Seeking advice for training

[John Reidy]

Justin,

My two cents worth are to seek out an instructor whom will teach you ART and not style. Seek the fundamental truths of the art of figurative drawing first.

Second, join one of those groups that offer models and then draw, draw, draw and then draw some more.

We are capable and willing to critique and offer advice but I think that teaching is something that must be done in person.

Enjoy the journey. It is your passion and some day you may get paid to do what you love.

[Donna Johnson]

Hi Justin,
I did the drive from Redlands to LAAFA and I thought it was worth it. You might also consider Glenn Vilppu at the Animation Guild in NoHo. It is not quite as far and much more affordable. I don't think you could find a better anatomy teacher on the planet. He uses live models in all of his classes (and a skeleton). I only say that because I actually went to a "week long pose from life class" (in another state) and got a skull instead.
Donna

[Justin Snodgrass]

Thank you for the great info and advice Donna and John. We recently moved into a new home and I have had to put things on hold as we finish the house and unpack boxes. The only painting that I have been doing lately has been on drywall. The new house has an empty room that I will be using as a studio though, so I can't complain too much.

I have also heard that the DA Center for the Arts in Pomona has on-going life drawing sessions every Thursday for $8. I also heard that Scripps in Claremont might offer drop in sessions as well. Anyway, I still need to look into those more.

Thanks again for the great info and advice. Hopefully I will be back soon with some drawings for critique.

-Justin

[Justin Snodgrass]

Originally Posted by Donna Johnson

Hi Justin,
I did the drive from Redlands to LAAFA and I thought it was worth it. You might also consider Glenn Vilppu at the Animation Guild in NoHo. It is not quite as far and much more affordable. I don't think you could find a better anatomy teacher on the planet. He uses live models in all of his classes (and a skeleton). I only say that because I actually went to a "week long pose from life class" (in another state) and got a skull instead.
Donna

I just wanted to stop back by this thread to say that I am currently attending Glenn Vilppu's life drawing and anatomy classes at the Animation Guild. What a fantastic person and teacher. Thanks for the advice Donna. It took me a while to take it, but I did eventually get around to it.

Edit: I forgot to mention that I also checked out the open studio at DA Center for the Arts (Pamona, CA). It was well worth the $8. Very casual and so far so good with experienced models. Anyway, thought I would mention it for those located near the area.

[Donna Johnson]

He IS the best! You will never regret it.