Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art

Portrait Drawing with instructor Renée Caouette introduces the methodologies of drawing the portrait to post-beginner/intermediate artists looking to strengthen their drawing skills. In copying European masters from the 16th-18th Century, you will investigate basic drawing principles to capture a sitter’s likeness and facial features. Portrait Drawing is a 4-week live online course beginning May 3rd! Visit our site to sign up today. #art #artclass #artschool #laafa #reneecaouette #artist #drawing #howtodraw #portrait #portraitdrawing #liveonlineclass #onlineclass

Earn your BFA in Entertainment Art at LAAFA! Our professional instructors convey practical training techniques and industry advice to help guide students through the required skills needed to enter the challenging and competitive job market in the entertainment field. We are planning to be back on campus by Fall 2021! Apply by April 30th for scholarship and workstudy opportunities.... To apply and learn more, visit: https://laafa.edu/entertainment-art-degree/ Featured art by LAAFA instructor Christophe Lautrette. #laafa #losangelesacademyoffigurativeart #artist #art #artschool #artcollege #bfa #entertainmentart #painting #drawing #losangeles

Watercolor Projects with instructor Chris Soohoo will cover creating quick, impactful watercolor paintings from prepared reference material. A great course for students of all levels. Watercolor Projects is a 4-week live online course starting May 7th! Visit our site to enroll.

Learn the skills to think creatively by using your imagination to develop movement, personality, exaggerated features and fantasy traits in this 4-week live online course. Drawing Fantastical Figures with instructor Glenn Vilppu begins May 4th! Visit our site to sign up today! #laafa #losangelesacademyoffigurativeart #losangeles #vannuys #artschool #artcollege #art #artclass #artist #painting #howtopaint #drawing #howtodraw #sketch #fantasyart #glennvilppu

In Alla Prima Painting Master Studies, instructor Vadim Zang will show you the tonal solution of the composition, composing details, color balance, figure construction, and much more by demoing master copies, from masters like Sargent, Zorn, Repin, Bouguereau, Rembrandt, Rubens and Tiepolo. Visit our site to secure your spot today! Early Registration discounts end April 25th. #art #artschool #artcollege #artclass #artcourse #liveonlineclass #vadimzang #mastercopy #oldmasters #masterstudies #allaprima #allaprimapainting #oilpainting #sargent #zorn #repin #bougeureau #reubens #rembrandt #tiepolo #painting #howtopaint #learntopaint

Human vs Animal Anatomy with Rey Bustos is a 4-week Live Online course beginning May 6th. Keeping to the same logical rules of human and animal anatomy, this lecture-based class will take you on a journey comparing how we can learn animal anatomy from the human form. This is a great way to learn how and why we are different from other animals and how species evolve. Visit our link in bio to learn more sign up before April 25th to take advantage of our Early Registration di...scount! #art #artschool #artcollege #artclass #artcourse #liveonlineclass #reybustos #anatomy #learnanatomy #animal #human #humananatomy #animalanatomy #drawing #howtodraw #learntodraw

Life drawing has many different temperaments and this class will travel down a divergent path exploring many of these tool sets. From construction to massing, from line to pick out, we will explore different starts, different ways of measuring and different approaches to life drawing. Life Drawing with Ron Lemen is a 4-week live online course beginning May 5th. Visit our link in bio to sign up today!

A hauntingly beautiful figure emerges from an abstract background in this demonstration from Instructor Vanessa Lemen @vanessalemen. Keep an eye out for the next session of classes coming up in March.

A beautiful demonstration of Instructor Vadim Zang's @vadimfineart technique for tonal drawing with abstract shapes.

Lovely work from last year's live online Contemporary Head Painting with Instructor Andrew Park.

THIS WEEKEND: Come support LAAFA graduate Nikita Budkov at his Neighborhood Artist Studio Sale, this Saturday and Sunday! When & Where: 740 Glenview Rd, Glendale CA Saturday, April 17th: Opening Reception 6 - 9PM... Sunday, April 18th: Open Studio 10AM - 7PM RSVP by text or email is not mandatory but preferable! More details above.

See a likeness take shape in this throwback to live online Head Drawing with Ron Lemen @ronlemen! Look out for the next session of LAAFA classes coming up in March.

A lovely demonstration from a 2020 Still Life live online class with Instructor Renee Caouette @reneecaouetteart. Keep an eye out for the next session of classes coming up in March!

Still Life: Painting with Light and Color with instructor Renée Caouette @reneecaouetteart introduces the methodologies of still life painting with a focus on light and color theory. Each week, students will learn different methodological approaches to analyze the subject of still life. This 4-week live online course begins May 5th! Visit our site to sign up today, and to view our entire catalog of great community classes! #laafa #losangelesacademyoffigurativeart #losangeles #vannuys #artschool #artcollege #art #artclass #artist #painting #howtopaint #stilllife #stilllifepainting #reneecaouette #reneecaouetteart

Beautiful process images from last year's live online Imaginative Realism Portrait Painting with Instructor Vanessa Lemen @vanessalemen!

Drawing Fantastical Figures with instructor Glenn Vilppu @glennvilppu begins May 4th! Learn the skills to think creatively by using your imagination to develop movement, personality, exaggerate features and fantasy traits in this 4-week live online course. Visit our site to sign up today! #laafa #losangelesacademyoffigurativeart #losangeles #vannuys #artschool #artcollege #art #artclass #artist #painting #howtopaint #drawing #howtodraw #sketch #fantasyart #glennvilppu

Watercolor: Emphasis on Color Mixing with instructor Amanda Mears @amandamears.studio is a 4-week live online course beginning May 4th! This hands-on highly interactive class is for all skill levels and offers a practical approach to mixing a wide range of colors from a limited palette. Visit our link in bio to sign up today, and browse our full catalog of great live online Spring classes! #laafa #losangelesacademyoffigurativeart #losangeles #vannuys #artschool #artcollege #art #artclass #artist #painting #howtopaint #watercolor #amandamears

Learn to create backgrounds, environments, or abstract compositions with a focus on experimental mark-making techniques in Abstract Exploration and Dynamic Mark-Making with instructor Vanessa Lemen @vanessalemen! This live online 4-week course begins May 4th. Visit our link in bio to sign up today! #laafa #losangelesacademyoffigurativeart #losangeles #vannuys #artschool #artcollege #art #artclass #artist #vanessalemen #abstractart

Come support LAAFA graduate Nikita Budkov at his Neighborhood Artist Studio Sale! When & Where: 740 Glenview Rd, Glendale CA Saturday, April 17th: Opening Reception 6 - 9PM... Sunday, April 18th: Open Studio 10AM - 7PM RSVP by text or email is not mandatory but preferable!

Come join us for our last live online 4-week classes of the year Enroll by October 18th for early registrations prices! #watercolorpainting #portraitdrawing #tonaldrawing #allaprimapainting #portraitpainting #fantasyportrait #stilllifepainting

NEW CLASSES STARTING OCTOBER 26TH! Please join us for an awesome 4-weeks of anatomy, drawing, painting and history lessons! Early registration prices only $129. And, you receive 7 days of recorded video access . Thank you for your support Check out our classes! #laafa #onlineartclass #headdrawing #gesturedrawing #quicksketch #watercolorpainting #figuredrawing #portraitdrawing #animaldrawing #artisticanatomy #sketchbookdrawing #albrechtdürer #preraphaelite #imaginativerealism #headpainting #stilllifepainting #portraitpainting #acrylicspainting #seascapepainting #backgroundpainting

We are very proud of alumnus, Nikita Budkov @nikitayasny! He continues to inspire us with his dedication and accomplishments. Congratulations on your PleinAir Magazine awards for Best Artist Under 30 and Best Figure & Portrait #pleinairmagazine #pleinairsaloncompetition #laafa #figurepainting #portraitpainting #bestartistunder30 #californiaartclub #americanlegacyfinearts

Friday we will be starting a 4-week Still Life Painting class with @christinaramosart Using master techniques with modern medium, you will create a piece you can be proud of hanging! Signup now for your link to the class tomorrow at 10am (PST) - Bonus 7-day recording is included for $149. #acrylicpainting #colormixing #onlineartclasses #fundamentalpainting #laafa

TODAY at 1PM (PST) you can learn how to paint in oils with @andreamosleyart ! No supplies? Not to worry, you can watch live and then catch up with the 7 day bonus recording. Sign up now! #laafa #oilpainting #beginningpaintingclass #onlineclasses #paintingfundamentals #andreamosley

Treat yourself on each Thursday for 4-weeks to an action packed 2-hours of concepts, philosophy and the science of drawing with artist, anatomist and instructor, @reybustosanatomynut Starts this Thursday for $149!! #artisticanatomy #drawingconcepts #figuredrawing #figuredrawingclass #reybustos #laafa #onlineartclasses

This beginning head drawing class with @amandamears.studio is for students wanting step-by-step instruction on how to draw the human head and facial features. Great for any artist wanting to refresh their fundamental skills! Let’s give this some high fives! Starts this Tuesday. #headdrawing #headdrawingclass #constructiondrawings #portraitdrawing #onlineartclasses

WooHoo! We have @ronlemen teaching Gesture Drawing this coming Wednesday for 4-weeks! Experiment with various techniques from 3 to 20 minute poses (references) - Learn how to incorporate a few characteristics to the pose to make it pop! #gesturedrawing #charcoaldrawing #quicksketch #artonlineclasses #laafa #figuredrawing

This Monday for 4-weeks learn skills for tonal drawing with @vadimfineart! This class will focus on the method used to create the illusion of light on the human form. This is also a great class for those wanting to break into painting! Still a few virtual spot available!! #tonaldrawing #introductiontopainting #basicdrawing #figuredrawing #drawingclass #laafa #liveonlineclasses

Spend time with @reneecaouetteart discussing the history and techniques of Michelangelo during the Italian Baroque era and his impact on the future of art! This live online lecture is 4-weeks on Thursday’s starting at 630pm (PST). Enroll now and we will bring the virtual popcorn ! #michelangelo #historylecture #masterartist #italianbaroque #liveonlineclasses

Don’t miss out on @andrewjpark teaching Contemporary Head Painting! Learn step-by-step how to create a successful portrait from monochromatic to full color! This 4-week class includes a 7-day recording for each class - only $149 - Let’s do this! #monochromicpainting #allaprimapainting #headpainting #onlineclasses #laafa #oilpainting

Capture your imagination with building exercises that help you think outside-the-box with @leetleschmida_art! Starting next Wednesday for 4-weeks from 10am-12pm start your creative journey! Plus, receive a bonus 7-day access to each class recording. #juxtaposition #colorandlight #illustration #laafa

@amandamears.studio will be teaching Drawing Fundamentals this Monday from 4pm-6pm (PST). Please join us for a great introduction to drawing. Tuition is $149 for 4-weeks and includes 7-day access to recording #foundationaldrawing #drawingfundamentalsclass #graphitedrawing #charcoaldrawing #laafa #amandamears #beginningdrawingclass #liveonlineclasses

@amandamears.studio will be starting Drawing Fundamentals this coming Monday! Enroll now for this fantastic class today. Amanda will break down all the necessary components to give you a successful drawing path forward! Plus, you can rewatch each class for 7-days #amandamears #laafa #drawingfundamentals #drawingfundamentalsclass #graphitedrawing #charcoaldrawing