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Verdaccio is an Italian name for the mixture of black, white, and yellow ochre pigments. The result is a grayish or yellowish grey. Verdaccio became an integral part of fresco painting, in which this color is used for defining tonal values, forming a complete monochromatic underpainting. Often architectural details in frescoes are left in verdaccio without any additional color layers; a notable example is the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, where verdaccio underpainting can be clearly seen left on, as it is on all architectural details of the composition.
In oil painting, a similar technique is used by Flemish painters, referred to as the "dead layer," is applied over the traditional bone color (one-part raw umber to one-part yellow ochre) priming to refine the values and remove the warm tone of the primer. The resulting "white to olive green to black" underpainting is "like being illuminated by moonlight." It does not affect the tonality of the final painting.
 Here, we see WCAAD students at different stages in their drawings adapting this technique with color pencils and a grey toned paper. As the drawings progress the skin slowly becomes translucent and illuminated. Life Drawing is open to all who are seeking a stronger foundation and experimentation with materials and techniques Friday’s 4:00-7:00 Saturday’s 3:30-6:30 AuthorOmar Gallegos Vice Principal and Director of Education of
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WCAAD student Chloe Cao - Accepted to Art Center College of Design for 2019-20 academic year as a transfer in the Graphic Design program with a $24,000 per year $96,000/ 4yrs scholarship.  Additional college accepted include: USC and California State University, Long Beach.    Entering the WCAAD program Chloe was immediately fascinated by the world of design and her determination was evidently profound. I can remember the day she walked in as she was sincerely amazed on the level and quality of work including the expectations that the program set for her as well as her own goals.
 Chloe immediately committed to the challenge and never looked back. In her time here, Chloe created work that was project based including experimentation, playing with style, topography, and branding logo exercises to name a few.
Her enthusiasm and inquisitive nature really secured her place among thousands of applicants. Chloe’s portfolio demonstrated not only design but actualized design. She was very strategic in her design process, with art direction, brand strategy, prototypes and package design and customization to be current in the changing market.
 Chloe also found the time to TA for the younger WCAAD classes while finishing her studies and portfolio.
West California Academy of Art and Design Now Offers 2021 Summer Portfolio Online Intensive Program from June 14 to August 20, 10 Weeks, Monday--Friday: 9:00am--7:00pm. Courses Available: Fashion Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, Game and Entertainment Design, Life Drawing, Perspective theory, color theory, sketching, charcoal sketching, color lead drawing, pastel drawing, anatomy, illustration, acrylic painting, pen drawing, animation, cartography, interior design, art theory, mixed media, pattern and design, mosaic, character design, interaction design, digital art, Art appreciation including Pop art, abstract painting, impression painting and so on. Please contact: San Dimas Branch, Tel：909-288-3213，Email：myarteducation.sandimas@gmail.com; Rancho Cucamonga Branch, Tel：909-859-4488，Email：Hualongeducation@gmail.com; Yorba Linda Branch, Tel：626-208-7536，Email：ivyexcellent1@gmail.com; San Gabriel Headquarters, Tel：626-292-1783，Email：myarteducation@gmail.com AuthorOmar Gallegos, Vice Principal and Director of Education 100% First-tier College Admission Rate---all of the 14 students from 2019-20 Portfolio Preparation Class of West California Academy of Art and Design (WCAAD) have been accepted into their dream colleges with impressive scholarships-total of $1,352,320! Ashley Xiang 13 Colleges Total scholarship offers $212,000 Parsons -The New School for Design scholarship $28,000/year $112,000/4 years Pratt Institute scholarship $25,000/year $100,000/4 years Cornell University UC Berkeley UCLA USC Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Carnegie Mellon University New York University Northeastern University UC Davis UC Irvine UC San Diego  She Chose Cornell Major：Architecture Fiona Pan 10 Colleges Total scholarship offers $93,600 USC School of Business UC Berkeley UCLA UCSD UC Davis UCI UCSB UCSC UCR scholarship- $13,400/year $53,600/4 years University of Rochester scholarship $10,000/year $40,000/4 years  She Chose USC School of Business Major：Entrepreneurship and Business Jineni Mei 6 Colleges Total scholarship offers $172,000 School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) scholarship $17,000 per year $68,000/4 years Otis College of Art and Design scholarship $16,000/year $64,000/4 years Laguna College of Art and Design scholarship $10,000/year $40,000/4 years Parsons -The New School for Design San Francisco State University California State University, Chico  She Chose Otis Major：Fashion Design Brenda Yi 4 Colleges Total scholarship offers $191,400 School of the Art Institute of Chicago(SAIC) scholarship $17,850/year $71,400/4 years Otis College of Art and Design scholarship $18,000/year $72,000/4 years Laguna College of Art and Design scholarship $12,000/year $48,000/4 years Art Center College of Design  She Chose SAIC Major：Fine Arts Emily Liang 4 Colleges Total scholarship offers $102,000 Otis College of Art and Design scholarship $16,000/year $64,000/4 years Laguna College of Art and Design scholarship $9,500/year $38,000/4 years Parsons -The New School for Design Art Center College of Design  She Chose Parsons Major：Illustration Magdalene Gunawan 4 Colleges Total scholarship offers $47,320 Parsons -The New School for Design scholarship $11,830/year $47,320/4 years Pratt Institute UC Santa Cruz Clarkson University  She Chose Parsons Major：Architecture Chloe Wen 3 Colleges Total scholarship offers $112,000 Otis College of Art and Design scholarship $18,000/year $72,000/4 years Laguna College of Art and Design scholarship $10,000/year $40,000/4 years Art Center College of Design  She Chose Otis Major：Entertainment Design Jacqueline Huang 3 Colleges Total scholarship offers $64,000 Otis College of Art and Design scholarship $16,000/year $64,000/4 years Art Center College of Design UC San Diego  She Chose Art Center Major：Illustration Annie Zhou 2 Colleges Total scholarship offers $124,000 Otis College of Art and Design scholarship $16,000/year $64,000/4 years School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) scholarship $15,000 per year $60,000/4 years  She Chose SAIC Major：Fashion Design Kelly Chen 4 Colleges Total scholarship offers $60,000 Art Center College of Design scholarship $15,000/year $60,000/4 years UC Irvine UC Santa Barbara UC San Diego  She Chose Art Center Major：Entertainment Design Jimmy Liu 2 Colleges Total scholarship offers $78,000 Otis College of Art and Design scholarship $9,000/year $36,000/4 years Art Center College of Design scholarship $10,500/year $42,000/4 years  He Chose Art Center Major：Product Design Chloe Cao（transfer student） 3 Colleges Total scholarship offers $96,000 Art Center College of Design scholarship -$24,000/year $96,000/4 years University of South California - USC Cal State University, Long Beach  She Chose Art Center Major：Graphic Design Esther Yang 2 Colleges Art Center College of Design School of Visual Arts - SVA  She Chose Art Center Major：Graphic Design Lillyanne Fisher 7 Colleges She Chose RISD Major：Painting WCAAD Now Offers 2021 Summer Portfolio Online Intensive Program from June 14 to August 20, 10 Weeks, Monday--Friday: 9:00am--7:00pm. WCAAD offers college-bound students a unique combination of practical expertise and mentorship to help them develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to choose the right school for them – and get in. Students will work one-to-one with faculty to develop an intense individual focused and disciplined-specific portfolios.  This program is especially targeted for students seeking High school Art school admittance, college admittance and college transfers national and international students. Whether you require the full range of mentoring services or just one or two, your experience can be tailored to your needs. It’s all about making you the strongest college candidate you can be. Sign up now! Take advantage of the summer to create a quality portfolio!  AuthorOmar Gallegos, WCAAD Vice Principal and Director of Education |
