“How do I become a successful LAAFA/Full Time Program applicant?”
The LAAFA/Full Time Program is primarily looking for motivation and talent in prospective students. Demonstration of a strong work ethic will show us that you have the desire and persistence to put in the necessary effort to succeed. A certain level of talent, while not a guarantee of success, is desirable as a starting point. Artists, it has been said, are lifelong students of their discipline, so what we provide is a solid foundation that we hope is the beginning of a lifetime of learning. If you have some skill at art, the desire to be a well-trained, knowledgeable artist, and possess the willingness to immerse yourself in an intensive course of study as all great artists at some point must do, then you will be an excellent fit for the LAAFA/Full Time Program. Our goal is to find dedicated students, and then give them the tools to become a well-trained artist, thoroughly versed in the fundamentals of composing and creating a representational figure drawing or painting.
