Marty Davis

NEW INSTRUCTOR! Marty Davis is a sculptor, illustrator and animator whose work has appeared in video games for Sega, Sony and Disney/Pixar. As a sculptor, Marty assisted former La Jolla Athenaeum instructor and master sculptor A. Wasil on many San Diego public sculptures over the years, including the Stations of the Cross at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, and Mary Star of the Sea in La Jolla. Additionally, Marty taught at the La Jolla Athenaeum for many years prior to moving away from San Diego. Now that he and his wife have moved back to town, he is excited to resume his association with the Athenaeum.  

For the Winter 2025 Session, Marty is teaching the following classes:

• 4. Quick-Sketch Life Drawing (Drawing for Animation) (La Jolla Studio)

• 54. Sculpting the Portrait Bust from Photos (AAC Art Studio)

• 55. Sculpting the Figure (AAC Art Studio)

For the Fall 2024 Session, Marty is teaching the following classes:

• 2. Quick-Sketch Life Drawing (Drawing for Animation) (La Jolla Studio)

• 53. Sculpting the Portrait Bust (AAC Art Studio)

• 54. Intro to Sculpture (AAC Art Studio)