New York

[Tom Garden]

hey all - i'm comming to NY soon this month, and i'm looking for concept art type things going on a people - whos about, where should i go? i've never been, and want to get the msot out of my short stay!

thanks

[AmishCommy]

Hey NYC peeps, just giving you a heads up on this weeks events.

Thursday 6th. 6:00-9:00 PM - Dahesh is FREE!!!! "Stories to Tell" is a must see!!!!

Friday 7th. 6:00 PM - SoI opening will set you back $30.00 but its fun and you'll never know who you're going to run into.

Saturday 8th 12:00 - Art Out Loud 2 - if you don't know about this you're hopeless. Tickets have been sold out for over a month. but those of you who did get one, i'll see you all there.

busy week ahead of us.


Tom - when are you coming (dates).

[vigostar]

Man, I wish I could go to the SOI opening.. sounds like fun...! Think maybe you can sneak me in the through the back Arkady?!

[AmishCommy]

I wish i could, but i don't want to ruin a good thing. Terry would hang me.

[Elwell]

Also this Thursday, for those who have already done the Dahesh...

Distinguished Alumnus Lecture: Paul Davis

As a part of the Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series, renowned artist and SVA alumnus Paul Davis will speak about his career as a graphic designer and illustrator.

Thursday, April 6, 7pm
Amphitheater
209 East 23rd Street, 3rd floor
Free and open to the public.
http://www.okdavis.com/

[AmishCommy]

what's up with everything happening this Thursday. Dahesh, Davis Lecture. A friend of mine invited me to go see paintings of her posing nude in Brooklyn (which is pretty hard to pass up). they need to hurry up and get that cloning thing figured out,

[vigostar]

amish- yeah i hear that... I tried!

[Rear Naked Choke]

Pratt draw-a-thon (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/super_the_conan/PrattDrawaThon.jpg)

[vigostar]

great find RNC. I think im going to try and make it out for that.

[AmishCommy]

oh i'll be there - with 5 shots of espresso in my blood

[Tom Garden]

Hi all, back again,

I'm going to be in new york around the 21st of this month. Are there any good exhibits and froup meets that will be happening?

As i said before, i'm only able to come out for a short time, and would love to meet some of you guys.

if anyone is inersted, please PM me on here!

Would hate to think i'm two feet away from some aceptional artists and i cant to a thing about it!

cheers

[Snowsfall]

I think I'm gonna head over to the Dahesh tomm. after class. Anyone wanna join me?

[AmishCommy]

when's class end?

i'll be there at 6:00 PM

[Snowsfall]

ends at 6 so i'll head over around 6 30ish most likely

[Interceptor]

Hey y'all. I was wonderin what the cost of living is like in NY? Is is incredibly tough?
I'm looking to move to NY, get a fresh start at things in a more art based community.
CHEERS!
-Loren

[AmishCommy]

Loren, don't move out here unless you have some serious savings or a well paying job lined up. Safe bet is to expect to pay at least 25K in Rent alone. it's not a cheep city, and it's set up to siphon money out of your pocket. I just got a wimpy fruit salad for $4.00. it's fucking fruit.

[vigostar]

interceptor- dont move to nyc unless you have a pretty decent income. Its expensive and evem when your living with a roomate its expensive... You wont find rent less then $800 a month and that would be in a dump, in a shitty neighborhood. a nice one bedroom apt in a decent area would run you at least $1000 a month. trains are $2 one way unless you get and unlimited card. If you work in the city lunch is a minimum of $6 for a sandwich. Then there electricity, cable, cell fone, internet.. fuck its expensive but, theres no better place to live.

[vigostar]

Art Out Loud after party tomorrow.

Location:
816 Broadway. Between 13th and 12th streets.
2nd floor buzzer.
Time: 4:30- 9? (possibly later depending on how the party evolves)

Bring: Whatever it is your going to use for drawing. If there are any volunteers who want to bring two large illoboards that will be used for the collaborative project let me know. Helps me out from doing one less thing. Also, if you have a box of cheap markers or crayons that can be used for the collaborative project let me know as well. Also, bring drinks... Beer, sodas, juices, milk.. Whatever you like to drink bring it. Remember sharing is caring! I'll see you guys and gals tomorrow! Its gonna be a great day!

One last thing. Although this is a party, this party was intended for the people attending the AOL exhibit and CAer's. Please do not start calling your friends, aunts, uncles, babysitters, homeboys and homegirls!

[loomer]

Loren - NYC is INCREDIBLY expensive - probably just slightly less than Tokyo and London (guessing now). BUT that doesn't mean you shouldn't think about it. Living in Manhattan is extremely difficult to swing for a young person starting out, unless they stumble across a really good situation with a roommate. So where are all the young folk - most have spread out to Brooklyn...which is slightly cheaper, a bit roomier, and more residential. There are some nice things here and there in Brooklyn, but you'll need to take a subway to get to all the hot spots in Manhattan (museums, galleries)
At first you may also have to get creative on budgeting - Yeah..food is crazy expensive...but I bagged my lunch when in Manhattan (most of the time). PB & J tastes awesome, is cheap as hell, and you won't get a fat ass eating it. Or when I worked at the Frick Collection they have a cafeteria that only costs $2 and they feed you like pigs there (perhaps a job there?) Cell phones are good..but do you need a cell phone AND a telephone in the apartment? Can you swindle your folks into paying a bill? Do you know any rich girls that are lonely (ok joking...sort of ;)) It's not impossible...and NYC is a great place to live. Or you can live with Arkady and his harem of young boys :P

[AmishCommy]

oh how i miss my harem.

This is the greatest city in the world. Everyone else is just kidding themselves. but good things always come at a price.

I could be rolling around in money back in Florida, while stabbing myself out of boredom, but i prefer being broke in New York.

All you gotta remember here in NY is that when you get your ass kicked (and most likely you will) just get up and try again, and again, and again.

[Interceptor]

Wow. Such speedy replies, thanks everyone. Well I suppose that settles it, than. Same ol' Canada for me. i will be visiting family in New ork for a while soon,though. I hope to join in on your paitning sessions in the park.

I never expected it to be so much, with Danomight and his lady living there, i thought it were be more affordable. I guess I'm taking for granted the cost of rent here in Calgary.
CHEERS!
-Loren

[Tom Garden]

ass kicked?!?! as in - an arty way, people being bette than you, or a beating lol - if so where, and i'll stay clear!!!

[Rear Naked Choke]

great find RNC. I think im going to try and make it out for that.

"Think?"

"Try?"

There is no try!

Knock yourself out thinking and trying.

In other news, the weatherman says it will be nice and sunny in New York tomorrow. Arkady will probably be homo-experimenting with Dan Dos Santos in Connecticut. I'll be at the fountain in Central Park.

So... uh, don't anyone bother me.

[sve]

Guys. How was an yesterday's event? Was strych9ine arrested for an indecent exposure? How many times was he arrested in one night? Who was arrested with him :). hehe. Oh, just tell me something please. I was thinking about what you were doing yesterday. Maybe I deserve some information? No?

[vigostar]

RNC- Im not sure if you have a very weird sense of humor or your just a dick but, there are other people with more responsibility and alot less time then others to make all these artistis functions and to be quite candid I def. rather skip it then there be a chance that I would have to take a spot next to someone who has so many nice remarks for others. Thanks for the info. but you made it (the info) worthless now.

[zake]

hi guys! i have a question.
what is the best way to get a job in NYC area?
i know this is stupid question.

[vigostar]

zake- what kind of a job are you looking for? I mean you can get a job at the hundreds of starbucks and McDonalds in the city but, I get the feeling your talking about art related stuff.... In which I would assume its pretty difficult... There arent too many gaming companies in NYC.. I know that Rockstar has an office and then theres the publishing houses but, I gues you have to contact the art directors directly for that.. Its hard to stay afloat in NYC with a regular paying job... Its not like in other places where you can make 30K a year and live a normal life... Anyway.. good luck.. check out Craigslist.org they have tons of great jobs there in all areas... good luck.

[natsch]

Yo beware of Craigslist jobs - if you're not careful you'll end up working for $10 an hour.

Art related jobs are difficult to find. I just quit my job doing prints and patterns for women's underwear. Thats about as art related as it gets sometimes. There's a couple animation studios but unless you have money / connections / both this is a tough town.

If you wannna do fashion / graphic design, try to find a placement agency, like http://www.24seventalent.com. Also, try posting your resume and portfolio on http://creativehotlist.com - depending on the strength / focus of your portfolio, that can be a great resource.

You need to earn at least 30k in this city, I think, to be above subsistence level. Its kind of a bitch.

[natsch]

Hey I found a place where you can do **-->FREE<--** figure drawing. On the first Thursday of every month at 6PM at Haven Arts (http://www.havenarts.org) they have a model. And it's free!

If enough people come, they may do it every week...maybe Ironworks (http://www.ironworksgallery.com) will follow suit....

[vigostar]

Natsch- agreed. I was just saying Craigslist in general for work. Not necessarily art related stuff... agreed with everything else you said...

[Irene Gallo]

Hey Guys,

I can't remember if I posted this here or not (my brain is still a little mushy after the weekend.) but.....

Greg and I spent Sunday at the Museum of Natural History with a pair of binoculars. Looking at the paintings in the animal dioramas "close up" is amazing.

We only got through the mammals of North America, but I'm looking forward to seeing Africa next. (Although the N. American dioramas are considered to be slightly better than the African.)

Arkady - I think you would particularly get a kick out of the Carl Rungius "Alaskan Moose" painting.

Just one more arty thing to do in New York City.

[AmishCommy]

I'll totally try and make it out there one of these weeks if you promise to come along Nate. How's life's drama treating ya, anyways?


zake- just from experience, it took me almost a year to find a steady job that actually paid a living wage. I did some poopy frelance jobs that paid next to nothing and survived on my personal savings and loans from family. After working at my current job for just over half a year, i'm finally starting to get out of the black.

This is a tough city. there are literally millions of people that all fighting for their own piece of the pie. you have to be very quick and cool under pressure. another problem is that with the huge competition, there is always someone with the same credentials willing to do the job for less. this is great for the employer, but sucks for the rest of us that have to work our asses off for less than normal wages.

your best bet is to focus on your strengths and do a ton of research before you come out here. i think if i had layed out the groundwork before i moved up here i would have had an easier time finding work.



Irene - what happened to Greg finishing that job he started at AOL2??? I guess there's always room for some Museum hopping.

[Rear Naked Choke]

Hey I found a place where you can do **-->FREE<--** figure drawing. On the first Thursday of every month at 6PM at Haven Arts (http://www.havenarts.org) they have a model. And it's free!

I'll be checking this out.


...maybe Ironworks (http://www.ironworksgallery.com) will follow suit....

Shiraj just told me he's willing to pose for the Ironworks figure drawing session. Score!

[AmishCommy]

Shiraj just told me he's willing to pose for the Ironworks figure drawing session. Score!

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! priceless!!!!

[Irene Gallo]

Irene - what happened to Greg finishing that job he started at AOL2??? I guess there's always room for some Museum hopping.

We deserved a break!:P
It was due Monday so he finished it up mid day yesterday. We'll post it tonight.

[loomer]

Yes - Post that painting!
I wanna see that
Nate - I think Tiffany or Arkady is going to grab my painting from you, since I won't be able to make it out of my studio for a while (what did I get myself into!?! :P)

[zake]

thank you guys! yeah you guys are right. i worked at small game company before in nyc. and i know about theirs paying. they tell to people internship after use them they fired. yeah maybe i have to move CA he he he it is so sad. i love this city.

[Snowsfall]

Yea Nate I think I'm gonna need to stop by to grab my painting, I need to work on it a bit more then throw it into the Foundation year painting show(ugh, i don't even like the damn painting). I'll probaly try to grab it on friday if that works with you. I'll give you a call thursday or friday if I don't hear back

[cbalaskas]

What's up with Saturday folks? It looks like it's going to be a great Spring day. Who's down? Fountain?

[timpaatkins]

Scott! Tell us what you got yourself in to!

[AmishCommy]

god i want to go over and paint the day away. but my poopy job is making me come in to work. I'll be down by the pond from 1:00-2:00 for lunch. I assume Angel will be at the fountain painting away. If you guys want to meet up at 6:00 (6:30ish) i'm totally down for some food then.

Also on Sunday, if you're not doing some sort of Easter thang, you can join me, the godless heathen, outside of the subway stop on 72nd and Broadway. I'll have my watercolors out and i'll be painting the building across the way. the one with all the ornate goodies on the facade.

[Snowsfall]

Whenever it's nice this weekend I'll be heading out to central park. I doubt I'll go to the fountain though, it's crowded, loud and uncomfortable there. I'll probaly be at one of the big fields lying down drawing... or sleeping, whichever works best.

[Chingwa]

sorry if this was posted before, but I just came across it. Any of ya's been to this thing?

http://www.michaelalanart.com/Drawathon%20Nov.html

[goldenavatar]

I called up Amish as I hit central park and he told me you guys would be at the fountain, but I'm guessing that the fencing off of the fountain kept folks from meeting up this week or you guys met elsewhere. I'm going to try and make this a regular thing for me, so you might see more of me around or something.
Might even hit the Haven arts thing on mondays, if I can muster the energy.

[Danomight]

Anyone going to the Pratt draw-a-thon? Do you have to be a student?

[AmishCommy]

i'm a little bit of a slacker today. but for those still interested in hanging out and painting today i'm headed out to the park in a minute. Bringing my watercolors so i'll be quite mobile. give me a call: 561-827-3451

[AmishCommy]

so once again, it's the 3rd Thursday, and here's food at the SoI tonight. along with naked people. :tihi:

and tomorrow is the draw-a-thon at Pratt. I'll be at both events. will you?

[Irene Gallo]

I'll be there.
I have a board meeting...plus it's my last chanec to see the minis before they leave the nest. :sadcheerleader:

[DSillustration]

Blue Sky Studios is doing a lecture at SOI on concept art/production...
May 20th (i think)

not too pricey.
anyone plan on attending?
tiff?

[loomer]

uhggg..Can't make tonight's SOI drawing...kinda bummed, but I'll be at the next 3rd Thurs.. Have a drink on...er....for me :)

Danzo - that sounds really cool . I'd definitely be interested in that...what's not too pricey? Should I actually use this keyboard beneath my fingertips and find out for myself using the interweb?
Tiff...you better go!

[winjer]

whos going to the drawathon tomorrow? Anyone wanna meet up somewhere before we go?

[Danomight]

I'll be there Winjer and AmishCommy :)

Hope to see you there, and anyone else who goes too.

[AmishCommy]

Shiraj, i'm going strait from work so if you want to come by before 6:00 PM we'll go together. Angel will meet us up there.

Danomight - see you over there too. I'll be rocking the watyercolors if i have some space to set up.

Dan - I'll be helping out the night of the Blue sky lecture so you know i'll be there.

[timpaatkins]

Hey NYC:ers! Ill be joining you all soon, as I was accepted at FIT!
(Cooper Union however only sent back a letter saying HAHA in big capital letters...meh, their loss!)

Im gonna come over in the middle of August, and I am of course looking for someplace to stay! So if you know anyone whos has a flat, spare room, loft, bedsit, apartement, tent in central park or cardboard boxes on the street, please drop me a PM! Ill consider anything, even large expensive lofts!

Im really looking forward to meeting my old friends from november last year, and many new ones too!

Any other great advice/experiences on livin in the big apple is also welcome from all, ( cheap grocieries, areas to stay the hell out of, etc)

Big super thanks to ruskie mate Arkady for printing and sending my porfolio out, and a special thanks to sensual Scott for mental support!

Life starts now! You guys,, Im so happy I could shit my pants!

Cheers Tim

Im having some trouble accessing my personal page an the PM section, so you can email me about any palce to live at: timothy-jan.atkins AT berghs.se (replace AT with the saucy @ sign! No spaces between!)

[AmishCommy]

go Tim!!!! congrats dude.

My printer works its magic again.

[goldenavatar]

Good stuff tim. I Knew you'd make it. As for finding a place, my man craig's got this list you can check out. It's pretty popular, he's even got a site, craigslist.com, best of luck to ya there and at FIT. If we have the chance to meet up, I'd love to see the a copy of what you put into your portfolio.

Yo, Amish, I liked last night. I'm gonna do my best to make a habit of it, minus the mooching of beer and more mooching of food. I might even make a regular habit of not saying I'll be there until I'm actually in the area otherwise I'd just jinx myself. I hope you and Angel have fun at the Pratt, or was it Parsons, sketch-a-thon.

[Irene Gallo]

Hi All,

In case anyone is interested:
A Blue Sky Studios lecture at the Society of Illos.
Wednesday, May 3rd.

http://societyillustrators.org/upcom...coming.cms?t=3

[loomer]

That Blue Sky lecture sounds pretty interesting - I think I'm gonna go! Who's with me?!

Tim - Congrats man! Just got your email - so crazy all that happened while I replied to you..but that's how it goes.No need to thank me for anything...I'm just pumped to hear you're getting one step closer to your plans of world domination (that was your plan, right?)
I'll ask around about living situations ... it will be warm out during August so you could sweat out the nights on a bench for awhile (kidding kidding...we won't let you go without shelter :) )

[Chingwa]

Greg and I spent Sunday at the Museum of Natural History with a pair of binoculars.
OMG what an awesome idea! I love those dioramas!

[timpaatkins]

Beware though! Whilst I was sketchin an Ox or something, my digital camera was stolen ( ok ok I kinda left it on the bench next to me and wandered off...)

[Irene Gallo]

Some shinning CA faces on the Society's website:

http://stage.societyillustrators.org/publications/thisweek/308.cms

[natsch]

Hey guys,

This Thursday at Haven Arts there's going to be FREE figure drawing at Haven Arts gallery in the Bronx.

http://www.havenarts.org

This'll be my first time coming. I know that they've had problems getting people to come, so if enough people come it could be a weekly thing. So...please show up! If you're unfamiliar with the area you can stop by Ironworks first (around 5:45) and we can all walk over there...

[AmishCommy]

Nate - on May 3rd there's a lecture at the SoI, the strory board guy from Blue Sky. I know you're interested in this. you should come check it out.

[LordSpewbarfer]

arkady im intrested in it, is there an admission fee of any sorts?

[AmishCommy]

scroll up a few posts. Admission is $10

[goldenavatar]

Nate: I'll swing by the HavenArts life drawing thing, hope to see ya there. If they've got fliers or something to give to promote this, I'll see if folks at the art department at the college will be interested.

Amish: You know if there's going to be a later one of those Blue Sky lectures. I won't be able to make the one on the May 3rd.

[natsch]

May 3rd? I'm there.

Golden Avatar? haha hell yeah come on by...

[dose]

Hi All

After a long East Coast drought, there's a new show of Jerome Witkin's work in NYC. He's showing from April 22, 2006 through May 27, 2006 at the ACA Galleries:

ACA Galleries
529 West 20th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10011
212-206-8080
www.acagalleries.com

You can check out some of the work in the show here:

http://www.acagalleries.com/dynamic/exhibit_artwork.asp?ExhibitID=88

Nothing on the web or in print can do justice to Witkin's large scale work- this is a great chance to see some of his work in person. In my opinion it's some of the most exciting realist painting going on in America.

-Tim

[goldenavatar]

I didn't make the tuesday SOI session. I was seriously underdressed for the rain when the BCA's fellowship introduction finally ended, so I felt it would be more prudent to retreat home. I did manage to find some Haven Arts fliers there in the Hostos Art gallery, ain't that something?

Nate: If you've got stuff to promote your gallery, have some of that stuff on hand with ya when we meet up at Haven Arts, and I'll make sure it gets to the art department. I can't guarantee much of a turn out from BCC students though, but you never know.

[Layil]

Heya

Im gonna be in NYC the weekend of MAY 20th to the 22nd.

theres a Dr. Sketchy's that weekend- we should meet up and get our draw on.
http://www.evilkid.com/drsketchy/faq.html

:)

[grenkahn]

Hey all,
Haven't posted in a real long while, but I figured the New York crowd might like this. It's a sketch group that meets twice a month in Brooklyn called Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School. Ten bucks for 3 hours with burlesque dancers as models. You can check out all the information, scheduling, cost, and so on and so forth here:

http://www.evilkid.com/drsketchy/sketchyhome.html

Allright I'm done for now. Happy drawing.

[DSillustration]

that dr.sketchy's sounds fun...
should we reserve a table?
i dont want to if im gonna be all alone, it'll just make me look even dumber!
so who's in?

i am.

[AmishCommy]

this is Molly Crabapple's thing. She used to model at the SoI and, according to her, it was her idea to start with the burlesque dancers. Should be fun. Same vibe as the SoI.

I think Angel and I are planning to go painting in central park that day. but we may move the painting party to sunday if enough people are interested in dr. Sketchy's.
on the one hand, Dr. Sketchy's = nekid girls and figure drawing for $10.00.
on the other, the Park = cute girls in bikini's, beautiful weather, and FREE!!!!!


also this Friday 28th there's an opening of work by Mu Pan and James Jean
Mu Pan (http://www.mupan.com/mupan/muhome.html): " me and my big shot friend James Jean are having a group show in NYC , the date of the opening is 4/28/2006 from 7pm to 11pm @ the Changing Room. 3 Centre Market Place NY NY. Please come for the Sake of James"



unfortunatly i can't commit to anything becasue i may have to go home this weekend.

[Layil]

We should do both- sketchys on saturday, park drawing on sunday... ill try and drag some of my peeps from school too....

:)

[AmishCommy]

oh wait, May 20th - i'm a dumbass. should be cool then. gives us time to prepare.

[loomer]

i'm down for Dr.Sketchies..May is going to be crazyouttacontrolgetyerfreakon busy for me...so I can probably only make one day - Sounds fun ..and sexy (?)

edit - ahh cheese & crackers! Arkady that opening is THIS friday? that's the ballpoint pen show right?
i dunno if I can make that..I'm gonna try now. Mu Pan is kickass

[Layil]

anything else cool goin on that weekend?

[loomer]

hmmm..I got this in the mail from Ettinger Gallery:
http://www.eegallery.com/exh/upcoming.html
Their shows have been kinda hit or miss lately, but this could be nice if you're interested in that thang.
I'll keep you posted if I see anything else that might be cool for that weekend

[Layil]

oooh, purdy.... thanks!

[Rear Naked Choke]

I saw the Witkin show today. It is definitely worth the trip to Chelsea. I purchased the catalog. You will see it Arkady, Friday if we meet for the Mu and JJ opening.


Dr. Sketchy's

I will never go to a Dr. Sketchy's.
FUCK THAT HIPSTER BULLSHIT!

[poise]

Angel Your crazy!
Dr. Sketchy sounds fun, so does Mu pan, so does Ettinger Gallery.
I'm SOoOoOoO Down!
MAn I feel like I have been the biggest Loner ever lately. Gone In SF for a week and I miss so much. My boyfriend is gone for 11 days, and I stick myself in my Hole of an apt. Man I think I am really going crazy.
I hope I see all of you guys soon. :( And I hope all of you are doing well.
Love,
T

[cbalaskas]

Hey peeps,

I just cleared some deadlinedness and am totally down with some NYCCAsketchamagroup time. These events sound like fun, let's do it.

[vigostar]

Im there for the Mu Pan... Who's going to that?

Wait theres a ball point pen show!?@!?!

Chris- did u get my message yesterday?

[DSillustration]

MAn I feel like I have been the biggest Loner ever lately...I stick myself in my Hole of an apt. Man I think I am really going crazy.
I hope I see all of you guys soon.
maybe you should return your calls, beyotch!

[vigostar]

Dan- I sent you a email concerning Montreal. Did u get it? We should touch base.

[natsch]

Hmm I may go to Mu Pan...

Please come to free figure drawing tonight at Haven Arts Gallery! 6PM!

http://www.havenarts.org

[AmishCommy]

I'd go tonight, Nate, but it's "Russian Night" tonight at the SoI and they kinda roped me into it. they just want to use me for my hat. (and my vodka consuption abilities)

[goldenavatar]

It's been a while since I was in a titty bar, but do burlesque dancers give hands free lap dances? Nah, seriously though that Dr. Sketchy thing sounds cool, but Brooklyn & me have never gotten along well to date. I suppose in the end it'll depend on how far it is from the faster subway lines for me. If you guys check it out and get a good vibe from it, I'll do my best to motivate out there for one of them, but I'd have hit them with my ten'er at the door.

Nate: edit: I gotta take a raincheck on this and though it's really late notice something came up that someone was trying to get in touch with me about earlier.

Amish: That May 20th thing sound like something to do, I'll check my calendar in a few, but consider me in. BTW, any chance that you or angel can collect whatever hand outs that are given during the May 3rd Blue sky studios thing for me? I won't be able to make it like I had hoped, fucking work.

[natsch]

Golden Avatar??? I had all this great shit to promote my gallery tonight!!! WHERE THE FUCK WERE YOU?!?!?!?!?!?!


hahaha jk dude

figure drawing was good (and free). Somehow Angel and I got free champagne.

[AmishCommy]

Angel, I can't go to the MuPan opening tonight. I'm flying home for the weekend. Sorry dude.

[goldenavatar]

Anything happening today? I've bought some antihistamine, so I'm good for the park and all that nice stuff.

[Rear Naked Choke]

Angel Your crazy!

Tiffany, you're such a flake! Haha! LOL! AWE!! Grrr...!


can't go to the MuPan

You didn't miss anything. The show was in someone's closet. They had a moronic DJ playing horrible music so loud that Shiraj got a sore throat from yelling in my ear. Mu's stuff was... intricate, James phoned in the same crap he always does, Dave Cooper blah blah blah....


Anything happening today?

The group's been dead for over a month. If Arkady's not in town I won't bother to organize anything, not that anyone would show up.

[goldenavatar]

The group's been dead for over a month. If Arkady's not in town I won't bother to organize anything, not that anyone would show up.
Wow, that's kinda disappointing to read. It makes me wish I wasn't out of town myself after the 2nd for work. Any chance we can marshal up something for the 13nth or the 20th? See some exhibits, then stop off at an eatery, do some doodles, I could hussle some tips from you guys, and maybe have amish get a nice buzz on. Something to think about. Other then that I will be at the tuesday sketch thing at SOI, I mean that, really.

[poise]

Oy! sorry Angel. I didn't know it was last fri. yeah I have been a flake lately I'm sorry. :( I was a major Loner the past 2 weeks. I don't know why just felt like I need to be Lonerish. Sometime I will see you guys soon.:[

[AmishCommy]

I swear to buddah, you all need a good lashing when i get back in town.

[natsch]

I'm sorry - I've been totally holed up in my studio. But I always appreciate visitors!

hey, if anyone comes up with a good enough concept, there's enough time between Kev's show (in June) and now that we could have some sort of low-key show. If anyone has any ideas, let me know.

[Rear Naked Choke]

Why is anyone apologizing?

I'm perfectly fine painting and sketching by myself. When there's a group I find myself tiptoeing around your fragile little artist egos. Who in their right mind would miss that bullshit?

[Layil]

Rear Naked Choke: Dude, dont be a dick. it isnt necessary, nobody here has a "fragile artists ego" and nobodys talking smack except you - (maybe youre talking about yourself?) just chill, put all that frustration into something useful, like say, ART???
(checked out your flickr, nice ink drawings, i like your line weights. ;) )


the dr. sketchys sound like fun, i have a friend who goes regularly and he says theyre chill and have good models. im up for going, if any of yall wanna tag along, s'cool..... im thinking of hitting up the Met at some point that weekend too, since SF doesnt really have much in the way of fine art museums, and i MISS MY MET!!! i needs my art fix, yo...

:P

[AmishCommy]

how about we avoid turning this thread into a bad spanish soap opera?

Layil, i'm all for checking out the Met. the sketchgroup hasn't hung out there in a while.

Dr. Sketchy's would be cool if we reserve some table space. most of the models there, model at the SoI.

Also, i think the Stories to Tell show at the Dahesh is up through that weekend, so you should really catch that if you can.

and speaking of the Dahesh, this thursday (May 4) it will be free from 6:00-9:00 PM. I've seen it a few times but it's never enough. I'm gonna try to make it again this thursday.

[goldenavatar]

I won't be able to make it to the SOI Life Drawing session again today guys, sorry. I'm goign to be out of town for a few days and I tend to spend the night before having dinner with the mom. I'll be able to start being a regular come next week so if you want an extra pair of hands to help you set up and break down, let me know I'll be sure to be there. As for Dr. Sketchy's, I'm game if you guys are. Brooklyn and me tend to not get along very well, but I've never let that stop me from chancing it with a group of happy people.

Natsch, I promise I will be there for one of those life drawing sessions at Haven Arts sometime very soon, it's just right now has been very spastic. I will make it, this I promise!

[Irene Gallo]

I just saw the Illustration House auction preview. Ya'll should go check it out. There is a Bernie Fuchs that's to die for. Amazing.

Arkady - there is a great watercolor of a woman on the ground. Very different style than what you are doing, but handling of the watercolor on this thing is amazing!

[loomer]

http://www.illustration-house.com -
mmm...looks good! Lots of goodies to see. I'm always down for the Met...
we could go there and then get our groove on at Dr. Sketchy's. I'm curious about this place...gotta try it once, right?
Layil - what day were you and your gang planning to go to Dr. Sketchy's?
We can meet up there or maybe do Met and Dr. Sketchy's ??? I dunno..I'm sure you got plenty of stuff already planned in a short time -
If folks want, give me a time and date and I'll make a reservation.
I don't think I'll be able to hang more than one day...I'm like, SO busy :P

[Irene Gallo]

Thanks for the link Scott.

Just a reminder to peeps, the Blue Sky Lecture tomorrow. I think I'll be there. Not 100% sure, but it's looking good.

[poise]

I'm possibly up for the Met and maybe I will go to the Dahesh on thurs. I want to see it again. but I had other plans, they might fall through though.
Dr. Sketchy maybe, not sure. Mark and I need to start looking for places to live since we are leaving our current apt.
And the Auction looks far enough away to say hell yeah! haha! A lot of amazeing artwork I would like to see, and if not too expensive like to buy, but I'm sure they are too expensive. :[ Thanks Irene for mentioning the auction, and Scott for posting the Link.
By the way Scott hows your paintings going?

[loomer]

Tiffany - how much time do you have before you get the boot? Are you planning on staying in that same area?
Yeah those prices get pretty high in those auctions....I want that Edmund Dulac piece so bad, but it'll probably go for $5-grand. One day perhaps?
Come hang out when Layil gets here...even for a little bit would be cool. The sketches you have been posting are awesome...(yeah i've been looking)
Come hang out tomorrow!
As for the painting...I'm insane right now. I never leave. I just draw and paint..draw and paint. My friend was talking to me on the phone, and said I sounded insane and needed to get out. On top of all that, I accepted a small job to do 3 cards by May 10. WTF am I thinking? So then I decided I really wanted to burst my brain so I accepted a small design job from the place I used to do a bit of design at. As you can tell from this rant I have really lost it...it's kinda cool ...? sort of :)

[AmishCommy]

Tiff, my friend Tom (my former co-worker) is putting his place in Kew Gardens, Queens up for rent soon. from what i hear it will be $900 for a 1 bedroom place. It's a great place above a deli with a really cool cemetary near by and a big park a few blocks north of it. takes about 30 mins to get to Manhatten. It's a 2 bedroom but he's using the small bedroom for storage. really nice area. I'll get the details for you if you're interested.

[strych9ine]

Tiff, I know a place on the south side of Chicago at a decent rent. not sure how long it takes to get to dowtown Manhattan though, probably a good hour commute at least.

...

How sad is it that I'm still reading this damn thread. I'll get back to my own boring ass city now.

[Snowsfall]

I've been home in syracuse for 3 days now and I'm bored out of my mind. Only 4 months minus 3 days to go! At least I'll get alot of art done, I'm thinking of starting a big super detailed painting. No time during school plus the dreaded arkady influence means I havent actually finished anything in the past 8 months or so...

And Jess is still in the city during the summer(she's being a summer RA) so give her a call arkady or scott and get her out to the sketchgroup to actually do some art, someone other than me needs to give her a good kick in the ass to motivate her.

[DSillustration]

It's a great place above a deli
apartment + deli = roaches.
big fat NYC roaches.

[poise]

Scott we have about two months before we move, but I want to look around at some areas to see how the surroundings are, I don't want to get stuck in another White Plains. Thats awesome you are painting like crazy, I on the other hand have really been goofing off, but starting to paint Jesus, yes starting, haha. anyway, I want to see some of your work Scott, so email me, and I will show you Jesus so far. :)
Arkady that sounds awesome. how far away is Queens form White Plains. If it's not too far of a Commute I'll be willing to take a look at it. Idealy we are looking for a 2 bedroom, but it one of the rooms is big enough I can use it for my studio. Thanks for that info . :)
Cody thanks man, but I think an hour commute might be too far for Mark to travel. haha But you know what? I think you should move closer to us, hehe ;)

Dan, oy! thats nasty! no thank you!

[AmishCommy]

apartment + deli = roaches.
big fat NYC roaches.
yeah, but once you spend all your money on rent, deep fried roaches could be a welcome alternative to the whole "not eating" thing. :P

Tiff: i assume it would take about an hour by car and 2 by trains.

[AmishCommy]

I just saw the Illustration House auction preview. Ya'll should go check it out. There is a Bernie Fuchs that's to die for. Amazing.

Arkady - there is a great watercolor of a woman on the ground. Very different style than what you are doing, but handling of the watercolor on this thing is amazing!
are all the things on the site up on display? there is soo much great work. I LOVE!!! the Dan Content illustration of a man discovering a dead body (lot 79). what a great composition

[B Prodigy]

apartment + deli = roaches.
big fat NYC roaches.

Exactly. Poise, don't piss them off cause they'll start flying.

[poise]

Exactly. Poise, don't piss them off cause they'll start flying.

Oh! God! (shiveres in disgust) :S

[vigostar]

so, when exactly is everyone getting together? Today, Tomorrow, the weekend? Its so confusing

[AmishCommy]

Today at the BlueSky lecture.

Tomorrow at the Dahesh

Sunday (assuming i'm still in town) i'll be up early to do caricatures of dogs at Riverside Park for the Dogwalk for Cancer charity.


I'm taking this Saturday off. if i don't get some sleep this week i'm gonna have a breakdown.

[vigostar]

tomorrow Daheesh sounds like a plan to me... think you can maybe lug that book in for me Arkady? I'll buy you a beer!

[AmishCommy]

i'm trying to find out if the Illustration House is open to the public on Saturday. It would be great to check out all the illustrations going to auction live and in person.
Irene, do you have any info about this?
Anyone else want to join me?

[Irene Gallo]

Arkady,

I'm not sure if Illustration House is open on weekends. You might want to give them a call. If you want to see the work, you should go before the auction on the 20th. On the day of the auction, all the work will be placed in back room and brought out one at a time.

I tend to go to the actual auction, just as a spectator. It's fun....in a long, drawn-out sorta slow way....but it's not good for actually seeing the artwork.

Irene

[Irene Gallo]

I should have also said:

the gallery is open during whatever their business hours are, but it will probably LOOK closed if you are walking by. (Their store front is not yet built.) You need to be buzzed up to the second floor and then into the gallery from there.

[AmishCommy]

thanks Irene.

Dahesh tonight?

Dahesh is free tonight from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. the Stories to Tell show is coming down this month. last chanse to see it for free.

[Rear Naked Choke]

nobody here has a "fragile artists ego"
I have a zest for exposing the wimpy behavior of human beings. It's a gift/curse.


(maybe youre talking about yourself?)
You do not have this gift/curse.


how about we avoid turning this thread into a bad spanish soap opera?
How'bout you buy yourself a box of tampons, AmishMommy?


I won't be able to make it...
First it was funny, then a bit sad. Now it's starting to turn into some kind of Zen koan:

"If Arnold AKA goldenavatar says he'll show up somewhere but doesn't, does anyone care?"

Ommmmmmmm.....

[AmishCommy]

How'bout you buy yourself a box of tampons, AmishMommy?
what the hell, dude? you having an artist block or something? bored?

besides, tampons are to intrusive, i like pads.

[Layil]

I have a zest for exposing the wimpy behavior of human beings. It's a gift/curse.


You do not have this gift/curse.


How'bout you buy yourself a box of tampons, AmishMommy?


First it was funny, then a bit sad. Now it's starting to turn into some kind of Zen koan:

"If Arnold AKA goldenavatar says he'll show up somewhere but doesn't, does anyone care?"

Ommmmmmmm.....


*rolls eyes*
whatever dude. youre exposing your own "wimpy" behaviour without any help from me or anyone.

[B Prodigy]

besides, tampons are to intrusive, i like pads.

Me too. :teeth:

[Rear Naked Choke]

I know you like pads Mommy. Ego padding. That's why you run the sketch group like a baby shower. As for the rest of your BS, check your inbox. I won't character assassinate you in public.


*rolls eyes*
whatever dude. youre exposing your own "wimpy" behaviour without any help from me or anyone.

There is a difference between meeting someone in person and forming an opinion of them from posts on a message board. I've never met you in the flesh so I'm trying really hard not to make assumptions about you. Really hard.

I've met the people in the Subway Sketch Group. I'll leave it at that.

[sve]

Rear Naked Choke :
About ego, buddy, we all are guilty in that :), so this is easy to glue to everyone forehead, you will be right in any case :). Now you might expose me, probably, because of your talent/ curse and I find it entertaining, I'm smiling already. :). Tell me something funny again.

[B Prodigy]

I've met the people in the Subway Sketch Group. I'll leave it at that.

Maybe the reason why people are "flaking" on you is really to avoid you. Don't take it personal because I don't know you or these situations and you definitely don't know me. But from what I can gather from this thread, you always have something negative to say about someone or to someone. The way you're acting will only alienate people. I sure wouldn't want to be around someone like that, especially if I'm drawing or painting. All you've been doing is dogging people out. That's not right. I'm also astounded that they tolerate your biting comments...

[AmishCommy]

sketchgroup has been in limbo for a while becasue people started complaing that we spent too much time at in the Cafe at the Met drawwing fat white tourists. As soon as the weather got nice we went to the park to sketch like we used to. a lot of the mebers of sketch group are students and they have obligations like homework that kept them away. Some are under age so they could not join us for late night drinking and sketching. lots of other factors drove some people away. Plus, I can't always be there sketching on some days. I was pretty happy to let someone else take the leader's role in the group, but apparently (and i'm not saying this from the point of view of my huge ego) people can't get along without me as a mediator. I never wanted the mommy role. but some of you, aparently are too imature.

so here is the deal with the sketch group - as long as i'm in New York it's still alive. those of you that want to participate will have to be a little flexible and check here for updates on meeting places and times. Everyone is still welcome. your dramas, however, are not!!! i don't want to hear about person A picking on person B. i'm not your mommy, so settle this bullshit amongst yourself.

and Angel, once again, you are starting shit for no reason. for the sake of creating drama. I have enough drama in my life right now (i think i already told you what it is) which is way more important than any bullshit you're starting. if you want to start a valid argument about profesionalism, art, ego, or selling out then be my guest. I'm game. Don't go starting fights and character assassinations. I don't play that game. I know you probably don't care about this but I still have some respect left for you. Very little. do with that as you please.



ok as for the plans for this weekend.:
Sunday instead of Saturday. I will be going to Riverside Park on 89th St. and West Side Highway at 9:00 AM (yeah i know that's way too early)
There will be the 2006 Dogswalk Against Cancer benefit. several members of the Society of Illustrators will be there along with me and a few other volunteers drawing charicatures of Dogs for their owners. You can bring whatever materials you would like to work with. You don't get to keep your work. This is for a good cause and should be fun. there will be coffee (thank Allah)
if you're interested in participating PM me and i'll give you my contact info.
Oh and Shiraj, chicks dig dog lovers :P

[Rear Naked Choke]

Maybe the reason why people are "flaking" on you is really to avoid you.

You are absolutely correct B Prodigy. If I was a lonely, wimpy person with no backbone who couldn't stand up for myself or handle criticism, I'd avoid someone like me like the motherfucking plague.


you are starting shit for no reason. for the sake of creating drama.

You are unbelievably dense. The reason I created this "drama" is because at one point I actually cared about the group and thought it could become a good place to discuss art, art issues and technique. How naive I was! You people don't have much interest in art. You just want to socialize. You are permanently stuck in the fan mentality.

I couldn't just leave without speaking my mind. I have done so and am satisfied.


Now you might expose me, probably, because of your talent/ curse and I find it entertaining, I'm smiling already. . Tell me something funny again.

If you or anyone else wants some of my brand of abuse you'll have to get in touch with me on MySpace (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=62215105). I'm done reading or posting on conceptart.org. I find it nauseating.

Goodbye. I won't let the door hit my ass on the way out.

[natsch]

whoa!

uhhhhhh anyways...

If anyone's interested, I had a fun idea - there's a HUGE bird store right by me (literally hundreds, maybe thousands of birds) of all different kinds (but they specialize in finches). I don't know about you guys but I find birds fascinating and they typically creep into my drawings / comics.

So, if we can all get our collective tampons in order, how about we meet up on the 20th, draw some birds, and then go back to my place for some soft tacos?

[loomer]

Arkady and the rest of you folks - I was wrong about this being soley a Sargent show...it's about all those American nutters in Paris painting it up. Should be good, although we'll have a bit of a wait - see below:

Americans in Paris 1890-1900 Exhibition

Exhibion Schedule:
National Gallery, London (Feb. 22 - May 21 2006)
Museum of Fine Arts Boston (June 25 - September 24 2006)
The Metropolita Museum of Art New York (Oct. 17 - Jan. 28 2006)

My guess is that there will be plenty of Sargent and Whistlers displayed - that's a fine thing.

[AmishCommy]

Light Impressions: American Works on Paper 1875-1925
May 9th – June 30th, 2006 at
Adelson Galleries (http://www.adelsongalleries.com/)
25 E 77th Street
3rd floor

some Sargent watercolors there
man whoever it is that made their website should be shot.
anyone want to make a day of this?



EDIT: Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30-5:30.
POO!!!! i may go on my lunch hour

[loomer]

I've been to the Adelson Galleries plenty of times and they usually show the same Sargent watercolors again and again. If you haven't seen them..do so.

BUT - do yourself a real favor and walk directly across the street - there is the amazing Judy Goffman gallery. You can see what's displayed through the big window from the street. Just buzz in and have yourself a nice time looking at all the sweet illustrations. She has an amazing collection.

[timpaatkins]

Ahaha! You know what that means? That Ill be able to go!
Must .... put ... in ... newly... purchased ... special .... New York City ... calendar...

[goldenavatar]

Amish: Making a day of the gallery viewing sounds good to me man. I hope we're able to check out the Adelson Galleries watercolor showing of sargents stuff, since I doubt I've seen them, and then skip over to the Judy Goffman gallery like Loomer suggested. Just shoot a date past us and we'll see who ever else can show up.

Natsch: I just got back into town last night, and looking at my schedule, the 20th is so far clear. And I will be at haven arts, this I promise!

[grenkahn]

Hey all,
I've posted previously about Dr. Sketchy's and I figured I'd give everyone the heads up and let you allknow that the next one is Saturday May 20th at the Lucky Cat in Brooklyn, and our model is Miss Dirty Martini.

Layil, are you going to have the time to go to this one, I know you have other obligations to meet while you are visiting the fairer coast :P

If you guys are curious check the Dr.Sketchy's (http://www.evilkid.com/drsketchy/sketchyhome.html) website for more information

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

[Layil]

im there!

[grenkahn]

looking forward to it hon

[loomer]

do we have to make reservations?
i'd like to go....:)

[grenkahn]

you don't have to make reservations. However, if you want to guarantee table space, it's better to reserve one, otherwise it's first come, first serve. If you are going to reserve a table, do it sometime this week. I've done both, and either or the space is fairly accomodating.

[loomer]

OK - whoever want to go just let me know through here or PM me or email me or send me a package in the mail with some food (i'm really hungry) or whatever. This way if we need a giganto table or something it won't be a problem. If it's too crazy I'll just give them a fake number , like table for 40 or something :)

[goldenavatar]

Cool, so how're folks for this saturday the 13nth?

[Irene Gallo]

Sotheby's has some amazing American illustration coming up for auction - Wyeth (both Andrew and NC), Rockwell, Parish, Jessie Wilcox Smith, Frank Schoonover, etc. The catalogue can be viewed at sothebys.com. (Scroll past tons of not-so-interesting seascapes.) The exhibition begins Saturday May 20th. While the auction is way beyond my wildest dreams, I am looking forward to seeing the preview.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/igallo/4MCJT-smaller-N08207-100-1.jpg

[Irene Gallo]

Ok, How come the [IMG] tag is in my preview but it is not showing the image here?

These dagnamit machines!

[DSillustration]

img tags are turned off in this area.

[vigostar]

Well, peoples.. My girlfriend is staying at her friends house over the weekend and being that its supposed to be a rainy weekend maybe I can host a drawing session in my pad. Ive been needing to get out of my artistic hump for a very long time now and maybe this will be a good way to jump out. Let me know if anyones interested.. I can host about 5 people or so.... We can start in the early afternoon around 1 or 2pm.... For those who have a long train ride...

[ArtByZak]

Hey, y'all...

Well, I've been out of touch for a little while, since moving in March. I had the choice between a tiny apartment in a dirty part of Brooklyn, that was a "3 bedroom" with two really, really small "bedrooms" and a closet that I guess was supposed to be the 3rd bedroom, or a really large house with lots of space and a big yard in East Setauket for the same price ($1000/mo). The choice was...career (Brooklyn) or family (East Setauket). Crowded and loud (B) or empty and quiet (ES), insane (B) or sane (ES), close to the city (B) or really far away (ES).

We chose East Setauket. Looks like it will be even harder to get together now. At least there's a forum, right?

Anyway, I read this last page to kind of get up to speed...who was that dick? Rear Naked Poke? No, wait, I REALLY don't care. I love how, after he left pouting, everyone just ignored his tantrum and went on talking like he never existed. That seemed appropriate, and I'm sorry I even brought him/her up.

Hey, Amish, it was good to see you at the con a few months back. Any good news come out of that? I met up with a friend named Louis Small, Jr. and we ended up hanging out for most of the con. Cool guy. His ex-girlfriend posed for the nude artist pose book put out by Associates in Art a few years ago. He got a lot of interest from Marvel, and it looks like he'll be doing work for them again.

Anyway, I'm taking the wife into the city for mothers day, to eat at a raw food restaurant on Sunday. Should be an experience. Other than that, I have no idea when I'll be in the city next.

My daughter is following in my footsteps. Her first piece of artwork is in the "Its Finally Finished" gallery under the name "Mother's Day Gift - A father/daughter collaboration." She drew the piece last year, when she was 4. What a talent! I colored it, and hope I didn't mess up the energy and feel of the original piece...

[loomer]

Hey Rob - awesome of you to offer up your place. I'll be a no-show, however :(
Painting all weekend and then I gotta make the wifey's Mother's Day all special...cause she's a sentimental momma now.

Zak - I'll check that pic you and your daughter did. I'm not sure where East Setauket is on the Island..I feel like I've been there alot, but can't place it. Suffolk or Nassau county? Anyway..I run a life drawing class on Monday nights in Dix Hills (by Huntington) at the Art Students League of Long Island (www.artleague.org) 7-10pm. If you get the chance and it isn't too far c'mon out. cheers

[ArtByZak]

loomer -- no kidding? I have been looking for something like that since I got here. I was afraid it was all in the city. I really think I'll start coming to the sessions soon. How much does it cost? East Setauket is near Port Jefferson, up north in Suffolk.

[blufrogtu]

Anyone have any plans to draw tommorow? I need to get out of the house and get some practice.

-Rob

[winjer]

is that you korean rob?

[blufrogtu]

Yes it is.

Was that Shiraj who just posted?

[AmishCommy]

i'm in FL right now. Next week there will definetly be something going on.

[blufrogtu]

It's getting a bit late for me, I want to avoid getting bitten when the crackheads come out at night... j/k. I'm pretty much game for anything as long as it's not drawing in a poorly lit bar w/ some guy cosplaying as Zangief.

[winjer]

what happened to that trip to long island for painting? That sounded like a good idea, and yes this is Shiraj.

[Irene Gallo]

Hey Guys,

I have a question. The guy that runs the Society's lecture series has asked if I would put togther a science fiction & fantasy lecture. It would be in the fall, probably around October-ish.

Now...what would be most interesting? A group of artists doing a panel discussion, kinda round tabel like? One or two artists giving a slide lecture? Me interviewing one artist? A slide lecture that focuses on book publishing?

Anything sound appealing or does it all sound like just so much hot air. :P

Irene

[DSillustration]

you have 2.5 hours, right?
i say:
45 min, you give slide lecture about publishing from your point of view.
45 min, sf/f artist gives slide lecture from THEIR point of view
45 min, interview...both ways.

[grenkahn]

Hey Guys,
Just a reminder that Dr. Sketchy's is this Saturday. 3 hours of dynamic drawing plus goodies galore, and a chance for 15 minutes of fame!

THIS MONTH:

Saturday, May 20, 3-6 pm
with Miss Exotic World- Dirty Martini!
10 bucks (15 for seats at a table)
The Lucky Cat Lounge (http://www.theluckycat.com/)"
245 Grand St, btw Driggs and Roebling, Williamsburg


We've got America's Burlesque Queen, Miss Dirty Martini, to awe and delight you!

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Reserve a table at the Dr. Sketchy's (http://www.evilkid.com/drsketchy/sketchyhome.html) website!

Hope to see you all there!

[Irene Gallo]

Another Society exhibit worth checking out.
"Colorful Tales in Black and White"
All the images are pre-mid40s.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/igallo/Colorful-Tales.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/igallo/ColorfulTales.jpg

The Student Scholarship show will be up at the same time. Want a kick in the butt? Go see what the next generation has in store.

[loomer]

NY chapter kinda quiet lately eh? Is anyone going to the 3 on Thurs. tomorrow? I think I can make it - just might have to bail 30 min. early or so.

Irene- I think Dan has a good breakdown for the lecture. Would you do that with just one artist and you, or a few? The whole idea of the discussion around publishing is really interesting to me.

ArtByZak - the sessions are kinda pricey I feel - although out of my hands. $14 for members, and $16 for non-members. I may or may not be there for the next few weeks due to me burning out a bit on a self-induced workload. I'm all for working hard, but when the work itself suffers it's time to recharge. Instead I have someone who can run the drawing session in case I can't make it.

[AmishCommy]

damn new yorkers are too lazy!!!

I just came from the last lecture at the SoI. Just a pointer: DO NOT LET THE ARTIST TALK ABOUT THEMSELVES FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES!!!!!!!!
no offence to Joel Iskowitz (i got a chanse to talk to him beforehand and he's a really easy going guy with a lot of intersting things to talk about), but give a guy who is usually holled up in the studio all day a podium and a captive audience and he will not shut up about all his accomplishments. I mean yeah, the he accomplished a hell of a lot, props to him for that, but no one in the audience paid to hear "Survey of the career of Joel Iskowitz"
the problem with the lectures is there is no structure to them and no real goal to strive for for the presenter. it devolves in a huge self promotion campaign. If you go along with Dan's idea, Irene, at least there you have a central theme. and if you have more than one presenter there is a system of checks and balances that keeps people from going off on tangents.

Scott - you know i'll be there Tomorrow. come one come all.


also are people still on for the Dr. Sketchy's thing this Saturday. If someone reserves a table i'll show up.

[goldenavatar]

Amish: I hope you had fun while you were out of town with family. I'll be at the Third on Thursday, no problems there. I mean, c'mon nudes, free food, and available beer? I'm there. I probably won't be able to do Dr. Sketchy, my schools got a conference from 8-4 that I'd like to sit in on saturday. Depending on how interesting/boring the subject matter is I'll probably be there for the whole duration of the conference, but I'll regardless be at Dr. Sketchy's in spirit hoping you cats are having mad fun.

And Nate, I've got Sunbird open right now so I can make sure my schedule is clear for it and if Haven Arts has their life drawing sessions on the final thursday of each month I will be there. This, I shit you not.

[loomer]

Ahh cheese & crackers...
Addie has to work late tonight, so I'm watching the lil' guy. Stinkies..I was looking forward to tonight. Let me know if something is happening with Dr. Sketchy's this weekend and I'll try to escape.
Cheers all

[Greg L]

Amish: I thought the William Frake lecture at SOI was kinda decent; managed to at least touch upon a few interesting ideas (the unspoken 'language' and visual cues that storyboard artists and illustrators share, etc.). Although he too, was a bit all over the place as you say. Anyway, haven't really been to any other than that one. Just discovering this stuff...

[AmishCommy]

Greg L - they all have some nuggets of goodness to them if you stay awake :P
I liked the Flake lecture a lot, because there was a theme and he stayed with it for the most part. He talked about himself, but it was in context with the overall theme. The other two lectures were smaller, and the guys talked mostly of themselves. The first lecture the guy would not shut up about Gloria Estefan mentioning his name on Operah, but when people started asking him questions about how to get into childrens books he had no real answer because he did not try to get into it, the market came to him.


oh and by the way - those that didn't come to SoI you all missed out the
BEST NIGHT EVER!!!!!!

[AmishCommy]

so is anyone still on for Dr. Sketchy's tomorrow?

Dan? Layil?

[blufrogtu]

i dunno, i really don't feel like life drawing these days, or at least with naked people no matter how dressed up they are. perhaps drawing out here on LI, there are the beaches and something other than naked models to draw. i think if i goto nyc again soon i'll have to rip my head off to prevent it from exploding. serious :-(

[natsch]

Hey guys,

Just want to remind you all that the deadline for the next ironworks show is in 11 days. We're starting to get a lot of attention from some people with funding, and given the tenuous state of my finances, that means there's a lot riding on this show.

http://www.ironworksgallery.com

It's going to be very cool and I encourage everyone to submit. If you feel like you have a cool piece but are having trouble working on a horror movie title, let me know and I can help you brainstorm.

We need pieces! That means you Arkady! That means you Eli! That means you Rob! That means you Tiff! That means you Scott! That means you Shiraj! That means you Dan (and yes you are the *last* one to still have a piece here!)!

[LordSpewbarfer]

rob- i would if i wasnt so fucked on cash atm.. other then that city is probably the easiest for most peeps here.. but i dont see ne solid plans laid out.. im down for nething

nate- yeah ill try to start somethin off .. just need to start thinking of that title ;x i mean how specific does it have to be? i mean could it just be a 3 second line for a movie that has nothing to do with the plot? like 'look hes jacking off on that tree' and actually draw someone jacking off on the tree? lolz i donno.

[AmishCommy]

Nate - you still have Ken's peice (the pastel nude with the primary colors) from the December show?
i'm pretty lost about what to do for the next show. waht are your plans for today (tonight)? I may have to invite myself over to brainstorm.

[LordSpewbarfer]

i'm pretty lost about what to do for the next show. waht are your plans for today (tonight)? I may have to invite myself over to brainstorm.

ditto. lol tell me whats good on that.

[karichristensen]

I almost forgot about the next Iron Works show. I have plenty of horror themed paintings. Is it okay if I submit old stuff?

[natsch]

sure - we're lookin for works on paper tho - hope that isn't a problem!

Sorry Amish, didn't get your message till now! If you and / or Eli wanna come over today / tonight, be my guess.

[natsch]

AND YES it could be a n y t h i n g. Intepret the concept however you want to. It just needs to be something on paper.

[Layil]

Heya all

NYC came and went... i showed up the Dr Sketchys., but didnt see any CA peeps there... twas good, yall should check it out.

made it the Met on monday and it was closed... argh!!

pity i didnt get to see any of you cats. I was sans-intarweb all weekend....
well, till next time.

:)
L

[Irene Gallo]

MoCCA Fest - June 10 & 11
http://mocany.org/artfest-main.html

[natsch]

Hey guys, we're gonna get a lot of great work for the ironworks show this week, but CA has been AWOL. If you're having trouble coming up with ideas, I put a bunch of quotes up in the Ironworks thread (http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=67340&highlight=ironworks) - if anybody wants to drop by the gallery anytime this week to pick my brain for a quote, you're welcome to.

[loomer]

Hey all you NY stinkers. Unfortunately I won't be able to make the Ironworks show. Mucho apologies - just trying to focus right now and concentrate on getting my work done. I think I won't be able to make the Jeremy Lipking show (www.lipking.com) at the Arcadia gallery (www.arcadiafinearts.com), but you guys should check out his stuff if you like it. He's only a year older than me - and the kid can paint.

Also after the Montreal workshop I really want to check out this show:
http://www.cooperhewitt.org/EXHIBITIONS/tourism_in_america/index.asp
I realize that this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but recently I've really had a new love for Moran and Edwin Church, so I'm looking forward to this. It's up for a while, so perhaps sometime this summer?
hope all is well - have fun at the Ironworks show :)

[AmishCommy]

hey NYCers. We just hung the 3rd show at IronWorks and once again it's looking great. you all should come up and check it out. http://ironworksgallery.com/

[natsch]

You gotta come to the show at ironworks tomorrow!
see photos from the hanging party here! (http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?p=883303&posted=1#post883303)

get the info at http://www.ironworksgallery.com

[iskart]

Hello,

I really had all kinds of things that I wanted to say about everything except myself. I guess I really got off target and it divolved into a "hey, ain't I something?!" Sorry about that.I kind of pride myself in the fact that my art and illustrations aren't about itself or me so much, but more about what in the subject is facinating or the story that needs to be told.I'll definitely work on eliminating the personal vignettes and shorten the whole presentation for the next time. Sorry if I caused you to nap. Thanks for saying that I am easy going...next time I'll try to go a little easier on you!

Joel



damn new yorkers are too lazy!!!

I just came from the last lecture at the SoI. Just a pointer: DO NOT LET THE ARTIST TALK ABOUT THEMSELVES FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES!!!!!!!!
no offence to Joel Iskowitz (i got a chanse to talk to him beforehand and he's a really easy going guy with a lot of intersting things to talk about), but give a guy who is usually holled up in the studio all day a podium and a captive audience and he will not shut up about all his accomplishments. I mean yeah, the he accomplished a hell of a lot, props to him for that, but no one in the audience paid to hear "Survey of the career of Joel Iskowitz"
the problem with the lectures is there is no structure to them and no real goal to strive for for the presenter. it devolves in a huge self promotion campaign. If you go along with Dan's idea, Irene, at least there you have a central theme. and if you have more than one presenter there is a system of checks and balances that keeps people from going off on tangents.

Scott - you know i'll be there Tomorrow. come one come all.

Hello,

I really had all kinds of things that I wanted to say about everything except myself. I guess I really got off target and it divolved into a "hey, ain't I something?!" Sorry about that.I kind of pride myself in the fact that my art and illustrations aren't about itself or me so much, but more about what in the subject is facinating or the story that needs to be told.I'll definitely work on eliminating the personal vignettes and shorten the whole presentation for the next time. Sorry if I caused you to nap. Thanks for saying that I am easy going...next time I'll try to go a little easier on you!

Joel




also are people still on for the Dr. Sketchy's thing this Saturday. If someone reserves a table i'll show up.

[Irene Gallo]

Hey Joel - Welcom to CA.org!

-------


The Society has an opening tonight for their black and white show, COLORFUL TALES IN BLACK AND WHITE. It's a small show of drawings and paintings from the permanent collection. I'm afraid it will be a small turn out, but, what the hell, who am I to turn down free wine and cheese.

[AmishCommy]

Hey Joel, looking back at it, turning off the light on your podium most likely threw you off track with what you had in mind for the pace of lecture. and the reason i fell asleep was more becasue I had not slept much the week before.

however i did notice that some people in the audience came thinking the lecture was about making money in illustration.


as for the rest of you NYCers, Sketch group is coming back in a week or two. be warned.

[natsch]

Hey guys - free free free FREE figure drawing at Haven Arts gallery tonight!

http://www.havenarts.org

gimme a call if you wanna come draw!
718-801-2490

[AmishCommy]

since it's gonna be a nice weekend, anyone want to come out to the park and paint? I'm gonna head out tomorrow around noon/1:00 PM. anyone else who want's to join me give me a call - 561-827-3451. My internet is down at home so the only way for you guys to reach me is to call. I'll be at the Bethesda Fountain as usual.

[natsch]

Once again - free free FREE figure drawing at Haven Arts Thursday night at 6PM!!!! I've done this twice - it's a small affair but its cool. Every time, it should be noted, I've gotten free wine, too....

Haven Arts (http://www.havenarts.org)
235 East 141st St., 2nd Floor
(Between Rider Ave. and Canal Place)
Take 2,4,5 to 149th/Grand Concourse
or 4.5 to 138th/Grand Concourse
or 6 train to 3rd Ave./138th St.

Did I mention its free?

[Margie]

Hi, I'm new here.

Could someone be so kind as to list some nice places for life drawing, free or otherwise, around the city?

[grenkahn]

Hey NYCers,

If anyone is looking for a life drawing class, Dr. Sketchy's (http://http://www.evilkid.com/drsketchy/sketchyhome.html) is this Saturday. Tables are still available, at 15 bucks, or you can pay ten at the door. It goes down at The Lucky Cat Lounge (http://www.theluckycat.com/) In Williamsburg Brooklyn.

It's a 3 hour session that usually features burlesque and cabaret performers who make the effort to show up in some pretty neato outfits.

oh, there is booze and coffee as well.

[AmishCommy]

Shiraj and I will be painting in the Park on Saturday. We decided to paint the Bethesda Fountain from above the stairs. on the West side of the stairs in the shade. Come out if you'd like to join us and can't afford Dr. Sketchy's

[winjer]

i will be there offerring harsh criticisms though so dont come if youre touchy

[blufrogtu]

cool, see you tommorow.

[KawizradSaddrax]

This thread is a lifesaver! I just moved to New York a few months ago, there is so much here I haven’t been able to find any of the "hot spots." Since I don’t really know anyone in the city, I am hoping I can find some time to check out some of these events, and meet some new people. If any one is board tonight, there are a bunch of people hanging out at "the cabin" on 2nd Ave, between 5th and 6th. Not much drawing… but hella drinking. (20 bucks all you can drink if you’re "with the party") hit me up or just show up if your interested, I think it would be great to meet some new people!



/weller

[poise]

If one weekend anyone is free Sundays I am up for going to the Park or whatnot. But Untill I find an Apt. Saturdays are the only days Mark and I can look at places. :( Have fun guys.

[Irene Gallo]

Anyone drawing at the Society tonight?
The Half-Tones are playing so I'm tempted to go.

The HALF-TONES Quartet
Tuesday June 20th
Society of Illustrators
Jazz/Sketch 6:30-9:30
Barry Blitt - keyboard - http://barryblitt.com/
Rob Saunders - guitar - http://www.robertsaunders.com/
Michael Sloan - bass - http://www.michaelsloan.net/
Joe Ciardiello - drums - http://www.joeciardiello.com/

[loomer]

ahh crud - I swear once July comes around and i get this gallery show out of my way, I'll be showing my fat face more often!
Get ready ;)

Have fun tonight whoever goes...I miss my Society drawing nights :(

[goldenavatar]

I'm gonna be checking out the Girodet: Romantic Rebel exhibit at the Met friday. I had a few folks tell me it's something to check out, thought I'd just share.

[AmishCommy]

HUZZAH!!!!! I don't have to work on Saturday anymore!!! We're painting in the park again, rain or shine (i'm bringing watercolors this time for mobility purposes)

[KawizradSaddrax]

I am going to Haven Arts tomorrow night (thanks to Natsch for the info… any thing else I should know before I go?) Anyone else plan on going? What sort of things can I expect?

Also… does anyone go to the park with just a sketch book, or do you guys just meet up for painting only?


/weller

[AmishCommy]

I bring it all. Sketchbooks, Watercolors, Oils, the whole shebang!!!

Nate is Haven arts still happening tomorrow? I'll come up if it is. just give me enough heads up so i can take all my materials with me in the morning.

[Margie]

Is the haven arts thing happening tomorrow?

Irene: Oh snap. I didn't realize all those guys were illustrators, too! They're a great band.

[Irene Gallo]

Irene: Oh snap. I didn't realize all those guys were illustrators, too! They're a great band.

Yea...I'm the Tones one and only groupie.:cheerleader:
Their real job is illustration....And they are very, VERY good at it.

I think they are playing again in July...before the Society takes it's annual August break. Anyone wanting to get in an SoI drawing night, do it in July before they close for the month.

[natsch]

Haven Arts, to my knowledge, is having another session tomorrow but I probably won't be there. Give them a call at 718 585 575

[KawizradSaddrax]

I will be going tonight. (i will most lily be a little late becaus eo fwork.. is that okay?) This will be my first "outing" in NYC to such an event. If anyone else ends up going, I'd love to meet you. My full name is Christopher Weller, im looking forward to it. PM me if your going, and we can meet.


/weller

[natsch]

Oh and Haven's pretty low key. Since there's not a lot of people you can pretty much make any requests for the model (I think it's Claire tonight). And they usually have a bottle of wine, but I can't guarantee that...

[goldenavatar]

I'm feeling mildly disappointed in myself for not following through and attending those Haven arts sessions, but that's just typical fashion for me at this point now I suppose. Anyway, I checked out the Girodet exhibit at the Met last night. Good stuff, shows me I definetly have to draw a lot more often than I am these days, moreso then I'm expected to do for my classes at that, but man the guy did studies like crazy. I also checked out the Anglo-Mania exhibit while I was there. The punk part of it, I was ready for, but I saw this mannequin with some Raven mask on. Wierd shit I know, but I think the coolest part of it was the English garden thing that they had. If only the museum usher wasn't trolling about, I'd have definetly taken some shots for later use.

[blufrogtu]

I'll be at the met today drawing.

[KawizradSaddrax]

Haven Arts is cancelled for the evening if anyone was interested in going. I went a few weeks ago, and was going to go tonight...it’s a great opportunity, and I had fun as well. I don’t know why more people are not taking advantage of it! I hope to see everyone there next week.

/weller

[AmishCommy]

i'll be heading up there in when the Society closes for August vacation. I met a few people from there last night at Ironworks. We had a great closing night. We sold a total of 7 pieces, and mine happened to be one of them. W00T!!!

[goldenavatar]

Does anyone know if Haven Arts does their life drawing once a month, or once a week, on thursdays nights? I'm not a big fan of taking the bus in the Bronx since the service is just worthless, but I might have something bringing me into Manhattan on evenings, so Haven arts might be able to fill those hours on thursdays.

I got to check out this Chihuly installation at the Bronx Botanical Gardens. The plants were more interesting for the most part, but I'm going to go back in a week or two and take some photos.

[LordSpewbarfer]

We sold a total of 7 pieces, and mine happened to be one of them. W00T!!!

very nice, and which ones sold?

what are the sketchgroup plans for this week?

[blufrogtu]

i'll be heading up there in when the Society closes for August vacation.

Is SoI life drawing available this Tuesday night?

[AmishCommy]

Shiraj called me, he's in the park painting. I have to work on my LMS2 entry.

There'a a tuesday session this week and next week, and there may be one the week after that.

[blufrogtu]

Thanks for the response, although I think it's a bit too late for me to goto the city by now, gunna be dark by the time I make it to the park.

If anyone is bored and wants to collaborate, I'll be sitting mostly idle on paintchat.

Link is http://www.ax.sakura.ne.jp/~aotama/pcs01.html#

I'm on the bottom-most chatroom. Come try it out. It 'can' be fun and mostly disturbing ;)

[Margie]

Does anyone know if Haven Arts does their life drawing once a month, or once a week, on thursdays nights?

It seems to be going every week or so unless otherwise noted.

[natsch]

Margie! Good to see you've stopped lurking:)

[natsch]

All right everybody, some SERIOUS Ironworks related announcements.

http://www.ironworksgallery.com
http://www.myspace.com/ironworksgallery


There's a new show going up July 21st - Painters Fidele Spadafora and Zack Mason. Both have exhibited at Ironworks before - this show is going to be dynamite! Opening reception Friday, the 21st at 8Pm

AND there's another show coming up - the comics and sequentials show!
http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=71693&highlight=ironworks
There's going to be some really great stuff - Xeric Award winner Emily Blair is already confirmed:
http://www.scenerychewer.com/

This one has OPEN submissions. So gimme your stuff! Submissions deadline is August 12th - we're already receiving submissions, and I have a feeling we might be more selective than we have in the past - that means that if your stuff is coming at the 11th hour, it might not find a spot on our walls.

ALSO a NEW Ironworks policy - we're dropping the submission fees but we're taking a 25% commission on sold work. We sold eight pieces from the last show so I think this can cover the costs of the party. Still, we'd like artists to cover the shipping of materials (usually, that just entails bringing your stuff up and taking it back), and even though we still plan on providing alcohol for our events, we'll give gold stars out to people who bring anything.

AND the Ironworks family has two new members: James Fattu and Rebecca Summerour. They're coming in August - one paints, the other works with textiles, and when they join hands, one can turn into any sort of animal and the other can turn into any form of water.

Last thing - we've become a "spot" on the Bronx Cultural Trolley - which means on the first wednesday of every month, somewhere between 30-50 people come into the gallery! If you don't think this is significant, ask Arkady - someone off the trolley bought his piece last week!

OK that's all for now - I hope all the talented people here plan on submitting for the comics show!

[KawizradSaddrax]

is any one drawing tommorow? I plan on spending the better part of my day drawing, and company is always nice. Let me know whats happening!

/weller

[AmishCommy]

Sorry everyone for not hanging out like i promissed. I was planning to go painting in the park on Saturday (Today) but i got an idea for an illustration i want to paint before i end up overthinking it in my head and i want something new for the ComicCon next week. But I promise you that in august i'll be more active.

I'll be heading up to Haven Arts once the SoI closes down for august.

And come to the Comic's Show at IronWorks. It's on my birthday so there will be cake.

[KawizradSaddrax]

I’m making a trip the Bronx zoo this Sunday to do some life drawing. I will be there at 10:00 when the doors open and most likely be there for the duration. Door coast is 12 bucks. Anyone else interested?

/weller

[natsch]

Hey all,

I heard some journalist from the New York Times is going to be at Haven for figure drawing tomorrow night - might be worth checking out.

[KawizradSaddrax]

Ugh, I wish I could go to the haven. Last week I had to work over time, and this week we are have a company drunk fest. I did manage to come across "DRAW-A-THON"
http://www.michaelalanart.com/Drawathon.html

Seems interesting. Has anyone herd of this before?

/weller

[AmishCommy]

NYC peeps - since the SoI had it's last day of drawing on Tuesday until September 12th, a bunch of us regulars decided to keep the tuesday night tradition alive and meet up in a bar, get drunk, and sketch the evening away. If you're interested in joining us give me a call on Tuesday and i'll let you know where we're meeting up. This will sorta act like the SSG for now becasue i am too busy to organize things for Saturdays, plus it's too damn hot.

[AmishCommy]

ok so there won't be nude models this tuesday becasue the SoI is closed. but there will be plenty of boozing it up and sketching. come join us at

O'Flaherty's Ale House. www.oflahertysnyc.com
46th St b/w 8th and 9th Aves, on restaurant row.
6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Happy Hour runs 'til 7p.m., so come early for cheaper booze.

Ample couch seating.
Menu includes standard pub fare, plus irish favorites, fish and chips, sheperd's pie, bangers and mash, etc.

[blufrogtu]

Sounds good. See you tommorow!

[AmishCommy]

Haven Art's in the Bronx has free life drawing tonight:

LIFE DRAWING
Facilitated by Darcy Dahl

at Haven Arts
235 East 141st St., 2nd Floor
(Between Rider Ave. and Canal Place)
Bronx, NY 10451

directions:
Take 2,4,5 to 149th/Grand Concourse
or 4.5 to 138th/Grand Concourse
or 6 train to 3rd Ave./138th St.
Call Haven for more information, 718-585-5753
e-mail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

[AmishCommy]

as far as i can tell, we're meeting up at O'Flaherty's Ale House again today at six to sketch the evening away. I'll post here if anything changes.

[Lohan]

Must I be 21 to get in? I'm 19 :(

[AmishCommy]

they didn't check ID's here, but next week we're going to a different bar in SoHo, so i'm not too sure.

[natsch]

South Bronx in the hizzouse!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWrGrWIxJlw

[AmishCommy]

SNAP!!! Crackle!!! SoBreaux!!!!!

[natsch]

Figure Drawing at Haven Arts tonight 6-9pm

I'll be there for the first half, definitely

[goldenavatar]

Finally the Bronx gets some love. Nate, you're the man. Anyway, I'll see you guys in a few weeks when I'm back in NY burning your retina's with my spaztic attempts at drawing.

[AmishCommy]

here are the details for tomorrow's sketch night (we're changing up the loation for variety's sake):

Puck Fair
298 Lafayette St.
(bet. Houston & Prince)
SoHo
New York, NY
(212) 431-1200
PuckFairBarNYC.com (http://www.PuckFairBarNYC.com)


6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.

There is no happy hour, but it's a good place with solid wooden tables.


Menu includes standard pub fare, and delicious wee mini-sandwiches.



also don't forget about out opening for the "Comics" show at the Ironworks Gallery on the 19th at 8:00 PM.

[AmishCommy]

Haven Arts tonight:

LIFE DRAWING
Facilitated by Darcy Dahl

Where:
Haven Arts
235 E 141 ST
Bronx, NY 10451

(Between Rider Ave. and Canal Place)

When:
Every Thursday
6 to 9pm.
Darcy is available for instruction to those who would like it.
Please bring your own drawing materials.

Directions:

Take 2,4,5 to 149th/Grand Concourse
or 4.5 to 138th/Grand Concourse
or 6 train to 3rd Ave./138th St.
Call Haven for more information, 718-585-5753
e-mail [email protected]

[grenkahn]

Hey Kids!

Last time the fabulous Lady Rigel wowed us! Now, in true Dr. Sketchy's form do we have an extra special treat for you!

Dr. Sketchy's (http://www.drsketchy.com/) is proud to have the wonderful, the fabulous, the amazing, World Famous *BOB*!!


Make your way to The Lucky Cat Lounge (http://www.theluckycat.com) from 3- 6 pm this Saturday August 26th and Don't miss a delightful debaucherous drawing extravaganza that only happens this side of never!

10 bucks at the door, 15 to reserve a table, which an be done over at the Dr. Sketchy's (http://www.drsketchy.com/) website!

As always we are hosted by the delectable miss Molly Crabapple (http://www.mollycrabapple.com/) Victoriana artist extraordinaire, and sponsored by the engraving shack, makers of fine things, and City Reliquary (http://cityreliquary.org/) museum of oddities for the neighborhood!

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

[Snowsfall]

gah, haven't been around here in awhile.

[AmishCommy]

what the hell happened to you Cam? you found yourself a girl? :P

So tomorrow we're meeting up at Puck Fair (for you lazy bastards, scoll up 2 or 3 posts for the details)
Last week we had a huge group, including Dave Hollenbach and people from Richard Sollomon (biggest illustration rep in the city)

we'll be upstairs again.

[Irene Gallo]

The Society will be up and running again soon. First Jazz/Sketch will be September 7 with The Half Tones. Yeah! And an opening in the lower gallery. The show, "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby", frankly, sounds stupid to me but you never know...at the very least, it's free cheese.

[Irene Gallo]

Wyeth Show - Mostly A, some J, and a little NC.

http://www.adelsongalleries.com/

[AmishCommy]

Jazz Sketch starts up on the 12th, Irene.

But we'll be doing one last Tuesday night at Puck Fair (at the moment) on September 5th. We have a nice group of professional Illustrators and Art Directors that have been coming out to sketch (Mostly DRINK :P) with us.

Not sure when the opening for the Baby show at SoI is for sure.

[Jibbly]

Hey guys! I'll be in Connecticut for the next week, and planning to head into the City some as well. I'm planning on visiting SVA on Thursday, so if any of you guys are up there, it'd be cool to hang out, maybe grab a coffee or something and such. As for this event on Tuesday, where exactly is it? I'd like to join you, if it'd be okay. I'm not such a sketcher these days, I'm more on the graphic design side of things, but it'd be awesome to see some of you guys while I'm up here.

Edit: Is this (http://www.puckfairbarnyc.com/puckfair/index.html) the Puck Fair you're talking about, for tuesday?

[AmishCommy]

that it is. Scroll up a few posts for the info.

Thursday i'll be up at Haven Arts (http://www.havenarts.org/) for the Free Figure Drawing and to check out my piece in their next show: "10 Curatorial Perspectives"
The opening is on Friday September 8th 6-9 PM.

Where in FL are you from?

[Jibbly]

I'm from Orlando. Sarasota's the only place I'd be in a few months, though, if NYC doesn't pan out. =P

I'm always up for free figure drawing. Is that open admittance?

Actually, now that I think about it, I'll prolly go into the city on Friday, too. Perhaps I'll try and get to the opening, I haven't been to one before. I'm gonna be by myself in the city, mostly, so if anyone knows any fun hangouts around, or would like to meet up or anything, I'd be up for it. I'm hoping to get a good taste these few days. I've been up a few times, but generally get roped into touristy things with my family. I'm also going to be in the area of SVA from about 10 in the morning to the later afternoon for the tour of the campus, the dorms as well as an interview with a councilor.

Alright, I should definitely be at Puck Fair on Tuesday, just have to find a way to get back from the train on Tuesday night.. >_>

[Snowsfall]

I'm back, so you can start up the sketchgroup again arkady,:teeth:

[natsch]

Show at Haven this Friday features work from Arkady, Tory, and myself:

http://www.havenarts.org/index.php?page=exhibitx

[cbalaskas]

Hey guys, long time (cough)!

I'll be headed back to the New York area in a few weeks, and I look forward to hanging out and dulling my pencils with y'all again.

I spent the summer upstate working as a house painter. The weather sucked and now I have carpal-tunnel, but I got to see some old friends and family.

Anyways, talk to you guys soon.

C. Balaskas

[AmishCommy]

all of you of age or with good fake IDs, we're meeting up at Puck Fair tonight for the last installment of Drink and Draw before the SoI opens back up next week.

Thursday, the 7th, I'm skipping the Free Drawing at Haven Arts because there is the opening for the "Beautiful Babies" show at the SoI, but the rest of you are welcome to head up there.

Friday, the 8th, Haven is having an opening for their "10 Curatorial Perspectives" show. Our boy Nathan was one of the curators and his wall features portraits by Tory, Nathan, and Yours trully.


Chris - good to hear you're still alive :P we were all starting to wonder what happened to you. Nate was considering sending your piece down the bronx river in burning effigy :P

Cam - Good to hear you're alive as well. I'm gonna do my best to start up the sketch group again but i've been busy with stuff lately so i find it harder to make myself available on the weekends. If anyone wants to take control of the group a few weekends and help me out, i'd love to keep it going.

[Irene Gallo]

I hear tonight's SI opening is turning into quite the party. The buzz is building. Arkday...you going?!

[AmishCommy]

you know it!!! i get off work at 6 so i should be there shortly after.