1st
February
2010
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!
posted in Classes, Lectures, Tutorials, Uncategorized, Workshops, figure drawing |
25th
January
2010
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.
posted in Classes, Fundraisers, Uncategorized, figure drawing |
23rd
January
2010
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
posted in Classes, Concept Design, Illustration, Lectures, Technology, Tutorials, Workshops |
15th
January
2010
The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art is offering a 10-week Costumed Gesture Quick Sketch class with Mark McDonnell Sunday, 10am-1pm. The first class starts this Sunday the 17th.
Mark McDonnell’s Costumed Gesture Drawing class will help explain how to design and capture the essence of life through the knowledge of gesture drawing, increased observation skills and use of basic design principles that will help to fuel the power of your imagination . . . all of which are important and necessary skills to have in the animation, illustration and entertainment industry!
If you would like to register for this class, call 818.708.9232!
posted in Animation, Classes, Comics, Concept Design, Illustration, Painters, Workshops, figure drawing |
13th
January
2010
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
posted in Classes, Concept Design, Illustration, Lectures, Tutorials, Workshops |
9th
January
2010
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
posted in Animation, Classes, Concept Design, Film, Illustration, Interior Design, Lectures, Tutorials, Workshops |
