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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Mini Semester Winter Classes, Jan-Feb 2010

KARL GNASS CLASSES are held at AAI, American Animation Institute,
1105 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505.

"The right stuff / The right price"

JANUARY 4 to FEBRUARY 11 (6 weeks)

Please note: Some of the classes listed below are special *classes given only once a year during this Winter "mini-semester". The usual Thursday night Life Drawing class will be held on Monday night. The Friday class: 'Drawing From Top to Bottom' will resume in the Spring Class Schedule.

Registration has started!
so call AAI: 818-845-7000 and ask for Lynn!
Payments for all courses are due by December 30 to keep your reserved seat!

DAY CLASSES

HEAD AND FIGURE PAINTING
6 Mondays, JANUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 8, 9:30am - 4pm. Fee: $150

This course deals with the fundamentals and development of head and figure painting. Attention will be given to anatomy, structure and form followed with emphasis on character, mood and action. We will examine and explore different theories of color, the value scale, direct and indirect light and procedures used by various artists throughout history. There will be a running dialogue about composition and it's importance. Finally, a look at personal approach, established norms and limitations.

*Special Once a Year
MORPHING LIFE DRAWINGS INTO CHARACTER DRAWINGS
5 Fridays, JANUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 5, 9:30am - 4pm. Fee: $125

Starting with a base of strong figure drawing concepts we will zero in on the development process, exploring expression, action and storytelling to create strong, viable, portfolio-ready characters.

NIGHT CLASSES

LIFE DRAWING
6 Monday nights, JANUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 8, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $90

A basic foundation figure drawing class. Emphasis on fundamentals of observing, interpreting and describing form. Procedures used in quick sketch, construction and fundamentals of volume and structure. The goal is to develop the ability to draw with skill and imagination.

*Special Once a Year
THE DRAPED FIGURE & COSTUME
12 evenings, Wednesdays and Thursdays, JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 11, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $180

We will take the confusion out of drapery by covering the important basic folds and how they relate to non-active folds and wrinkles. We will also explore the expressive qualities of drapery, drapery as costume, and costume a character.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Two Figure Gladiator Comp UPDATE


With one Amazon down:

It’s Male Against Female :)
Spartan vs. Amazon –
A Battle of the Sexes!


December 19, 10:00am-3:30pm

A two figure composition class concentrating on action hero and combat action poses. Working with two figures gives us a chance to visually express story and explore the values of composition.

To get a quick view & complete details,
please click the link below and then
click 'Current Seminar'.

http://spirit-of-the-pose.com/home.html

Check for the special Winter Semester classes for January-February (6 weeks)

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Gnass' Two Figure Gladiator Composition

TWO FIGURE GLADIATOR COMP

December 19, 9:30am-3:30pm



*For the first time in the gladiator seminars will feature two female Amazons.

A two figure composition class concentrating on action hero and combat action poses. Working with two figures gives us a chance to visually express story and explore the values of composition.

Watch for the special Winter Semester classes for January-February (6 weeks)


To get a quick view & complete details,
please click the link below and then
click 'Current Seminar'.

http://spirit-of-the-pose.com/home.html

Special Gnass' Winter Semester AAI Classes

Call now as REGISTRATION is underway for the NEW Semester!!
This is the right time if you haven't registered yet -
(This Mini-Term goes for 6 weeks, from the 4th of January to February 11)


Special WINTER CLASSES 2010

CALL IN ANY TIME DURING BUSINESS HOURS

**There are some special Once-A-Year Day and Evening classes available only in this session!

at the AAI (Animation Guild)

To get a quick view,details and location,
please click the link below and then
click 'Winter Classes'.

http://spirit-of-the-pose.com/home.html

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

The Essence of STORY FOR STORYBOARD Artists

November 21, 10am-4pm

*This seminar focuses on the elements of successful stories:

FOR STORY ARTISTS THAT DEAL WITH STORY: We will discuss the internal structure of character, story and plot, emotion in story and elements of story as they relate to storyboarding. We will also cover how the elements of boarding are unified by story. DVD clips and examples will be reviewed.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Force, Dynamics of the Figure and Foreshortening

October 17, 10:am-3:30pm

This seminar focuses on the elements of successful figure drawing:

STRUCTURE - How to build a functional body.
MECHANICS - Drawing the body in motion with muscles that express authentic action.
FORSHORTENING - Easy procedures and concepts that help simplify confusing forms in perspective. Finding grace and rhythm and movement in difficult poses.

Call me for registration at 323-913-7064 or e-mail me at karl@gnassStudios.com

Location:
The American Animation Institute
1105 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505

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