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

[jetpack42]

Since the sketch nights fall on holiday weekends, I won't likely be able to swing any of those. Anybody interested in getting together during the week in the evening and sketching at Vitas or someplace else? I want to try and fill up two of those moleskine books before i hit SF, cause you know people will want to see your sketchbooks there...

[nova]

guys, it's looking like i won't be going down to san fran will yall. take lots of pischers and high five mr. foster for me. :bashful:



hey jp, i'm down for anything.. tuesday [tomorrow] and posssibly friday.

[jetpack42]

guys, it's looking like i won't be going down to san fran will yall. take lots of pischers and high five mr. foster for me. :bashful:



hey jp, i'm down for anything.. tuesday [tomorrow] and posssibly friday.

:sadcheerleader: :sadcheerleader: :sadcheerleader: :sadcheerleader: :sadcheerleader: :sadcheerleader:

im in Kent from the 22nd until the 5th, and will come up to Seattle any days somebody wants to hang...let me know, Laura.

[Bojee]

Lou- Your always missed.
Nova- We already talked about this so I know I can't change your mind but you'll be missed alot.

That goes for everyone else actually,.....back to packing. :[ ;)

[Sok N. Wett]

Sorry guys but looks like I'm going to have to miss San Fran as well, some sense of reality just came over me within acouple of days ago, me and my roommates hours will be cut down after the holiday which means we will have to strap any cash we have to stay on top of our apt bills, insurance, etc, etc. My apology goes to Eli who handled everything for me, and now I have to turn it all down. If you can't refund the plane ticket than that's fine by me, actually if anyone needs that plane ticket who's going down and coming back at the same time as you, you can give that to him/her free of charge, cause as long as someone has a way to get there then I'm happy about it. Right now my minds pretty much made up, I'll be putting in alot of work hours for the next few weeks, so I might not be on the board much.

I'm wondering if Laura is having a similiar situation since she just got her place.

So there's going to be an open spot for anybody who wants in for the Galleria hotel.

It was truly a tough decision and one I will truly regret, but I'm already 4,000 dollars in debt and planned to get out of it.

[Bojee]

Sok- I'm really bummed your not going to be there, thought we were going to be able to hang out some more. I'll take your spot at the hotel if it's still available, I'd be there from the 6th to the 10th and then I'm going to stay with some friends who live there, if you've already filled the spot just let me know Eli.
I'm super sorry your not going to be there dude. The being in debt thing really sucks. :[ :[ :[

[jetpack42]

Man Sok, I'll miss you buddy. Sorry you aren't going. Who am I going to give piggyback rides to at the workshop? Any takers? Alan?

[Bojee]

Man Sok, I'll miss you buddy. Sorry you aren't going. Who am I going to give piggyback rides to at the workshop? Any takers? Alan?

I'm down if you can carry me, won't quite look the same though. ;)

[eliWolff]

Sok, buddy -- we're gonna miss you for sure! I'll bring my camera to take lots of pics so that you can go on a virtual tour of the hotel room and workshop since you can't make it in person this time.. :nohope:

And Bojee, I pm'd you, but you are now officially the new 4th roommate in the "Eli-Skrubbles-Undertow-Galleria Park hotel room of Deep Sleep". :clown:

[fattkid]

Hey Jetpack, if I wear my sassy cowgirl outfit, can I get a piggyback too? We could prolly make a little extra $$$ sellin pictures of it on the internet!

[jetpack42]

I'll PM you guys with my agent's phone number. He's the one who sets up all my freelance piggy-back gigs.

[skrubbles]

sorry you can't make it Sok... I know you've been looking foward to the workshop... maybe you can make it next year if there's one... seems like alot of people are going to this one which is a good thing because then they'll most likely be more in the future :) BETTER MAKE IT NEXT TIME! :)

Bojee... good to have you aboard except our room name isn't as funny now.. LOL

[tagHeuer]

Damn Sok, that sucks about the workshop. I was looking forward to seeing you there.

I just decided that I am going to the workshop. I’ll probably be rooming with poopinmymouth and mop which will be awesome. I can’t wait!

[prostate sunrise]

great eli, you get a hug!

really sad to here that you cant make it sok. first laura and now sok, sigh, dont worry i'll drink to you guys both while im down there, so that you can both proundly shake your heads in shame at me!


peace, im out like a biocht.

[Sok N. Wett]

Thanks guys for supporting, your the best ever! I've been in debt for awhile now, but most should be cleared up in 2006, funny thing is that this debt took me back since 00' and it kept going up with situations that I couldn't control. I'll be looking forwards to pictures, and fuck I better go to the next one in 2006 or else I'm going to slap myself silly, I'm already kicking myself for this one, even Jason Manley pm about why I couldn't go, and it was hard, cause I really didn't want to turn him down.

Nova where you at......We miss you :)

[Michael78]

Sok- Blame it on Santa.. thats what I do. Ever since a little kid they've been telling me hed bring cool shit for christmas. and Damnit I havent seen jack from him in 26 years! Ive had to buy my own toys!! look at my VISA bill!!!!

those elves can go straight to the horned one!!! >:{

They should ALL be on the naughty list!!! :nohope:

[Sapphire]

I can go piggyback, jp... in fact, you could probably stick me in your backpack and carry me around like a stuffed animal. :)

Is there anybody out there still driving to san fran? If not, is anybody going via plane, and what flight are you on? Since laura's no longer coming, I haven't got anybody...

[Undertow]

Thanks guys for supporting, your the best ever! I've been in debt for awhile now, but most should be cleared up in 2006, funny thing is that this debt took me back since 00' and it kept going up with situations that I couldn't control. I'll be looking forwards to pictures, and fuck I better go to the next one in 2006 or else I'm going to slap myself silly, I'm already kicking myself for this one, even Jason Manley pm about why I couldn't go, and it was hard, cause I really didn't want to turn him down.

Nova where you at......We miss you :)
:nohope: >:| :upset: :S :sadcheerleader:
I think those emoticons sum up my reaction. I was really dissapointed when I got the PM from Eli about this. I joke about you being a fan boy and all, but man it really blows that you're not going to be there. I was legitimately looking forward to hanging out with you down there. You're this ball of constant energy and motion that would have been the perfect addition to our room to make sure we were psyched even when we were exhausted or waking up in the morning. Your presence will truly be missed Sok, now clear up that debt and prepare for 06! BTW, Emerald City comic con is going to have both Josh Middleton and my fav Travis Charest in attendance so you are definitely going to it YOU HEAR ME!!!?;) If you need a ride I will come pick you up damnit!
-Mike V

[Sok N. Wett]

Thanks Mike, sorry to dissapoint you, I mean shit yeah I was all like yo man we gonna rock that place, and kick some ass while down there, then it went to damn shit debt more debt shit my hours are being cut, shit don't have enough money to pay bills all in acouple of days, I hate it when everything is all ready to go and some shit comes along. Hey I'm all down for that Emerald City Comic Con, just let me know when I'll be down to go fo' sho, I should have a decent amount of money from my tax return to pay some of my debt with. I gotta meet Travis at least once in my life.

[prostate sunrise]

sarah - im lone wolfing it down to the airport to catch a flight at 9 o'clock at night on thursday the 6th.

sok - very sorry to hear that, hope you get that stuff settled so you're stressing . peace bro.

may have to check out the comicon.

[Undertow]

sarah - im lone wolfing it down to the airport to catch a flight at 9 o'clock at night on thursday the 6th.

sok - very sorry to hear that, hope you get that stuff settled so you're stressing . peace bro.

may have to check out the comicon.
wanna ride in the back of the ranger again?;) lol

[redehlert]

hey all....been a bit since i've written here...damn busy.
sok - sorry to hear about the debt - join the club. grad school set me back a cool 40g and i'll be paying that one back until 2019 i think. debt will always be a part of my world - guess that's why i'm not going down as well. tried to get the office to pay my way, but never heard anything from it = dropped like a bad habit.
also - miss hangin' with you guys and drawing it up. got away from it and that blows royally. is there a sketch crew this weekend?
hope everyone is well!
peace.
d

[eliWolff]

Hey Redehlert, to answer your question, yes we're having another drawing meeting and it's Friday night this week. Same spot as usual at Vita's. Hope you can make it! :confident

[Gonzo]

I won't be able to make it this week as I'll be moving back in with the parents this weekend. :nohope:

I'll probably see yall at the meeting after Christmas weekend.

Happy Holidays to everyone and be safe!

[Gonzo]

Ok, I just signed up for the workshop. I hope to hell it goes through!

Does anyone else here have room for a roommate? If possible, I would love to room with some of you folks who are going. :)

[Sapphire]

Hey, Kekai, maybe we could catch the same flight... I wanted an evening one so I don't miss my classes. if you don't mind having me along, what's your flight number? :)

[David York]

I can't make San Fran, I hope you all have fun. I can't make sketch night tonight, either. I'm baby-sitting a 2 year old. Perhaps Art Not tomorrow.

[nova]

yup, tonight! sameplacesametime

[tagHeuer]

edit: sorry gang, something came up and I wont be able to make it. see you all at the workshop!

[Sapphire]

I just got the flight info from Kekai and was on the very verge of purchasing the tickets, when I realized the return trip was PM, not AM, which would mean I have no idea how I would get back to Bellingham that night in time for school the next morning. I'm going to check my schedule, but is there anybody taking an Alaska Airlines flight who is returning at an earlier time? I just want to get everything solid before I purchase tickets, since they're nonrefundable and that makes me very nervous.

[Ben Mauro]

sorry i couldnt make it, ive been packing all day, i leave in a couple hours to go home for 3 weeks. happy holidays guys, see you when i get back/at the workshop.

[hkbb]

Hey guys

Long time viewer, but I'm a shy poster.

Anyways, I'm going to be in seattle visiting family and wanted to know if there are any life drawing sessions that you normal attend?
Seattle, Bellevue, everett, around that area.

thanks.

[eliWolff]

hkbb -- hi there! when you're in Seattle, there's a great life drawing session every saturday and sunday morning. Here's a link to the info.. I try to make it every weekend, so let me know if you're going and I'll be sure to say "hi" when you show up. see ya!

Art/Not Terminal Life Drawing (http://www.antgallery.org/about_ARTNOT/life_drawing.html)




:confident :confident :confident

[redehlert]

geez....sorry i missed yet another group sketch jam last friday. for some reason there were no posts sent to my email and i got slammed with work.
there wouldn't happen to be one this saturday evening, eh? i know it's christmas, but figured i'd ask anywho.
hope everyone is doing well and i wish you a smashin' good holiday.
btw - spinefinger (nate) is coming to town....i'm going to try to hook up with him and doodle a bit....god i feel rusty.
cheers!
d

[Sapphire]

I don't think I'll make it to the workshop. There are too many factors that I'm stressing over, some of which I already mentioned here, in the girl's hotel thread and on my page. I'm getting rather frustrated about it, and I think it should be a positive experience, and not a negative one. I hope this isn't indeed the last one they plan to do, because if it is, that makes my choice all the more strained. I heard Jason Manley post this was the last workshop to occur as far as he knows... has anybody heard or read any different?

[hkbb]

Hey thanks Eli

Obviously there probubly won't be one this saturday, given thats it's Xmas. Hopefully I can catch the sunday or monday one.

thanks again for the info.

[caligula]

hi seattle!
curious how things work here, do some of meet up or whatever?

[nova]

hey caligula,

so far the group has mostly been meeting up every weekend for sketching and chat, at the ole cafe vita on capital hill. there's been a zoo trip, and a gallery show in the works, which we'll probably start on again in 05.

for the meetings, we alternate every friday and saturday. looks like the next definite meeting [after the holidays, with attendance] will be next year, saturday the 8th. that'll be the meeting where we'll be talking about how we're not at the san fran workshop :bashful: . but after that you'll definitely want to come by! stop by and say hi, and grab a coffeh.

cafe vita: http://www.caffevita.com/location.html. look for us on the top floor, scribbling mercilessly :)

~ l

[Gonzo]

Happy Holidays folks!

I can't wait to see some of you at the workshop and the next meeting. :)

[Sok N. Wett]

Merry Christmas gals and guys. I hope everyone had a great time with their family. Take care.

[nova]

yes, merry late christmas, all. hope you all had a great xmas, however you spent it. can't wait to see all the bright faces after the holidays are over

[Gonzo]

Ok I know I asked this earlier but I can't find my post...

Does anyone driving down to the workshop have room for one more? I know a flight would be easier but I've always wanted to take that drive down to the coastline. Of course, I am more than willing to pay for gas, etc.

[Undertow]

As far as I know I'm the only one driving down and my car can only comfortably fit myself and 1 passenger.. it's a ford ranger extended cab (the cab is more suited for very small children and assorted luggage). I'd offer to let you ride with us but JP had first dibs, the cramped conditions for 13 hrs would have driven the 3 of us insane so Mike found a flight down instead.
-Mike V

[eliWolff]

anyone planning on going to Vita's Friday night? Last seattle sketch meet of 2004!!

:mouse: :mouse: :mouse:

[skrubbles]

ONE MORE WEEK!!!!!

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!

I can't wait... and sorry Eli, I can't make it this week, but I'll be back at it sometime after the workshop is over, if I'm not overwhelmed with lots lots of work forced upon me by Undertow.

[Sapphire]

Hooray, I'm going to the workshop! I bought my plane tickets yesterday, and all that's left to do is sort out some problems I've been having with Paypal and my tuition, but J. Manley assured me things will be taken care of and I have a spot. I won't make it to the Friday meeting (I have a family thing to go to), but I'll see you guys at the workshop.

Yay, Seattle!

[eliWolff]

That's awesome news Sapphire! Glad you're gonna make it, the more Washington/Seattle people there, the better!

[Undertow]

we will rule the world.
-Mike

[Sapphire]

Yes. It shall be so. :pirate: Seattle Sketch pirates 4 Life!

I hope that they consider doing a workshop up here at some point...

[nova]

aiie! wow that's wonderful, sapphire! glad everything got sorted out! you're gonna have an awesome down dere





eli, i'm not going to make it tonight, i think.. been driving around all day today and my family and i are going somewhere together tonight for the new years, better stay home.

oh yea the reason for the driving is looking for an apartment.. on monday morning, i'm signing an application and turning in the deposit for my new place!! :star: :star: :star: oh man.

[eliWolff]

nova -- congrats on the new place! It's always exciting to move out to your own place. Vita's was closed early today anyways.. I went up there just for the hell of it, and they were closed for new years eve.. all the other good coffeeshops on the hill were closed too.. the only thing open was starbuck$.. :nohope:

[Sok N. Wett]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! wait it might be later than usual, don't mind me I had alot of drinks and stuff like that, and I' don't know why i'm here posting, but t wish eveyones a happy new year. So I hope everyone have a agreat workshop week, i'm really goina to gmiss eveone. Take care and start your new yaear ressolaution.

[Gonzo]

Happy Late New Year's folks!

Christmas, New Year's, and the workshop in consecutive weeks...it's almost too much! I just booked my plane ticket the other day and am staying at Hotel Triton.

So, where is everyone else staying? :)

[eliWolff]

Gonzo -- good to hear you'll be going to SF also! I'm rooming at the Galleria with Skrubbles, Undertow, and Bojee. When are you flying down? I'm arriving in SF at 2pm on Thursday. I'm sure we'll all try to hook up that night and go out on the town, so let me know if you'll be in town Thursday also. :yayca:

[fattkid]

Woohoo! My credit card limit just got raised! Looks like I'll be seeing you kids in San Fran after all! Hey, does anybody know anything about filing for bankruptcy? Just kidding. Well, sort of.

[Bojee]

Hey guys, can't wait to see a lot of you at the workshop, missing you guys tons. Phattkid , glad your making it bro, Sapphire you too, Eli you should be getting my check today or tomorrow, thanks for your patience. Happy New Year everyone, miss you guys alot. :) Kick ass art in the new year!

[Sapphire]

I'm staying at the Triton, and I should be getting in at the airport around 10-something. (Kekai, were your still able to give me a ride from the airport?)

[Gonzo]

Damn I'm getting excited about this!

I'm getting into SF around 7:45 or so Thursday evening.

[fattkid]

Hey Gonzo, what flight you on? I'm arriving 7:46pm, United Airlines #597. You?

[Gonzo]

Awesome! I'm also on flight 597. Not sure which seats though...I think it was 20-something on the way to SF.

[fattkid]

Cool man. I'm like row 28 or something. I dunno if we've crossed paths or not, but I'll be the big ugly dude with short hair and a green backpack. I'm prolly gonna be there pretty early so I can just chill at the gate and sketch people. Look forward to seein' ya.

[Sapphire]

GRRR. Of course, the exact days I'm scheduled to go to the workshop, there's snow. RIGHT when I leave the state! I've been waiting for snow all winter... go figure. And in San Fran? Rain... Bo-ring.

[Sok N. Wett]

Have fun guys, I will miss everyone dearly for the next 4 days, and ya' all better come back inspired to draw. How is our sketchgroup doing, are we still strong in numbers? Take pictues I wanna see pictures....

[nova]

yup, you guys are gonna have such a rad time. talk to as many people as you can, and take tons of pictures to match with the memories when you come home. get lots of business cards too :)

fly and come back home safe, see yall when you get back!




hey sok ~ the sketchgroup has taken a little break cause of the holidays, so it's hard to say. but when the workshop's over it'll be in full bloom, like flowers.

[Sapphire]

Ooh, camera! Thanks for reminding me! I almost forgot to pack it... :)

[David York]

I'm sure I ask this question at least as often as I make it to Sketch Night, but...

Is Sketch Night tonight or tomorrow? Thanks.

[nova]

i'm pretty sure it's tomorrow night. will you be coming? :)

[David York]

Thanks, Nova. Yes, I will be there, unlike last time I asked when I was almost there. Thanks for your eternal organization, I'll see you there if you decide to go.

I aso plan to go to Art Not Terminal, but that's only a probably at this point.

[Smartin]

I have been reading through this thred for a good long time but I haven't seen anyone talk about a TIME that everybody meets for sketch group at cafe vita? I'm looking forward to meeting you guys.

[Prehistoric]

well, what a perfect place for my first post.

i love that the local artists are communicating with each other. i really need to get some images posted up in this forum soon.

i'd definitely be interested in joining up with a sketching group. my buddy and i have been trying to do some coffee shop drawing at least 3 times a week. cafe vita's a pretty good place, but the lighting kind of sucks. top pot's better, but always kind of crowded on account of their amazing doughnuts.

anyway i'll be checking in frequently. glad to see so much cool art up here. chances are i'd probably recognize a few of you, i worked at Utrecht Art Supply for 4 years.

eager to hear how the workshop went. maybe next year i can make it.

till then,

zack

[nova]

stephan! glad you made it on here. the meetings usually go from 7 to midnight; between 7 and 11 we're at the vita, then go across the street to the sushi place.

hey zack, it's definitely a unique experience to meet with other local artists.. you can never expect what will happen. i think a few guys from the group go to the utrecht, so i think you might recognise a few. would be great to have you by sometime :)



there's a good chance i'll be late tonight, i'm packing, moving and buying stuff for my new place.. but ending the day drawing after being busy sounds good.


~ l

[Metareason]

Expect to see me at Vita's tonight, and if you're wondering who I am, I drew a Crayola dragon (and when I find a scanner, I'll post it here).

[David York]

MetaReason & Kristen, Nova and Scuro it was fun hanging out with you guys.

Prehistoric and SMartin - We would love to see you guys! I agree, we don't have a good way of getting the day and time in an easily accessible format. Sorry. We were brainstorming ways to figure that out yesterday. Usually people show up between 6pm and 7pm, we always draw upstairs and everybody stays until Cafe Vita closes at 10pm. Then, we usually go across the street for dinner.

The next sketch meets are at:
Friday Jan 14th 6/7pm onwards
Saturday Jan 22th 6/7pm onwards
Friday Jan 28th 6/7pm onwards

Hope to see you there!

[nova]

last night was awesome!!.. we had 300 foot tall screens where we played pac man, right before we all took turns giving demos! foster came by for a little while, so did sargent!! it was SWEET! :P




like David said, we talked last night about tryna organise our group a little better, by having some kind of calendar, plus directions to the meeting place, etc.

one idea was to sign up with Yahoo Groups which would provide a calendar [day, week, month, year, and all events] a message board [where you can also recieve messages by email], photos, member list and events. the only drawback is that it's a little spammy, and has ads. but nonetheless it would be a cool accessible way to organise ourselves. here's an example of a group for the band sigur ros: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/sigurrosvon/.

also, look at this site: http://www.austinsketchgroup.com/main.html .. this is pretty inspiring, a group of austin artists that meet together just like us! lots of ideas on this site. if we were up for it, we could even get something like this rad site together.. looks like thjis group were even getting a show together at a coffee place. drinking and drawing sounds like fun too.. though i think we have a little of that going on already with our caffiene >:D

some other ideas were 1. having jason manley [our thread starter] include a link in the first topic of this thread to an updateable page/image where we put stuff 2. link to the group's page in our signatures 3. make a new thread for Seattle instead of Washington.. [an alternative to 1.]

one more thing.. anybody up for making posters? surely there are other mediums for spreading the word besides the internet? :)

whadda ya think?


~ l

[Prehistoric]

count me in for this friday at vita.

maybe somebody will have some stories about the workshop in san fran.

[Sok N. Wett]

Holy smokes I miss all this shit!!!! OMG!! I miss Foster, :(. Cool I like where we are headed it's awesome to know people who enjoy the same things as we do, and welcome to all the new members that we have, it's a good experience and it will only get better with time, so if anyone is southbound willing to give this poor sap a ride up to seattle during meetings let me know cause I've been gone for too long, I do pay for gas.

Nova - Is that Tryna as in Lou's girl or some different girl? We should definately make a website kinda like that Austin Sketch group, I know a guy at work who draws and his bro who also draws, and he's interested in the group, after I told him to come to this site he was blown away by the pieces that were being produced. Oh and congrats on your new place, tell me you are working on that game called F.E.A.R. I saw the game play trailer and that stuff blew my lid wide open, I was stun to see a creepy realistic textures and movements on it, and plus it had bullet time, crazy shit. That creepy japanese like ghost girl freak me out.

[nova]

prehistoric: cool, see you there!

sok: missed it too.. i'm jus a little jealous :needle:

thanks guy.. moving has been an experience for sure.. wishing i was minimalist. since i'm moving to the city i may be able to give you a ride. ah no, not working on f.e.a.r but whenever there are new screenshots they get sent around at work, looks pretty good. lol.. Tryna as in a girl named 'trying to' :) anyway sounds like we'll see ya soon, sok! would be cool to meet your friends too. i wonder if you grew a crazy haircut or started wearing all lime green clothes or something.. :blah:

[redehlert]

Hey all....miss seeing you guys. I know I don't come to many, but you know what - each of you and your work is inspiring to someone that does a lot of hearts and whatnot. :tihi:
At any rate, maybe, just maybe, I'll be able to get out to sketch this Friday, but that's only if the med legal work is squared away. Clients coming out of the jing jang!
I want to hear all about the CA gathering....lucky peeps who went, do tell, okay?
Finally, here's a salmon poster you may recall seeing bits and pieces of back in the day. It's been done for well over a month, but I'm just now getting an opt to share it witcha. If you want me to post it larger, lemme know. The actual poster was offset printed (q.2000) and is 19x25". Sells for $15/ea via the UW School of Aquatic Fishery and Science.
I'm gonna post it in the fished...er...finished section too. :nohope:
Cheers!
D

PNW Salmon Poster (http://www.cognitionstudio.com/conceptart/salmonpairs_pstr.jpg)
Here's where the thread is located - poster is a bit larger here:
PNW Spawning Salmon Thread (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=36651)

I've added a few close ups of the feesh in the finished thread link.

[Sok N. Wett]

Nova - Thanks, that's really nice of you to give me a ride when you are able to. Saturdays are the only day I'm able to go. LOL tryna trying to...ahhh I should have focus more on it, I need to get back to my hook on ebonics right now. Plus I got tons of questions for ya as well.

Red - David dude haven't seen you in so long, feel like it's been forever.

[redehlert]

Word - Sok....been a looooong time.
Soon....I'll be there soon.

Cheers,
Dave

[eliWolff]

hey Seattle! I made it back from San Fran, and I've got lots of good stories to tell.. so come to the sketch meet this Friday!! see ya.. :}

[Undertow]

hey Seattle! I made it back from San Fran, and I've got lots of good stories to tell.. so come to the sketch meet this Friday!! see ya.. :}
giant rubber fists... and trash bags.. mmmm Got home last night at 11:30.. I'm sick.. and exhausted.. next workshop, I'm flying.
_mike

[darkly]

Whusup (hopefully not the rubber fist >:| ), mike and everyone else. I hear you on being tired. We rolled in around 12am to a little over a foot of snow on the ground. I drove about 12 hours strait :zzz: .
I'm so siked; I already got an anantomy book to study. I'd be interested to know how often you guys meet and get some more info so I could join you in a few months.
Idaho, representing

[Sapphire]

I'm sick, too, but it was worth it. The workshop was an amazing experience! I won't be able to make the sketchmeet most likely, since I missed some school and have to make it up, but hopefully I'll be able to get together and do the sketch group thing again with you guys soon. Man, I already miss everyone!

I need to buy me a better anatomy book, so I'll hopefully be able to this weekend. Yay art!

Also, out of curiosity, did anybody who went get the Nevil Page dvd? The wildebeest one?

[redehlert]

um....what kind of anatomy books are you guys after? i have a rather large collection, but are you talking musculo-skeletal or everything (organs, vessels, nerves, etc.)?
i may be able to make some recommendations of the latter if need be.

cheers,
d

[Undertow]

I'm sick, too, but it was worth it. The workshop was an amazing experience! I won't be able to make the sketchmeet most likely, since I missed some school and have to make it up, but hopefully I'll be able to get together and do the sketch group thing again with you guys soon. Man, I already miss everyone!

I need to buy me a better anatomy book, so I'll hopefully be able to this weekend. Yay art!

Also, out of curiosity, did anybody who went get the Nevil Page dvd? The wildebeest one?
I got the Nevil Page digital painting, if you want to borrow it after I'm done just say the word Sarah:)
-Mike

[nova]

hey nate, here's the schedule for the next few weeks. check back here close to when you're going to stop by, to make sure which day it's going to be:


Usually people show up between 6pm and 7pm, we always draw upstairs and everybody stays until Cafe Vita closes at 11pm. Then, we usually go across the street for dinner.

The next sketch meets are at:
Friday Jan 14th 6/7pm onwards
Saturday Jan 22th 6/7pm onwards
Friday Jan 28th 6/7pm onwards

[darkly]

Hey, Thanks for the info. I probibly won't be able to make it for a while. I'm pretty tight on funds right now. It's so cool that you guys meet to draw and stuff. I'm trying to get going on something around here. Wish me luck :teeth: !

[nova]

hey guys, sounds like i won't be making it tomorrow [friday], some plans got moved around.. but next week is a safe bet. i'll try to ask some original questions about the workshop so you won't have to repeat yourselves :)

sok ~ haha, i guess it's ebonics. will you be able to make it? if so ya need a ride?

til then,
~ l

[Sok N. Wett]

Nova - Next Saturday I am down, yeah I will need a ride if you are able to, if not that's kew, hopefully my friend from the Navy will be here that week, cause he really wants to meet other artist. I haven't gotten a crazy hairdo yet (working on it, seeing as how the pro's here have wacked out blazing hairstyle, maybe it makes them more creative.), but anymore lime color clothing and I'll look like the Grinch.

[Prehistoric]

ok, so i see that a few people can't make it tomorrow night.

so my question is, who IS coming?

i know i plan on making it, just wondering if i'll be sitting at a table at vita drawing by myself.

[Gonzo]

Wednesday and Friday are my official snowboarding days so I will probably be a Saturday person. I can't wait though, it's been far too long. :)

[nova]

ok, so i see that a few people can't make it tomorrow night.

so my question is, who IS coming?

i know i plan on making it, just wondering if i'll be sitting at a table at vita drawing by myself.


sounds like eliWolff will be there, from his post ^^ though i can't speak for it. stephans mentioned he'd make it also, so i don't think you'll be alone

sok: haha :) alright.. i'll plan on giving ya a ride that day then. pm me with your address etc so i can get there

[Undertow]

Wednesday and Friday are my official snowboarding days so I will probably be a Saturday person. I can't wait though, it's been far too long. :) .. speaking of which.. if I feel better in the next couple of weeks, I'm going to have to take you up on that offer to join you up on the mt. I need to pick up a pair of boots and some pants and I'll be good

[Undertow]

ok, so i see that a few people can't make it tomorrow night.

so my question is, who IS coming?

i know i plan on making it, just wondering if i'll be sitting at a table at vita drawing by myself.
I wont be there.. not by choice though, I have guard duty until 10 tonight.
-Mike

[Gonzo]

No snowboarding today due to needing to get work done. :nohope:

So! I might be able to make it tonight depending on how much I can get done. :)

[eliWolff]

I'll be there tonight.. probably around 8pm. There's a little gallery opening/party at the toy store called Schmancy that I'm going to tonight around 7pm if anyone's interested in cool artsy toys..

Schmancy Toys (http://www.schmancytoys.com/index.asp)

:P :P

[Sapphire]

Undertow, that'd be awesome if I could borrow it sometime. :) I won't be coming down this weekend, seeing as I missed a bit of school to do the workshop and I should catch up (plus I'm sick and really don't feel like trying to arrange any last-second travel), but maybe next Saturday, depending on how things go.

I'm about to pop in one of the dvds now... :D

[Metareason]

See you around 7-7:30.

[Undertow]

Undertow, that'd be awesome if I could borrow it sometime. :) I won't be coming down this weekend, seeing as I missed a bit of school to do the workshop and I should catch up (plus I'm sick and really don't feel like trying to arrange any last-second travel), but maybe next Saturday, depending on how things go.

I'm about to pop in one of the dvds now... :D
Next saturday might work, I will bring the DVD with me:) I will probably be bringing someone new to the group too. His name is Rich Schleifer and he's done some stuff for Antarctic Press and other assorted manga stuff. He's a good friend of mine and really needs to broaden his artistic horizons.. I'm trying to beat the manga out of him and set him on the path of being CA style. So hopefully you'll all give him a warm welcome and convince him to start posting here. Hopefully I'll be feeling better by then too:P
-Mike V

[Sok N. Wett]

Monday the 17th I will celebrate my 24th birthday, if any of you aren't busy or have nothing to do you are welcome to join in my lil gathering I'm having at my apartment complex. Foods and drinks will be provided, but if you want to contribute it's all good as well.

Laura - I don't know why I still type people's alias on here since i know their real names....:) Here's the direction to my place, I'm killing 2 birds with one stone by posting this up. Thanks in advance, oh and the friend from the Navy would love to join us if it's ok with you, he'll be staying at my place for awhile until he leaves to go back to Japan.

Mike (Undertow) - I can't wait to see you again, you gotta tell me about that road trip, you and Lou, Lou dude I miss you like a gay lover, but not that way, ok kinda like that but not in a gay way, but yeah.

Eli - I really wanna hear all your adventures as well, and tell me all you have learn.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v62/spyder_helix/partydirectioncopy.jpg


UNTIL SATURDAY, cause shit I need inspiration again!!!! After looking at all those workshop photos, it made me realize that I should have put myself in more debt.

[Undertow]

Monday the 17th I will celebrate my 24th birthday, if any of you aren't busy or have nothing to do you are welcome to join in my lil gathering I'm having at my apartment complex. Foods and drinks will be provided, but if you want to contribute it's all good as well.

Mike (Undertow) - I can't wait to see you again, you gotta tell me about that road trip, you and Lou, Lou dude I miss you like a gay lover, but not that way, ok kinda like that but not in a gay way, but yeah.

Eli - I really wanna hear all your adventures as well, and tell me all you have learn.

UNTIL SATURDAY, cause shit I need inspiration again!!!! After looking at all those workshop photos, it made me realize that I should have put myself in more debt.
dude, I'd totally be there if I didn't live in BFE and have all weekend. I can't leave the damn island because of some retarded ass changes in policy with duty sections at my command (that I'm supposed to be exempt from). With regards to the road trip, it was long. Lou is a dirty who calls himself a male but can't drive a manual, so I did all the driving, all 30 hrs (total), I am flying next time unless I get a 4 passenger vehicle and have other passengers that are capable drivers that can SHARE driving responsibility.. not that I'm bitter or anything.. lou, I own your ass forever:devil: (love you bro) ;)
As far as Eli's "adventures" ask him about the rubber fist.. and the trash bags..
Speaking of which I'd like to give a shout out to my homies from the only true Seattle only room at the WorkShop, 325 :yayca: I'm desanitizing the sleeping bags as we speak. Alan, you will be missed brother.
-Mike V

[jetpack42]

mike, did you get the John Brown Gnomen video about Casting a model? I know alot of people got it, and I thought it would be perfect for you to create your rubber fist with......

Happy bday Sok...I missed you and Laura at the workshop...

[Prehistoric]

well, i just got home from my first seattle sketch group session. it rocked!

thanks guys. it was really good to meet more local artists and people with similar interests.

see you all next week.

zack

[prostate sunrise]

wat up guys, sorry i couldnt make it. shit came up and im just plain beat right now.

i'll be there next week.


peace


prostrise.

[Sapphire]

Mike: Yeah, bring that guy and beat the manga out of him! :D If I can come, I'll help.

Sok: Happy Birthday, man!! How old are you gonna be? I wish I could make it to your party, hope you guys all have fun...

[Sok N. Wett]

Oh are we manga bashing someone....??? SOK getting angry, SOK SMASH!!!

Sarah, mundane numbers will not symbolize the tranquility of my age or my life experience......I'm 21 with 3 years of life experience so do the math...........ok you might be lazy so yeah I'll be 24 this year. I'll try to take as many picture of this event as much as possible.

[Undertow]

Oh are we manga bashing someone....??? SOK getting angry, SOK SMASH!!!

Sarah, mundane numbers will not symbolize the tranquility of my age or my life experience......I'm 21 with 3 years of life experience so do the math...........ok you might be lazy so yeah I'll be 24 this year. I'll try to take as many picture of this event as much as possible.
2 words for you Sok. Niche market.
The man needs to broaden his horizons artistically or he'll be a verizon customer support rep forever.
-Mike

[Undertow]

wat up guys, sorry i couldnt make it. shit came up and im just plain beat right now.

i'll be there next week.


peace


prostrise.
I'll bring the li hing mui and the arare. Happy belated birthday bra, now start drawing more feet;)
-Mike

[Undertow]

Happy Birthday Sok!!! :party: :vodkamachine: :vodka2:

[prostate sunrise]

HAPPY B_DAY SOOOOOK!!! you little slutty thang you! :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

[Bojee]

Happy birthday Sok!!!!!! Damn , your a old man now! Don't know if I'll be able to hang out with ya anymore... might ruin my rep. ;) I predict a great year for you bro!!! :confident :confident :confident

[tagHeuer]

Happy birthday Sok! I was watching cartoon network this morning and I finally figured out what your icon is. :dur:

Anyway, I have good news. I found a job working in the game industry locally and as soon as I get settled into my new apartment I will be able to start coming to sketch group again! :^^:

Also I may be moving into the same complex as Lou. So Lou if you ever need a ride to sketch group let me know.

See all you folks soon, sorry I didn’t get to hang out with all of you more in San Fran.

[Sok N. Wett]

Kekai - Alan - Mike - Awww Shucks i'm getting old, might be dragging you guys down with me....lol. Thanks guys, they party didn't turn out the way I wanted and people I've invited didn't show up and I got stuck with watching people under 16, so it wasn't what I expected but you know what, I didn't let that get me down cause it was my day and I was lucky enough to get some friends from work to show up. I'm hoping this year I'll be able to push myself further into art and start showing some potential.

Eli - Yo man congrats on the job, shit your doing it big, home skillet. It's good to hear people getting what they've always wanted, it might take me 2 more years to get what I want but I'm sure i'll be happy either way, cause I know I got alot of skills to sharpen up. Living by Lou, dude that's awesome, now Lou have no excuse to miss it.

Mike - You might be able to meet another Navy personel on Saturday...

[Undertow]

Mike - You might be able to meet another Navy personel on Saturday...
I believe the technical term is 'service member';) So where was he stationed in Japan and what rate is he? I was in Iwakuni from July through end of October 2003 and knew most of the navy guys on the base. If he's stationed on the Kitty Hawk and works as an I level AT or AE he more than likely knows some of the same people that I do. Once again, happy birthday bro and I look forward to seeing on Saturday. Now I'm going to use my lunch break to draw!:)
-Mike

[Sapphire]

Happy belated B-day, Sok!! Much looove from B-town! :party: :D

[skrubbles]

Also I may be moving into the same complex as Lou. So Lou if you ever need a ride to sketch group let me know.

sweeeeeeeeeeee :) btw, what game company? glad you landed a job in the biz... you're a modeler! (atleast that's what I assume you're doing there).


...now Lou have no excuse to miss it.

yes I do... his name is Undertow!! lol... plus my desire to relax every now and then... but I do hope to start going to sketchgroup again... hopefully get back to the life drawing sessions as well. Oh, and

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

natedogler- what's up man! you better get that sketchgroup thing going on over there :) ... glad ya got some anatomy books and are already workin hard... I'm actually going back to basics as well and got myself a few new anatomy books a few days ago and have been doing some studies in my sketchbook. I need to save up some money and get that awesome anatomy model (the cheap one) that was on display at the workshop.

[Prehistoric]

hey everyone.

i'll be at vita tonight sketching with a friend if anyone wants to join.

i know it's not an official sketch night but i'll be there around 7.

if not, see you all on saturday.

-zack

[nova]

usa tdome!!~~

washington represent!

deadline for matches is the 22nd so choose your opponent soon :)

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?p=387705#post387705

[redehlert]

Okay....so these 12 hour days need to go bye-bye. I shouldn't complain because the work/income is sweet but I've got that glassy-eyed stare...ya know? :$ :$ :$

Sok:
Yppah Detated Yadhtrib!!

I haven't been able to jump online and play catch up - so I'm sorry I'm late in conveying the good tidings to you.

Cheers and maybe....if I can get the damn projects done....I'll be there this Saturday.

D

[darkly]

Hey Ya-all,
I'm just sittin here werrin my cowboy hat and john deer t-shirt :skull: . I love Idaho :nohope: . I'm not sure if I know you, but happy b-day to you Sok. It's good to hear from you Lou. I hope things are going well for you. Doesn't going back to the basics suck, but are kind of refreshing too? There's not too many people around here who do much concept art, but I'm not givin up. I'm working on converting them.
How's it going Mike, Allan and everyone else out there in Washington

[fattkid]

What up Natedog. Don't be sweatin bein' stuck in the backcountry bro! I'm sure it's only gonna inspire ya to work harder. You're time will come. Watch, next weeks Thunderdome topic is prolly gonna be something like "Farm Wars", and your battle cow concepts and your mechanized chicken milker is gonna blow everyone away. Just go easy on the moonshine and you'll be fine. See ya when you get here man.

[darkly]

hey fatboy, thanks for the encouregment. Those are some great ideas. I'm not stressin it too much. I bet if I put as mech energy into my sketchbook as I do into whining I'd be as good as you. I look forward to seeing you guys again, but it prabibly won't be for a while :( .

[fattkid]

You'd be 10 times better than me :)

[bat]

Anyone from Washington on the eastern side? A Spokanite, Clarkstonian or Pullmaner (or whatever people call themselves in Pullman) would make a great sketch group with Nate and I.

[Undertow]

hey fatboy, thanks for the encouregment. Those are some great ideas. I'm not stressin it too much. I bet if I put as mech energy into my sketchbook as I do into whining I'd be as good as you. I look forward to seeing you guys again, but it prabibly won't be for a while :( .
What up Nate! Good to see you posting in here, hopefully you're wife has gotten over the fact that you're not as skinny as most of the artists at the workshop by now;) If not, you just have to explain to her that our work improves faster because we sacrifice time that we'd normally be eating for time spent drawing. Keep your nose in the anatomy books and continue to focus on the fundamentals and you'll catch up in no time. I wish I had the time to do that.. I'd probably get yelled at by my writer if he knew I've been spending the past 3 nights working on teaching myself digital painting instead of doing concept work. Hopefully by tonight I'll have something worth laughing at and I'll post it up. Take care bro.
-Mike V

[Undertow]

Okay....so these 12 hour days need to go bye-bye. I shouldn't complain because the work/income is sweet but I've got that glassy-eyed stare...ya know? :$ :$ :$

Sok:
Yppah Detated Yadhtrib!!

I haven't been able to jump online and play catch up - so I'm sorry I'm late in conveying the good tidings to you.

Cheers and maybe....if I can get the damn projects done....I'll be there this Saturday.

D
It's been a while, you should try and make it out on Saturday it's rare that I get to come down and the last time I saw you was at last June's sketch meet;) You still working with John S?
-Mike

[redehlert]

It's been a while, you should try and make it out on Saturday it's rare that I get to come down and the last time I saw you was at last June's sketch meet;) You still working with John S?
-Mike

Hey Mike,

I know....loooooong time no see. Still working with Jon S - he's rulin' the roost and kickin' butt to get the motley crew organized. Goog guy.
I'm not sure I can make it tomorrow - one of my med legal projects is wrapping up for delivery on Sunday. You know how it is - deadlines/duties before pleasure. It'd be slick to see you and the rest of the crew....perhaps I'll surpise myself and get done early tomorrow.
Peace.
Dave

[Undertow]

Hey Mike,

I know....loooooong time no see. Still working with Jon S - he's rulin' the roost and kickin' butt to get the motley crew organized. Goog guy.
I'm not sure I can make it tomorrow - one of my med legal projects is wrapping up for delivery on Sunday. You know how it is - deadlines/duties before pleasure. It'd be slick to see you and the rest of the crew....perhaps I'll surpise myself and get done early tomorrow.
Peace.
Dave
then get done early brother, you deserve some time to unwind too;) Say hi to Jon for me. Next December I'm out of the Navy so I'm starting to bust my arse nailing my fundamentals and gearing up to put a portfolio together by the end of this year. I'd like to pick your brain over some color stuff too.
-Mike

[redehlert]

then get done early brother, you deserve some time to unwind too;) Say hi to Jon for me. Next December I'm out of the Navy so I'm starting to bust my arse nailing my fundamentals and gearing up to put a portfolio together by the end of this year. I'd like to pick your brain over some color stuff too.
-Mike
I'll do my best, hoss. I'm used to staying up way late now....1:00 am seems like the norm now.
I'll tell Jon you said hey.
Portfolio color stuff: Who? Me? :^^;: :x :dur: :S

In other words - sure....I'll give it a shot!
Cheers,
D

[Sapphire]

I won't be able to make the sketchmeet this weekend (again... sometimes I hate living so far north), but hopefully I will next weekend. Not sure exactly what's going on, but I should be in the neighborhood visiting, so I hope I can drop by.

And posters are a cool idea, btw! Maybe we could come up with a couple designs or something, that are printable so we can put them up at our school and the local areas.

[prostate sunrise]

im drunk, just in case anyone was wondering.


did i ever tell you guys how much i love you guys?


:blahblah: >:D :er: :bashful: :( :dead: <3 :perv: :yayca:

[Sok N. Wett]

Your the best Kekai I'll see ya tonight buddy!!!! Bring your captain commando helmet as well, that thing kicks ass.

[AvatarJimmy]

Looks like I'll be able to make it up to Seattle tonight. Yay second sketchmeet! I enjoyed meeting everyone last time and look forward to meeting more of you. Hopefully now that the holidays are all done with I'll be able to do this a bit more regularly.

[Sok N. Wett]

It was great to see everyone again, Eli H., David, Eli W., Mike, Trevor, Labais (don't know how to spell your actual name, Didzy?? I still remember your goosebumps) Phil, and especially a big ups to Laura for bringing me up there :), anyone else I forgot the name to please insert name here ____________. I was so excited and probably forgot who else attended so I apologize in advance.

Mike thanks for the tutorials man, those are some useful shit, It's going to help me to reconstruct the way I approach my drawing to get to at least your skill level, and man it was great laughing at the great stories you were telling us, hope to see you again!!

It was also cool seeing new people, each day we get more people and I hope surely that we will get even bigger.

Zach it was cool to see you man, glad to have ya on board, can't wait to see your opponent's piece!
Anthony (correct me if I'm wrong) sorry I didn't get to sit down and talk with you, but hopefully next sketchmeeting I will be able to.
Rich, dude your funny, I'm never going to grow up I'm a Toys R Us kids, love your stuff even though they are anime, but the concepts are good shit.

[Undertow]

Mike thanks for the tutorials man, those are some useful shit, It's going to help me to reconstruct the way I approach my drawing to get to at least your skill level, and man it was great laughing at the great stories you were telling us, hope to see you again!!

Good to see you too Sok and I'm glad I could help:) I'd like to reiterate (sp) that Dane Cook's 'Harmful If Swallowed' album is the shit, so if you want a good laugh you can go pick it up at your local Best Buy in the comedy section;) Now for a little self promoting... i updated my sketch book with some of the stuff from last night and my attempt at teaching myself digital painting. There wasn't really any time put into rendering the color piece, but I have to master the basics before I start focussing on doing really pretty stuff.. I'm having a bitch of a time figuring out lighting:P
_mike

[gasmask]

i wouldnt take anything mike says seriously, this is a man that has sailed the seas drinking sake so that right there is enough to make me skeptical, lol jk mike i luv ya, take me out drinking, my bday is on wed. and forget ur wife ill get some cuties to come out.

[Prehistoric]

hey sok,

yeah, it was good to meet you as well. and of course that goes for the rest of you seattleite sketchers.

keep up the good work. hopefully i'll see you all at the next sketch night.

[Sapphire]

Is the next one a Friday night?

[tagHeuer]

yes its friday.

[draigun]

hey where do you guys meet at??

[Prehistoric]

Cafe Vita on capitol hill.

10th and pike, i believe is the cross street. right across from nuemo's.

next one's friday night at around 7.

[redehlert]

I seem to recollect someone going by the name 'Dragon' (spelling not known) that used to frequent Bauhaus on Melrose and Pine/Pike(?) about 5-6 years ago.
Would you happen to be that person, Draigun?
I used to go there and draw, smoke, drink coffee, smoke, draw, smoke, smoke draw....you get the idea, with Nathan "Spinefinger" Campbell.
Just curious...
Cheers!
D

[Prehistoric]

can't smoke at Bauhaus any more. >:{

can't smoke anywhere anymore. except bars, which usually don't have enough good light to draw by.

what's this world coming to . . . . . :nohope:

[redehlert]

Yeah, I was shocked that Bau Bau didn't allow smokey treats anymore....but then again, I stopped smoking about 4 years back (with cravings from time to time) and took up running as my addiction.
;)

Cheers!
d

[draigun]

cool i shall try to make it then

redehlert

nah that wasn't me man at least i think it wasn't

[redehlert]

draigun - cool....no big deal, just found the name connection of interest.

all - looks like i'm getting out of the woods with projects. i've spent the last month working on four medical legal projects in addition to working full time at the uw. essentially working anywhere from 60 - 80 hrs (ave. 12 hrs/day). i have an op to come to this friday's event, but i'm going to jump back into exercising/running (had to give this up during the push). so....all things considered, i plan on making my appearance next week saturday. hope all of you will forgive my lack of appearance....you guys (and gals) are greatly talented and friggin' funny ass peeps....make me smile.

have a good one all....see ya soon.

d

[Sapphire]

I'm going to be in the neighborhood on Friday... before 6:30 I'll be in Bothell/Kenmore, and after I'll be in Lynnwood. Would there be anybody who could give me a ride to Vita?

I miss youz guys. ;)

[jetpack42]

dave, you liar, you've been busy for longer then a month....

[redehlert]

sheeeeet.....you got me there, jp.
when are you coming back up to play in our sandbox?
how are those classes going - any good poo to share?

d

[Sapphire]

Every time you post, Mike, I think it's Kekai. Never fails. :D

[Sok N. Wett]

Every time you post, Mike, I think it's Kekai. Never fails. :D

WHOA!!! I thought I was the only one.....and damn I.Was.Ink has a picture of Mindcandyman, and I think the same way too.

[redehlert]

Are you confused now, Sok?
Moo-ho-hahahaaha....
;)

[jetpack42]

hehe, its the new funny thing to do, post a picture from somebody else at the workshop as your avatar. iwasinks cracks me up.

i'll have a thunderdome entry in over a week that will hopefully show what I've been learning....hopefully....

And I'll be back in town over Memorial weekend for Folkllife, though I am trying to convince Ron to come back and check out the city and sketchnight and folklife too....we will see...

[redehlert]

Oh....I get it, JP - I just thought you got a facial to improve your looks. Youze sexy fine now. <3
Would you post the link to your entry in the latest TDome when you're done? I haven't been able to follow this recent one....
Cheers,
D

[prostate sunrise]

damn straight he's sexy now.


:dur:

[Sok N. Wett]

Anything Redehlert says will come back to haunt me.....

[redehlert]

Yes.....because now I am your eveeel red twin. :devil:
Only more handsome, of course.

[David York]

I'll be picking up Sapphire tonight. See you all at Cafe Vita!

[Undertow]

so how was it on Friday, what did I miss? I'll be down for next weeks meet.. Emerald City Comic Con is going on during the day. Sok, u still up for it? I'm gonna go drool over Travis' art, I know you want to go.. don't resist it.. I know you can't;) The offer for the ride is still open too. Any other artistes from the Seattle group down for a day of geeking out with the comic book goobers? (sok and undertow) I promise no more stories about rubber fists, trash bags, or macaroni getting lodged in someones nasal cavity.. o.k. no promises
-Mike

[redehlert]

Barring some catastrophe, I'll be making my cameo this Sat for the sketch group. I've wrapped up the majority of my projects, and life is coming back to normal.
Undertow - I used to be a comic geek....what's the Em City CC all about (where, when, etc.)?

Peace and chicken grease.
d

[Undertow]

http://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/
that should answer your questions:)
-Mike

[Sok N. Wett]

Let the Schwartz be with you......Mike I sent you a pm

[jetpack42]

damn! take some pictures, fools!

:dead:

please?

[redehlert]

http://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/
that should answer your questions:)
-Mike
Sweet! I may just have to consider that....Thanks Mike!

"I see your schwartz is as long as mine."

[Undertow]

Sweet! I may just have to consider that....Thanks Mike!

"I see your schwartz is as long as mine."
uh.. good times?
-Mike

[redehlert]

uh.. good times?
-Mike
Good times....good times.
My 'schwartz' comment was directed at Sok, butt hay.....it's all good.

"It's Omega Maid! She's gone from suck to blow!"

God bless Space Balls....
d

[Sok N. Wett]

Dark Helmet:
Who made that man a gunner?
Maj. Asshole:
I did, sir. He's my cousin.
Dark Helmet:
Who is he?
Col. Sandurz:
He's an Asshole, sir.
Dark Helmet:
I know that. What's his name?
Col. Sandurz:
That is his name, sir. Asshole, Major Asshole.
Dark Helmet:
And his cousin?
Col. Sandurz:
He's an Asshole too, sir. Gunner's Mate, First Class, Philip Asshole.
Dark Helmet:
How many Assholes we got on this ship, any how?
Everyone:
Yo!
Dark Helmet:
I knew it. I'm surrounded by Assholes. Keep firing, Assholes!

[Sapphire]

I :heart: Spaceballs. Mel Brooks movies are so awesome.

[Prehistoric]

"Funny. She doesn't look Drewish."

one of my favorite lines.

hey guys, i'll be at vita tonight at around 6 if anyone wants to join me.

i won't be able to make this weeks sketch night, but i'll be there next time. oh, and i won't be able to make the comicon, even though i've been the last two years. i'd like to see charest's work, but it just won't be the same without darick robertson there. he's the fun one.

[Dougbot]

You guys still do the sketch group every weekend?

[Sok N. Wett]

Mel Brooks is the man, Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles (Gene Wilder is hillarious) are also some of my favorites from him.....they sure don't make movies like those anymore, it's a damn shame.....a damn shame I tells ya.

Dougbot - Yeah, and this week it's Saturday, and next week is Friday, and then Saturday, and Friday...ok you get it now. Would be great to have ya!

I made this joke up not sure if it's funny but tell me what you think.....
Why does gay men wear their underwear backwards?
answer: easy asses (access)

If it offends anyone I'll take it off, sometimes things just pop in my head even if it is a little weird :)

[prostate sunrise]

dont worry jetpack, i'll take some pics.

[Undertow]

we'll have to leave the photos up to Kekai as I dropped my digital camera on day 1 of the workshop and broke it:[ I might buy a new camera before this weekend though.
-Mike

[Sok N. Wett]

ok that joke was lame, but anyways imma bring my digi cam too, so you'll see some pictures from me as well.

[tagHeuer]

See you all at the comic con. And probably at vitas latter that night.

If you haven’t seen this guys stuff already check out Michel Gagné at the con. He did "Batman: Spore" which is just amazing. you can read it online here.

http://www.gagneint.com/Final%20site/Gallery/illustrations/Batman/part1/01.htm

[githistle]

I :heart: Spaceballs. Mel Brooks movies are so awesome.

And soon there will be Spaceballs the Animation (http://news.awn.com/index.php?ltype=search&range=all&search=spaceballs+animation&newsitem_no=12923).

[redehlert]

"Yooo-gurt!! Yogurt the almighty! Yogurt the magnificent!"
"No...no...no....just plain Yogurt."
An animated series -- too cool!

I need to get this on DVD....must reclaim my nutball college days.

I wonder if the powers that create the Smilies will give us a Dark Helmet version. That'd be cool.

Sok - joke (hey, that rhymes!): albeit creative and witty, I'm not sure if this is a path we should travel down, do you? Besides, have you ever put underwear on backwards? Damn uncomfortable.

I'm still planning on Vita's this Saturday eve. Be good to hang witchas.

Peace,
d

[Undertow]

"Yooo-gurt!! Yogurt the almighty! Yogurt the magnificent!"
"No...no...no....just plain Yogurt."
An animated series -- too cool!

I need to get this on DVD....must reclaim my nutball college days.

I wonder if the powers that create the Smilies will give us a Dark Helmet version. That'd be cool.

Sok - joke (hey, that rhymes!): albeit creative and witty, I'm not sure if this is a path we should travel down, do you? Besides, have you ever put underwear on backwards? Damn uncomfortable.

I'm still planning on Vita's this Saturday eve. Be good to hang witchas.

Peace,
d
Lemme get this straight, the crew that's going to go to the emerald city comic con is Skrubbles, Sok, Redehlert, and Undertow? I washed, detailed, and cleaned the interior of my vehicle today, and have to get new tires. That being said there will be room in the back of the truck for 2 small people (Sok and HMSN from Atsugi) and Lou riding shotgun as he's 6'3" and needs the leg room badly.
*holds hand out shaking violently* "Yeah but this is the hand I shoot with" Let the Blazing Sadles references begin!
-Mike

[redehlert]

Yo, Mike...
I may or may not go based on what the missus and I have to get done during the day. I'd love to go, but will revel in the details you convey on Saturday evening. I'll be at Vita fo sho.

"PIZZA THE HUT!"

Cheers,
D

[Sapphire]

Woah, an animation for reals? That could be either great or terrible...


Probably my favorite Mel Brooks movie is "Dracula, Dead and Loving it", and don't forget "Silent Movie"! Both super awesome.


"Look, Renfield! I'm drinking vine and eating chick'n!"

[Prehistoric]

as much as i love spaceballs and blazing saddles, i have to say that my favorite mel brooks movie is "Young Frankestien". i watched that movie, or rather passed out during that movie, almost every weekend of my highschool years.

and remember. . . . .that's "Frahn-ken-steen!!"

[Sok N. Wett]

Yo I can't wait to be there, Mike let me know what time you'll be picking me up, I believe Lou still knows where I live, so if you still need directions let me know. Vic is actually going to meet us at the convention, since he's going to be staying with his family in Seattle, so that means I can sit on Lou's lap...hoorah!!! Are we going to Vita's afterwards?

"The little bastard shot me in the ass!!........I've been crawling in a whiskey bottle ever since."

[Undertow]

Yo I can't wait to be there, Mike let me know what time you'll be picking me up, I believe Lou still knows where I live, so if you still need directions let me know. Vic is actually going to meet us at the convention, since he's going to be staying with his family in Seattle, so that means I can sit on Lou's lap...hoorah!!! Are we going to Vita's afterwards?

"The little bastard shot me in the ass!!........I've been crawling in a whiskey bottle ever since."
dunno if I can handle the commute from vitas to your place and then back to oak harbor.. that'd be like 6 hrs of driving and frankly, and I wouldn't get home until like 3 in the morning if I was lucky, f that;) Unless of course, you can find a ride from there, or a place to crash for the night. I probably shouldn't even go to the convention because I have to get this cover done... just means I'm going to have to bust my ass on Sunday and skip the super bowl party:(
-Mike

[draigun]

reading your guys post perrtty funny, i'm going to try and go to the comic con but on sunday, i'll going to try and make it tp the sketch group on saturday but if not this week then next week for sure

[Sok N. Wett]

Mike I won't be able to go to the Comic Con or the Sketchmeet tomorrow. I'm going to spend time with my little bro and sis, and work on my thunderdome piece and my commission piece. So you guys have fun.

[redehlert]

SOK:
"What's a matter, Colonel Sanders?......Chicken?!"
You'll be missed tomorrow eve since I'm such a friggin' regular. ;)
Have a good weekend, okay?

Cheers!
D

[AvatarJimmy]

Hey, looks like I'll be up in Seattle for a friends party this saturday, so hopefully I'll be able to meet you guys at Cafe Vita afterwards.

tagHeuer- If you could remember to bring an email address or phone number of somebody at Griptonite involving hiring, that'd be great. Theres still no mention of their positions on the amaze website, so I'm having a hard time figuring out if I'm actually getting through to anyone.

Anyway, looking forward to seeing people again, trying hard to make this a more regular thing so that my art skills don't go too far down the drain. Catch you guys on saturday-
-Anthony

[Undertow]

Mike I won't be able to go to the Comic Con or the Sketchmeet tomorrow. I'm going to spend time with my little bro and sis, and work on my thunderdome piece and my commission piece. So you guys have fun.
:\ :( :[

[Sok N. Wett]

Sorry Mike, but my ass needs to learn how to keep track of priority, it's a harsh lesson but only way i'll learn how to keep up with upcoming commissions and stuff. Oh and if you meet David Finch, mention Patrick Blaine (JadeDragon on the forum) to him and see if he'll post some stuff up in hea, that would be the shit!! Or better yet, get Travis Charest up in this bizz.

"I bet she gives great helmet!" - Dark Helmet

[Chrysophylax]

Wow... i only just stumbled on to the Local Artist Groups section...

My home is in Seattle but I go to school in Cincinnati... i'll just have to join 2 groups :wink:

[Prehistoric]

Wow... i only just stumbled on to the Local Artist Groups section...

My home is in Seattle but I go to school in Cincinnati... i'll just have to join 2 groups :wink:

Damn!!

that's one hell of a commute.

[Chrysophylax]

Damn!!

that's one hell of a commute.


yeh... well... it means i only get to go home for a 1 week in june and about 3 in december for breaks... :dur:

so i guess... in a way... Cincinnati is my home now... just don't try telling that to my parents... they would like that.

[tagHeuer]

Hope to see you folks this Friday. I’m going to try and drag PoopInMyMouth along.

[jetpack42]

PoopInMyMouth

hey, on the off chance he shows up wearing this sweatshirt

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=36733

could one of you distract him, while another one of you swipes it and sends it to me?

i loves it. i needsss it....precious...

[Sapphire]

I lost my brand-new brush pen around the time I was visiting and made it to the sketch meet. I don't suppose anybody found one? It's light blue with black ink and japanese characters on it.

[Prehistoric]

hey, is this week's sketch night on friday or saturday?

everyone planning on coming?

[Undertow]

Friday, Saturday is Valentines day. I wont be there, not feeling too well lately and I have work to do at home:/
-Mike

[David York]

Undertow - Don't scare me like that! I asked Jeeves and got the following:


Originally stated at http://www.askjeeves.com
This year Valentine's Day is on Monday, February 14, 2005. Next year it will be on Tuesday, February 14, 2006.

I'll probably be at sketch night.

[Undertow]

I meant to say that Saturday night is my Valentines day as my wife has bought tickets to go watch the Thunderbirds play as my valentine day gift:)
-Mike

[nova]

today [friday] is the sketchnight, i believe

edit: i'll be there

[David York]

I'll probably not be there. My brother's car broke down, so I'll probably be assisting him in getting drunk or something similar.

[tagHeuer]

i'll be there, and so will poop.

[Metareason]

I'll be there tonight.

[Prehistoric]

i'll be there, fo sho!!

[nova]

plans changed, i will not be there tonight :(

[Prehistoric]

funniest sketch night, EVER!

thanks to poopinmymouth, and the table next to us for the side-splitting laughter.

[Daniel Lee]

Does anyone know where any life drawing sessions are held. Besides AIS.

[jetpack42]

There are sessions Sat, Sun, and Monday at the Art Not Terminal

There is also a Sunday session at the UW on the top floor of the Fine Art building at 1030am (as of 4 months ago, should still be going).

[fattkid]

Seattle Academy Of Fine Art on Capitol Hill has life drawing sessions 7 days a week. Mostly long poses, usually in the mornings or afternoons.. There's info on their website.

[skrubbles]

Eli - sorry for bailing on ya before even reaching Cafe Vitas... drama (all better now)... thanks for the ride into seattle though... poop - it was fun listening to you talk the ENTIRE ride there... lol

back to work... yay.

[Prehistoric]

sorry jetpack.

it was a no-go on the sweater :dead:

[jetpack42]

aw man!!

you tried at least, right?

poopinmymouth......ILLL GEETTTTTTTT YOUUUUUUUUUU(r sweater)

[Prehistoric]

yup. he took it off last night at the sketch night, and i was sooooooo close to snagging it off the back of his chair.

i think he's wise to your plan now, watch out!!

[eliWolff]

anyone goin to Vita's on Saturday this week?

[Prehistoric]

i have a little thing i have to go to in the evening, but i may try to stop by for the last couple hours.

[tagHeuer]

I’ll be There if I get my car back from the shop today or tomorrow.

[redehlert]

I've said it before, but yeah...I plan on being there. Tired of missing out on this event. :er:

Cheers,
D

[skeletron]

This saturday at Vita, eh? I'll see if I can make it.

[Daniel Lee]

What time does everyone meet? Where exactly is Vitas?
thanks.

[eliWolff]

we meet once a week -- alternating friday/saturday. this week is saturday and we meet at 7pm till whenever..

cafe vita: http://www.caffevita.com/location.html. look for us on the top floor, scribbling mercilessly

[David York]

I'm a maybe. I have other stuff that might have to take precedence.

[nova]

we meet once a week -- alternating friday/saturday. this week is saturday and we meet at 7pm till whenever..

cafe vita: http://www.caffevita.com/location.html. look for us on the top floor, scribbling mercilessly

just a note, the capital hill location, not the queen anne one ;)

no show for me today, a friend's friend is coming to town and will be hanging with that crowd tonight

[skeletron]

Cool seeing you all there tonight. Hilights included reminiscing about the pure genius of Spumco with Eli H, talking animation theory with Eli W. and sharing stories of gorgeous abandoned industrial areas with Nova, glad you were able to make it. And of course drawing the smurf was funny as hell.

til next time.

[eliWolff]

anyone interested in animation film festival stuff, there's a good one coming through Seattle this Friday the 25th of February.. Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt will both be in attendance at the Varsity Theater.

I'm planning on going.. anyone else interested?

the Animation Show Vol 2 (http://www.animationshow.com/schedule_05.html)


:teeth: :teeth:

[Undertow]

checking out the schedule now.. sounds like fun. I'm on duty next weekend, but I just might skip town for this one;)
-Mike

[Prehistoric]

possibly.

i'll check if i can make it.

[eliWolff]

The schedule just came out for the Animation Show this Friday -- I'm planning on going to the 7pm showing at the Varsity in the U-District..

[Undertow]

7 pm on Friday.. what all is showing at 7? Are they a bunch of shorts. I downloaded the flier but it didn't give any details other than titles and synopsis' of each.
-Mike

[Prehistoric]

i'm gonna skip the animation fest. missed sketch night last week and want to get back on the horse. plus i have a thing to go to later, so i'll only be able to make half of sketch night.

have fun though. tell us all about it.

[Sapphire]

If David York's planning on attending, I might be able to make it this week. :D Are people going to the animation fest this week instead of Sketch Night, or is it a combination of both?

[eliWolff]

I might swing by vita's after the movie -- the animation festival is about an hour and a half long and it's just a collection of new animated short films selected by Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt. I went to it last year and I thought the short films were all really well done. The main reason for going Friday night is that it's opening night and both of those 2 guys who put the thing together will be there talking about it.

[jetpack42]

somebody ought to take some pictures at sketch night. i wanna see what you homies are up to, yo!

[tagHeuer]

I'm going to be at the animation show. But I’ll swing by sketch group after that

[Scuro]

If David York's planning on attending...

yeah. where has David been lately? We don't know what to draw without his skull.

*cry*sob*

skeletron, you can kiss my @$$. Why you go stealing that avatar like you're a samurai or something? You didn't draw that. sheiiiiii... have a bowl of ramen. I dare you to show up to the sketch meeting tomorrow (friday) at Cafe Vita at 7.

[Sapphire]

David's apparently sick with mono, ohh no! :S

Wish him better, guys!

[Undertow]

tell David I'm sorry for giving him mono and that I saw our old buddy James "My god I have a macaroni noodle lodged in my nasal cavity" Lewis at the Emerald City Comic Con;)
-Mike

[skeletron]

OMG! Mono? Get well soon, David!

Scuro, you're on. I'll be there at Vita after the Animation Show. But will you show up? Ha!

[Sapphire]

Hey, got a couple of questions. Were we still planning on doing that portrait show? And if not, could I get my portrait back the next time I'm in town?

Also, I was wondering if anybody has the environment sketches gnomon DVD by Feng Zhu. I have the coloring one, but I want to know how to actually do the perspective and the sketching for an environment.

[Undertow]

Sketch crawl, Sunday, who's coming with me?
-Mike V

[redehlert]

Undertow - what is this crawl you speak of?
Cheers!
D

[Undertow]

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=39467
This sounds like an awesome idea and allot of fun. Dave York, Eli Wolff, Lou Holsten and I made a full day of drawing a few months ago and had a blast. These guys are trying to make it an event all around the world. They're talking about Sunday but I think it'd be cooler to do on a Saturday as there's allot more going on, and places are actually open later in the day.

My proposal is this:
Start in Pioneer Square and work towards Seattle Center. Park at Pacific Place and walk down to Pioneer Square, work our way towards Seattle Center and then take the monorail back to Westlake from Seattle Center. Caravan commute up to Capitol Hill for dinner, or just eat in downtown. It'll be a full day of drawing from approx 0900-1900 (7 PM for you non 24 hr clock people). We can all meet up at Vita's at the end of the day and draw more creative things or just call it a day afterwards;) Life drawing is an important part of art, it's important that we not forget the fundamentals. The benefits far outweigh the cons. We'll all have some really cool stuff to show at the end of the day, have fun, and tour the city. Just think, a group of people doing life drawings over the course of the day, every person focusing on something totally different. The San Fran crew is doing it, we can't let them have all the fun! Besides, I know JetPack would appreciate seeing some pictures from home.. even if they are hand drawn;) For any of you that may be worried about getting hit with my second hand smoke while drawing outside, that's not a worry.. I quit smoking a month ago:)
-Mike V

[Sok N. Wett]

That sounds fun as hell, Mike congrats on the quit smoking trip, on a side note I quit coke awhile back, I'm feeling much better and more energize, coke had made me an addict and now I can truly say that I don't need it to get my energy back....you hear me coke I don't need you!!!

Also zack and me are on myspace, a cool little free website for you to put your personal thoughts and stuff on, kinda like a blog. It's also a cool way to network and meet and see what every other conceptart.org members look like and what their thoughts on life are, so far I think I've seen about 25 and up people from conceptart, if you guys have time sign up!!

[nova]

hey, if it's official make a seattle post here: http://www.sketchcrawl.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=10

[redehlert]

Like it I do. Try it I must.
Let me see what I can do re: getting the day to doodle.
Peas.
D

[Undertow]

due to multiple reasons I must cancel this weekend. It turns out that a friend of mine is being transferred to the east coast next week so we're having a going away get together on either Friday or Saturday.. as plans are tentative I have to keep my schedule open:P I hate last minute notification:/
-Mike V

[redehlert]

Perhaps the following weekend for the sketch crawl?
Cheers!
D

[Prehistoric]

mike - they may not be bothered by your second hand smoke, but i'll smoke double to make up for it. :evilmustache:

sok - do you mean cocaine? or coca cola? never done cocaine, but i don't think i could give up coca cola!

[Sok N. Wett]

LOL, I flunked D.A.R.E. hmmmm can you really flunk it? Zack I meant Coca Cola, the sketchgroup knows all too well why.......I've been drinking coke and pepsi since i was a little lad, and usually consume up to 6 to 8 liters a day of it, had to stop cause my head was spinning, and my energy was just fucked up, then i finally decided I had enough and switch to water, there was some withdrawal and man I felt naked without my favorite drink, but this is one step closer to me becoming a buff six packed killing machine for the government......just acouple of more training camps, and I don't mean Al Quada...:P

[David York]

Undertow, Scuro, Sapphire - Thanks. I feel better now. Mono, Strep, flesh-eating virus lodged in the throat - whatever it was it sucked and now it's gone. Sketch crawl sounds like a blast, I can't wait! BTW - Art walk in Pioneer Square is tonight. I'm TOTALLY there!