L'Ecorché: Learn Anatomy in 3D with Rey Bustos
Instructor: Rey Bustos
Duration: 10 Sundays, July 3 - Sept. 4, 2016
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Full Access: $599
Online Only: $399
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Difficulty: All levels
Écorché [ey-kawr-shey] : Anatomical figure of an animal or human with the skin removed to show the location and interplay of the skeleton and muscles
Rey Bustos is a teacher, painter, and anatomy expert. In this class, students will construct their own écroché as an in-depth and hands-on 3D study of human anatomy. These models are constructed in ¼ scale from clay and wire armature, and are perfect for any student of medical science or figure drawing.
Along with informative lectures and demonstrations, Rey will work with students individually, providing feedback and working with them to make their work the best it can be. Online-only students will also submit their work to get critiques directly from Rey.
All students will receive online access to the recording of the lecture portion for one year. This is helpful to reinforce the principles of each week, and to catch any concepts you may have missed the first time around.
Also included with your enrollment in this class is FREE access to our Drink and Draw sessions! Drop in during any Sunday session to draw world-class models while enjoying great wine, snacks and music. Practice your drawing skills and mingle with fellow students and the Art Mentors staff.
NEEDED the first day:
• 1/8″ armature wire, at least ten feet. Any good art store carries this.
• Wooden board, plywood works great. 10-12″ square, or thereabouts or if you can find a 12″ round board from OSH that’s the best.
• 24 and 28 gauge steel wire, usually comes in 100ft little packages, get this at a hardware store. (Do not worry if you don’t find this.)
• Super Glue by Devcon or Zap-A-Gap glue (Zap-A-Gap is best but not as easy to find)
• 3-ring binder (2″ should be fine) with numbered divider tabs 1-10
• Note paper (we always take a lot of notes)
• Ruler or tape measure
• Needle-nosed pliers (or any pliers, needle nosed preferred)
• Wire cutters (if you don’t have this, we can share)
• Sharpie marker or any permanent marker, color doesn’t matter
Other Materials:
• 1lb Super Sculpey (semi-transclucent beige, needed by the second week)
• Sculpey Clay Softener (optional)
• 4 packages of chocolate Sculpey II (These are the 2oz little packages, DO NOT GET the bigger box of terra cotta! Not needed for a few weeks.)
• Misc. clay tools. Get a few, I will also show you what I have and like to use.
• Small jar of Vaseline, or Vaseline Lip Therapy.
• By the sixth week you will need to have the book, “Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form” by Eliot Goldfinger. Look for this online. You can find it around $40. Used is fine.
You should always bring a camera.

Rey Bustos graduated as an illustrator with high honors from the Art Center College of Design in 1989 and was elected by the student body to be the student speaker at their graduation. Rey then went on to illustrate for many companies and magazines as well as having numerous fine art exhibits since 1990. He is currently represented by the San Marino Gallery in Pasadena. Rey Bustos has also been teaching since 1990 and is now considered one of the preeminent artistic anatomy teachers in the country. He is known for his lively and passionate lectures and his enthusiasm is very evident and contagious. Rey currently teaches at his Art Center College of Design, California State University, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art and he is also on the teaching staff at Disney Feature Animation. Rey also currently teaches video content at the online art school, New Masters Academy.
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. New Masters Academy 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.Is this class online or in-person?
A.This 10 week class takes place live and in person in our Huntington Beach studio. We will be recording the class and students will get online access to the recording for a full year. We also sell a online-only option for students who can’t make it in person.
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Q.Do I need to know how to sculpt to take this class?
A.No! We use 3D materials to learn anatomy but this class is not intended just for sculptors. This class is for all levels, from the total beginner to the working professional artist.
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Q.Are materials provided?
A.Students are responsible for their own materials. All supplies will be clearly listed for students.
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Q.Is the Online-only version of the class interactive?
A.Yes. Online-only students will get access to each class recording on the Monday following each Saturday class and have access to all videos for one full year. Students can also get critiques and feedback from the instructor. Critiques are recorded during the live class and can be viewed on the following week.
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Q.I live in California. Should I attend in person or Online-only?
A.Students attending in person will get the most out of this class, including one-on-one feedback and critique with Rey.
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Q.Do you expect to sell out?
A.Yes! Also there are no guarantees we will ever offer this class with Rey Bustos again. If you’re interested, sign up!
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Q.What's the maximum class size?
A.We’re capping the class at 20 students to ensure that everyone gets enough personal attention.
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Q.$599 is a lot for me to pay at once. Are there payment plans?
A.Yes, we offer a payment plan. Contact us for details.
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Q.As an online-only student, can I watch the class happen live?
A.The class is not streamed live. It is recorded and then published the next day. Students will have access to the recording for one whole year after the release date. You submit your drawings for critique the week before each class.
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