ruiz 1-Day Advanced Photoshop
Sat, Oct. 23, 2010, 10am-5pm

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...7&cat_id=7



Joe Weatherly 2-Day Animal Drawing on Location Workshop
Sat-Sun, Dec. 4-5, 2010, 10am-5pm

http://www.laafa.org/sessions/classe...6&cat_id=7

Call 818.708.9232 to register or register online at http://www.laafa.org/sessions/application1.php

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Drawing Sessions and Oil Painting sessions are two new project-based classes for artists of all levels. If you want to explore, develop or expand you drawing and painting skills these classes provide the flexibility to study at your own pace. You can purchase a package of 3/3hour sessions and renew for more whenever you choose.

Drawing Sessions
With Eric Pedersen
Saturday 10am-1pm
$99 for 3/3hrs sessions



This is a continuing sessions class. Start, end and attend at your convenience. The project-based curriculum allows students to strengthen and advance their drawing skills at any level of experience.

Oil Painting Sessions
With Alex Douziech
Sunday 12:30-3:30pm
$99 for 3/3hrs sessions



This is a continuing sessions class. Explore oil painting through individual projects in a multi-level environment. Start, end and attend at your convenience.

Call 818.708.9232 to register or register online at http://www.laafa.org/sessions/application1.php

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Alex Ruiz will be teaching LAAFA's first Beginning Photoshop Workshop this Saturday from 10am-5pm! He will be teaching three workshops: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Photoshop. $125

Click for more info about this workshop.



Call 818.708.9232 to register or register online at http://www.laafa.org/sessions/application1.php

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You can watch the first 2 hours (10am-12pm) of Alex Ruiz’s Beginning Photoshop Workshop TOMORROW Oct 9th LIVE on our Beta Online Stream for FREE. During this testing process, we welcome your comments and suggestions. Please give us your input at [email protected]. Would you like to chat with Alex Ruiz? We will be taking questions during our Live Broadcast on Yahoo, Hotmail and AIM. Our Username is laafaschool.

Alex is currently a freelance concept artist/illustrator whose clients include 20th Century Fox, Universal Studios, Radical Comics, Zombie Studios, Virgin Comics, and visual effects houses such as Perspective Studios and S4 Studios.

You can watch the whole workshop LIVE from 10am-5pm for $39.99.



To watch the LIVE stream, click here.

Enjoy!

*must have photoshop CS or higher

Alex Ruiz’s 8-week Digital Character Design class at LAAFA will also be shown online. Details coming soon!

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Marcos Mateu - Drawing Storyboards/Graphic Novels with Light(Starts Oct. 23rd-8wks)

Saturday, 10am-1pm



Light is the element that will dramatically influence a set and the characters within. Depending on the use we make of it the perception of the image will change in order to fit the storytelling moment. In this course we will observe and ink on paper sets under different lighting conditions, in convincing and practical ways, to then apply these techniques to specific panels that will deliver the desired message to an audience. There will also be slide show, analysis and discussion of artwork examples.


Digital Character Design (using a Live Model & Photoshop) with Alex Ruiz (Starts Oct. 21st-8wks)

Thursday, 7pm-10pm



The focus of this course will be on digital character design, life drawing and painting using Adobe Photoshop and other digital techniques. The class also explores working with brushes and digital drawing tablets (such as those from Wacom.) with a LIVE model in the room to replicate through drawing and painting the human figure and translating it into character design for uses in film, games, and animation. Gesture, form, anatomy, will also be discussed in depth.


Call 818.708.9232 to register or click to register online

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We would like to thank everyone that watched LAAFA's first online Beta test (Beginning Photoshop with Alex Ruiz). It was a great success! We had hundreds of views from all over the world. Online classes will be offered as soon as we work out all the kinks to provide you, the viewer, the best quality online art classes and workshops. 


Stay posted for online classes coming soon...

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Open House - Holiday Art Show and Silent Auction
Save the Date - December 11, 5pm to 9pm



Please join us for holiday cheer at our Evening Winter Open House. As always, you may participate in our uninstructed figure model workshop, view demonstrations by our instructors, enjoy refreshments and partake in our Art Show and Silent Auction. This will be a great opportunity to purchase instructor and student artwork and bid on auction items such as museum passes, restaurant cards, gift baskets, and LAAFA gift certificates for your
holiday gift giving list.


15% of each piece of artwork sold and 100% of each auction item sold will go towards our non-profit (Fractured Atlas) LAAFA Scholarship Fund.
LAAFA Scholarships is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization.


*FREE DRAWING CLASS- Prior to Open House we invite students who have never taken an art class with LAAFA to join us for our FREE drawing class from 2pm to 5pm!