Seattle Sketch Group: Friday, Oct 8, 7 pm Caffe Vita, Capitol Hill

[jgc]

Ladies and gentlemen - I'm going to be in town for a few days and giving serious thought to coming back to stay. Anything art-related going down, anything I should check out, people/companies I should meet?

I'd really like to get a feel for the art community out there, professional student and hobbyist alike.

Thanks.

[Fire Moth]

I have Saturdays off now, so I can make it to more events. Anyone here is going to Emerald City Comicon?

http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/

[silvestri99]

Yeah I think I'll be going for at least one day. Got to look at some art.

So Mike, I didn't here back from you but would like to offer up what help I can in planning the next event.

David

[Soul Karl]

Anyone here is going to Emerald City Comicon?


I'll prolly end up going. Gimme a call or something around con time peter.

[Undertow]

Sounds great. This week is no good for me but next Saturday is open after 5ish. I'm driving to Montana on Friday with Rach to see her brother off to Navy boot camp:)

[ChemX]

So, I found a link to this page through Facebook. There seems to be a lot of talk about gaming and the like, so I'm not sure I'm in the right place. I'm looking for a sketch group in Seattle that meets regularly. I didn't want to seem presumptuous by just joining the Facebook group. Can anyone give me a little background information, and let me know if the group is accepting new members? I'm hoping to find enough communities as to be sketching in a group setting at least once per week. I see that your group meets twice per month. Is that pretty consistent, or is it more sporadic? Any information will be greatly appreciated.

[K+?]

I'm a beginner game design student. I'm learning at technical college. English is my 2nd language. Sorry that i can't write longer. I want to know how i can join this group. thank you.

[silvestri99]

I'm wacthing the kids next weekend, my wife is gone out of town. I'm up for something soon tho...what about the weekend after Easter? If you need help planning and putting material togther I would be glad to do what I can.

K+ - All you have to do to join is to come to a meeting or post in the forums. We have been trying to take donations for equipment rental and facilities ( usually about 10 bucks) but all are free to come!

[Undertow]

You guys game for Saturday's or Sundays and the follow up is this weekend or next?

[Fire Moth]

Mike this Saturday I will be at the Emerald City Comicon. Dan are you going there on Saturday or Sunday?

[Dusty]

Anyone here is going to Emerald City Comicon?

http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/


Yup! I'll be setting up a table with my friend. I know Cmalidore is also setting up a table. Stop by and say Hi if you go. :D

-D

[S!R]

Saturdays are generally easier for me. Sundays tend to get filled up quick with me.

Oh and this weekend is already booked for me. Next weekend could be a go though...

[Fire Moth]

Great Dusty, I will look for you.

[Dusty]

Great Dusty, I will look for you.

Thanks for stopping by yesterday, man! Was nice meeting you!

[Grief]

Thanks for stopping by yesterday, man! Was nice meeting you!

i shoulda' checked this thread before i went to the comicon, i was there all day today (sunday), it was more than awesome. i would have dropped a line at you dusty if i knew one of those booths were yours.

is anyone going down to portland for stumptown? (march 18,19th)

[Dusty]

Hey, it's no problem! I'll be doing it every year for sure. It was an amazing experience. I'm not doing Stumptown (mostly because I didn't even hear about it until this weekend), but maybe next year :D

-D

[Undertow]

So Dan and I had a nice lengthy chat about the group and we're thinking that kicking things off the first weekend in May would be cool. That will give us plenty of time to find a decent meeting location and make it a fun get together. What do you all think?

[Fire Moth]

I will be at Norwescon this weekend. Please look for me if any of you are going. :)

[Jamesy]

That sounds good to me Mike! I'm not jobless and broke no mo', so I can donate some dolares this time around if needed.

[Earendil]

i shoulda' checked this thread before i went to the comicon, i was there all day today (sunday), it was more than awesome. i would have dropped a line at you dusty if i knew one of those booths were yours.

Same here, I was there Saturday, would've been great to stop by your booth. Where was it in relation to the entrance?

[Grief]

Same here, I was there Saturday, would've been great to stop by your booth. Where was it in relation to the entrance?

looks like dusty and his pal were seated at i-08 (if you still have the comicon program guide) which would have been across from baltazar and franco (the guys who do tiny titans). from the entrance this is straight ahead on the opposite side of the room, past the exhibitors.

cmalidore was over at d-15. i actually saw him (because of his top-hat and dress-coat) but didn't put it together that he was anyone i knew online... and people in top hats tend to intimidate me.

i think life would be easier if everyone on this forum wore shirts with their avatar and user name on them while in public.

[Earendil]

li think life would be easier if everyone on this forum wore shirts with their avatar and user name on them while in public.

Or better yet, text that floats over their head. Of course, this would still be messy, but if there was a Find/Filter function...

I-08, man that was right near the Bungie guys. Gah. Ah well...

[S!R]

So Dan and I had a nice lengthy chat about the group and we're thinking that kicking things off the first weekend in May would be cool. That will give us plenty of time to find a decent meeting location and make it a fun get together. What do you all think?

Sounds cool.

[silvestri99]

sounds good to me as well....

*edit*
I have to be in Olympia at 1pm that day but if we are doing this in the vening I could definitely make it.....

[Dose206]

Haha, I have the National Guard that weekend, but fear not, only two more months of Guard duty and then I'm freeeeeee! By the way, Mike, I have two of your books that I meant to give you back when you were at my house... but I had a few too many drinks to remember.

[Dusty]

Or better yet, text that floats over their head. Of course, this would still be messy, but if there was a Find/Filter function...

I-08, man that was right near the Bungie guys. Gah. Ah well...

Yup, I was sitting right behind my good buddy Ken Taya (Enfu/Bungie) and to the left of the guy that is doing X-men Noir (and the program's cover artist, actually).

If any of you guys have even the smallest interest in making prints of your work and selling them, I highly recommend the experience. Also, I can recommend an absolutely stellar printer in Bellevue that does giclee' prints.
I sold a reasonable amount of prints (for my first time doing it, I was impressed at this), but I handed out so many business cards to my site and talked to SO MANY people about my art, I can't express how fun that was.

I look at it like a gallery showing, almost...for a non-fine art crowd, haha. Just because it's a comic convention doesn't mean everyone demands Spider-man.

Definitely stop by next year if you remember. :D

-D

[Undertow]

Awesome stuff Dusty and I'd definitely be game to chat with you about those prints as con season is coming up. Let's start getting this meeting established, it's been far too long.

Chris, call me, I forgot to write your new number down off caller ID and lost your contact info when my hard drive took a dump!

[Undertow]

Come hang out on Saturday May 2nd at Vermillion Gallery up on capitol hill. Bring your sketch books! I'd also like to discuss things that folks would like to see and/or do at future group meetings. i.e. go see Star Trek or Terminator: Salvation.

[S!R]

I'll try and make it. Might be 50-50 as I have the family in town.
If i can't please post 'minutes' for those of us interested but absent.

Coooo

[silvestri99]

I'll make it if I can. I have a wedding to attend in Olympia at 1pm so it will just depend on when we split out of there. How late are you going?

[Lou Holsten]

I'll be there today (oh, I'm skrubbles), I'll be arriving with Mike :) And Sarah (Sapphire) might show up later as well.

[Jamesy]

Umm, this might be a little late...but what time were you guys meeting around??

[Jamesy]

Oopps, nevermind...just saw the title of the thread...

[S!R]

Did the meeting happen guys? If so, how'd it go?
Unfortunately I could not attend this one. A handful of factors came into play there mainly family in town, a mountain of homework , and a modeling test I'm working on.



Meh..meybeh next time...

[Undertow]

There were 4 of us there. Just sitting around, drawing, and shooting the breeze. There were a few things that I discussed w/regards to holding bi-annual workshop. I'd also like to see more professionals coming out and that's something we discussed as well.

[Sapphire]

Hey guys,

Is the next meet Friday or Saturday? If it's Saturday I can't make it- family happenings. But if it's Friday, I might be able to swing that. I'll see if I can't bring some more friends, as well.

[Undertow]

We had discussed potentially getting together to go to a movie this week. I have plans for Saturday evening but I'll be at the IMAX to see Star Trek at 3:45 if anyone wants to join me I think that tickets should still be available online.

[rebelionature]

Hey guys its been a while but id like to get involved in this group agian. Just been dealing with alot of stupid bullshit lately. Id like to be part of a setting that emulates a professional workplace, but with people willing to pass on some knowledge. I know that in order to get better i simply need to draw more. But at this point it seems that 3d skills and UI design is what is being hired mostly on craigslist. And almost all jobs require a few years of prior experiance. Soooo whenever the next meeting is ill be there.
If anyone would be willing to email me with what has been going on lately i'd be infinitely grateful. [email protected]

[Sapphire]

Is there a meet today?

[Jamesy]

I don't think there was a meeting today, but maybe we could meet next weekend if anyone's available. I'd still like to meet everybody and hang out or whatever.

Rebelionature- Don't you go to AiS? We were going to start back up Concept Art Club again (probably on Thursdays) sometime soon, just as a heads up if you're interested.

[Fire Moth]

My friend Wyatt is doing Harem Figure Drawing session
This coming Thursday. I will be there after work.

May 21st 7:30 PM
Location:
Harem
618 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102
206 329 0228

Price
$10.00 per person


Here is the link to RSVP
http://www.meetup.com/seattleFigureDrawing/calendar/10429061/

[Undertow]

My friend Wyatt is doing Harem Figure Drawing session
This coming Thursday. I will be there after work.

May 21st 7:30 PM
Location:
Harem
618 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102
206 329 0228

Price
$10.00 per person


Here is the link to RSVP
http://www.meetup.com/seattleFigureDrawing/calendar/10429061/

Looks awesome sir! When's the next one so I can plan ahead?

[rebelionature]

I don't think there was a meeting today, but maybe we could meet next weekend if anyone's available. I'd still like to meet everybody and hang out or whatever.

Rebelionature- Don't you go to AiS? We were going to start back up Concept Art Club again (probably on Thursdays) sometime soon, just as a heads up if you're interested.

Ya i do indeed. I think that it is about time to start being more active in trying to get better, so concept art club sounds like a good idea. Its just hard for me to get to the school now that I'm out of work and have no bus fair useuely. and its a long ass walk from 45th and aurora. If there is one this Thursday ill be there though.

P.S who is this btw?

[Jamesy]

We don't know when we're going to officially start back up again, but we filled out some paperwork (well, Jordan did all the work) and got Stinson to a the faculty advisor. I doubt we'll have a meeting this Thursday, but I'll let you know ASAP when we do actually start up again.

I'm James (kinda tall-ish, kinda asian...). I'm not sure if we've meet each other before, but I think I know who you are (long curly hair, right??). I went to a couple meetings when Katherine and Chuck B were still there in the summer/fall.

[rebelionature]

Awesome! ya thats me. Keep me posted and ill be around.

[Fire Moth]

Hey Jamesy, it was nice meeting you at the life drawing. Thank you for sharing your awesome sketchbook.

[Jamesy]

It was nice meeting you too, Peter! I really liked the setup and meeting a bunch of new people in the area, so thank you for posting the link to the session! I'd love to attend more sessions, so maybe we'll meet up again some time.

[jetpack42]

Sketchnight is fun!

[Undertow]

Sketchnight is fun!

Who is this Jetpack guy? Some mysterious passerby or a former founder named Mike that's just teasing that he has something set up elsewhere? You back up in the Emerald City brother? :)

[redehlert]

jetpack is my hero. thank you for my super-charged wings, jp. :)

[jetpack42]

An old passerby looking to become a new passerby? :)

Going to be in town at the end of June. Can't wait. I miss you guys!

[pOiNtPuShEr]

Hello, I'm new to Seattle (well, new-ish, I've been here for about 8 months). If people are going to get together and sketch, I'd love to join in.

[Fire Moth]

Welcome to Seattle Daniel!! You have exceptional skills in both 2D and 3D. Where did you moved from?

Last Thursday I went to Harem Figure Drawing session I had a great time. So I am going to do it again this Thursday.

If anyone wants to come there is the same info again.

May 21st 7:30 PM
Location:
Harem
618 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102
206 329 0228

Price
$10.00 per person

RSVP here
http://www.meetup.com/seattleFigureDrawing/calendar/10480590/

[Illysian]

It's been a while and well I'm free for the Saturday thing...If it's still going on I hope!

=D I've yet to attend one as I used to work on the weekends, but now it should be good to go and it'd be great to hang out!

I know there's that thursday one, but Saturday and Sunday are my free times now.

Hoping to join up!

Brittany

[Undertow]

Great to see some new faces in here! How does Saturday June 6th sound to everyone for a group meet up?

[Illysian]

Sounds peachy to me, n.n definitely in if it's sat june 6th.

[Jamesy]

June 6th is coolio for me!

[Undertow]

June 6th it is. Anyone care where we hang out or what time? I'm thinking sometime just after lunch.

[Illysian]

Mmm Now that my weekends are free, quite literally any time that's good for you guys :P After lunch is a great coffee time though.

I'm just really excited that I can participate this time around!

[PixelFish]

Possibly I might be able to get to a June 6th thing....although my new job is keeping me busy. But since I can't say for sure, I hesitate to weigh in on a place or time.

[silvestri99]

I think that June 6th will work for me as well. Back at the Vermillion or someplace new?

[Fire Moth]

I am working that day. But you guys go have fun:traced::traced::traced::traced:

[silvestri99]

So here is what my schedule looks like for the day. I can either do anything before 2pm or after 7pm. If you guys start during that time I can always come up and join you later. It's my daughter's 3 year birthday.

[Illysian]

Still gonna go!! No matter what x.x'' I've been dying to do this for a while--Buut I do have to go meet a group of people for a project at around 12, it shouldn't take any more than an hour but I'm still good to go!

=o Tell her happy birthday! 3 year olds are one of the funnest ages n.n I have a neice that's 3 nearly 4.

Cheers guys, i do hope this is still on. If it's at the vermillion should i bring extra money??

[rex-craft7]

Hey I'm new to this sketch group thing - I'm looking forward to meeting you guys

[Undertow]

How would you guys feel about meeting later, say 7-9?

[Illysian]

That'll be good for me! =) n.n Hopefully it's good for the others as well.

[silvestri99]

That time is good for me. Mike-I'll give you a call tomorrow to see if you need any additional help from me.

[Hawkswift]

I'd like to join in too...

The proposed time is good. Is this at Vermillion or someplace else?

[Undertow]

Let's kick things off at Vermillion at 7. Hang around for a bit and find out what happens from there.

[Illysian]

Sweet deal, and will do! Have a great Friday everyone.

[Jamesy]

Hmmm...I'm scheduled to work at 8:00, but maybe I could swap shifts....

[Undertow]

Lou and I are heading down now. See everyone there!

[oXYnary]

Leaving now.

[silvestri99]

Leaving here in about 10 minutes.

[Illysian]

Just got back!! Everyone that was so much fun!! ^-^ I'll post up some sketches later on next week and start working on that thunderdome.

[Sarsamite]

It was really fun to meet all of you great people; I'm glad Britt 'dragged' me along.

-Hayley

[silvestri99]

It was great meeting everyone last night and just hanging out doing some sketching and chatting. Just a reminder to everyone the Thunderdome challenge, due June 27th, is GRITTY ROBOT.
Character can be in a solo scene but must be finished. We would also like to see weekly progress shots posted in the forum to see that you aren't just spitting something out at the last second. I encourage everyone to take part for practice and to help get your chops up. If anything else it would give you something to get some good feedback on.
Mike said he would do one for fun but stay out of the competition to keep the intimidation factor down :).

Hope to see everyone again soon...and see what ideas spawn from the Thunderdome.

Peter- This is one of the pics I had up at Norwescon, there are more up in my sketchbook....

file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Aileen/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpgfile:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Aileen/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg

[Fire Moth]

Thanks David "In CA we trust" :yayca: :yayca:

[S!R]

Sorry, I couldnt make it folks. I honestly had not checked the forums enough to know it was going on, until I got quizzical calls from the Vermillion folks..

Perhaps next time...you guys talk about when that might be?



S

[Illysian]

Should be the 27th of this month if I remember right! You should still ^-^ try and do a gritty robit with us for the thunderdome S!R!!

[Fire Moth]

2 art events at Georgetown

http://www.georgetownartattack.com/

http://www.artopiaseattle.com/

[Undertow]

Soooo I know this is a bit late however, the meeting on Saturday went extremely well. We had a decent turn out for a change and it was really nice seeing some new faces in the group! All WIP's for the "Gritty Robot" are due on Saturday. Now that I have a finished resume, it's doing the rounds for feedback, I'll be spending all day tomorrow working in both Maya and ZBrush as well as working on silhouettes for my "Gritty Robot" which I'll be posting to my highly suspect sketchbook thread. ;)

PS: Britt, how's that flyer coming? Need help?

[Illysian]

Hopefully you get the pm too! But yeah I have a mock up ready--It just seems a bit empty x.x' I'm wondering if I should throw in some sketches or if someone would like to volunteer work.

I made it for BW that way we can print on campus no charge, and then it's ready to be passed about.

Not a graphic designer, >.>' so yeah...I'd like some help there--XD Since that's an area you like Mike!

[Illysian]

Here's some shots on the work--I was thinking something like a scout sort of character, Pulling off rust or grit in the thumb isn't something I normally do--Will probably grunge this up more as I go.

^-^ Can't wait to see what everyone else is doing!

[Dose206]

Mike, you always schedule these things during my Guard weekends. Luckily for you and me, I am done now, this past weekend was my last weekend ever in the military! W00t. also, is there a new t-dome going on? is it too late to get in? do you still need my number?

[Undertow]

OK so here's the deal. After talking to Lou something clicked. Having a t-dome that take place over time is like having homework and that's no fun. So my proposal is that everyone grabs reference and we do it as a live t-dome at the next meeting and set a time limit. That way we can all talk, draw, hang out, etc. Thoughts?

[silvestri99]

Sounds like a good idea to me..then we know exactly how much time everyone spent on it:)

[Jamesy]

That sounds good to me, Mike! I have finals this next week and I have to move out of housing, so I'll probably be too busy to spend much time on it. I did scribble down a few robots yesterday morning, so I might as well post them...

[oXYnary]

OK so here's the deal. After talking to Lou something clicked. Having a t-dome that take place over time is like having homework and that's no fun. So my proposal is that everyone grabs reference and we do it as a live t-dome at the next meeting and set a time limit. That way we can all talk, draw, hang out, etc. Thoughts?

Excellent Idea. I have enough to do as it is at home.

BTW if anyone is interested, there is a Polycount Meetup tomorrow. Skrubbles? Peter?

Where: Blue C Sushi in Bellevue
http://www.bluecsushi.com/default.aspx?ID=31
When: This Friday @ 7:00pm

Phone #'s:
Vassago (Josh) - 775-338-3025
Keen (Loren) - 760-917-1628

http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=63456

[NewGuy22]

!O.o! -- Undertow..you were kidding about the sketch group..Well now i have something estatic to look forward too when i get back from Bagram..Thank you! Will try to follow along best i can while doing "distance learning" -- ha.

And Grats Dose206! You are out! Lucky dog.. (^^).

Okay..off to stick my nose to the grinder...Take care SSG

(Gosh!! i Soooo want to be in seattle right now..)

[Fire Moth]

Great Oxynary, I will see you at Polycount Meetup tonight

[silvestri99]

So hopefully everything is on for next Saturday. Are we going to try for the same time or would earlier work better. One downside of the later time is that it is harder to find parking. How does everyone's schedules look?

[Undertow]

I'm open for whenever so it depends on everyone else. My thumbnails are complete. Would have posted earlier but I just got back from VA on Monday and didn't have net access while I was there.

[silvestri99]

Saturday will be interesting for me. I'm down to one car and my wife needs it half the day. I also have a project I need to finish up so we can try shipping our game in the next couple of weeks.
Late afternoon may work best but I'll try to make it no matter what time of day we do eet.

I did get a few thmbs done, but mostly gathered the ref. material.

[Undertow]

In case you're curious here's my thumbnails. I'm going to be working with the one 2nd from the left.

[Illysian]

Hey guys!! Posting this from my parents home, I'm out of state at the moment!!

Looks like I won't be able to come tomorrow ; ; I'd really love to but i'm out of state until the 10th it looks like.

I'll be bugging you guys to see if there's a meet time set up for after tomorrow so I won't miss the next one hopefully.

Mike!! I hope you had a good trip and I love everyone's thumbs!! ; ; >.> post 'em up after the meet some time n.n i'm sure i'm not the only one who'd like to see what turns up!!

Gotta go, have a great time guys!!

Brit

[Undertow]

Seeing as the Rock Run is tomorrow I'm kind of scared to drive into down town. It's going to be a freaking zoo.

[silvestri99]

So are we going to cancel for tomorrow? If so it may be a month before I can meet up again.....any other ideas?

[Undertow]

So are we going to cancel for tomorrow? If so it may be a month before I can meet up again.....any other ideas?
Postpone til Sunday?

[silvestri99]

Sunday may work better but it would have to be mid afternoon around 3 and then I'd be available for a couple of hours....either that or we go for next Sunday.

[Undertow]

Next Sunday would work allot better seeing as there's no crazy events going down that weekend. All in favor?

[Hawkswift]

Next Sunday sounds good to me

[oXYnary]

First Thursday of every month between 5 and 8 Seattle Center and Sci Fi Museum open up for free to the Washington public.

Anyone want to meet tomorrow to go see his exhibit? Should be inspirational.

[Fire Moth]

ya the Art Walk is tomorrow

[Undertow]

First Thursday of every month between 5 and 8 Seattle Center and Sci Fi Museum open up for free to the Washington public.

Anyone want to meet tomorrow to go see his exhibit? Should be inspirational.

That'd sounds awesome! Unfortunately I'm more or less stuck in Lynnwood until my wife gets home from work around 6:30 then it's dinner time. Week days stink for me. Have fun Drew!

[silvestri99]

Not sure if we are going to make an attempt at a meeting tomorrow. I'm not sure when I would be available. I have a project that I'm trying to finish up for my company so if anything I wouldn't be available until the early evening...maybe around 6. That may change however if I don't finish up the project by the afternoon.

Either way Mike i'll give you a call to see what's up and all...if you are free.

[Hawkswift]

I was wondering about timing too - I'm don't think I can manage any time before 4PM although anything after that is probably fine.

[DanielC]

hello,

sorry for breaking the sketching going on, but i was wondering if anyone had a free couch by next week around kirkland. i got a job offer in the area and since it was a surprise notice, i didnt have time to save up for a hotel and such.

So, if anyone is willing to help, please send me an email, pm, or whatever else !

Thanks a lot !
Daniel.

[Dose206]

omg, danielC is gonna be around! pretty sweet. I'm not in the kirkland area so I can't help you but congrats on the job and I hope to see you around


Anybody up for a meet this weekend?

[Hawkswift]

I'm up for it...

Say 7:30PM sat at Vermillion? I figure the more specific the time is, the better people know if they can make it, but it's not like this is set in stone...

[Hawkswift]

I'm guessing by the lack of response that this is too short notice.

Does next sunday work for people?

[Earendil]

I could make 7:30PM tonight. Anyone else?

Or next Sunday I suppose. There's life drawing sessions here at the local art center on Sundays. $8

[SMILEFACE]

I could make 7:30PM tonight. Anyone else?

Or next Sunday I suppose. There's life drawing sessions here at the local art center on Sundays. $8

hey Earendil is there a life drawing class in kirkland if so where an what time id be most greatfull :D i live right next to parkplace

[oomgawa]

hello, sorry for breaking the sketching going on, but i was wondering if anyone had a free couch by next week around kirkland. i got a job offer in the area and since it was a surprise notice, i didnt have time to save up for a hotel and such.


Sticking my head back out of lurking mode, just to say hope you got the job. I've followed your sketchbook for awhile, great pencils!

[silvestri99]

This month is hosed for me...next weekend i have a wedding to attend and the weekend following I'm out of town. I'll see what i can do.

[Earendil]

hey Earendil is there a life drawing class in kirkland if so where an what time id be most greatfull :D i live right next to parkplace

The Kirkland Art Center has drop-in life drawing classes every Sunday from 1-4PM for 8$. The center is located very close to Parkplace, just follow central way towards the waterfront, it'll veer right, go up that hill a ways and it's on your right. I think the life drawing happens on the 3rd floor skylight room so you have to go around back to get in. I live right next to Parkplace too, we should hang out sometime. :lifedrawing:

[S!R]

What's up guys? Been a few months since I jumped on here.
I havent been drawing a damn thing with school hammering me..I need to make time somewhere.

I will try and check more regularly for meetups, would be great to see you all again..

-S!R- "lurker"

[SMILEFACE]

The Kirkland Art Center has drop-in life drawing classes every Sunday from 1-4PM for 8$. The center is located very close to Parkplace, just follow central way towards the waterfront, it'll veer right, go up that hill a ways and it's on your right. I think the life drawing happens on the 3rd floor skylight room so you have to go around back to get in. I live right next to Parkplace too, we should hang out sometime. :lifedrawing:

haha thats GREAT !!! i gotta wait tell friday to see if i have to work but if i dont id like to go ill let you know if ya want to meet up thanks again

[Undertow]

Gonna round up some folks in the next couple of weeks here. Aiming for the weekend after next since I'll be at San Diego Comic Con. Been hard hunting for a job and working my tail off lately. Looking forward to hanging out with everyone again! I'll try and brow beat Daniel into coming along as well;)
-Mike

[Hawkswift]

Looks Like I'm actually busy until 6 today. If people want to meet up after that I'm down, otherwise we can wait two weeks for the one undertow is organizing.

[Fire Moth]

This event have nothing to do with drawing. But for those of you who been to Massive Black's workshop. This DJ "Glitch Mob" is not a stranger. He is in playing in Seattle at Neumos tomorrow.
http://www.theglitchmob.com/

[Undertow]

Sweet news Peter, thanks! As a heads up, Comic Con was pretty laid back this year. Iron Man 2 looks awesome! (especially War Machine). When should we meet next? Seafair is this weekend so downtown would be a zoo. East side meet?

[Hawkswift]

So are we meeting up this weekend?

[silvestri99]

Going to the last supper club for my class reunion tonight. If anyones in the area stop by and say hello....I may need some relief. We had part of the reunion last night in a Burien irish pub where one gal (whom I absolutely don't remember from high school) kept hitting on me. Definitely not interested.

Hope we can get together next weekend... looks like I may have sat night free for a few hours......

Cheers,
David

[Moai]

Hi, residents of Seattle. I'll be moving to the Seattle area in late August/early September, so I thought I'd introduce myself. I'd love to get in on some sketchgroup action!

[Fire Moth]

Hi Cory. I just checked out your site. You got mad skills! Welcome to the group. Where are you coming from?

[Moai]

Thanks, Fire Moth! I'm coming from Salem, Oregon.
I looked at your sculpture thread, and I remember seeing you working on that guy in Revelations. Did you ever post a finished version?

[Fire Moth]

No Cory I had to abandon that project because scupley breaks too easily. I prefer to use epoxy now. Thanks for asking :)

[silvestri99]

Alright boys and girls when are we up for this again?

[Undertow]

Whenever! Con season is over for me so I'm home for a while now! Starting to get the workshop stuff together as well.

[Hawkswift]

I just finished moving so I have some free time again...

[silvestri99]

Is anyone going to PAX this weekend? And does anyone have or know of an extra ticket for Saturday. I had to wait until payday to buy one but by then they had sold out. I've been trying to score one but alas, I have found none.

Hope everyone is doing well and we can meet very soon. If I don't make PAX on Saturday perhaps we could set to meet somewhere Sat. afternoon/evening?

[Soul Karl]

yo just checking in and saying I'll be back in seattle by the end of the month. My course load should be pretty light and on top of that i only have 6 months left in seattle :O so i'll be trying to come as often as I can if we'll still be setting up meetings :] see ya guys then

[redehlert]

Hey All,

I was recently interviewed by Big Illustration Party Time. Thought you may want to hear it via iTunes. Link here to the Cognition Studio Press Section (http://cognitionpress.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/bipt_episode_28/) to read up on it prior to the listen.

Best

[jetpack42]

Real quick, if anybody is in Southeast King Co, or wants to travel a little bit, I'm going to be teaching a couple life drawing sessions in Maple Valley on Thursdays, 4-6 for portrait drawing, and 7-10 for life drawing. The demos and lecture will focus more on beginning techniques, but for individual help I should be able to help anyone up to a moderate skill level. Here's one of the fliers.

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[jetpack42]

BOOM! Sorry for the huge size! Haven't figured out how to use GIMP yet, and don't have a copy of photoshop on my new macbook. :(

[Undertow]

I adjusted your image size for you and reposted Mike.

[DanielC]

Anyone going to grizzly bear's concert in a couple of weeks ?

[Fire Moth]

http://www.gageacademy.org/events/?page=current&type=13

10th Annual Drawing Jam Saturday, December 5, 2009 Gage Academy of Art 1501 10th Ave E. Seattle, WA 98102

[Fire Moth]

http://www.gageacademy.org/events/?page=current&type=13

10th Annual Drawing Jam Saturday, December 5, 2009 Gage Academy of Art 1501 10th Ave E. Seattle, WA 98102

[Moai]

Speaking of Gage, there's a student show going on there from October 10th to November 10th. Check it out! I have a self portrait on display in the show.
The Drawing Jam sounds fun!

[Jamesy]

I'm definitely going to that after reading all the articles about it last year. Thanks for the info Peter!

[jetpack42]

Where do you all go to life drawing at? As far as I can tell, here are the options..

-Gage, looks like a good session, going to check it out tomorrow. They have 6 sessions a week it looks like

-Art Not, Sat morning and Monday night. Was a good session 5 years ago, going to check it out tomorrow as well. Both of these are reasonably priced.

-Daniel Smith, Thurs night. 15 bucks for 2 hours? :|

-Capitol Hill Drawing Session. Weds night. 7 bucks. Haven't checked it out yet, but want to in the very near future..

Any other ones that you guys know about or attend?

[redehlert]

Another gem is Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School (http://drsketchyseattle.com/) meeting every 3rd Monday of the month down in Belltown. Haven't been for a while, but plan on getting back to that for some good time burlesque drawing.

I'll be hitting Art Not either on Sat or Mon very soon.

Best,
D

[Fire Moth]

Hey Silvestri99, thank you for stepping up to lead the Artists Alley at the NorWesCon

[Fire Moth]

Use calender on to find figure drawing
http://www.meetup.com/seattleFigureDrawing/

[Fire Moth]

Use calender on to find figure drawing
http://www.meetup.com/seattleFigureDrawing/

[jetpack42]

Moai- Saw your self portrait. Super Good. Do you take classes? Belong to the Atelier? Really liked the portrait, the only thing I would say is that the goatee should have been styled like the rest of the hair. It looked so different that it was noticably odd. Other then that it kicked a ton of ass!

[Moai]

Thanks, jetpack! Cool to see that another CAer has seen it. :) Others have commented about the goatee as well; it definitely is a flaw.
I'm just takin' classes at Gage for now. Portrait painting and figure painting. How about you?

[Jamesy]

I usually just go to the free sessions at school (AiS). I've been to one up on Capitol Hill which was in some Gypsy clothing store. I liked the setting and mood there quite a bit, it's just too far away to go to now. I've also been to the Art Not Saturday sessions a few times. Those sessions were pretty chill and at a good price, but I'm not a morning person....

[silvestri99]

How about a meeting next Sat. at the Vermillion? I'm dying for some artist contact and chat time. Anyone?

[Hawkswift]

The 14th? Sounds good to me but I'll have to figure out what time I'm available.

[Jamesy]

Ahhh, I totally want to come too, but I don't live in downtown Seattle no mo'. I could see what I'm doing that day and take a bus down there if we don't meet too late in the evening.

[Hawkswift]

I know it's late notice, but I can make it around 6PM...

I'll monitor the thread so I can make sure I'm not the only one showing up.

[Undertow]

Just saw this note, anyone show up Dave? I was out and about all day on Saturday with other obligations. Wish I could have been there, it's been a while.

[silvestri99]

No Mike, I didn't end up going I hadn't heard back from anyone soon enough. We still really do need to get together.

...and.. Happy Thanksgiving to all my local artist peeps!!

[Undertow]

Happy turkey day to everyone!

I'd like to encourage all of you to participate in the Art Order challenge (http://artorder.blogspot.com/) that Jon Schindehette is running. For those of you that don't know Jon, he's the Sr. Art Director on D&D. If you'd like exposure and want to get into illustration this is a great opportunity to have your work seen by allot of people.

[Jamesy]

That looks pretty interesting, Mike. I'm not sure what those art tests are like since I'm still in school, but it's nice to see those kinds of things now just so I can get a sense of what it's going to be like in the near future (although they're probably all random like that, lol). Thanks for posting that and good luck with the Bungie gig!

[S!R]

Howdy guys n gals-
First off, GOOD LUCK on your Bungie test Mike.

I haven't checked this forum in many many moons.

Schooling has pretty much ruled my life for the last year or so, which is totally cool by me. Although I have not been doing much drawing or painting I have been focusing on web and graphic design skills. Its creative and scratches the itch.

I will try and check in with the CA heads more often.
Wishing all you guys the best...

--A long forgotten 206er.
S!R


http://www.sironedesign.com

[Undertow]

Jamesy: This was a really weird art test. Thanks for the well wishes!
Sean: Sup homeslice?:) Long time no speak, but then again I haven't been active with the community for several months either. I've been burnt out more than anything and had to take a part time job at Best Buy to help pay the bills. So the good news is that everyone's well wishes paid off and I'm officially a finalist for the position and I'm being called in to interview. :) Give a ninja a call some time k?;)

[Hawkswift]

Who's going to the drawing jam (http://www.gageacademy.org/events/?page=current&type=13) saturday? Anyone want to meet up during or after?

I know I plan to be there...

[Fire Moth]

good luck Mike. I will be at the drawing Jam

[Earendil]

I'm so glad I popped in here, that drawing jam at Gage sounds like fun! There's another event I need to go to later in the day, but I'll try and catch the first half for sure.

Good luck with the interview Mike! Some really sweet drawings there.

[Undertow]

Thanks guys! I wont be able to make the drawing jam. I'm working Saturday and Sunday at my part time job. Have fun!

[DanielC]

Ill be there ! :D

[Undertow]

So I'm officially working on the Microsoft side of Halo Reach for the next 3 month. I'll be spending some time over at the Bungie offices with material that I can't take off site. Let's just say that I have 100+ pages of illustration to do by end of Feb. That Fat Kid also works in the same offices so that was a pleasant surprise. I'll be seeing you soon Daniel. ;)

[Desktop Wade]

OMG, that's so cool Mike! I had been looking at your piece from the test and was wondering, "Shit, if this isn't good enough, then what the fuck are they expecting!?"

That's awesome. Best of luck to you on that!

-Scott

[Undertow]

OMG, that's so cool Mike! I had been looking at your piece from the test and was wondering, "Shit, if this isn't good enough, then what the fuck are they expecting!?"

That's awesome. Best of luck to you on that!

-Scott
According to the MS team they brought the test to Bungie and it was a unanimous decision that I was the guy for the job. Based on the conversation yesterday I'm under the impression that there were dozens of candidates.

[Desktop Wade]

Based on the conversation yesterday I'm under the impression that there were dozens of candidates.

I saw the post while I was on lunch at work (I work at Airtight games right now...but just as a tester :( ). I showed that to a couple of the environment artists who sit next to me and the general consensus was, "Jesus, if that isn't good enough for bungie then i don't even want to meet the sort of people they hire. They'd have to be absolute monsters"

[Hawkswift]

Awesome news Mike!

[DanielC]

Was nice meeting the people i've met... which i dont really remember the names... sorry !haha

[Earendil]

My time was limited to about 3 hours at the Art Jam, but wow, what a cool event! I hope they do it again soon! Nice meeting you again FireMoth. :P

Congrats Mike! I wasn't sure either, because AFAIK there are monsters at Bungie. :) At least the security guy is scary...

We should have an Eastside Sketchgroup meet!

[Undertow]

So, next sketch group meeting, are there any preferences on the day? I'm aiming for Saturday January 9th and will do everything in my power to bring in some guys from Microsoft and Bungie. In addition I really want to recreate/establish the workshop idea that was in the plans many moons ago. Let's make this one an event to be remembered!

-Mike

[redehlert]

I may be down for that, Mike. Keep me in the loopsie loo.
Best,
D

p.s. congrats on the jay-oh-bee!

[Undertow]

Woot! There's one possible attendee, and from one of our old school guys that happens to be a rock star in the Medical Illustration Field. Seriously folks, there's a wealth of knowledge in Dave that one could only with they had. Speaking of which, I wonder if I can con Jon into coming out Dave. ;) So the question remains, East side, or West Side? I'm thinking a nice sit down dinner with conversation and followed by sketching and hanging out for a bit. What does everyone think?

[Hawkswift]

I like the dinner idea but I can't make the 9th - or the 10th or the 16th or 17th...

But don't let me discourage things! If everyone else can make the 9th go with that - Better to have an active group than wait until everyone's available.

That said the west side is more convenient for me :)

[Undertow]

I like the dinner idea but I can't make the 9th - or the 10th or the 16th or 17th...

But don't let me discourage things! If everyone else can make the 9th go with that - Better to have an active group than wait until everyone's available.

That said the west side is more convenient for me :)

Thanks for the heads up! I'd love to have it on the West side but I think that we've done the same hang outs on Capitol Hill to death and that it's time for a bit of reinvention! Allot of the pro's either work or live on the East side that are a part of the industry and I want to make this as accessible to them as I can. If we have more pro's present it will help drive the motivation of the amateur/aspiring pro's to make it out to meetings for networking purposes. Folks, 1/2 of the trick of getting a job is who you know and who knows you. The other half is your portfolio.

In the past we actually had a decent turn out from the professional community and witnessed a drastic drop off and I want to figure out the best solution on how we can prevent that from happening again. In addition I want to invite a new batch of professionals to the community that will continue to meet and pique the interest of others. The CA.org workshops aren't accessible to those on a budget and I think coming up with a local solution with the volume of talent we have up here is something that is desperately needed. Jason and the guys at MB/CA have their schedules all planned out and unfortunately it doesn't include Seattle all the time (one could only wish). In the mean time I want to create at least a monthly meeting for all of us to get inspired about that can re-energize the community and create a local talent based workshop that rocks your socks off!

[Earendil]

I'm definitely down for the Eastside, dinner, sketching and professionals on the dates you mentioned Mike. I certainly won't have enough money for the European workshop, so something local would rock.

When you say Jon, do you mean the AD for WoTC? That would be sweet. :)

[redehlert]

Hey Mike, thanks for the kind words. Appreciate the props!
I'm find with wherever/whatever. As long as there's a good turnout for learning/sharing/caring. :)

[Fire Moth]

Congratulations!!!! Mike

[Undertow]

I'm definitely down for the Eastside, dinner, sketching and professionals on the dates you mentioned Mike. I certainly won't have enough money for the European workshop, so something local would rock.

When you say Jon, do you mean the AD for WoTC? That would be sweet. :)
Yes!:) Jon is a busy man but we had chatted a bit about him being involved in putting together a workshop.

Hey Mike, thanks for the kind words. Appreciate the props!
I'm find with wherever/whatever. As long as there's a good turnout for learning/sharing/caring. :)
You deserve it sir! I'm also totally game to have a meeting as long as the turn out and amount of learning/sharing/caring is present.


Congratulations!!!! Mike
Thanks Peter!

[Jamesy]

I think I'll be available for that date in January. I'm not too familiar with the east side, but I'll find my way around...I think,lol. I say that hesitantly because I got lost in Capitol Hill trying to find that drawing jam at the Gage Academy. Didn't really prepare myself for that...

[Lou Holsten]

I should be down for the 9th... I think. I'm sure I'll forget, so you'll have to remind me Mike. Btw, congrats again on the job! Can't wait to check out your pimped out office sometime (Mike works one building over from me at Microsoft).

toodley pipski

[Undertow]

Hey, the thread's back. Just when I was thinking about leaving the site...

[redehlert]

Where did it go?

[redehlert]

A complete aside -- happy holidays from Igor (me) to you (Frankie) (http://twitpic.com/ttcqq/full). ;)
Be safe and have a great time!
Best,
D

[Undertow]

The Lounge was down for a couple of days Dave. As to where I'm at, I'm drawing my arse off and really getting back in the groove. Both Lou and thatfatkid (who work in the same complex as me) have seen what I've been doing and I have to say, I'm pleased with the work I'm cranking out. I'm completely dedicated to making the next sketch group meeting one to be remembered. As of today it's confirmed that we're doing an east side meeting to cater to more of the professional community. This of course is no offense to the students and amateurs out there. In order to create an inspiring group I'd like to get more of the pro's on board to inspire the amateurs in order to create a more explosive growth among the attendees.

[jetpack42]

I should be at the sketch group meeting, though still an amateur. If flaptraps shows up, I'm stealing his sketchbook. ha.

UNLESS getting paid to teach art to total beginners would qualify me as semi-pro. In that case:

--SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION--

I'm teaching another Fundamentals of Drawing from Life class at the Maple Valley Creative Arts Center. Starting Jan 20th, Wednesdays, 7-10pm, 8 weeks.

More info here http://www.maplevalleyarts.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=181069&module_id=53680

[Earendil]

Where on the Eastside? :) Downtown Kirkland offers a lot of coffee shops, restaurants etc. Then there's Overlake, Bellevue...

[Illysian]

Really wanting in on this, so I will be there =) on the 9th if that's the date we're going with!!!

Congrats again Mike!! I can't :) help but keep yelling that at you (so exciting!!!)

Hopefully everyone is doing well sorry I've turned to lurker status for the last while!

Cheers!

[Commander Obvious]

I have not been to one of these before and I'd love to get involved. Consider me an avid amateur and it might be kinda short notice but I could definitely pass the word on to some of my professional friend if there were more details available.

Also, it took Google to uncover this thread. Maybe after 140 pages of replies it is time to break off a new one? :D

[Zazerzs]

Hey all I'd like to attend the next group. Been doing the games thing for a few years as a jack of all trades and am getting back into the drawing/painting thing :).

[Stokes]

whats up Seattle! We're throwing a big Digital Arts workshop in Bellevue, Wa on Jan. 23rd.
A bunch of ArenaNet artists will be there including Daniel Dociu (TinFoil), Richard Anderson (FlapTraps), Kekai Kotaki (Prostate Sunrise), Jaime Jones (Cincimo), Matt Barrett (MC Barrett) and Horia Dociu ( Ragnar X). Check out the details at www.futurepoly.com

Hope you guys can make it :)

[Earendil]

whats up Seattle! We're throwing a big Digital Arts workshop in Bellevue, Wa on Jan. 23rd.
A bunch of ArenaNet artists will be there including Daniel Dociu (TinFoil), Richard Anderson (FlapTraps), Kekai Kotoki (Prostate Sunrise), Jaime Jones (Cincimo), Matt Barrett (MC Barrett) and Horia Dociu ( Ragnar X). Check out the details at www.futurepoly.com

Hope you guys can make it :)


Sweet! Thanks for the heads up!

[oXYnary]

Hey all, Future Poly 3d is having a full day seminar of professionals painting or modeling.

http://www.futurepoly.com/


EVENT: FUTUREPOLY's DIGITAL ARTS WORKSHOP
DATE: January 23, 2010
TIME: Doors open at 1:00pm, workshop runs 1:30pm - 6:30pm
LOCATION: Paccar Auditorium, Building N, Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA [ view map ]
PRICE: Only $60! Seating is limited, register online now to guarantee your spot!

[Zazerzs]

thanks for the Workshop info . signed up!

[Idiot Apathy]

Oh hai.
I just moved to Seattle, now in Queen Anne. I want to draw too. What's going on?

[oXYnary]

Hi, my name is mud. Stokes posted the info before me. And I was breezing over the page too quickly to notice.

And speaking of my inability to concentrate. Exactly where and what time is the meeting on the 16th? I dont see it posted.

[Zazerzs]

I don't think a location has been set.. or has it? hopefully there will be an update in a few days, don't want to miss the first meet up of the new year! :)

[Lou Holsten]

Looks like we may have a nice turnout for this upcoming meet.

Mike (Jetpack) - Haven't seen you in ages! If you're getting paid to do art, then you're a pro. Welcome to the club :) And damn, you've leveled up.

Idiot Apathy - Love your work. Didn't know you moved up here. Hope you're enjoying it. Look forward to meeting you at one of these get-togethers.

Mike (Undertow) and I chatted a bit during lunch today about where to hold this thing. We haven't come up to a conclusion yet, but I'm leaning towards someplace near/in Redmond Town Center. As soon as we have a place picked out I'm sure Mike will post the info.

[Sapphire]

Hey guys,

I'm living in the Redmond area, and it would be a pleasure to get to see some of you again! It's been way too long. Are you still planning to come Eastside?


-Sarah

[S!R]

We have a date yet?

[S!R]

Stokes-

Thanks for the heads up on the live workshop.
Are you still teaching at SCCC?

[S!R]

Ahh i got you, the 16th it is. I'll try and keep posted when a location is eventually announced.

[Sapphire]

So the hanging out will be on the 16th and not the 9th, then? I just want to check, because the 9th is my fiance's birthday.

Also, Eastside's definitely great for me, especially since my car's currently got stagnant water underneath and is being worked on, so I have to rely on my fiance for transportation until we discover where the water's coming in from.


-Sarah

[Lou Holsten]

S!R and Sapphire - This will indeed take place on Saturday the 16th. You haven't missed it.

I'm still trying to narrow down a location. Having it around the Redmond Town Center would be best. I'm thinking of either Ruby's Dinner or Tully's Coffee. I don't know how big the Tullys is here. I should be in the area today, so I'll see how many people it can hold. I was also thinking of Victor's Coffee Co, but they close at 7pm on Saturdays and don't like it when you hang around for too long.

Edit: Tully's is way too small. Ruby's Diner looks to be big enough to accommodate a group of us.

[Lou Holsten]

Looks like this is the plan...

When:
Saturday, Jan 16th, 5pm-whenever

Where:
Ruby's Diner (Redmond Town Center)
16501 NE 74th St, Redmond, WA

Why:
chat, draw, eat, and drink bad coffee.

Bring your art buddies!
I'll even send out a work email this week to see if I can round up a few Microsoft artists.

[Zazerzs]

coolio see ya there

[silvestri99]

I'll work my ass off to get up there and maybe bring a friend or two along. I really need this guys!

[Undertow]

I'll be popping in for a little bit since it's spitting distance from work. Yes, I'm working weekends... and I'm already exhausted.

[Commander Obvious]

Awesome! Thanks for organizing this! See you guys there.

[Earendil]

Sweet, I should be able to make it. :) See y'all there!

[Dusty]

Emerald City Comicon in 2 months today....anyone going?
Stop by my table in AA and say Hi if you do! :D

-D

[silvestri99]

Looks like I'll be able to make it for at least a couple of hours. Are we gonna work to accomplish anything or just hang? At some point I thought it would be fun to swap sketchbooks around just to take a peek. Maybe even starting a drawing on one then rotating them around the room as everyone adds to the last drawing? I dunno, maybe overdone but either way I'll see you guys!

Hey Dusty, I'll see you at ECCC. Have you ever had your stuff up at Norwescon? It happens easter weekend and the panel space is cheap. There is an art show you can sell originals and prints at and then I run artists alley., not quite as big as the one at ECCC but fun for participants.

[Sapphire]

I can make it! See you guys there!

[Lou Holsten]

Dusty - It's coming up that soon? GEEZ. I'll probably go.

silvestri99 - I didn't plan there to be any mandatory tdomes or homework. I think that's been a bit of a problem in the past. Scares too many people from coming out. I just wanted it to be a time artists could hang out, network, relax, chat, and draw if they want. If you want to pass around your sketchbook go ahead. My current sketchbook is mostly filled with old embarrasing stuff... I'm mainly using it because there's still blank pages and I'm too lazy to go to the art store. /excuses

Sapphire - Oh shit! I can make it too! WOOT! haha

[Dusty]

Hey Dusty, I'll see you at ECCC. Have you ever had your stuff up at Norwescon? It happens easter weekend and the panel space is cheap. There is an art show you can sell originals and prints at and then I run artists alley., not quite as big as the one at ECCC but fun for participants.

I haven't heard of it, but I'll certainly look into it. It takes a lot of preparation to get ready for ECCC, but if my brain isn't completely blown from that I'll check it out!

I can't believe ECCC is almost here, myself....last year's seems like it was yesterday to me. 2009 went by fast!

[oXYnary]

Can someone update the front page with the location and time?


Also Lou, did you happen to make this to correspond to this:

http://www.redmondartsfestival.com/

There seems to be some overlap with when you want to meet and in same area.

Or where you thinking of us doing a walk trip to some of them once we all are there? Spontaneous Fantasia interests me, but the way the bus system works, wouldn't be there until 7:30ish at least.

[Lou Holsten]

oXYnary - I was actually oblivious to this. Oh well. I'm still showing up at 5pm :)

[jetpack42]

I'm pissed. Got scheduled for work and couldn't get it off in time. Will try and make the next one! Have a great time, peeps!

[Fire Moth]

I can make it too, see you guys tonight

[silvestri99]

Not sure if I'll make it guys. Woke up this morning feeling like crap.I was hoping that I would feel better over the coarse of the day but it's just gotten worse. If I'm better later I'll come up. If not set a time for the next meeting or find out when everyone has available slots, even what days work for people. Cheers!

[Zazerzs]

I'll be the bald dude with the red sketchbook :) cya all there.

[Lou Holsten]

jetpack42 - I'm pissed too!! Hope to see you next time.

Fire Moth - See ya there.

silvestri99 - That sucks. Feel better soon :)

Zazerzs - I'll be the guy looking for the bald dude with a red sketchbook.

[Fire Moth]

I had a great time meeting all of you.

[Lou Holsten]

Yeah, it was fun hanging out and chatting with you all tonight. Look forward to the next meetup :)

[Fire Moth]

Hey Lou you remember that one guy's screen name? The one that was something Grim Grimmy? can't find his profile.

[Undertow]

It was great meeting the new folks, Tom, Kevin, Blake and good seeing the old regulars as well! Sorry I couldn't hang around longer or be more social. I have a deadline that's going to be down to the wire even with overtime. I only put in 4 hrs tonight in the office and have a nice 12 hr day of work waiting for me in the morning. Next meet up I promise I'll be more active! I especially wanted to look at everyone's sketch books! It's always awesome to see a sketch book just to check out an artists thought process regardless of skill level.
Cheers,
Mike

[hadrianwinter]

No doubt, you guys are seriously cool. I'm looking forward to next time!

[Lou Holsten]

Hey Lou you remember that one guy's screen name? The one that was something Grim Grimmy? can't find his profile.

No, sorry. I have a hard enough time remembering people's actual names. If you're talking about who I think you're talking about, I just remember him saying his screen name was fairly long. Good luck!

[SMILEFACE]

Haha maybe me ? Thanks for letting me join all yall an it would be great to do it again i really enjoyed looking at everyone's art work an thanks again

[Fire Moth]

Haha maybe me ? Thanks for letting me join all yall an it would be great to do it again i really enjoyed looking at everyone's art work an thanks again
Oh ya I did't get to see your book so I am going to look at your link now :yayca:

[silvestri99]

Illness followed by hurt back with a kidney stone tossed in to finish me off.... ahh, it was a lovely week!
Do we have a date set for the next one?

[Fire Moth]

Hope you feel better soon David. See you at the next meeting

[Undertow]

So Kevin and I are attending the FuturePoly school at the moment and last night we figured out how the heck we looked familiar to each other. This begs the question, when's the next get together?

[Lou Holsten]

I was thinking maybe next weekend, Saturday the 20th. How's that sound?

[redehlert]

Tuesday?

[redehlert]

Totally kidding....that was open ended.
How about Thursday?

[Undertow]

This week is a bad week for me. Deadline looming I'll be working my fingers to the bone. I'm chillaxin for a bit today and will be busting my butt for the rest of the week. You guys have fun though!:)

[Dose206]

I wanna get in on this too. Mike, I still got some of your stuff that I need to return, plus we haven't hung out since pumpkin sculpting.

[Lou Holsten]

turns out I actually have plans this Saturday. Plus I wasn't really up on this with giving you all when/where info. SO, how does Saturday the 27th sound? Ruby's Diner again?

[The Incredible Sok]

SUP GUYS!!! LOU, MIKE, and David wassup guys, it's me aka SOKNWETT. How you guys been?

[redehlert]

LOL - Hey Sok! Still in Takillya, eh?
Whatcha up to these days?

[The Incredible Sok]

Let's see to keep my life story short....i went and work for a few places and that was my focus was, working and paying off bills, i lost quite a bit of passion for art, lost focus on it and everything else. Only just recently in the last year i slowly got back into it, drawing many of my friend's newborn babies. Got bored at work and starting doodling again. Passion is starting to come back, gain a lot of motivation that i didn't have before, and now I'm giving myself another chance. I recently got married and have a baby on the way. Damn life goes by so quick. I'm hoping to get back on track and relearn everything from the ground up.

[Lou Holsten]

Holy Crap! Congrats on becoming a husband and a father!!!

Me? Work, art studies, and side projects. The days just are long enough.

[Zazerzs]

Saturday the 27th sounds good, have a zbrush class at 6 over at Futurepoly so won't be able to stay long., but it's still the best day for me.

[Lou Holsten]

Since there hasn't been much talk about the upcoming meetup, minus Zazerzs, I'm assuming I didn't give enough warning. Because of that I think I'll call off this Saturday's meet. I have a big project that I can use the extra time on anyway. In the future I'll try to give at least 2 weeks notice before a sketchgroup meeting, so people can find out in time and plan accordingly.

[SMILEFACE]

the 6th or the 13th would be cool

[redehlert]

very cool, sok....congrats on all fronts and finding your way back to the arts. :)

best!
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