You're invited to our Coffee and Dessert Social. January 6th from 7:00 pm - 9:30pm. Enjoy an Evening of Art Festivities. Plus, donate an Art Book and have a chance to win a 10-Week Sessions Class! Please RSVP to contactus@laafa.org.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Art After Dark January 6th!
Art After Dark at LAAFA on January 6th!
You're invited to our Coffee and Dessert Social. January 6th from 7:00 pm - 9:30pm. Enjoy an Evening of Art Festivities. Plus, donate an Art Book and have a chance to win a 10-Week Sessions Class! Please RSVP to contactus@laafa.org.
You're invited to our Coffee and Dessert Social. January 6th from 7:00 pm - 9:30pm. Enjoy an Evening of Art Festivities. Plus, donate an Art Book and have a chance to win a 10-Week Sessions Class! Please RSVP to contactus@laafa.org.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Check out some of the classes we are offering next quarter!
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.
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!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Free Day at LAAFA!
Come join us for free instructor demos, a free model workshop, refreshments, and a raffle. (A chance to win up to $100 off a class!) Its our Open House on Saturday, Dec. 19th from 11am-4pm. Feel free to bring your own work and get a free portfolio review, and/or get help with selecting your classes for the upcoming Winter Quarter. Our Atelier graduates will be there for you to talk with and to view their work.
Make sure to bring your paints/pencils/artist friends and take advantage of our free model workshop!
If you have any questions or if you need directions, call 818.708.9232!
The start of the Winter Quarter is now January 11th! If you have any questions about this change, do not hesitate to call.
Make sure to bring your paints/pencils/artist friends and take advantage of our free model workshop!
If you have any questions or if you need directions, call 818.708.9232!
The start of the Winter Quarter is now January 11th! If you have any questions about this change, do not hesitate to call.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Check out some of our classes we are offering next quarter!
#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
Instructor: Eric Pedersen
Saturday, 10am-1pm
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.
#2223 - The Verdaccio Approach to Painting
Instructor: Brianna Lee
Wednesday, 7pm-10pm
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.
#2380B - 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.
#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
Instructor: Joseph Todorovitch
Wednesday, 12pm-3pm
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.
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!
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
Instructor: Eric Pedersen
Saturday, 10am-1pm
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.
#2223 - The Verdaccio Approach to Painting
Instructor: Brianna Lee
Wednesday, 7pm-10pm
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.
#2380B - 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.
#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
Instructor: Joseph Todorovitch
Wednesday, 12pm-3pm
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.
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!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Open House December 19th at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
Come to our OPEN HOUSE on Saturday DEC. 19th
Enjoy our Free Instructor Demos & Model Workshop, refreshments and a chance to win Gift Certificates (while they last - first come, first served)
If you have any questions or if you need directions, call 818.708.9232!
The Winter Quarter starts January 4th. The Winter schedule can be viewed on our website http://www.laafa.org/sessions/calendar
Enjoy our Free Instructor Demos & Model Workshop, refreshments and a chance to win Gift Certificates (while they last - first come, first served)
If you have any questions or if you need directions, call 818.708.9232!
The Winter Quarter starts January 4th. The Winter schedule can be viewed on our website http://www.laafa.org/sessions/calendar
Sunday, October 25, 2009
We are now accepting applications for the next atelier group!
LAAFA is breaking new ground in fundamental artistic training, with a program rooted in classical traditions while addressing progressive conceptual ideas of the contemporary scene. depiction of light and form, while maintaining a clear understanding of visual storytelling and composition. We are doing free portfolio reviews. So feel free to bring your work and meet with our advisor.
We are now accepting applicants for our next atelier group. If you are interested in studying full time at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, call 818.708.9232.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
1 Day Meditation for the Artist Seminar Nov. 21st!
1-Day Meditation for the Artist Seminar 11/21/09
Instructor: Steven Saitzyk
Sat., November 21st, 10am-5pm
$125
The creative process is inherently contemplative and naturally benefits from meditation. Meditation enhances not only the creative process but also the viewing process in specific ways—it helps to synchronize mind and body, right and left hemispheres of the brain, and our intuitive and intellectual abilities. The mindfulness and awareness practices found in meditation lead us to rest in our senses so we can glimpse things as they are and enjoy genuine spontaneity and pure, unselfconscious, expression. They also dissolve creative blockages and reveal the source of creativity and inspiration. This one day seminar will teach meditation and offer specific contemplative exercises and activities such as non-objective brush and ink painting designed to further awaken your creative and viewing processes. Instructor: Steven Saitzyk. Adjunct Professor of Humanities and Design Sciences, Art Center College of Design. International Director of Shambhala Art, a nonprofit arts education program designed to integrate meditation into the creative process. See: www.shambhalaart.org. He has completed a Buddhist Seminary and has practiced and taught meditation internationally for more than thirty years.
If you want to register for this workshop, call 818.708.9232!
Instructor: Steven Saitzyk
Sat., November 21st, 10am-5pm
$125
The creative process is inherently contemplative and naturally benefits from meditation. Meditation enhances not only the creative process but also the viewing process in specific ways—it helps to synchronize mind and body, right and left hemispheres of the brain, and our intuitive and intellectual abilities. The mindfulness and awareness practices found in meditation lead us to rest in our senses so we can glimpse things as they are and enjoy genuine spontaneity and pure, unselfconscious, expression. They also dissolve creative blockages and reveal the source of creativity and inspiration. This one day seminar will teach meditation and offer specific contemplative exercises and activities such as non-objective brush and ink painting designed to further awaken your creative and viewing processes. Instructor: Steven Saitzyk. Adjunct Professor of Humanities and Design Sciences, Art Center College of Design. International Director of Shambhala Art, a nonprofit arts education program designed to integrate meditation into the creative process. See: www.shambhalaart.org. He has completed a Buddhist Seminary and has practiced and taught meditation internationally for more than thirty years.
If you want to register for this workshop, call 818.708.9232!
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