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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!

Next Dr. Sketchy’s

Session 016 of Dr. Sketchy’s Los Angeles will take place Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Billy Shire Fine Arts in Culver City. Doors open at 6:30 PM; poses will begin at 7:00 PM and continue until 10:00 PM. Membership is $10 in advance via PayPal or $12 at the door.

Kevin Chen’s teaching blog

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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.

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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!

These classes will start up January 23rd and the 24th!

#1001 – Basic Drawing Fundamentals
Instructor: Eric Pedersen
Saturday, 10am-1pm

“A Cry For Help”
A benefit show for the endangered species of the world presented by Born Free USA & the Animal Protection Institute

*Special animal adoptions during the weekend (Sat, Jan. 9th and Sun, Jan. 10th – 1 to 6PM both days)

20% of all proceeds will be donated to Born Free USA

Born Free USA & Animal Protection Institute
http://www.bornfreeusa.org/

Look for exclusive prints from Amy Sol, Liz McGrath and Buff Monster to be released during the opening reception (more details announced soon)

John Park will be painting live opening night out front our gallery.

Special animal adoptions during the weekend
(Sat, Jan. 9th and Sun, Jan. 10th – 1 to 6PM both days)

Strangest Angels Animal Rescue (dogs and cats) http://strangestangels.org/

Bunny World Foundation (Baby Bunnies Rescue) http://www.bunnyworldfoundation.org/

Life 4 Paws (small dogs)  http://www.life4paws.org/

We will also be accepting donations of old blankets to give to shelters so dogs don’t have to sleep on cold concrete floors as well as old/new pet beds, towels, comforters, treats, toys, leashes, collars and carriers/crates (please bring all you can weekend of Jan. 9th/10th).
http://operationblanketsoflove.org/

This special exhibit will feature an installation from Bumblebee as well as a group show featuring the works of over 100 artists (full list is below).

(Los Angeles, CA) Thinkspace is proud to present “A Cry For Help,” a benefit exhibition with the goal of raising awareness about the plight of animals in our modern world. Featuring more than 100 artists who represent every branch of the new contemporary scene, this show has been curated with an eye to representing the unique and innovative attributes of a select group of seasoned veterans and fresh-eyed newcomers from five continents. In keeping with the benefit’s mission, each artist will explore different facets of our complicated relationship with the creatures with whom we share this planet.

Though we live in the city, animals exist all around us – they sleep in our beds, creep past our windows at night and visit us in our dreams. Symbolizing all that is free, unspoiled and elemental in the world, they also comfort us with guileless affection, amuse us with their playful abandon, and represent us metaphorically in a million works of art and literature. In every niche of the new contemporary scene, artists have employed animals to envisage concepts ranging from the wonder of childhood to the death of nature, while exploiting an ever-widening array of aesthetics, from surreal naturalism to street fables, apocalyptic visions to modern mythology, uncanny allegories to sylvan dreamscapes.

In celebration of the magnificent creatures with whom we share the planet, Thinkspace will donate 20% of the sale price of each piece of art to Born Free USA and the Animal Protection Institute, which operate jointly as a non-profit organization that advocates worldwide for the ethical treatment and protection of animals, and also maintains a large sanctuary for rescued primates. Throughout the month, the gallery will host pet adoptions, slide shows, lectures and more. The world can indeed be changed through random individual acts of kindness, so please don’t miss this opportunity to kick off the New Year with a good deed, as well as a great piece of art.

Hi Everyone,

The Spring 2010 brochure is officially released today and is ready for enrollment~!!

We have an exciting line up this semester:

- Chris Appelhans – Feb 20

- Mark Goerner – March 13

- Erik Tiemens - April 17 & 18

Seats are limited so sign up soon

Before sign up, please read through our enrollment instructions and school policy before you send your reservation request:
http://www.conceptdesignacad.com/1340.html

All sign-up are accepted by e-mail only and on a first come first serve basis.

Due to the heavy volume of e-mail, please allow us 3~4 days to process your reservation request.

Thanks again and hope to see you next semester~!!

Kevin Chen

contact@conceptdesignacad.com