06/16/2026
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A fine art academy in Los Angeles open to all levels that teaches foundations in painting and drawing for both Classical, Representational and Abstract art.
The Kline Academy of Fine Art officially opened in July of 2007 by artist, Cheryl Kline. We are a "different" place to learn to paint, draw and create. There are not many schools in the country that teach classical painting and even basic foundations to achieve classical and representational results...without the snobbery and for all levels. Many of our lessons are from live demonstrations is 10 t
06/16/2026
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06/13/2026
Enjoy Summer in Style with Plein Air!
Join Us Saturday, July 11th, 2026, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Santa Monica Palisades Park with Master Artist Sharon Weaver!
Find more information go to klineacademy.com/workshops or call at (310)-837-7194!
“The best way to improve your painting is by painting from life. It forces you to think quickly, to observe more carefully and to have confidence in your brushstrokes. It is a very freeing exercise that has made a huge difference in my own development as an artist.” That is how Sharon Weaver describes her plein air painting experience.
Join Sharon on location around the Los Angeles area to learn how to paint the landscape plein air!
Sharon shares her step by step instruction that shows students how to block in shapes. With Sharon’s help, painting plein air will take your work to the next level.
Contact [email protected] or [email protected] if you have any questions, or call our office phone (310) 837 - 7194.
06/11/2026
Wanting to keep the kids busy this summer? Young Artist Summer Camp is next week, June 15th - 18th!
Sign your student up for Drawing with Cadence Chi, Watercolor with Jessica Falcone and 2 days of Painting with Juri Umagami!
Find more information at www.klineacademy.com or call at (310)-837-7194 - special deal available!
06/05/2026
Why take Quick Sketch?
Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm, find more information at https://www.klineacademy.com/aboutkline or call at (310)-837-7194
A peek into the curriculum:
Torso structure and form construction
Learn with head construction, and Introduce torso construction using simple form design to create a solid drawing.
Arm structure and form construction
Continue learning torso construction. Introduce arm construction. The mechanics and forms of the upper arms and its relationship to the shoulders.
Hip and leg construction
Continue learning arm construction. Introduce hip and leg construction. The mechanics and forms of the leg.
Lecture on form, value and laws of Light
Tonal, lecture on light and shadow. Light and shadow - parts to shadow, 2 value statement. Rendering, light and shadow, basic forms. The basics of light and shadow and rendering techniques. How to communicate rendering the volume of forms using the 6 value process.
| Monday | 12pm - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 7pm |
| Thursday | 9pm - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |