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

[The Incredible Sok]

Thanks David, you too hope you been doing well. Anyone here goes to Art/Not Terminal for their figure drawing session, me and my buddy is thinking bout going there this sunday morning.

[eliWolff]

hi all, I met Fire Moth tonight drawing at the Ouch My Eye gallery in SoDo. I haven't posted on here for awhile, but just wanted to say "hi" to the folks in Seattle.

[Kamber Parrk]

Thanks David, you too hope you been doing well. Anyone here goes to Art/Not Terminal for their figure drawing session, me and my buddy is thinking bout going there this sunday morning.

I haven't been to the Sunday Art/Not session in awhile-- but, I remember it as a bit crowded and HOT-- dress lightly. It's basically set up in a big circle around the model. On model breaks, an interesting ritual is the walk-around-- where a lot of people walk the circle and take a peek at everyone's drawings.

There's some really good artists there.

[The Incredible Sok]

Thanks Kambers, how is the parking, i'm not much of a Seattle guy, or actually a downtown type of guy. Any parking nearby or ones i would have to pay for. I know awhile back Kekai and Xia would go there, i'm wondering if they still go there.

[eliWolff]

Hi Sok,

I'll be going to Art/Not on Sunday -- the street parking is all free on Sundays, so you can park anywhere. There's usually plenty of parking in that area on Sunday mornings.

See ya,

- eli

[The Incredible Sok]

Oh shit sup Eli, how you been buddy, kew kew at least i'll be able to see a familiar face (lol hopefully unless you grown a beard and grown longer hair) when i'm there. Sounds great i'm excited. I'm working graveyard at my workplace (casino in tacoma), 10pm til 6 am, friday night to wednesday morning, so i'll be up at awake ready to head to do some sketching.

[Kamber Parrk]

Oh shit sup Eli, how you been buddy, kew kew at least i'll be able to see a familiar face (lol hopefully unless you grown a beard and grown longer hair) when i'm there. Sounds great i'm excited. I'm working graveyard at my workplace (casino in tacoma), 10pm til 6 am, friday night to wednesday morning, so i'll be up at awake ready to head to do some sketching.

Hey Incredible Sok: yeah, parking in downtown on Sunday is free! Though, I'd advise showing up early: the session tends to be crowded and the regulars are pretty territorial re their favorite spots.

Art/Not provides free "horses"-- those things you straddle and can lean yer big ol' drawin' board upon-- but the regulars have an attitude about their territory for the horseys!

And, the lighting is a bit harsh-- blasted from multiple directions-- thus, your choice of location affects your drawing, seeing, quality.

My observation? The better locations are at the bottom o' the stairs.

On the farside: some chair type facilities. The "Moleskine" types gravitate here!

[The Incredible Sok]

Cool thanks Kamber if your there this sunday give me a shout out. I'm glad i got some more good info, i guess i'll be gravitating where the moleskins are.....lol

[redehlert]

Thanks David, you too hope you been doing well.
Yeah, doin' good. Workin' hard and hardly sleeping.
An aside, I'm a guest speaker at Norwescon 33 this April. Feel free to track me down and make fun of me.

Best,
D

[The Incredible Sok]

I'd never make fun of you, sounds interesting never did went to a sci fi thing before. Guest Speaker huh, doing big things now huh? What will you be talking about?

[redehlert]

hey, your avatar has a Gorillaz look to it. neat!
um, you can make fun of me...i don't mind. ;)
yeah, guest speaker...basically stuff tying science and art together i guess.
i was sought out by norwescon, so it's kinda off the beaten path, but i think it'll be fun. :)

[The Incredible Sok]

Yeah my avatar was modeled after the Gorillaz, i'm glad that it stood out, wasn't sure if people would see that. Decided to draw myself looking like one of them, was listening to their newest album and needed a new avatar so presto!!! Damn, they sought you out, that's a big deal though, especially when they asked you. Congrats buddy!!

[redehlert]

Well, I dig it. Nicely handled, Sok. :)
And thanks. We've been getting into some fun little projects as of late. Recently did a talk at PechaKecha Seattle on the topic of Art vs Science. That was fun too.
Best,
D

[The Incredible Sok]

Thanks Dave! I'll be making a sketchbook thread pretty soon before the end of the week or so.

[The Incredible Sok]

Hey Eli won't make it this sunday to Art/Not i'll be there next weekend

[jetpack42]

Dang!! Lou!! Sok!! Eli!! Mike V!! That one medical illustrator guy!!

This is taking me back, man! I miss you guys!! We'll have to get together one of these days. I'll keep trying to check this out and hit up a meetup.. It's great to see you all back again! Remember driving around Tacoma in my dads truck? lol!

Is it just me, or is CA.org now officially the slowest website on the internet?

[The Incredible Sok]

Sup Mike, how you been buddy???? Man thanks for picking me up and stuff to go to the sketch meeting, i really appreciate it, damn your artworks been looking really good lately! Yeah i remember those days, it was awesome to meet alot of people who had the same drive and passion as i did for art.

[Undertow]

Anyone out there interested in working on a Deep Space horror RPG? I'm recruiting artists at the moment and figured I'd mention it to the group first.

[Jamesy]

Sounds pretty interesting Mike. I'm still a student and all, but I'd love to hear more about the project anyway because that's the sort of stuff I geek out about, lol.

[NewGuy22]

redehlert - is there a certain area in norwescon we should look for you at? Never been personally, but a coworker is apparently going. That's where I first heard of the convention.

Personally, I'd love to attend one of these meetings more so just to see yall in action lol. I'm of no caliber skill but someday! Finally bought my own car..so transportation is possible now =)

Someone talked about the art/not terminal meetup...is that the eastside meetup grp? I'm going to try to go to atleast one meetup if not this weekend (may be working this weekend) next week.

Undertow - No more sand! No more deployments for me...8 or so months and then i'm out of the military! vaq 134 had its last afghan/iraq tour and is now on med cruise rotation (which i wont see ). Hope all is well.

These life drawing meetups are addictive! I'm loving them..i find myself not wanting to do anything else. Screw copying pictures and posemaniacs. (I know this is elementary for everyone else but lol I have to start some where).

ok ok..getting off watch soon. Take care all.

[Fire Moth]

Emerald City Comicon is tomorrow. So far I know Dusty is going to be there. Anyone else is going?

[Rikkenian]

Hiya, folks. Just found this "sketch group" section and I am excited about the idea of getting together artists! Went to the ComicCon last weekend and I realized just how much I miss hanging out with people like myself. I'm really looking forward to attending the next group wherever/whenever it is. Cheers!

[Undertow]

The weather has been rather nice now that it's spring time. Anyone down for an outdoor get together?

[silvestri99]

Outdoor? Oh yes.....I'll be booked up until a couple of weekends after Easter though.
Does anyone know a good local printing company who does archival matte and has a fairly quick turn around?

[Fire Moth]

Hey David (silvestri99) and David (redehlert). I will look for you two at NorWesCon this weekend.

[silvestri99]

Firemoth- You'll see me in artists alley as well as the artshow, Look for a fedora and 40's look and you'll probably see me.

[The Incredible Sok]

It's been quiet here for the half of the month......i can hear crickets taking a dump....lol, how's everyone been, probably busy huh, same here haven't had time to even do any figure drawings lately, especially with my shift at work.

[rex-craft7]

hmm it really is quiet... I don't post a lot around here, so I think I'll reintroduce myself again. I'm Edwin, a student at UW at the moment; would love to join up in whatever next sketchgroup meetup (for sure this time!!) you guys have if you don't mind an inexperienced artist wannabe joining in

[redehlert]

Edwin! Good to see you here my fine frand.

[Undertow]

I concur. We should schedule a get together.

[Earendil]

Blick art materials is having a big grand opening weekend bash. It would be a great time to get outdoors, walk around The Hill, etc.

Maybe we could also pitch in to Jason's newly announced charity/supply drive as well. I'll be buying a few Sb's and some pencil/eraser supplies, and it'd be cool to make this into an Ultra-combo Meetup. Charity, drawingz, and hanging out. :) What you guys think?

[rex-craft7]

Dave! nice seeing you too; sorry it took me this long to start getting into the sketchgroup - I know you introduced me to it what... more than a year ago?

[redehlert]

Take a moment and read this message from sir Manley (http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?p=2715032#post2715032). One thing of inspiration is what the Austin POD is doing for the local youth with 2/monthly Saturday classes.
Perhaps there is something that we can do for the underprivileged in Seattle? I have a few contacts in Seattle that could be asked if there was an interest.
Best!
D

[redehlert]

Edwin - yep...perhaps more than a year ago, but better late than never. :)
I'll try to come out to a sketch event if someone puts it together. Me thinks it is time to hit Cafe Vita in pil hill again.

[The Incredible Sok]

Lately i've been uninspired and unmotivated to do anything, even though i look at alot of people's artwork, i'm guessing that their work is so good that it makes me feel like i would never catch up, especially when they are doing digital work, and i'm still stuck with my pencil. I feel like i'm at a big disadvantage. Anyone have any cure to this when they get into this type of rut.

[Undertow]

Lately i've been uninspired and unmotivated to do anything, even though i look at alot of people's artwork, i'm guessing that their work is so good that it makes me feel like i would never catch up, especially when they are doing digital work, and i'm still stuck with my pencil. I feel like i'm at a big disadvantage. Anyone have any cure to this when they get into this type of rut.

Don't compare yourself to anyone else. Draw what inspires you or just put the pencil on the paper, move it around, find shapes, turn it into something. The only person you need to worry about is you. Worrying about how you compare becomes a mental roadblock to success and eventually making breakthroughs with your work. There's always a bigger fish. It's what you do with your work that matters.

[redehlert]

Hey Sok,

Just keep diggin' yer heels in with the pencil work and keep on improving this skill set. Digital is just another implementation tool.
I've actually been going with more traditional drawing in my work as I attempt to improve this side of my art. As a result, my digital work improves by leaps and bounds.

And Sok....patience will reward you.

Best,
D

[The Incredible Sok]

Thanks Mike and Dave, i am my biggest critic, and sometimes i'm just really hard on myself, cause i expect myself to be better. Your right patience is the key. I need to see drawing as an excitement again instead of treating it like it's a job.

[The Incredible Sok]

Does anyone know how to add that small thumbnail picture to the left of your sketchbook thread, and how do you upload your pic straight to conceptart's website instead of hot linking through mine, can't believe they made alot of changes.

[Jettison]

I met up with this group a couple years ago at the bowling alley up here on Capitol Hill. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a group sketch meet up, didn't really quite pan out as such - but if you guys are gonna meet up for some art, I would be down if I am available.

Here is my portfolio stuff if you want to check it out -

www.dimimacheras.daportfolio.com

-Dimi

[SMILEFACE]

does anyone know how to add that small thumbnail picture to the left of your sketchbook thread, and how do you upload your pic straight to conceptart's website instead of hot linking through mine, can't believe they made alot of changes.

in yer first post of yer sketchbook you should be able to just go to edit reply manage attachments select yer file yer copy right info/user name category subcategory genre an media then hit upload if its in yer first post it should set it automatically if not you can check with a mod hope it helps xd

[Sapphire]

Hey Mike,

I would be totally interested! I keep trying to get into Microsoft and they keep ignoring me entirely. :/ I may just have to get in testing on NATAL, but I would really rather work at the art stuff, and sci fi is my favorite genre ever. :)

JETPACK! Holy crap! I miss you, dude! Does anyone know when our next meet would be? I keep losing the link to this thread, the search is really hard and crappy to use to find individual threads instead of posts or posters.

And lots of love for Sok! We need to get together and draw/paint. If you're ever in the Redmond area, there's myself and a lot of other digipen grads who wanna keep up on their art, I'm sure we could arrange some drawing time and you could hang out with us! I can also help you with digital, if you like. I used to be all about Painter, but I've become pretty accustomed to Photoshop. (Even though CS4 is the most finicky digital painting program EVER.)

[Sapphire]

Oh, also, I forgot to mention! I don't know if you guys know, but Digipen has free lifedrawing for people in the industry and/or digipen alums. I'm not sure if you have to register or you can just walk in, I'll look up the information site and post it if you guys are interested! Obviously it's in the Eastside (Redmond, at the Digipen art campus.), but I need to figure out if it will still be in the original building, because they're moving everybody into this huge new campus... but I'm pretty sure it's not ready yet.

-Sarah

btw, if you need to get in touch to ask me about it, the most reliable way is email. I never really check conceptart.org's messages that often, as Sok probably knows. :) It's [email protected]

[Dose206]

Sapphire, this thread can always be found in the lounge section, then clicking the local artists groups link, then this thread is always stickied at the top.

Mike, what are you working on these days? get together soon? group meet up?

[Undertow]

Crazy busy at the moment. Looks like the next several weeks have my weekends spoken for. Don't wait on putting together a meeting on my account!

[Lou Holsten]

I'm in the same boat as Mike. Work work work work work...

[jetpack42]

Sarah! So glad to see you are still around! We definitely have to get a group together at some point, if only for old times sake.

You guys know who else I run in to from time to time at Art/Not drawing sessions? Laura! Its crazy to be back in town..

[Dose206]

haha, I wouldn't wait on organizing a meeting but I don't know anybody else here but you Mike. Plus, I think I might be the only person who lives in the southern areas. However, if somebody else organized a meeting I'd sure try and jump on it.

[The Incredible Sok]

Hey Dose how far south are you, im in the tacoma area. If there was a meeting in federal way and stuff damn i would make that...lol

[Dose206]

I'm not that far south, I'm on Beacon Hill, right across from Boeing Field, but I have a car and am willing to travel. It seems, though, that meetings around here usually are held further up north, sometimes in Seattle and sometimes all the way up in Lynnwood area.

[silvestri99]

Hey Dose... I'm down in Des moines so you have fellow southies!
Just wanted to ask if Saturday was the only day that really worked for everyone or if we could consider tyring a friday night as well. Saturdays seem to be filling up for the summer and I would really like to get together with everyone again to sit, sketch and b.s.

[Hawkswift]

Friday nights sound good to me, especially if we're meeting on the eastside again since I work over there.

[Zazerzs]

West Seattle here, over by Alki. I can make either day.

[oXYnary]

haha, I wouldn't wait on organizing a meeting but I don't know anybody else here but you Mike. Plus, I think I might be the only person who lives in the southern areas. However, if somebody else organized a meeting I'd sure try and jump on it.

HEY! I resemble that remark (Beacon Hill as well though more North).

[The Incredible Sok]

I'm surprise there aren't anyone on this board that's close to me....lol everyone is up north.

[oXYnary]

As an aside looking for help currently with funny game concept art. For someone up and coming who wants the experience and thinks this might be up their alley. Not a pro job as we cant do payment guarantees (at least we are honest about it versus being screwed over later).

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=186597

[jetpack42]

Hey Everyone!

I'll be teaching a class starting July 7th. Fundamentals of Drawing from Life.

Also, starting July 8th, I'll be running a Portrait Drawing night. Works like this: You show up with whatever drawing materials and 5 bucks. One person sits for 20 minutes, everyone draws. We rotate sitting for a 20 minute portrait drawing until everyone has sat, or 3 hours has passed. Great opportunity to practice drawing a variety of peeps with good lighting! Will start July 8th and run indefinitely!

Hope to see some of you there! At least at the portrait nights!

Let me know if you have any questions!

[northstar]

I can someone let me know whens the next group meet up? If can someone can email me some info and what to bring that would be great.

[silvestri99]

Hey everyone, if we were going to plan something for sometime in the next couple of weeks does a friday night or ?Saturday day/night work best?
It's been too long.

[Hawkswift]

Any of those work for me - friday night is best if we're meeting on the eastside. Otherwise anything goes.

It has been too long.

[NewGuy22]

I'd love to come! Either day would work for me...I'm still in whidbey island but willing to drive. Almost came down jetpack's portrait night but figured I'd save the money for now and just use a mirror =p ..this week atleast. Eventually looking to move near seattle..then figure groups will be easy. =) Later yall

[northstar]

If any one who lives on the Eastside and wants to meet lets plan something for next week? I'm in Woodinville.

[donm]

bump bump

[redehlert]

What say you all:
meet at Caffe Vita in Capitol Hill Friday, September 3.
Upstairs.
8 pm til close.
Make it or break it.
It's time to resurrect the fun of the mini thunderdomes.

Best,
D

[Tim Murphy]

Though I am in Seattle I won't be there that day sadly. I'd love to come to the next one if you'll let someone of my not-skill join in :P

[Hawkswift]

Count me in for the 3rd.

[silvestri99]

I may be able to make it up . That is PAX weekend so I'll be down at the convention center. Depending on how hectic things are I might just pop up for some sketching action. anyone else going to be at PAX?

BTW just mapquested it and here is the location..

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Seattle&state=WA&address=1005+E+Pike+St&zipcode=98122-3818&country=US&latitude=47.61408&longitude=-122.31904&geocode=ADDRESS

(do they have bikini baristas ;)

[Hawkswift]

I totally forgot that PAX was that weekend... I'll be at PAX too.

Well, Saturday and Sunday.

[redehlert]

So there's a potential of 3 people for this Friday? Come on people...for realz?
If we don't get at least 4 to 5 more peeps, I'm going to say we postpone this until the following Friday.
Chime in quick.

Best,
D

[redehlert]

okay...since I haven't heard from anyone to fill out the Friday eve get together, I'm going to bail. Sorry Hawkswift and Silvestri. Let's coordinate for next Friday.

[Earendil]

I'm jobhunting, but I'll definitely try and make it on the 10th.

[Hawkswift]

The tenth works for me.

[silvestri99]

Yeah, we can aim for next Friday. I'll know by mid week if I am available but I think at this point I'm open.

[donm]

I can probably make it Friday.

[redehlert]

Stellar. Keep chiming in...the more the scarier...er...merrier.

[John McKenna]

I'm new to the area, but count me in. (Unless work schedules me for a night shift...)

[Zazerzs]

sure, I'm in.:yayca:

I'll spread the word around FuturePoly and see if I can get a few more.

[redehlert]

All righty...this is shaping up nicely.
Welcome to Seattle John! Of course, I already know John since he's our intern's better half :) but I hope all y'all will welcome him.

[Fire Moth]

World Championship of Sandsculpting Event in Federal Way, Washington
http://www.worldchampionshipofsandsculpting.com/

[redehlert]

Okay....see all ya'll tonight at Caffe Vita -- 7 pm. Upstairs.
I'll see about some random topics. But feel free to bring your own wacky ideas.

Best,
D

[Zazerzs]

Cya tonight. 7pm sounds good, there might be some parking still around
:)

[Hawkswift]

I'll probably be ~45 minutes late but I'll be there.

[oXYnary]

Hey all. I dont know if Jason Juan hangs out here. But I was possibly thinking of taking his Tablet class at Gage Academy.

Its listed as intermediate and mentions learning the programs and the tablet though.

"After becoming familiar with the tablet and painting software, you are free to focus your concentration on drawing and painting"

So Im unsure if it would be an appropriate class? As per Im familiar with both. Otherwise looking at a animal sculpting class.

[silvestri99]

I hope everyone had a good time and I'm bummed that I didn't make it but I got swallowed whole by PAX and was so distracted by the flashing lights and loud noises that I completely forgot. When will our next attmpt be? Should we try for next week or the week after? Did that venue work out well for sketching?

[jetpack42]

Was cool hangin out! Lookin forward to doing it again.

(ha haaaa Dave, you DO have more posts than I)

On a side note, For anyone in South King County, Maple Valley is starting up a pick up dodgeball game Tuesdays, 7-9pm. 3$ at the door. Also I will have a couple pieces in a show at the Maple Valley Creative Arts Center, opening sometime in November.

:yayca:

[redehlert]

I'm the post master! :)

Great time seein' all ya'll. Let's do it again!

Best,
D

[rex-craft7]

Aw man, the one time this year I wasn't in town there was a sketch hangout? :(
Well in that case I'm looking forward to meeting everyone at the next one

[Earendil]

When you guys want to meet again? :)

[redehlert]

I'm open to suggestions....perhaps Friday, October 8?

[Earendil]

That sounds good. I just got a job, so I'll try and get that evening off.

[Hawkswift]

The 8th sounds good to me.

[Zazerzs]

I'm in for Oct 8th.

[silvestri99]

I'm up for October 8th as well. Back to Cafe Vita?

[redehlert]

Okeydokey...let's aim for Oct. 8. I'll update this forum to reflect this meet up...and yes, Vita. Same bat place. Same bat time.

Cheers!
D

[silvestri99]

I just got notice that I may have to be in for a late night shutdown at work. I may not be able to make Friday. If I'm not working I'll be there.

[redehlert]

Just a heads up from yours truly -- I'm battling a gem of a cold that seems to be winning. If I'm not there tomorrow night, it'd be because I am horizontal recuperating.

[Earendil]

Sorry to hear, hope you're feeling better by then. :) I'll be there with tea and anatomy books.

[Undertow]

I'm going to be working fairly late tomorrow. As soon as dates are established for the next one I'll be sure to make it. As a bit of self promotion I started a blog a few months back covering art direction and illustration. I figured I'd post a link (http://mdvaillancourt.wordpress.com/) here in case some of you guys/gals are interested in that kind of thing.

[redehlert]

Even though I'm on the mend -- head cold begone! I'm still going to be courteous to all ya'll and hang back tonight. See ya next time. :)

Best,
D

[rex-craft7]

I didn't see anyone at the meetup, unless... I went to the wrong cafe vita?

[Hawkswift]

I got there about an hour late and didn't see anyone either.

[jetpack42]

Just beat Halo:Reach and saw you in the credits, Mike! Nice work!

[redehlert]

Hi Edwin -- did you go to the one off of Pike or Pine (I can never get those straight). And if you did go, did you sit upstairs? That's where the crew tends to meet.

[Earendil]

I went to the one on Pike, and was there until about 8PM but I was downstairs so maybe that's why I didn't see anyone.

Maybe wear silly hats? :)

[rex-craft7]

hey dave; yep I went to the one off pike and went upstairs. I was an hour late too. The silly hat idea sounds good :)

[Earendil]

Dang, if I had stayed a little longer...Oh well, next week?

[Undertow]

Just beat Halo:Reach and saw you in the credits, Mike! Nice work!

Thanks Mike!:) I beat it in co-op and couldn't see my name in the credits that way. Ended up having to search for a video online.

[silvestri99]

Mike, I'd like to see waht you were responsible for in the game. I played over at a friends house a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed it. I may have to get a 360 to finish it off tho.

[Undertow]

Mike, I'd like to see waht you were responsible for in the game. I played over at a friends house a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed it. I may have to get a 360 to finish it off tho.

I did the illustration work for Dr. Halsey's journal that comes with the collectors edition.

[silvestri99]

Well then, you'll have to bring some work with you to share. I always enjoy seeing your work.
And btw- picked up a copy of Poo. Haven't had a chance to play it yet but I have some friends I'm meeting up with soon to give it a spin. Cool art and funny writing.

[Undertow]

Well then, you'll have to bring some work with you to share. I always enjoy seeing your work.
And btw- picked up a copy of Poo. Haven't had a chance to play it yet but I have some friends I'm meeting up with soon to give it a spin. Cool art and funny writing.

I can bring the printed book, unfortunately Microsoft owns all the original art :/

[silvestri99]

Printed is all good. I figured that Microsoft had the originlas. Are you going to the meet up tonight?

[Undertow]

Are you guys meeting up every week? The missus and I are going to hunker down and get caught up on DVR. I've been on the phone with artists every night this week so I haven't been able to spend much time with her. Next Friday? I am going to Art Not for life drawing tomorrow though.

[silvestri99]

I didn't see any other responses about meeting tonight so I am assuming that no one will be there? Mike mentioned next week which I think is a good idea. I can't make the Art Not on Saturday, I'm coaching 1st grade soccer in the morning. My schedule opens up in November so I'm hoping to get back to some life drawing then.
So who is up for 22nd?

[Earendil]

I'm up for the 22nd. I work at 11PM so I may need to leave early. Job situation has hopefully stabilized, so I can start attending life drawing again. :)

[Undertow]

I'm down for the 22nd. What's everyone else's schedules look like?

[Zazerzs]

I flaked last time, Sorry! I got wrapped up in something and forgot to post. I can make the 22nd.

[Earendil]

Just got hired, but I'm sure I can still make the 22nd so long as I get out in time for my shift.

[Hawkswift]

Pretty sure I can make the 22nd

[silvestri99]

I'll be there on the 29th but I may not get there till around 8-8:30. Mike, I have some scrubs for you!

edit-- Sorry The 22nd. I running a school Halloween Carnival on the 29th so I have that on the brain!

[Zazerzs]

The 29th? Aren't we doing this tomorrow the 22nd.

Chime in if you are planning to be there tomorrow the 22nd.

[Undertow]

See you guys tonight!:)

[Zazerzs]

"ding" cya there.

8 pm til close. Upstairs I'll be wearing a futurepoly t shirt.

[Undertow]

"ding" cya there.

8 pm til close. Upstairs I'll be wearing a futurepoly t shirt.

And I'll look just like my avatar but with a shaved head and no goatee. ;)

[Hawkswift]

So are we starting at 7PM or 8PM?

Edit: I'll just leave now and get there when I get there.

[Zazerzs]

uggggg. Parking in CapHill was teeeeerrrrrrrrrible tonight. 40 min looking,got a headache, gave up and went home. I knew I got lucky last time.

[silvestri99]

Yeah, got there late looking for parking for 45 minutes as well. As soon as I said, ef this I'm going I found one. I think if i had gotten there closer to 7 it would have been easier...

[Earendil]

Great hanging out with you guys. :) How's next Friday looking?

[silvestri99]

I can't do once a week, once a month may be all I can make but maybe every other week as well... guess it just depends on what's going on..

[Earendil]

I can do once a week if peeps are up for it.

Has anyone ever attended Art Night @ Little Red Bistro? Looked like fun.

[donm]

i could come once a week as of now, but i couldn't find any parking in front of vita...it was super crowded and im new to the seattle area (5months). any parking info? im very poor at the moment.

[Hawkswift]

I can usually do once a week. I think I'd prefer every other week or monthly just so I have to make fewer choices between this and other activities.

[Earendil]

I'd recommend the bus. There are about 3 or 4 lines from downtown that will drop you off within 2 blocks of Cafe Vita. Saves on parking and time.

[Undertow]

I can't do weekly. I'm busy this week.

[Lou Holsten]

Ditto. I'm jam-packed busy until at least the end of the year. So when things settle down a bit I'll try to join in on the fun every now and then.

[Hawkswift]

Do we want to try every other week? How's this Friday?

[bbrian21]

Is it still this Friday? @8? Cap hill? Cafe Vita?

[Hawkswift]

Well, I can make friday at 8 at cafe vita...

Let's see how many responses we get

[Undertow]

Staying at home this week to get work done.

[silvestri99]

I can't make it this week either... school auction. Perhaps next week?

[Hawkswift]

So were scheduling for Cafe Vita at 8PM friday the 12th?

I can make it.

[Undertow]

I'm leaving for Illuxcon and other business tomorrow. I'll be back next Monday.

[jetpack42]

What this Seattle Sketch Group really needs is some naive but well-meaning kid, fresh outta art school who posts on CA more than he does his own work to organize this stuff, email people, and get this shit together.

Surely the Art Institute is still churning them out?

lol

[Hawkswift]

heh

Anyway, I figure if we get three other people saying they'll be there I'll show up tomorrow at 8. Otherwise I'll find something else to do.

[Undertow]

Back from Illuxcon and playing catch up. It was an amazing convention. The down side is that I caught a cold the day I flew back. Yay.

[silvestri99]

I can't make Friday night.. it's date night with the miss. I am opennext Friday tho.

[M.K.Koontz]

Not trying to be off topic, just hopeful. Does anyone out here do Tacoma?

[The Incredible Sok]

I'm in Tacoma, dude love your portrait stuff nice use of color!

[jetpack42]

Hey Peeps, I'll be doing a demo at the downtown Seattle Utrecht Art Store January 8th. Demo will be on the fundamentals of drawing from life (as demonstrated through a portrait drawing). Demo will be about 2.5 hours or so, 2pm. Store is located on Pike and Melrose.

You can check out my work at http://www.michaelneverstops.com

And the event here http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1714506943505&set=a.1264224206718.2040461.1263142731&ref=nf#!/event.php?eid=168840656470049

[Syle]

hey all, just throwing my name in the hat for Seattle peeps. it seems that things are a bit cluster-f'ed around here about scheduling. maybe we should start a new thread so that people aren't discouraged from reading a 200+ page thread?

also, jetpack42, i got that date and location marked on my calendar, i'll be there!

[M.K.Koontz]

Do any of you guys facebook or something? no one has posted in this thread for awhile. I wanna do a meetup in Tacoma, I got three weekends off in January

btw Michael, love your portraits :) would be fun to drive up there and see the demo

[donm]

yeah, i wish we had a more common meetup here.

[jetpack42]

Koontz, Thanks homie. If you make the drive out, be sure to say hello.

[donm]

thanks to the new tolls going into effect, i wont be visiting seattle for awhile...

[Undertow]

thanks to the new tolls going into effect, i wont be visiting seattle for awhile...

They're only on 520. You can still take 90 across without paying.

[donm]

They're only on 520. You can still take 90 across without paying.

awesome, didn't know this. I like going through mercer island anyway.

[jetpack42]

Peeps,

I'm running another drawing class, the fundamentals of drawing from life, down in Maple Valley, for any of you down in South King County. Class will run for 6 Wednesday nights and will begin once 6 people are signed up. For more info, shoot me an email and check out the website. http://www.maplevalleyarts.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=181069&module_id=53680

[jetpack42]

Sup peeps.

If anyone is up on Capitol Hill, swing in to Bauhaus Coffee Shop, my work is hanging on the wall this month. http://www.bauhauscoffee.net/bulletin.cfm

99 ink portraits and 20 landscape oil paintings. If you check it out, let me know what you think. Constructive criticism always welcome.

[jetpack42]

Whew, it's getting crazy in this thread.

If anyone is interested, I'll be giving a few FREE drawing demos in the Seattle area in a week, and in a month. Check out my blog for exact details.

[karmiclychee]

I live in Capitol Hill - anyone down for some sketchgroup action anytime soon?

[Hawkswift]

Sounds fun to me... When's good for people? It's pretty much fridays for me for the next couple months.

[karmiclychee]

I could do Fridays, ostensibly. Not this coming one, but I can see about marking a space on my Calendar next friday. I just moved here - is there a preferred hangout for sketchgroup or just wherever?

[Hawkswift]

We've been doing Cafe Vita the last couple times, I think.
Anyone else up for a meetup?

[donm]

I am.

[karmiclychee]

On a whim, anyone willing to do one tomorrow? (Sat 22)

We should use the power of SOCIAL NETWORKING to create a fast response get-out-there-and-do-something ring.

I have the facebook and the google+, any takers?

[Hawkswift]

Unfortunately I can't make tomorrow (The 23rd, unless my calendars are wrong...)

Maybe next friday (the 29th)?

[Tim Murphy]

Damn, I've got M's tickets for tomorrow.

[karmiclychee]

Well, in case anyone happens to be free when I go plant myself somewhere, I'll let you all know before I go. Friday the 29th should work - my work schedule is a bit up in the air.

Cafe Vita? Haven't been yet, I'd be nice to try it out.

[donm]

i can try to be there friday.

[Hawkswift]

7PM at Caffe Vita, Capitol Hill this friday, july 29

I'll probably hang out on the second floor, with a sketchpad.

[karmiclychee]

Awesome, I'll be there.

[James Wolf]

you could also try the Bellevue arts fair this weekend :tihi:

[Syle]

I can't make it this time around to Cafe Vita. Does next week work for anyone?

Let me know how tonight's gathering goes! Have fun.

[donm]

yeah, i wont be able to make it tonight, i might be able to next week.

[manlybrian]

This might be quite a shot in the dark, and a bit off-topic, but does anybody here know a Ralph H Clemmons? I bought a small painting of his from a junk store and it had his info stamped on the back.

Ralph H Clemmons
8844 Ashworth Ave No.
Seattle, WA. 98103

All I can find online is that he's passed away now (he'd be in his 100's I think), he lived with Ila Clemmons (in her late 50's I think), and he was a member of Seattle Co-Arts.

It's a nice little painting but fairly dirty and stained, which is too bad. Anyway, I was just wondering if anybody here knew of him.

[karmiclychee]

Sketchmeet was had today (just myself and hawkswift) and many successes occurred. Next week? Same time/same place?

[Hawkswift]

Should have confirmed earlier... Anyway I'm at caffe Vita right now if anyone wants to show up.

[karmiclychee]

Ach, yeah, sorry. Missed it - girlfriend's parents are in town.

[Hawkswift]

No big deal. Got some drawing done so the time wasn't wasted.

[karmiclychee]

Anyone going to be around tonight? I might show up (or I might be having a bonfire on Lake Washington.... which gives me an excellent thought. We should have outdoor meetups. With fire.)

[Hawkswift]

Too busy this weekend, since a friend is getting married.

I like the outdoor/fire idea, but rain is a problem for sketching...

[Syle]

I would love to show up for these, but Fridays tend to be tough nights for me. Would it be too much trouble to plan a different evening? Mon, Tue, Wed and Sun evenings are solid for me. On the other hand, I'm 99% sure I can make next Friday, Karmiclychee.

Heh, I don't expect this thing to revolve around my schedule, but I figured it couldn't hurt to ask, especially if other nights may work better for a majority of people.

Also, there is a watercolor painting group that meets every Friday from 1:30-4:30 in Ballard if anyone wants to come. I think it costs $3 to just drop in, but all skill levels are welcome. Here is a link to it: http://www.meetup.com/Seattle-Watercolor-Meetup-Group/ I was thinking of going to that, and then showing up for the sketch group at Cafe Vita afterwards as well.

[jetpack42]

Sup peeps,

Tomorrow, Sunday, from 3-5pm I am doing a FREE workshop at Utrecht (on the corner of Pike and Melrose) on the fundamentals of drawing from life. Bring something to draw with and a piece of your favorite fruit if you are interested. More info at my blog.

After the free workshop from 3-5pm, Utrecht is hosting a FREE life drawing session (with a nude model) from 6-9pm. I will be moderating and helping if anyone needs help. You gotta be there about when it starts though, as the store closes at 6, and they close the doors shortly afterwards. Hope to catch some of you there.

http://www.utrechtart.com/stores/dsp_viewstore.cfm?storeID=91

[Hawkswift]

Okay, so two things - Is next friday happening? Sounds like we've got at least one probable.

And second thing - jetpack42 - That's awesome, and I might be able to make the first part, but I've got another event during the second. Is there a place I can find this stuff out more than a day in advance?

[Illysian]

I might be able to make it this Friday just need to clarify it'll be @ Cafe Vita what time?? Just got some new grey-scale markers that need to be broken in lol.

[jetpack42]

Hawkswift- Any workshops, demos and the like are always updated on my blog. Also, I send out a monthly/6week email to my email list of peeps to let them know what I'm up to. If you'd like to get on my email list just shoot me an email. http://michaelneverstops.blogspot.com/

Peeps, Another FREE life drawing session is coming up on Sunday the 28th at Utrecht. It's free from 6-8pm. Get there at 6 as they lock the doors and hold the session while the store is closed. There will be a nude model. I will be moderating. It's going to be sweet! http://www.utrechtart.com/stores/dsp_viewstore.cfm?storeID=91

[Hawkswift]

jetpack42 - Awesome. I think I can actually make this one.

everyone - 7PM?

[Syle]

Unfortunately, I cannot make it tonight. Something came up. I am disappointed...I was really hoping to make it this week. I look forward to meeting some of you!

Here's to next week :cheers:

[Hawkswift]

Looks like it's going to be one of those busy weekends...

Can anyone verify that they're going to show up tonight? If not I have other places to be.

[Hawkswift]

So I find myself free more than usual for a while. Did people want to try a time other friday evening? I can't do thursday, saturday, or sunday, but otherwise I can probably make it.

[jetpack42]

Hey peeps, if anyone is interested, I am doing a free drawing workshop at the Daniel Smith art store in Seattle, this Sunday, 12pm (noon) to 2pm. Bring something to sketch with and a piece of your favorite fruit. I'll be demonstrating and helping everyone draw from life!

[rebelionature]

Would that be Sunday the 4th? If so id love to attend this. I'm in the Kenmore area but i think id be able to make my way there. If you have an address id appreciate it! I've just recently started to tackle art in a serious way and Id love to see someone demo something like this. Hope to see you there.
-Tyler
- JUst realized that this is from months ago... oops!

[jetpack42]

Hey Tyler,

It's true, from a couple months ago, but I do have a demo this Wednesday, 11am-1pm, if you are interested at the Bellevue Daniel Smith Store. Check my blog for the link. If you are able to come out, bring something to draw with, a piece of fruit, and say hello!

[rebelionature]

Ill see you tomorrow! I'm really excited about this. Cya then! ill probably have a red backpack on. I'm going to assume that you will be the person there that is drawing.

[jetpack42]

Seattle peeps, I've got a class coming up in Maple Valley if anyone is interested http://www.maplevalleyarts.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=181069&module_id=53680

Also, I've got a few FREE workshops coming up on the fundamentals of drawing from life. They've all been good so far, and peeps have walked away with a lot of useful information. If you come, bring something to draw with and a piece of fruit. Each workshop is 2 hours.

Sunday, January 8th at the SEATTLE store, 11am to 1pm.

Wednesday, January 18th at the BELLEVUE store, 11am to 1pm.

Saturday, February 25th at the BELLEVUE store, 11am to 1pm.

[Sir_E_Pent]

Hope to meet with some of you SOON!!!!!! Go Seattle Sketch Group!!

[Diarum]

I would totally come, but I live to far away to get a ride there and back

[Dusty]

Never understood why this thread was stickied over the others....

Either way, anyone else setting up at Emerald City Comicon in a little over a month?

[jetpack42]

Never understood why this thread was stickied over the others....



Back in the day, around the time you and I joined, we had a group of around 15 peeps getting together to draw on a weekly basis. Was a fun, active group. Somebody just put the thread at the top, at the time.

[Dusty]

Back in the day, around the time you and I joined, we had a group of around 15 peeps getting together to draw on a weekly basis. Was a fun, active group. Somebody just put the thread at the top, at the time.

Ah, I see...that's kind of neat. :)
Well it definitely makes it easy to find.

[Jugzo]

Hell yea and it was off the hook! Cafe Vita had some good juice to...

I haven't been on for a bit, moving soon so I want to get a meet in, where are all my Tacoma peeps lets get a meet down there!

[Syle]

Never understood why this thread was stickied over the others....

Either way, anyone else setting up at Emerald City Comicon in a little over a month?

I am attending as a guest. Looking forward to it!

Which table are setting up at, Dusty?

[Dusty]

I am attending as a guest. Looking forward to it!

Which table are setting up at, Dusty?

E-17!
What about you?

See ya there!

[Syle]

Hey Dusty! It was great meeting you at ECCC. I'm happy that I was able to get a couple of your prints as well!

That was my first Comicon, and I have to say that it was easily one the greatest experiences of my life. I learned so much, and I felt nice to just totally geek out for a whole weekend!

Take it easy man, and good luck with your art!

[Dusty]

Thanks again, man!
It was a pleasure!

ECCC is always a blast no matter what side of the table you are on. Glad you had fun and hope to see you next year!

[nocozo]

Anyone no where I could find some life drawing classes near downtown? Just moved here and I'd like to get into one.

[karmiclychee]

Hey nocozo,

Definitely check out Gage Academy. It can be a bit of a hike, but they have pretty cheap night figure drawing sessions - short pose, long pose, etc.

I ran the short pose last semester and those models know what they're doing. Learned a ton.

[jetpack42]

I really enjoy the Sunday sessions at Art Not Terminal. Starts at 10am, it's run by Lyle Silver. Get there early (930ish, or so) set up a bench, and enjoy. Quick gestures, followed by five 25 minute poses.

There is also a Saturday session which the poses varied in length, but I haven't enjoyed that one as much.

Gage is also great, I usually would hit that up on Sundays after the other one, and Gage has an open session at least one night a week.

[ErinLein]

Oh, I haven't been to a figure drawing session in /years/, not since that figure drawing class I took in community college once. I feel slightly intimidated just walking in to a random session in Seattle... which is why I haven't done it yet, but maybe it's worth the nervous anxiety to try anyways?

The Art/Not Terminal Sunday one sounds interesting and I suppose that's tomorrow. Are benches provided?

Also, anyone have any suggestions of what medium would be best to start up into life drawing sessions again? I use to work in charcoal and sepia inks, but those seem too messy for beginning again.

[robogabo]

Is There's a Seattle sketch group?