Gurney Journey: LA Lectures This Week

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Just a reminder to those of you in Los Angeles. I'm heading out there today for a series of lectures, and there are still spaces available at the two public ones, Korpus and LAAFA. Please note that the two lectures cover different topics:

Wednesday, October 5, 7PM-10PM
LAAFA Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
This lecture looks at composition in a completely new way, beginning with what we know about how we look at pictures from current eye tracking data. We then look at storytelling and how that influences design decisions, and we concentrate a lot on tonal organization, one of the most important elements in good composition.

The workshop will also include a "Q&A"discussion, a demo of various composition sketching and observation sketching techniques. Book-signing to follow.
Tuition: $75. Open to all levels.

Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy Street
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818.708.9232
More info at their website
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Thursday, October 6, 7PM-10PM
Korpus School of Art + Gallery
“Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn’t Exist” + “Color and Light in the Landscape.” Even if you’ve got the books, these talks go deeper, and the color talk will emphasize what landscape painters need to know. I’ll answer questions and do a quick demo of the watercolor pencil sketch technique. Book-signing to follow.
Tuition: $75. Open to all levels.

Korpus School of Art + Gallery
1300 Factory Place, Unit 308
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Email: korpus.info@gmail.com
Phone: 213-228-2014
Web: www.korpus-la.com
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8 comments:

aqws said...: Come to London Uk!; October 2, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Pancho said...: is ... My dream is to one day be able to stop my activities here in Brazil and go to LA to study with masters in LAAFA like you. Inspiring this post.; October 2, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Chris Lam said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; October 2, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Chris Lam said...: I like your Shrunkenheadman shirt! Please come back; October 2, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Erik Bongers said...: Please remind me what that t-shirt is that you're wearing. It's a school logo, isn't it?; October 3, 2011 at 6:46 AM
James Gurney said...: Erik, The Shrunkenheadman Club is a wonderful student-run art organization at San Jose State University in northern California.

They helped raise funds for me to come as a speaker, as the government funds practically dried up for artist visits. I believe they also arrange figure sketching groups and outings.; October 3, 2011 at 10:44 AM
desembrey said...: Hi James. I've been enjoying your articles on Gamut masking, and tonight I stumbled across this item on Richard Robinson's website http://www.livepaintinglessons.com/gamutmask.php - I thought you might find it interesting.; October 4, 2011 at 7:07 AM
Roberto said...: Hey James!
I look forward to seeing you tonight at LAAFA. Welcome back to sunny Southern California.; October 5, 2011 at 3:49 PM