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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!

Kevin Chen’s teaching blog

www.conceptdesignacad.com

Art Rep and Author Margaret Danielak and Artist Julie Snyder of The Art Engine

Present THE ART OF SELLING ART WORKSHOP

Saturday, January 30, 2010   9:30 am – 3:00 pm

LEARN  HOW  TO:

·             Find a good gallery to represent your work

·             Close sales by dealing effectively with buyers’ objections

·             Use new technologies and low cost methods to promote your artwork

AVENUE 50 STUDIO
a 501(c)(3) non-profit art gallery

131 North Avenue 50
Highland Park, CA 90042
323…

Workshop Fee  $75.00 (Includes workshop materials)

INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER: http://www.theartengine.com <http://www.theartengine.com/>

WHAT ARTISTS HAVE TOLD US…

“Great ideas for reaching clients!”

“You are great speakers and communicate well.  Your humor adds to the stimulating information.”

“This was the most valuable business seminar that I have ever attended.”

131 N. Avenue 50
Highland Park
323 258 1435

CONTACT

www.conceptdesignacad.com

www.conceptdesignacad.com

www.conceptdesignacad.com

Hi everyone,

We are offering a new Zbrush class this term at Concept Design Academy.

This class is designed for concept artists to use Zbrush as a powerful medium in their design pipeline.

A must take class for anyone interested in getting into game or film character design production.

Sign up now as spaces are limited

To enroll, just e-mail us at contact@conceptdesignacad.com or call us at 818-669-4657 for any questions.
Best,

Kevin Chen

www.conceptdesignacad.com

Hi Everyone,

Just want to Share some new artwork from John for his upcoming Vehicle & Mechs class.

This class focuses on the basics of designing a mechanical machinery. Topics such as Perspective, Joint design, Functionality and Technology/style are covered to help the students build portfolio pieces for props and vehicles.

This is a great class for anyone looking to improve on their tech design and learn the basic skills needed to draw & create believable mechanical designs.

Sign up soon as space is limited~!!

To sign up, just e-mail us at contact@conceptdesignacad.com and we will walk you through the enrollment process.

Thanks~!!

Kevin Chen

PS – Visit our school blog to see previous demos John did for the class:

http://conceptdesignacad.blogspot.com/2010/01/vehicle-mechs-with-john-wu-new-artworks.html

Hi Everyone,

Just want to let you know our instructor, Ed Li just created a new blog featuring his artworks from “Princess and the Frog” along with many other projects.
http://www.edlisketch.blogspot.com/

Ed’s Sketching for Environment class is a great start for anyone interested in getting into Environment Design. He focuses on the use of space/composition to stage up visual impact and how to look for key things in locations to make the space memorable and believable (personality and scale).

The class includes many field trips, so the students can learn to draw and compose different environment/lighting situations from real life locations.

Sign up soon as space is limited. Hope everyone is staying warm and have a great weekend~!!

Kevin Chen

Concept Design Academy

www.conceptdesignacad.com

contact@conceptdesignacad.com