Carlo Arellano's "Character & Creatures" Workshop this weekend~!!

Here is one of Carlo's new sketch posted on his blog site:
To see more, you can visit Carlo's website at http://chainsawart.blogspot.com/ .

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to send you a quick update on the event coming up at Concept Design Academy this weekend:

Carlo Arellano’s 2 day “Character & Creature Design” workshop on March 21^st and 28^th

The workshop will be from 2 ~7PM and Carlo is one of our best instructors in teaching solid design and functionality for both characters and environments.

As of today, we still have a few spaces available. So, sign up soon as the space is limited.

To sign up, please RSVP by e-mail and we will send you the confirmation and payment instructions shortly over e-mail.

Thanks again for your time and keep in touch!!

Best,

Kevin

(*** Update: Here is one of Carlo's Demos from the class. Enjoy~!! ***)

Second Khang Le "Environment & Lighting Workshop" on April 18th

Due to popular demand, we are opening up a second workshop for Khang Le on April 18th, 2009.

The spaces are limited, so sign up soon to reserve your spot.

To give you a sneak peak for what is coming up, here is the demo from Khang's Feb. 28th workshop. Enjoy :)

UPDATE - Weekly Figure Drawing Workshop at Gallery Nucleus

Hi Everyone,

Nucleus is hosting their weekly figure drawing workshop this Wed, March 11th.

It is a part of their new event called "SBS (Sketch Book Society). The invitation is for everyone who is interested to draw on Wed. night from 7~10PM. The cost will be $15 to help chip in for the model and refreshments.

For more info you can visit:
http://www.gallerynucleus.com/event/186

Hope to see you there~!!

Kevin

Spring 2009 Enrollment Status (updated 5/4/09)

Available:

- none -


Full or Locked:

Creature Design with Jerad Marantz - Full

Sketching for Environment with Ed Li - Full

Entertainment Projects with Andy Chung - Locked

Analytical Figure Drawing with Kevin Chen - Full

Environment Design (Mon) with James Paick - Full

Environment Design (Sun) with James Paick - Full

Vehicle & Mechs with Paul Christopher - Locked

Cinematic Storyboard with Jay Oliva - Locked

Environment & Light with Khang Le (Feb. 28) - Full

Character & Creature Design with Carlo Arellano (March 21, 28) - Full

Digital Painting Techniques with Jaime Jones (April 25) - Full

Environment & Light with Khang Le (April 18) - Full

Digital Painting Techniques with Jaime Jones (May 23) - Full

3 Day Composition Workshop with Marshall Vandruff (May 29, 30, 31) - Locked

(*** For all FULL workshops, there is a waiting list available. Sign up if you wish to be notified when there are any last minute openings from cancellations. Thanks for your support. ***)

Sign up soon as spaces are limited~

Cinematic Storyboard Class Syllabus

Jay have just updated his new portfolio site, you can check out his work here:
PORTFOLIO SITE
Here is the class syllabus for his class. His class is one of the best that I have taken:
CLASS SYLLABUS

Thanks for you time and hope you will enjoy your visit!!

Kevin Chen

Spring 2009 schedule available today~!!

Hi Everyone,

HAPPY NEW YEAR~!!

We have just updated our website with our Spring 2009 schedule and enrollment information. The new schedule will be available for enrollment starting 12AM on Jan. 1st, 2009.

http://www.conceptdesignacad.com/

Due to the heavy volumes of e-mails, please allow us at least 1 day to get back to you with the reservation confirmation. Thank you very much for your patience.

Hopefully you are all enjoying a great holiday break and a great new year to come~!!

Best,

Kevin Chen

Stephan Martiniere Workshop Demos

(*** Update - Here are the finished images from the workshop. I would like to thanks Stephan for the inspiring demo and everyone for coming. Have a great Thanksgiving and hope to see you guys again soon~!!)

Day 1 & 2 demos:

Here are some snapshots from the event:
After workshop dinner at Daisy Mint: