Reilly Method Figure Painting with Mark Westermoe
Instructor: Mark Westermoe
Class Duration: July 12 - August 30, 2017
Class Time: Wednesdays 2:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Art Mentors Studio
In-Person Access: $399
Difficulty: All Levels
Mark Westermoe is a renowned artist, illustrator, and instructor. In this class, Mark will share his knowledge of the Reilly Method and how students can use it to create beautiful figure paintings.
Students will learn how to lay-in and construct the figure, how to simplify and design the anatomy, and how to use light, shadow, and edge control to create 3-dimensional form in their drawings. You will be working from beautiful reference images provided by Draw This!™ for multiple weeks at a time, using oil or acrylic paints. Mark will focus on composing, characterizing, and idealizing figures.
Along with informative lectures and demonstrations, Mark will work with students individually, providing feedback and corrections to their work.
This class is IN-PERSON ONLY at our studio in Huntington Beach, CA. There will be no video recordings of this class to purchase online. You can attend all 8 weeks of this class for $399.

Mark Westermoe is one of the giants of figure drawing in Southern California. Along with his stunning drawings, paintings, and illustrations, he is also a world-class instructor. After graduating from Stanford, Mark returned to L.A. and began studying with his mentor, the great Fred Fixler, who was a student of legendary teacher Frank Reilly. Mark quickly became Fixler’s top student and protege. After Fixler’s death, Mark continued in the tradition of his mentor; handing down the knowledge of the Reilly Method to his students. Mark’s professional illustration career rose to prominence when he worked for some of the top advertising houses in Hollywood, including BLT Communications and Seiniger Advertising. You can see his work on many feature film posters such as Braveheart, Total Recall, and Home Alone. Along with his film and figurative work, Mark founded Associates in Art in Sherman Oaks, California, which became one of the top private art schools in the country. Many world-class artists and illustrators taught at Associates along with Mark, and many students and alumni became a “who’s who” of figurative art. Great artists such as Kevin Chen, Sergio Sanchez, and Paul Wee are just a few of Mark’s outstanding former students. Mark has revived his love and passion for drawing, painting, and teaching. Mark continues to master figurative art, and teach privately in Claremont, California.
Sales are non-refundable, but in some cases we can switch a student’s enrollment in a class that has not yet started to another class of equal or lesser value. Art Mentors reserves the right to cancel, limit enrollment, substitute instructors or models, reschedule or modify a class with notice to enrolled students. If a class is canceled, enrolled students will be given a refund. If an instructor is unable to finish a class term, a refund will be given to students at a pro-rated amount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. How Advanced Do I Need To Be To Take This Class?
A.This class is recommended for all levels!
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Q.Is This Class Online Or In Person?
A.This class will be IN PERSON ONLY at our studio in Huntington Beach, CA.
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Q.Will I be able to get a refund if I change my mind?
A.Sales are non-refundable, but in some cases we can switch a student’s enrollment in a class that has not yet started to another class of equal or lesser value. Art Mentors reserves the right to cancel, limit enrollment, substitute instructors or models, reschedule or modify a class with notice to enrolled students. If a class is canceled, enrolled students will be given a refund. If an instructor is unable to finish a class term, a refund will be given to students at a pro-rated amount.
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Q.Will there be a video recording made of this class?
A.This class will NOT be recorded on video for students to watch online. You can only participate in this class if you enroll as an in-person student for $399.
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