What we’re about
Welcome to West L.A Artists Group. Now hosted by Kline Academy in west Los Angeles at 3264 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, 90034. We will continue to provide opportunites for all artists interested in drawing the live model for those seeking both instructed and uninstructed venues.
Once per month in conjunction with Gallery Girls we will be hosting an Art Brunch un-instructed drawing. Come and enjoy fantastic costumed models in ONE LONG 4 HOUR POSE every first Sunday of the month starting August 5th. 10:30am to 2:30pm. Food starts at 10:00am so you can set up & get a good spot. Only $25 prepaid $30 at the door (photos ok to finish artwork, $10 extra).
Every week we will continue to offer several options for excellent instructed life drawing classes...
Wednesday eves is an awesome opportunity for concept and gaming artists who want to hone their quick sketch abilities. "Quick Sketch" is instructed by Esmeralda Acosta who studied with Kevin Chin and many other great concept artists, check out her blog and see for your self. If you have an opportunity to study with her your drawings will show it within a short time. You can learn more about our Quick Sketch at:
http://www.klineacademy.blogspot.com/2012/0...
Every Saturday afternoon Brianna Lee conducts an Academic Drawing Concepts class. Drop ins are always welcome but you will want to sign up for her course. I have never seen such progress in students drawings as I have with hers since her way to articulate hits all the right areas where students struggle. This is an excellent opportunity.
If you are new to the academic drawing scene, you may want to start the way they did in the French Salons ... by doing "Bargues." Starting from plaster casts you will draw your way to mastering sight-sizing and Comparative Measurement in order to accurately draw what you see. Students have cried after their first drawing because they could not believe they did so well. This class is designed for all levels. You can learn more about sight sizing on our blog at:
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Beginning Figure & Portrait Drawing with Matt DuckettKline Academy of Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA
Figure Drawing, All Levels with Matt Duckett
Every Saturday 10am-1pm
Payment required before class to guarantee and reserve your spot! RSVP will not be accepted. Please enroll online at https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/beginning-figure-drawingor call the office at (310-837-7194.| One Day - Pay Per Class | $90.00 USD |
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| 4 week course | $290.00 USD ($74.54 per class) |
| 8 week course | $550.00 USD ($70.68 per class) |
| 12 week course | $820.00 USD ($70.25 per class) |
| 18 week course | $1,175.00 USD ($67.10 per class) |
| 24 week course | $1,500.00 USD ($64.25 per class) |To Register, call (310) 927-2436 or online
(https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/beginning-figure-drawing)A Study of the human form is a long held tradition in Western Art.
This essential practice presents the ultimate challenge to the artist and once mastered, opens up a world of possibilities. Whether you aim to become the next great figurative artist or just find joy in the process of drawing, this course will set you on your path and will give you the tools you need to create a successful body of work!
We emphasize the academic approach to drawing the figure from life and the various techniques and mediums used for rendering three-dimensional form. Composed of three and four week long poses, each student will be given ample time to study the shapes, values and edges of the figure and explore different techniques. Students may choose to work in charcoal, white chalk and graphite or a combination of both. Occasional brief lectures, handouts, assignments and demonstrations will be given.
What you will learn
The Academic Method: Plumb Line, Placement, Envelope Shape and Gesture
Measuring Proportions, establishing angles and refining shapes
Tone and finalize shadow shapes
Rendering forms and focus on values, edges
Historical techniques for rendering: Hatching, Line weight for emphasis, Form emphasis, Mass emphasis
Tools and tricks for helping you see shapes and values accurately
Personalized one-on-one instructionDrawing the portrait is a genuine delight, I hope you will join me on this journey!
You must bring your own materials.
You can find the supply list for this class here (https://www.klineacademy.com/supply-lists)Matt Duckett is a painter whose work examines the ghosts of tradition that inhabit our lifestyles, drawn from a deep involvement in the various places he’s lived, including Scandinavian cultural legacies in rural Wisconsin, the interplay of heritage and hardship in Irish immigrant communities in Chicago, and disaster-stricken refugee communities the Philippines, examining issues displacement and identity through the things we carry with us when forced to leave everything behind. Matt is completing a Masters of Fine Art at the Laguna College of Art and Design.
Duckett’s work has been exhibited extensively across the United States and internationally and featured in national publications including Fine Art Connoisseur and Poets & Artists. Duckett has been passionately involved in developing arts communities in the various places he's lived, worked, and visited, being a key contributor to a variety of nonprofits, artist incubators and state and local arts boards to foster arts and education.
KLINE ACADEMY of FINE ART
3264 Motor Ave, LA 90034 (near National)
www.klineacademy.comContact Information:
Artist@Klineacademy.com
Staff@Klineacademy.com
Office Phone: (310) 837-7194 - Figure & Portrait Painting, All Levels with Matt DuckettKline Academy of Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA
Figure Drawing, All Levels with Matt Duckett, Saturdays 2-5pm
Payment required before class to guarantee and reserve your spot! RSVP will not be accepted. Please enroll online at https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/beginning-figure-painting or call the office at (310-837-7194.
| One Day - Pay Per Class | $90.00 USD |
| ----------------------- | ---------- |
| 4 week course | $290.00 USD ($74.54 per class) |
| 8 week course | $550.00 USD ($70.68 per class) |
| 12 week course | $820.00 USD ($70.25 per class) |
| 18 week course | $1,175.00 USD ($67.10 per class) |
| 24 week course | $1,500.00 USD ($64.25 per class) |To Register, call (310) 927-2436 or online (https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/beginning-figure-painting)
This painting course (open to drawing) emphasizes the accurate representation of the live model and construction of the Figure in oils. With a strong focus on composition, drawing, shapes, value, edges, and color mixing. Each student will be taught the necessary techniques to complete a painting from start to finish. Working from direct observation, students will use a limited palette as they continue to develop their painting skills. Students will learn how to set up an organized palette and work from dark to light to achieve harmonious color. Gaining the control of this palette will give student the opportunity to paint any desired subject. Brief lectures, handouts, and demonstrations will be given each class.
Whether you aim to become the next great figurative artist or just find joy in the process of drawing, this course will set you on your path and will give you the tools you need to create a successful body of work!
What you will learn
Learn to block in the figure using simple values
Learn to work with a limited palette of colors
Learn how to mix skin tones
Learn to paint the figure in a representational style
Continue to refine your style and perfect your proportions with each class
Live demonstrations
Personalized one-on-one instructionYou must bring your own materials.
Get the supply list here (https://www.klineacademy.com/supply-lists)Matt Duckett is a painter whose work examines the ghosts of tradition that inhabit our lifestyles, drawn from a deep involvement in the various places he’s lived, including Scandinavian cultural legacies in rural Wisconsin, the interplay of heritage and hardship in Irish immigrant communities in Chicago, and disaster-stricken refugee communities the Philippines, examining issues displacement and identity through the things we carry with us when forced to leave everything behind. Matt is completing a Masters of Fine Art at the Laguna College of Art and Design.
Duckett’s work has been exhibited extensively across the United States and internationally and featured in national publications including Fine Art Connoisseur and Poets & Artists. Duckett has been passionately involved in developing arts communities in the various places he's lived, worked, and visited, being a key contributor to a variety of nonprofits, artist incubators and state and local arts boards to foster arts and education.
KLINE ACADEMY of FINE ART
3264 Motor Ave, LA 90034 (near National)
www.klineacademy.comContact Information:
Artist@Klineacademy.com
Staff@Klineacademy.com
Office Phone: (310) 837-7194 - Portrait SculptureKline Academy of Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA
Payment required before class to guarantee and reserve your spot! RSVP will not be accepted. Please enroll online at https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/portrait-sculpture-class or call the office at (310)-837-7194!
Sundays, 10am - 1pm
Kline academy is proud to host a portrait sculpture class taught by LCAD and FAA alum, Gabriel Castro.
Students will learn to observe and record the human head in clay using sight sizing and comparative measuring techniques to build a head from profile to fully rendered face, neck and base.
Techniques like the following will be applied:
- Learning how to draw in space
- take notes on the sculpture itself
- and get comfortable with the medium on a basic level in order to form a strong foundation from which to build upon.This class will teach students how to quickly and efficiently construct a portrait bust in clay with the possibility of casting it in Plaster, Resin or even bronze for those willing.
Supply List coming soon!
What You'll Learn:- How to apply drawing techniques usually used for drawing on two dimensional surfaces to three dimensional constructs.
- A step by step approach to building a clay head, eliminating a constant “build and tear down” approach that may slow or bog down the process.
- Basic anatomy of the skull and human head shape to help know what to look for and why.
- “Proper” understanding of clay tools, what each shape and material is best used for and how to take advantage of your toolkit.
- Learning to edit information: finding creative and stylistic choices to bring a finished bust to the next level.
- A breakdown of casting techniques and materials needed.
- How to make plaster and Silicone molds
| One Day - Pay Per Class | $90.00 USD |
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| 4 week course | $290.00 USD ($74.54 per class) |
| 8 week course | $550.00 USD ($70.68 per class) |
| 12 week course | $820.00 USD ($70.25 per class) |
| 18 week course | $1,175.00 USD ($67.10 per class) |
| 24 week course | $1,500.00 USD ($64.25 per class) | - The Classical Illusionist: Sight Size Measuring for the Figurative ArtistKline Academy of Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA
Payment required before class to guarantee and reserve your spot! RSVP will not be accepted. Please enroll online at https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/The-Classical-Illusionist or call the office at (310)-837-7194!
$290 for 4 weekly session ($72.50 per class)
$90 for drop-in
To Register, call (310) 927-2436 or online https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/The-Classical-Illusionist"The Classical Illusionist" With instructor Carlos Palazio
Every Monday, 6:30- 9:30pm
So, you want to be a portrait of figure artist? This class is essential for you. Speed up the learning process, “cut to the chase” and enroll in our new Sight Size measuring for the figurative artist and become a “Classical Illusionist”
Painting the cast using Sight-Size develops the ability to see shapes and proportions accurately, by continuously comparing the drawn shapes with the cast. This class will develop the accuracy of drawing skills, the ability to correctly judge and paint values, and finesse transitional tones and edges to give the painting the illusion of three-dimensions.The three main objectives of this class:
1. Drawing - draw the shapes of the cast in correct proportion, beginning with the big shapes then the smaller shapes.
2. Values- Learn to correctly judge values by using 5-7 tone scale which we will mix on the palette. We will begin by first establishing the three major value relationships: the light shape, the shadow shape and the background.
3. The Illusion of three-dimensions: Finally we paint the transitional halftones and soften the edges of the form. This step gives the painting three-dimensional qualities, and the form will take the 3D qualities of an object sitting in a space.
These are essential skills to have in your tool box as you move forward to painting
portraits, still life, illustrations, etc.What You'll Learn
Draw the shapes of the cast in correct proportion, beginning with the big shapes down to the small shapes.
Learn to correctly judge values by using 5-7 tone scale.
Learn to describe how light travels across the form (your cast)
Turn and soften the edges of the form.
Paint the cast to look like a three dimensional object on the canvas.
Learn essential skills to have in your tool box as you move forward to painting
portraits, still life, illustrations, etc.
Live demonstrations and personalized one-on-one instruction
