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You’re invited to our Coffee and Dessert Social. January 6th from 7:00 pm – 9:30pm.  Enjoy an Evening of Art Festivities. Please RSVP to contactus@laafa.org or call 818.708.9232.

Thanks everyone for attending the Open House on Saturday! For those interested, here some classes that are still available…

#1005A/B – Introduction To Head Drawing A and B

Instructor: Mario Hernandez
Saturday, 10am-1pm

This course is an excellent opportunity for students to learn the craft of head drawing. It will provide each student with the necessary understanding and experience to draw the human head with authority. Each session will consist of a lecture or demonstration that will guide students step-by-step through the process of drawing from a live model. The traditional elements of life drawing will be emphasized including the structure and planes of the head, the values of light and shadow, edges, portrait composition and drawing techniques. The course will also include exercises and assignments aimed to help students greatly hone their portrait drawing skills.

#1002A/B- Head and Figure Drawing with the Reilly Method A and B

Instructor: Israel Martinez
Wednesday, 10am-1pm

This is an introductory figure and head drawing class, concentrating on the methods of Frank Reilly. You may see a broader explanation of Frank Reilly’s methods here . Using 6 simple lines as the starting point for drawing the figure, Israel Martinez will instruct and demonstrate how to simply draw a figure that is solid and proportional, having weight and balance. Your drawing will improve drastically and will have economy of line. The class will warm-up by drawing 5-minute poses, followed by instructor demonstration, and then 20 minute poses that will teach you to block-in structure quickly.

#2380A/B – Alla Prima Head/Figure Painting A and B

Instructor: Ignat Ignatov
Friday, 10am-4pm

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.

#2367A/B – Figure Painting A and B

Instructor: Joseph Todorovitch
Wednesday, 12pm-6pm

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.

#1122 – Sketching the Figure (Quick Pose/Head/Figure Construction)

Instructor: Sergio Sanchez
Tuesday, 7pm-10pm


The student will receive study in drawing the head and figure, using quick-sketch and longer pose study of the figure and head. This is a broad overview of the many aspects of drawing the figure.

To view our whole schedule of classes, go to www.laafa.org/sessions/calendar . Or feel free to call us at, 818.708.9232. The Winter Quarter starts January 11th!

Hi Everyone,

It is Fall again and we are visiting Laguna College of Art + Design for our annual group workshop (2 days, 4 instructors).

Date – Sept 26th & 27th
Time – 10 AM ~ 5PM
Price – $240 (lunch included)

If you haven’t attended our Fall Special Workshop before, it is a tasting menu of the best classes that CDA has to offer.

*** Learn how to create believable designs that the viewers can relate to. Learn how various artists of different discipline approach their designs to keep their ideas fresh. ***

Sign up soon as the spaces are limited~!!

Enrollment will start on Sept. 1st along with the rest of the Fall term classes. To enroll, visit our website for enrollment form & instructions:

http://www.conceptdesignacad.com/1340.html

Thanks for your time and hope to see you there~!!

Kevin Chen

www.conceptdesignacad.com

Gnomon Workshop LIVE exists for a simple purpose — to allow students and professionals from around the world to come together and share production experiences, techniques and artwork. Located at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Hollywood, California, these weekends have been tremendously inspiring for all that attend.

Reserve early, this event will sell out! One ticket allows full access to the 2-day weekend event.
Students save $75.*

	Location Soundstage 15, Television Center Building (TVC) Next door to the GNOMON School of Visual Effects 1015 N Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038 Get Directions
	What’s Included
	DEMOS BY PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS See presentations and demos by highly accomplished artists who will take you inside their own personal projects and processes. This event provides a rare opportunity to meet these artists, learn from their experiences, and discuss issues important to the entertainment industries. The artists in our line-up for this event have worked on such projects as Star Trek, Avatar, Cloverfield, Iron Man, Transformers, Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Tron, Monsters vs. Aliens, Kung Fu Panda, World of Warcraft, Starcraft, Quake 4, Warhammer Online, Warhammers 4000, Bioschock, Hellgate, and Darksiders to name a few.
	RECRUITING ROOM We are also excited to announce the return of our recruiting room! This is a great opportunity to meet supervisors and art directors in the industry, so bring your portfolios and bring your questions. Our Past recruiters have included representatives from such studios as: Nickelodeon, Blizzard, Naughty Dog, NBC Universal, ESPN, Top Cow, Insomniac, Activision, Digital Domain, Gentle Giant and Rhythm and Hues. The Spring 2009 list will be announced soon, keep checking this event’s page for updates!
	FOOD & DRINK Lunch will be provided by Gnomon for both Saturday and Sunday. See schedule

5-Day Figure and Portrait Painting Workshop with Jeff Hein May 27th-May 31st from 10am-5pm at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art.

Instructor: Jeff Hein
Wed.-Sun., May 27th-31st, 10am-5pm
Cost: $695

If you would like to register for this workshop, call 818.708.9232! Register as soon as possible because space may be limited.

Reminder: Open House this Saturday April 4th from 11am-4pm! Come for the free workshop, stay for the free snacks!

If you need directions or if you have any questions, call 818.708.9232!

Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St.
Van Nuys, CA
91406

Thats right folks, its that time again… OPEN HOUSE TIME! Come join us April 4th from 11am-4pm. There will be a free uninstructed workshop with a model and free drinks and snacks. Its a great chance to meet some of the instructors, staff, and students.

If you have any questions or if you need directions, call 818. 708.9232. Parking is in the back

The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St.
Van Nuys, CA
91406.