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Tuesday, February 9th–

The Los Angeles Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH presents:  “Digital Sculpture”
One computer graphics discipline becoming prevalent and widely used throughout the creative industry is digital modeling and sculpting. The artists/presenters will show quick sculpt and texturing techniques.

Modeling has undergone profound changes since early techniques and the programs utilized by the artists/presenters have changed the way we think of modeling, using traditional concepts such as gesture, form, weight, gravity and design to create the model.

****IMPORTANT:  DON’T MISS OUR SOFTWARE DRAWING AT THIS EVENT, COURTESY OF PIXOLOGIC AND JOE ALTER, INC.****

PROGRAM:
6:30 – 7:00 PM – Priority Admittance – LA ACM SIGGRAPH Members only!
7:00 – 7:30 PM – General Admittance
6:30 – 7:30 PM – Social Hour & Hors d’oeuvres
7:30 – 9:00 PM – Program Presentation

LOCATION:
Otis College of Art and Design – Ahmanson Hall
9045 Lincoln Blvd.
Los Angeles, 90045

PRESENTERS:
Neville Page -  concept artist, creature designer – Avatar, Star Trek, Watchmen, Cloverfield
Scott Patton -  character artist- Avatar, Legacy Studios
Ryan Kingslien -  digital sculptor- formerly with Pixologic
Joe Alter -  developer- Lbrush, Shave and a Haircut
Gabriel Garcia – digital sculptor- formerly Gentle Giant
&
Digital video presentation by:
Sze Jones -  digital sculptor-Blur Studios

DIRECTIONS & “FREE” PARKING:
http://la.siggraph.org/venues/otis-college-art-and-design-ahmanson-hall

PUBLIC TRANSIT:
http://www.metro.net/riding_metro/riders_guide/planning_trip.htm
&
http://www.bigbluebus.com/busroutes/index.asp

FEE/ REGISTRATION:  The Event is free to LA ACM SIGGRAPH members, and $20 for non-members. New members who sign up onsite, and pay the $40 annual membership fee (checks or cash only) are not required to pay the $20 non-member/visitor fee.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Pixelogic, Joe Alter Inc., Mike Amron, the presenters, Sheri KiSun Burnham, Susan Vanderhyden, Kim Van Hoven, the Executive Council, and all the volunteers.

ADDITIONAL INFO:   www.la.siggraph.org

Free Beginning Drawing Class at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art Sat Feb.6th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.

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 18×24 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 register for this class, call 818.708.9232!

The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative is having a book drive! We are trying to expand our library, so if you have any art books that you are willing to donate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a 3-hour ten week class of your choosing*! The raffle will take place March 10th; you can drop off books anytime before then. The more books you bring, the more raffle tickets you get! If you have any questions, call us at 818.708.9232.
*some restrictions apply.

Hello,

Happy New Year!

3Kicks Fine Art Studio’s winter semester will begin Feb. 1st, 2010.  Enrollment starts now.

3Kicks has added a new class this term  – Advanced Portraiture class by Sean Cheetham.  Also, another session of Head Painting by Sean Cheetham is added to the schedule as well.

Please visit us at http://3kickstudio.com/ for more information.

Seats are limited.  Please sign up soon.

Best,

Charles Hu

Fundamentals of Painting’
$60.00
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Workshop Dates: -
Contact Person: Jennifer McChristian

“Fundamentals of Painting”:

The aim of the class is to teach you to think, see, and express light and form using still-life setups and live models.  Color relationships, design/composition, simplifying, and the benefits of painting indoors/outdoors will be discussed, as well as how to design and build a painting that carries an emotional impact.

The class will offer demonstrations and individual instruction for the student who is beginning to paint in oil. We will focus on values, shapes, edges, and color as they relate to painting, working wet into wet to complete a painting in one session.

The venue varies from working on your own project to class exercises, an occasional live model, movie, slide presentation, etc.

The three hour class runs from 7 to 10 pm on Tuesday nights. The fee is $60.00 for three hours.

For registration details and required materials please call (213) 453-2818 (ask for Jennifer)

NOTE: Holiday Schedule

Closed:

December 15th, 22nd, 29th, 2009

Resume:

January 5th, 2010

‘Plein Air Painting in Big Sur/Esalen Retreat’: May 30 – June 4, 2010

Join me in this exciting and re-invigorating environment, one of the few workshops I teach which comes with organic food, misty ocean air, and natural hot springs overlooking the Pacific.  This very special five-day intensive plein air workshop runs from May 30 to June 5 and (at an additional cost) has professional Esalen trained massage therapists standing by to undo any muscular knots or damage caused by educational related stress trauma.  If you’re a type A painting personality like me, book your massage well in advance before the Spirit Weaving class does!
CONTACT:  www.esalen.org
(831) 667-3005

‘Colorado Colors’:  August 2 – 6, 2010

My final workshop of the year takes place surrounded by the rugged and pristine beauty of the Colorado wilderness, and runs from August 2 to 6.  The cool mountain air is the perfect getaway from the brutal smoggy heat of the Los Angeles summertime, and I hope to see some meteor showers in the starry night sky.  If anyone is allergic to clean, fresh air please check with your physician before joining this workshop
COST: $600.00
CONTACT: Kimberly Moore / efa@evergreenfineart.com
(800) 452-9453

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And that wraps it up, I hope to see everyone this year at their workshop of choice, and keep checking my website for updates.
For more detailed information regarding these workshops please visit my
‘workshops’ page

Warm regards,
Jennifer McChristian
http://www.jennifermcchristian.com/
http://jmcchristian.blogspot.com/
(213) 453-2818

Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested.
Thank you!

East 3rd has amazing food and they serve all night!
Most appetizers are $6 each!
See you soon!
-Jennifer
&
Late Nite Drawing Salon
(Downtown LA’s New Social Drawing Club )
“Holiday Elves”
Theme

Marissa and Angela
will be modeling

Food – Drinks – Music
Creative Inspiration
&  Amazing Models

Happy Holidays!

This is 3 hour uninstructed drawing workshop with fantastic models, our amazing DJ Jason Savvy, with delicious food & a full bar.

Don’t draw? No prob.
Come have a drink, food, &
socialize with artists & models!
This event is open to all.

DATE:  Mon, Dec 28th
and every Monday!
TIME:  10pm to 1am
COST:  $10 Suggested Donation
(give what you can)
-
No photographs please!
(Photographs are always an extra cost
& must have permission first.)
East 3rd Steakhouse & Lounge
734 East 3rd Street, Downtown LA, CA 90013
(Near little Tokyo. Just East of Alameda.
Take 2nd Street East off of Alameda to Rose and Turn Right to 3rd and you’re there!)
www.eastthird.com
(213) 680-3003
Lots of parking in a safe area. Lots of artist lofts all around.
Click here to Join The Gallery Girls Mailing List!

Happy Holidays from Tofu Girls and illustration.org

Take flight with an imaginative roster of artists presenting their vision of lighter-than-air aircrafts through concept work, original paintings, and sculpture.

Featuring:
Andrew R. Wright
Bill Carmen
Christian Lorenz Schuerer
Jake Parker
Jason Caffoe
Kazu Kibuishi
Khang Le
Myke Amend
Rick O’Brien
Robh Ruppel
Sarah Caterisano
Stephan Martiniere
Sterling Hundley
Trey Bryan

January 09, 2010
gallerynucleus.com

#1010 – Beginning Figure Drawing

Instructor: Alex Alvarado
Sunday, 10am-1pm

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principals of sketching and drawing the human figure. Topics covered will include: Gesture drawing and the study of body movements and kinetics, the basic geometry of the human figure, the general proportions of the human head and figure, value studies and basic rendering technique. This class will start off with short 5-min poses and gradually advance to 2 1/2 hour poses.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Enroll by December 19th and get $25 off

#1001 – Basic Drawing Fundamentals

This course introduces the fundamentals of drawing. How to hold a charcoal pencil, simple shapes, volumes, c-curves, s-curves, straights, edges, 4-value system, thumbnails, introductory composition, light sources, core shadows, reflective lights, are all covered in this course. This is an excellent course for students with little to no formal drawing training at all, or those wanting a refresher course in the basics.

Instructor: Eric Pedersen
Saturday, 10am-1pm

#2223 – The Verdaccio Approach to Painting
In this course students will focus on drawing the subject accurately, learn to transfer the drawing and how to prepare the Verdaccio under-painting for the final stages of glazing. Glazing can give luminous effects that cannot be achieved by direct painting. It is especially good for painting the translucent and luminous qualities of human flesh. This course is great for those who are new to painting because it begins with the drawing stage and introduces painting in a very methodical and simplified manner. This class is also suitable for intermediate to advanced students who are interested in learning how the Renaissance masters painted and how to make a painting glow. The course will consist of two 5 week paintings, one still-life and one portrait.

Instructor: Brianna Lee
Wednesday, 7pm-10pm

#2380B – Alla Prima Head/Figure Painting A and B
This course will consist of painting demonstrations and lectures covering the important elements of painting such as value, color and edges, as well as composition and design. This class will also cover the limited palette and the amazing advantages that it offers. Each week the artists will paint from life a different model using the Alla Prima (wet into wet technique) and will receive individual instruction and critiques. The goal is to advance your skills in the direct painting method while applying the fundamentals to achieve a solid understanding of painting the human form in various light conditions and settings.

Instructor: Ignat Ignatov
Friday, 10am-4pm

#2800B – Alla Prima Impressionist Painting A and B

Instructor: Vadim Zang
Monday, 10am-4pm

This painting course will emphasize tonal construction of the figure, the light and shadow relationship, and science of color. Vadim Zang will explain limited palette technique, giving demonstrations to help the student in applying tonal knowledge to paint.Students will then progress on to full color, with control of paint application. Individual critiques and instruction will guide the student.

#2367A – Figure Painting A and B
We will paint the figure from life and discuss choices for setting up the pose, composition, color harmony, lighting, pacing, and bringing the painting to a decent level of resolve. We’ll also discuss the language of describing paint in order to better understand our mixtures. Joseph will explain his approach and demonstrate by painting along and illustrating his ideas about the approach. Pose lengths will vary from single days to multiple days. Previous drawing experience is highly recommended.

Instructor: Joseph Todorovitch
Wednesday, 12pm-3pm

The Winter Quarter starts January 4th. If you are interested in taking any of these classes, call 818.708.9232! To view a list of all our other classes, visit our website at www.laafa.org/sessions/calendar

Reminder: Open house Sat. Dec. 19th from 11am-4pm!