$495 Spring LIVE Online Class Special!

Check out the variety of LIVE online classes starting soon with top 

professional artists.  The live classes are all taught in real-time. Students interact closely with their instructor for 3 hours per session. During a typical live online class, students will receive the following: demo/lecture, in-class exercises, FAQs, critiques and homework. Classes will provide students the opportunity to work in an intimate class room setting with the instructor of their choice. This allows the students the closest experience to attending an on-campus class with all the comforts of learning at home.

• KEEP YOUR VIDEOS*
• INTERACT DIRECTLY WITH PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS
• VIRTUAL CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
• LEARN IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME

Take a look at the promotional videos below!  Special rate of $495 for LAAFA Blog Readers! Limited spots available. Use coupon code: BLSP15

CRAIG ELLIOTT - Class Starts May 1st!

RON LEMEN - Class Starts April 26th!

ERIC RYAN - Class Starts April 26th!

EDUARDO GONZALEZ - Class Starts May 12th!

Learn Portrait Drawing with Nathan Fowkes

Nathan Fowkes' Step-by-Step Online Portrait Drawing Course

Starts January 13, 2014

This 9-Week course is a serious exploration of drawing the portrait from life in charcoal.

Students Receive

9 Lectures/Slideshows
9 Demonstrations
9 Video Critiques including draw-overs
A library of other student critiques
Tips and exercises to hone your drawing skills
Free 3-month subscription to OnlineLifeDrawing.com

Testimonials

"Delightfully inspiring and informative." Dave C

"Nathan is a masterful artist and teacher. He helps you on your creative journey by sharing his lifetime experiences in a nine-week course. What I learned, I will be working to perfect for a very long time. This class is amazing!" Daniel H

"I felt like I learned a great amount in a short amount of time, and will continually practice the assignments to further develop my understanding of portraiture through charcoal and other mediums." Justin W

Register for this educational experience today.  Only available to a few lucky students!  Additional online classes and demonstrations are also available.

10-Years Of Excellence in Art Education

The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (LAAFA) recently celebrated a milestone of 10 years in art education. The party was held at the famed Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, CA where we exhibit artists' artwork and hold classes in our gallery throughout the year. And yes, the band playing in the video is Sean Cheetham's band, Del Toro. We have a spectacular line-up of instructors and individual classes this Spring Quarter for our extension students. Take a look at the choices of classes in our Van Nuys or Santa Monica locations. For students wanting to apply to our 3-Year Program, this is the best time to start your application process. LAAFA is considered a premier choice for students wanting an intensive art program that provides the necessary foundation skills which allow our students to excel and apply these fundamentals to a career in the fine or entertainment art industry.

LAAFA Open House - March 16th | Santa Monica | Van Nuys

The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art would like to treat you to 4 marvelous open house art demonstrations.  Choose from our Van Nuys or Santa Monica locations.  Each demonstration is a great way to find out about the instructor and the methods and techniques they use to teach their classes.  We hope you will join us for the day.

Van Nuys – March 16th
Daniel Bilmes – Portrait Painting Demo
Ramon Hurtado – Figure Panting Demo

Santa Monica – March 16th
Michael Siegel – Portrait Painting Demo
Kate Savage – Portrait Drawing Demo

Please click one of the links above to RSVP and receive additional information and reserve your spot.

Online Art Classes  - Ongoing
Nathan Fowkes
Drawing the Portrait in Charcoal | DEMO
Drawing the Portrait in Charcoal | 9-Week CLASS

Rey Bustos
3D Anatomy/Ecorche | 10-Week CLASS

Online Art Course | Bluecanvas Magazine | LAAFA Winter Art Classes

Online "Drawing the Portrait in Charcoal" course by Nathan Fowkes

We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest online course with Nathan Fowkes, "Drawing the Portrait in Charcoal", now open for registration, starting January 21, 2013. Space is limited! This online course is a serious exploration of drawing the portrait from life in charcoal. Over the course of the class, Nathan will provide each student with the necessary understanding and experience to draw the human head with authority. Watch the preview video and learn more here.  

 

Online "3D Anatomy/Ecorché" course by Rey Bustos

A fabulous online course, Rey Bustos' "3D Anatomy/Ecorché" starting January 28, 2013 is also open for registration for critique and self-study courses. Space is limited! If you are a fan of Rey Bustos, you must experience him in a classroom setting with students present. The interaction between Rey and his students adds another dimension to his teaching since the questions posed by the students and the energy of the classroom environment lead Rey to veer off to lecture on topics that wouldn't normally be covered if he was lecturing to a camera. Watch the preview video and learn more here.

Bluecanvas Magazine Article

We are excited that Bluecanvas Magazine has chosen LAAFA for their most recent school collaboration article, issue #14. You may check out the full article here. In addition, Bluecanvas is sponsoring a contest for a $10,000 Entertainment Art Scholarship at LAAFA! Click here to check out the contest details! You can also order your own copy online or at your local bookstore.  

 

 Van Nuys and Santa Monica Classes start January 14th

While we are in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, we want to remind you to take a breath and think about taking some fantastic art classes with our talented instructors! Choose from a variety of beginning and advanced classes: * Portrait and Figure Painting/Drawing * Figure Construction * Quick Sketch * Perspective and Character Design * Still Life * Long Pose Painting and Drawing * Ecorché or Zbrush * Imaginative Animal Design/Drawing  

 

Instructor image by: Noah Buchanan