Friday, September 19, 2008

Heres a sample of some of our more popular classes...

#110 - Beginning Figure Drawing
Instructor: Alex Alvarado
Time: Sunday, 10am-1pm
Cost: $395


For all students who want to begin figure drawing but are not sure how to approach it. Students will learn how to approach a figure drawing from the very beginning stages. They will also focus on producing an image that reads well in space.



#125B - Analytical Figure Drawing A and B
Instructor:Kirk Shinmoto
Time: Wednesday, (Analytical Figure Drawing A)11am-2pm or (Analytical Figure Drawing B)11am-5pm
Cost: Analytical Figure Drawing A-$420
Analytical Figure Drawing B-$650


We will begin with the basic construction of the figure. Understanding gesture as well as volume and proportion will be the emphasis. Poses will range from 2-10 minutes. As the concepts of value and shape are discussed, poses will range from 20-60 minutes. The course will culminate with a two-week pose. During which the process of creating a finished drawing will be introduced. This will include value compositions as well as discussion of design and the focal point.


#226B - Figure Painting A and B
Instructor: Aaron Westerberg
Time: Monday, (Figure Painting A) 11am-2pm or (Figure Painting B)11am-5pm
Cost: Figure Painting A- $420
Figure Painting B-$650


This is an introduction to direct oil painting using a limited palette and painting from the live model. We will focus on the transition of skills learned in life drawing – edges, values, drawing, and composition; and how they relate to and are included in oil painting. Paints, mediums, supports and other fundamental painting concepts will be discussed. Students will have five hours to spend on each painting. The last four weeks will consist of two 2-week poses and will be 10 hours each.

#118 - Head Drawing
Instructor: Nathan Fowkes
Time:Monday, 7pm-10pm
Cost:$450





This course 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.


#112 - Figure Construction
Instructor: Richard Morris
Time: Tuesday, 7pm-10pm
Cost:$420



We will begin with the basic construction of the figure. Understanding gesture as well as volume and proportion will be the emphasis. Poses will range from 2-10 minutes. As the concepts of value and shape are discussed, poses will range from 20-60 minutes. The course will culminate with a two-week pose. During which the process of creating a finished drawing will be introduced. This will include value compositions as well as discussion of design and the focal point.



#225 - Alla Prima Portrait Painting
Instructor:Sean Cheetham
Time:Monday, 7pm-10pm
Cost:$450

This class will focus on learning to paint a portrait from life. The Instructor will be going over composition, drawing, likeness, organizing your palette, color mixing, value, edges, and producing a completed portrait. This will consist of one and two day costumed or semi- nude poses. Students can work in any media.
Instructor will be working in oil


If you would like to attend any of these classes, register as soon as possible because they fill up fast! Call to register, 818.708.9232

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