For the Advancement of Classical Training for the New Realist Artists

The secret of making great art lies in combining

foundational skills with sensitivity of expression.

The most important thing a student can do is get

time-tested information and build on it consecutively”

- Juliette Aristides

Loza Studio & Atelier of Figurative Art (LSAFA) is an independent

teaching establishment that offers instruction based on 19th Century atelier training.

Apprentices will undergo an intense training in drawing, painting, sculpting and

anatomy. Through these dynamic training students will acquire a range of skills that

enables them to create works of art displaying the same level of expertise and

craftsmanship that meet the highest standards set centuries ago.

We offer workshops and weekly classes; excellent for sculptors, painters, illustrators,

forensic and digital artists. Students who aspire a career as a professional artist can

benefit from our Full-Time *Atelier Curriculum where the primary objective is to

train the eye to see shapes and proportions correctly - as well as the development of

the skills to model form convincingly. At LSAFA we understand that it is not

always possible for students to enroll on a Full-Time course. Subject to availability

of space, LSAFA provides the opportunity for students to study on a Part-Time basis.

You would follow the same curriculum as the full time students, which would give

you the opportunity to achieve similar results, although over a longer period of time.

*Atelier a•te•lier |ˌatlˈyā| n. a workshop or private working studio, especially one used by an

artist or designer. The term is often used to designate a studio where an artist trains his

students or where assistants or apprentices work under his supervision. [From the Old French

Astelier; bottega in Italian]

Our Motto:

See . Compare . Portray - These three skills combined with the knowledge obtained

throughout our atelier training are the backbone of LSAFA. As mentioned above, our main

objective is teach our students to train their eye to see shapes and proportions correctly,

and to develop the ability to model form convincingly.

"The painter draws with his eyes, not with his hands. Whatever he sees, if he sees it clear,

he can put down. The putting of it down requires, perhaps, much care and labor, but no

more muscular agility than it takes for him to write his name. Seeing clear is the important

thing." -Maurice Grosser

When we see, the brain actually processes the information, based upon prior knowledge,

and assigns meaning to the images received. This is the primary skill that every artist needs

to master before wanting to progress with their artistic training. The next skill that we need

to learn is the ability to compare. When we compare, we are examining the character or

qualities of an object in order to discover resemblances or differences. This skill can only

be achieved by mastering the ability to see. Finally, only through the mastery of seeing and

comparing, the artist will be capable to portray or represent any subject regardless the

medium they choose to describe their subject.

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Location

Our studio is unique, offering a brand of instruction not

found at other art institutions in East Tennessee. We

are located in the beautiful Area of Collegedale/

Ooltewah within a few miles from the new growing

artists’ community of Chattanooga.

Currently LSAFA’s founder and instructor, Alex Loza,

is using his private studio in Chestnutt Creek Rd. to

instruct but he hopes that in a very near future he can

acquire a permanent location, spacious enough to have

a main gallery to display student work, several training

rooms as well various apprentice studios.

If you or someone you know will be interested in

helping us achieve this goal please contact Alex at

lozastudioatelier@gmail.com, Thanks

Curriculum

STAGE 1: DRAWING

The program of study begins with a focus on intensive drawing,

since drawing is the foundation upon which all great traditional

art is built. Student begin the program by learning the Elements

of Design– line, shape, value, form and space – and then apply

these concepts by doing multiple studies using the 5 Basic

Forms: Cube, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere and Oval. For the second

part of the training students make a series of copies of prepared

lithographs from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course (Cours

de Dessin) developed in the mid 19th century. Students are

taught how to sight and measure the subject in order to repro-

duce it accurately. This exercises are designed to develop their

artistic eye and increase their understanding of shape,

proportion, value, gesture, form and anatomy.

Goal: Create 9-Step value scale ruler, complete several tonal

value studies and copy Three (3) plates from Cours de Dessin.

STAGE 2: CAST DRAWING

Next, the student progress to working from a plaster cast

using charcoal on newsprint paper. In this stage, the

student will begin to understand how controlled light falls

across a three-dimensional form. Throughout this cast

study period, they strive to continually refine their skills in

accurate drawing and correctly rendering the full range of

values. Students will continue using only charcoal, until

they are ready for the next stage - which is copying casts

on toned paper using charcoal and white chalk. At that

stage the process is a little more like painting in that both

the highlights and shadows are applied to a toned ground.

Goal: Two (2) drawings from the cast in vine charcoal and

two (2) drawing on toned paper.

STAGE 3: GRISAILLE

After students have successfully completed the drawing curriculum they

begin their painting training by working in grisaille (French, pronounced

griz-eye). Grisaille is a painting term that means "gray tones" also known

as monochromatic palette. This painting method is executed in gray tone

values ranging from dark to light, transparent to opaque, flat to reflective,

and sometimes from warm to cool. This training will sharpen their

understanding of light and learn the characteristics of the medium, and

the stages of an academic painting.

When the grisaille work has been successfully completed, students begin

their first color oil studies of simple and uncomplicated still life subjects.

The palette is limited to just a few basic colors, along with black and

white, not only to keep things simple at the start, but also to challenge the

student to explore the surprisingly wide range of colors one can achieve

with even a very limited palette. Projects will increase in complexity un-

til a student is considered ready for the final stage of the curriculum

where they are introduced to a full color palette with all of its exciting

challenges and nearly limitless potential.

Goal: Three (3) grisaille oil paintings from the cast and Three (3)

still-life paintings using the limited palette.

Anthony van Dyck

STAGE 4: FULL COLOR PALETTE

Finally, when a degree of comfort working with a limited palette has

been reached students begins to familiarize with the full color palette by

doing numerous color studies. Students will have the unique opportunity

of working side by side with their instructor as each of them create their

own painting from the same shared model or still life.

Goal: Two (2) still-life paintings and four to six (4-6)

portraits and figure paintings.

ARTISTIC ANATOMY/ ÉCORCHÉ

Throughout history, anatomy has played a vital role in an artist's education.

Careful studies of the flayed figure allowed the old masters to understand the

form by visualizing the major shapes underneath the skin that impacted the

surface of the human body.

The purpose of building an écorché sculpture is to learn the structure and

proportions of the human body; from the bones to the deep layers then to the

surface, superficial structures - and how the deep structure influences the

overall form. Besides constructing a clay sculpture students will complete

multiple detailed anatomical drawings. These studies will help them develop a

profound appreciation for the geometric construction of the human body.

Goal: Have a minimum of one notebook full of detailed anatomical drawings

and studies. Construct a 1/3 life-size oil based clay écorché sculpture.

WORKING FROM THE MODEL

At an early period of the Second Stage each student begins to work

from a life nude model. The human figure demands an understanding of

gesture, proportion, design, and color. Throughout the course, students

consistently work from the live model, first in dry medium and then in

paint, applying the skills learned from the program.

ADDITIONAL CLASSES

Anatomy of Drapery

Sculpting: Portrait & Figure in clay (12-24+ Weeks)

Sketching from the Masters at the Museum

Plein Air Drawing and Painting

LSAFA's academic year runs from mid-September to the end of June,

with a 4 week Winter break and a 2 week Spring break.

Full-Time Atelier Program

Our Academic year consist of three trimesters: Fall, Winter and Spring

- each trimester is 11 weeks long and meets three days per week. The

cost for attending LSAFA is $2,400 per trimester or $7,200 yearly.

Payment of each semester cost is due in full on the first day of

class. Students must submit a non-refundable $500 deposit to secure

their spot. Deposit will apply towards tuition balance.

Maximum capacity for the Full-Time program is 4 students. Class size

will not exceed 6 total students when both full-time and part-time

students are in attendance. Tuition includes all model fees, 2

instructional days (Sunday and Monday) per week, and an individual

review/critique meeting with the instructor each semester.

Course Breakdown

Sunday: Instruction & Studio work

Monday: Instruction & Studio work

Wednesday: Studio work

Tuition & Calendar

At LSAFA we understand that it is not always possible for students to enroll on a

Full-Time course. Subject to availability of space, LSAFA provides the

opportunity for students to study on a Part-Time basis. You would follow the

same curriculum as the full time students, which would give you the opportunity

to achieve similar results, although over a longer period of time.

Part-Time training is offered every Sunday for a period of 2 or 3 hours. Part-Time

Atelier Sessions are charged on a monthly basis. Your payment will be renewed

every four (4) weeks. You can cancel at any time.

Part-Time Atelier

"First, one seeks to become an artist by training the hand – techniques. Then one finds it is the eye that needs improving – drawing skills. Later, one learns it is the mind that wants developing – design or composition, only to discover that the ultimate quest of the artist is in the spirit – content". - Larry Brullo

Our Young Atelier Program is a year-round classical curriculum for serious

young artists who aspire to be professional artists. It was developed to provide

young artists (middle school - high school) the opportunity to learn the classical

methods and techniques usually reserved to adult artists. At LSAFA we believe

that youth, if given the opportunity, are capable of producing adult-level artwork.

All students begin with Drawing Fundamentals I course. This class is recom-

mended for all of our young incoming students as it'll grant a solid founda-

tion required for upcoming classes (drawing, painting & sculpting). The primary

objective of this course is to develop the students' eye for accuracy.

Young Atelier Program > Ages 11-16

Our Homeschool Program offers our incoming students an opportunity to receive

the same training offered to our Young Atelier trainees but with the flexibility

to withdraw at any time. Classes meet for six (6) sessions for one hour and 30

min.

Like the Young Atelier Program, all our incoming Homeschool students are

recommended to take Drawing Fundamentals I.

Homeshool Program > Ages 11-16

General rules

Apprentices are expected to arrive on time to prepare their materials for

instruction. The class should remain quiet and orderly during studio

hours; mobile phones must be switched off or to silent. Please refrain

from using personal headphones and other electronic equipment as it

would be disruptive to the class.

Please leave the studio as you find it. Charcoal and pencils should be

sharpened over the trash bin. Keep your easel and sculpting stand

clean, free from paint stains, charcoal dust and clay residue, ready for

the next person using it.

Students are expected to bring, or purchase their own materials.

Drawings, paintings, and sculptures should be left in their designated

place at the end of each session, and not allowed to clutter the studio.

Avoid leaving solvent containers open for extended periods of time to

prevent the studio atmosphere from being flooded by preventable

fumes.

Eating in the atelier is discouraged. Consumption of alcohol and/or

smoking is not permitted in the studio.

LSAFA reserve the right to remove any student whose conduct is

disrespectful or disruptive to the atelier.

Personal belongings should not be left at the studio.

Accommodation

Unfortunately, LSAFA is unable to provide students with room and board, but

we are more than glad to assist you in seeking accommodation.

Enrollment

Enrollment is open to all, we make no restrictions on experience, age, ethnicity

and/or belief. If you are under 18, please have a parent or guardian help you with

enrolling.

Business Terms:

REFUND POLICY: Students who withdraw from course after the first class

will receive 75% refund. Those who withdraw after second class will receive

50% refund. There is no refund for withdrawal after third class.

ENROLLMENT POLICY: By enrolling to Loza Studio & Atelier of

Figurative Art I, the student/parent, fully understand and agree to the terms

below. I also agree to hold harmless Loza Studio & Atelier of Figurative Art

(LSAFA), its employees and volunteers, as well as any and all other persons

connected with LSAFA, from all liability to any damage I may by reason of my

registration, participation, or use of equipment or the facilities therein. LSAFA

and its faculty reserve the right to remove any student whose conduct is

disrespectful or disruptive to the atelier. If you are under 18, please have a parent

or guardian help you with enrolling. LSAFA is not responsible for missed

classes.

LSAFA Policy

Loza Studio & Atelier of Figurative Art 5066 Chestnutt Creek Rd. Apison, TN 30702 p: (423) 615-9324 e: lozastudioatelier@gmail.com w: http://www.lozastudioatelier.com

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