Toronto sketchmeet every tuesday!

[Brall]

Anybody in the immediate Toronto area looking to get together as a group for sketching, lifedrawing or just discussions? It would be great to get a little group going where we can help mentor each other and be a ready source of inspiration and motiation.

[dreamfactory]

Hi I am from Toronto .I am all for it :)

[nacho_grande]

Are there any comic or related companies in Toronto that artists can subscribe ?

[darth massacre]

I'm in oakville though....don't drive and I'm too lazy....maybe in the summer break. :bashful:

[ramoutar]

I'm also in Toronto. Sounds like a really good idea dude...

As for life drawing, I usually hit the open life drawing sessions at the Toronto School of Art on Friday nights.

[nacho_grande]

Hey here is no action in this topic. Where are you guys? :bashful:

[unshed]

first post for me :)

I'm out in oshawa but getting near union isn't too much trouble.

..I have no idea what else to say.

[PaulGanguly]

I'm from good' ol' Rochester, across the lake. If they ever get the goddamned ferry up and running, and knock the ticket prices down to something less than like $50 a person, then maybe I'll stop up there sometime.

Man, I dunno how much news coverage that thing is getting up there, but it is the biggest debacle EVER over here. That's all the local news is talking about. What's gonna happen next with the freakin' ferry. I mean, the thing went bankrupt in a matter of months. How in hell do they intend to actually make a profit on the thing? I know there's not a line forming at the toronto dock, of people itching to come over here. Believe you me, there's NOTHING to do here.

Um...so...

Drawing, and...

Yeah.

[Chяis]

young hamiltonian, I don't think there's any one in my area. :\

[Sanby]

I'm in Markham. Depending on when if and where you guys get together, I might be able to join in. I think it would help a lot, especially if oyu guys could give me pointers and advice in person.

Could be lot's of fun.

Sanby

[mediatoronto]

That funny about the ferry.... why would you come to Toronto, Toronto is becoming the gun capital of Canada!.

[vhramirez]

Hi everyone:

I am from Toronto, but now reside in Pickering, just outside T.O.
Nice to see some Torontians here. :canadapatriot:

Realise this thread is now old, seeing the dates now.
Just thought I would answer anyway.

Victor

[asianguy971]

hey new here...just noticed this thread while surfing this site forum thingy
im in toronoto too :tihi: mississauga that is. :yayca:
i draw too but i d only like to share art and stuff on the web and im only a student :P
check out my stuff on devianart.com

http://asianguy971.deviantart.com/

be sure to check my deviation gallery...its not all cats! :P

[endregan]

oakville represent, attending sheridan college right now. I think i started an ontario thread a while back but its too general i guess, got lost in the abyss of old threads!

we should set up a toronto meet, that would be cool and its pretty central. seems like most of you are within an hour of toronto so thats pretty good!!!

[Taj]

Mississauga here.

[aerez]

I'm totally up for it, I tried to set up something similar in art school, but didn't go, that's before the internet was big.

I'm definately up for it. I've been out of art for awhile, this will definately give me inspiration.

[Sanby]

Yeah man, that would be kewl. I would be interested in meeting you guys, we could hang out a draw and stuff.

Sanby

[Sai]

We have a few options for sketching .
Friday night ROM , wednesday night AGO or even Eaton centre .

[Sanby]

Well, I should be able to make any of those, once school is over. It shuld be easy enough to subway around the city. I could possibly make friday nights while school is still taking place.

BTW, what is AGO?

Who else is interested, and can possibly make one of these times? Or maybe suggest another location/time

Sanby

[Sai]

AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario. :teeth:

[Ian Mack]

*bump*

I'll be living in Toronto and going to school @ Max The Mutt!

I'm definitely up for a sketch group. Hit a park or something.

Whatever life drawing classes are available, I want to get in on too. I went to a weekly one when I was living in Ottawa but out here in Kananaskis, I have no such luck!

[Sanby]

Every Saturday there is a life drawing session at a Place called sketch studios. It's a really nice little place to go, I go every week.

Sanby

[Dan Milligan]

I used to go to the Toronto School of Art on Friday nights but the lighting on the models drove me crazy.

[Brall]

oh wow, I hadnt checked this thread out for a while, I thought it was dead for the longest time, heh boy was I wrong.

Well, I'm working quite a bit right now and am planning for an immenent move to another part of the city, but once I get all that sorted out I'd be up for some l;ife drawing sometime.

[alxcote]

I'm down for something when school starts, september lets say. Anywhere around Toronto.. (oakville please please please)

[Dan Milligan]

Has anyone gone to the Mississauga Valley school of art's open life drawing class on Monday nights. 7:00pm-10:00pm $7.00
http://www.thirstybrush.com/
I was thinking of trying it this coming Monday. Like i mentioned earlier,I used to go to the one at the Toronto school, but they lit the model from ten different angles so it got very frustarting at times. I was wondering if this place was any better.

peace
Dan

[Brall]

Hmm, no I've not heard anything about it. If you do check it out and it is good be sure drop a line here and tell us :wink:

[Nobie]

I live in the toronto area and I go to a small studio called Artist 25. They have life drawing short poses, but I go for the long poses to paint from the model in oils. If anyone is interested email me and I will gladly give you directions to the studio.

[nacho_grande]

Every Saturday there is a life drawing session at a Place called sketch studios. It's a really nice little place to go, I go every week.

Sanby

Where is that sketch studio? Can you give the contact information?

[Sanby]

It's at the corner of yonge and gerard, a couple of block from the eaton's centre. It isn't street level though, their is a restaurant or something underneath it. I can't find the phone number right now, but I'll take a look to try and find it.

Sanby

[nacho_grande]

Oh great it is downtown. I am very near to the studio then. Maybe next Saturday I can have a chance to look at there.

[ramoutar]

So has anyone been to Sketch Studio or Artist 25? I'd like to know when they have life drawing sessions....that and maybe a phone number...

[extremepainter]

We're having our 3rd Annual Greenpeace Canada Benefit Exhibition in September 2005 to be held during the Junction Arts Festival.
If anyone's interested feel free to visit our website for the details
http://www.svgart.org
http://www.thesacredvoicegallery.com

Deadline August 29, 2005

[Brall]

Heh, reviving this old thread. other than the two life drawing sessions mentioned, does anybody know of any others going on in toronto? I Know there must be a bunch, although I'm having a hard time finding some on alternate days of the week.

[Niggle]

Hello fellow Torontoians!

I am fairly new here (Conceptart) and must confess that I work in 3D not in drawings but I do know of a cool little place in the East End (on Carlaw between Dundas and Queen). It is called Artists' Play Studio Theatre... It is a dance/pefromance studio. So mostly the artists to go there are performance orientated but they had this cool “drawing in motion” session. Not very many could come on a regular basis so now they do it by private sessions they charge about $70 and that includes the space dancer/model for a “sitting”. (also for those who have been pissed off with lighting they are equipped with theatre lights, you can request if you want it lit from the side, top, front or whatever it is up to the group! If we could get a group of 7 or so that would be really reasonable.

Contact info is 416-465-8615 or check out the space @ www.artistsplay.com

Any takers?

-n-

[infinitemonkey]

Hey Niggle, I work on Carlaw between Dundas and Queen E!

[Niggle]

infinitemonkey: It just doesn’t get anymore convenient then that!

However no-one else seems at all interested. Typical Toronto apathetic fashion (oh well we are who we are!).:shrug:

-n-

[infinitemonkey]

Dammit, why doesn't my avatar show?

In the new year I'm going to force myself to start drawing (and more importantly, finishing) on a regular basis, in addition to whatever COW/ChOW stuff I'll get into. Eventually I want to do some life drawing again, as my sense of the human body is pretty ... awful. I'll probably just start with some people-watching and then sign up for some night or weekend sessions.

[Niggle]

Don't know about your Avatar.

I totally understand, generally I'm a 3d gal and drawing isn't my strongest point. It's always good to have something to work on... But sculpting is really what I want to work on so life drawing isn't really on the top of the list I just thought there would be more interest (you know with ALL the artists that live here). I happened upon Calgary's group and for "a nonartistic-based, right wing conservative city" the artists there have all ready gotten together to work... weird.

[Taj]

Hey Dan, the classes at Mississauga Valley School Of Art sound great, because i live fairly close. Other then that i usually, when i remember, attend Curry's:

Open House Life Drawing with figure model
No need to sign up or register
Bring your own materials

$7.00 every Wednesday night from 7:00-9:30pm
The last Wednesday of every month is $10 featuring 2 models!

http://www.currys.com/artclass/prodviewer.asp?catID=1

[SirGreenSock]

Toronto people here definitely need to meet up.

Right now I meet with some friends and other artists on Fridays at the Toronto School of Art, as Dan said, the lighting is annoying, but its the nearest place I can go to.
I also go to the Toronto Subway Sketch group organized by Bobby Chiu. We meet at the Union Station subway every Sunday at 3:20 and sketch people in the trains.
This thread seems to die every month or so, we gotta find a good way to keep in contact and organize something to meet and work.

[FlipMcgee]

Just adding my review of The Gladstone Hotel's Wednesday night life drawing drop-in (http://www.401richmond.net/gladstone/event-show.cfm?id=1453).

Positives:
- you're allowed to bring beer in the room (hotel's bar is just next door)
- good amber lighting, no flourescent
- round pub style tables (good for 1 person)
- red brick wall as backdrop
- not too far from downtown core; about 15 minutes from the CityTV building via TTC streetcar (Queen St. W.)
- tonight's female model is good; good Rubenesque physique, good poses (some with pole as prop), her strong facial features are excellent for portraits; I missed the gestures sessions so I can't comment.
- $7 for two hours

Minuses:
- tight quarters; you'll have to come in early if you want a chair and table; I had to sit on the floor
- no easels provided, let alone elbow space for such;
- room functions as projector room too, so some views might be obstructed by speaker equipment
- weird washroom/restroom arrangement; you'll see, if you ever go there
- longest pose for the rest of the night was 7 minutes, so beware if you prefer longer times

Other impressions:
- lesbian front desk clerk
- tonight's sketchers made up of old hippies and students; fairly equal in number between male and female

[Nathan House]

Add yet another person to the "Toronto resident list". On Sunday I went to the life drawing session at the Toronto Art School (http://www.tsa-art.ca/). They had two rooms going one with a male model, the other with a woman. Fee was a modest seven dollars for two and a half hours and I would definitely recommend it to others. I can't say I have the most experience in regards to judging the quality of life drawing models but the guy certainly seemed good. Very worthwhile. I may have to check out the Gladstone Hotel as well, as I'd like to be doing it a couple times a week. Maybe I'll see some of you there.

[Kitiker]

Represent T.O.

I can't believe there's such few GTAers standing up. Any interest in starting something local- lets hear it. I seem to remember something about a Subway Sketch Group back in my lurking days?

[Subsonicgerbil]

I live right in the downtown core of toronto. I'd love to get together with some of you folks for something. A sketch group or even just getting together over beers to chat and throw around Ideas. Plus...I have no friends:D

[ramoutar]

Yeah, I think something like a sketch group would be pretty awesome. And I'm not just saying that because I really really need the help.

Quick question for the group, is there anywhere other than TSA to go for life drawing?

[FalconInverse]

There are a lot of CAers in the greater Toronto Area.. I met with about 20 or 30 of them, not long ago.. but that was in Oakville - Sheridan, where all those fortunate beings attend on a daily basis. Starving artsists which they be, it is less likely that they will be able to come into the city for.. anything at all.. particularly since they have constant life drawing availiable to them in Oakville.

Right now I'm taking a couple of life-drawing courses at the AGO, but its a signup course, which is already in session.

I don't know many places where life drawing is availiable otherwise, except the TSA and Gladstone, of which i've tried only TSA..

As for sketching groups... um.. strength in Numbers right?? If something like that were to be organized, i'm game.

[Sai]

I have been looking forever for sclupting class/workshop in toronto.Do you guys know any places ?
Thanks.

[FalconInverse]

The Art Gallery of Ontario hosts 3 different sculpting classes (one three hour session a week for 10 weeks).

The current semester is in week 2, but they'll probably start up again with a new batch of students in Janurary. Courses are $350 each ($280 for members)




SCULPTURE
Introduction to Sculpture *
Fridays, 10am to 1pm

For the absolute beginner who wishes to work three-dimensionally, this course covers fundamental techniques in a variety of sculptural processes. Direct study of the masterworks in our Henry Moore Centre and demonstrations in the studio are designed to develop an understanding of m, mass, volume and give you the skills needed to work with clay, plaster, and a variety of sculptural materials.

$35 material fee


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Figure Sculpture *
Thursdays, 7 to 10pm
Students work with armatures and modeling clay along with a live model to produce studies focusing on fundamental anatomical structure. Studio practice is supported through ongoing discussions and critiques of figurative sculpture from prehistory to today and tours of the galleries.

$45.00 model fee + $35 material fee.


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Sculpture Concepts *
Wednesdays, 7 to 10pm
This is your chance to get messy, try new ideas, have fun and explore in three dimensions with an emphasis on self-expression. You will explore the concepts of form, balance and scale using a direct approach while building your confidence with the techniques of sculpture. Spark your creativity by touring the galleries and working with a variety of materials such as plaster, wood and found objects. No previous experience is required.

$35 material fee.

[Brall]

Hello gents. I too live in the Toronto area. On life drawing opportunity I know of happens at the Ontario College of art and Design. On wed nights there's a life drawing session.

Go to http://www.ocad.on.ca/Alumni/get_involved/studio_programs.htm , There's a list of the schedule.

[Subsonicgerbil]

What about starting an environment sketching group? Something where we get together at different locations around the city and sketch buildings from the inside or outside, or various other things. Allen gardens at Jarvis and Carlton comes to mind. Union station or any of the dozens of churches in the downtown area. Im game for stuff further out too I just don't know of anything because I live downtown. I also know of a few pubs that could do to be drawn:D

[FalconInverse]

Sounds good to me! Better to get going on that before the weather becomes any less agreeable..

[Subsonicgerbil]

Im off from work from the 27th to the 30th if anyone is interested in getting together for beer. We can discuss what to do for a drawing group in a pub like environment. Its also my birthday soon so on the 28th or 29th I am getting and LCD projector and having a Star Wars Marathon. All six episodes in episode order with the Clone Wars cartoons as an interlude between 2 and 3. If anyone is interested I am already having a few friends over to join me:D

[Orpheus_Emerged]

Looks like the last post was quite a while ago, anyone still interested in getting together for some good ol' fashioned sketching?

I'm right downtown in the Annex.

[Niggle]

If the time works out I can show up. I wouldn't be of much use to learn from, my drawing skills are rudimentary at best. But if having another person join the group helps keep it going I will be glad to tag along.

[daestwen]

Okay, someone needs to bring this thread back to life... (Oh man, over two years since the last post, disgraceful...)

Does anyone from Toronto even CHECK in here? Come on, people, step up! Let's set something up.

[Sai]

Representing Toronto!yes.. I am still alive.. phew..
I really need to get back into drawing!:lifedrawing:
ever since i started working 3 years ago, i haven't really put my energy into my drawing skills.:er:

[daestwen]

Okay, mostly just posting to bump, but.

Is anybody here planning on going to the Workshop in New Zealand?

[Sai]

Okay, mostly just posting to bump, but.

Is anybody here planning on going to the Workshop in New Zealand?

which one?I don't see any on workshop page...

[daestwen]

Check out the threads - they've started pre-registration.

Again, bumping...

Man, Toronto, where are you guys. I want a sketchgroup!

[Sai]

Check out the threads - they've started pre-registration.

Again, bumping...

Man, Toronto, where are you guys. I want a sketchgroup!

+1

I am going back to school part time next month and desperately need to get back into more sketching .It would be neat to get together with a bunch of people and go drawing in a crowded public places.
hehe You should start a sketchgroup and I am sure people will follow...

[breistift]

I'm going to start studying at Max the Mutt in September. I can join your sketchgroup then.

[daestwen]

Awesome. I'm leaving for New Zealand end of September, but maybe we'll get a couple meetings in before then?

Is anyone interested in doing a meeting at Fan Expo this saturday?

[Sai]

Awesome. I'm leaving for New Zealand end of September, but maybe we'll get a couple meetings in before then?

Is anyone interested in doing a meeting at Fan Expo this saturday?

hum ..I am not familiar with Fan Expo but I am up for a meet.so only 3 of us here are active in CA ?It can't be right:nohope:

[rpace]

Fanexpo is a huge comics/media convention in Toronto going on this weekend (like now!).

I'm already attending -- in artist's alley.

Say "Hi" if ya see me.

~R

[Niggle]

FanExpo was a lot of fun, went yesterday.

[Alex Chow]

Man, due to my scheduling, I can't be at the Expo even though I really wanted to go. I guess it has to be next year :(

Yeah, I just found out about this forum. I'm actually living in Markham but in a week, I'm moving downtown in order to attend OCAD's design program (and illustration in the second year). I'm going to check this thread later to see how this "sketchgroup" thing develops.

[daestwen]

Well why don't we see what days are good for people for sketch meets?

I'm good on tuesday, wednesday night, thursday night...? Weekends are out because I have to work, and I've got class late on monday, but.

[SkullClutter]

Damn, shame I didn't see this thread earlier. I'm up for a sketch meet anytime except fridays or saturdays. Not that anyone knows who I am, but I'd love to meet you guys.

[daestwen]

Don't worry if no one knows who you are! That's the whole point of a sketchbook. :)


What do you guys think about tuesday nights?

[Ian Mack]

*bump* Anyone still in Toronto?

[Pav]

Yea, still kicking..

[daestwen]

Ian, most of the posts on this page are only from the last week... :P

[Ian Mack]

haha oops. I only came across the thread when I searched OCAD. It seems like there is no one from there on CA.org

You guys have any luck with the sketchgroup?

[daestwen]

Trying to pull that together now! Do you have any good days for you? I'm thinking Tuesday evenings, if anyone else has that available.

[breistift]

I just arrived in town! I don't have my schedule yet so I don't know when I have time yet but I'll let you know when I have!

[SkullClutter]

I just found a life drawing session on tuesdays... ooh, tough choice. I suppose I could make it every other tuesday, depending where we meet.

[daestwen]

bitjockey - which life drawing session? I've been looking for one anyway, sooo...

[SkullClutter]

It's a bit outside of town, at a place called "Visual Arts Brampton", from 7 till 9 pm. I haven't been myself, so I have no idea what it's like.

[daestwen]

Ah, yeah, Brampton is too far out of my way. I don't have a car, so I basically have to reach everything by the TTC.

Do any of you guys know the "Red Room"? It's a nice moody little place on Spadina near College... It's got lots of room and we could take up a few tables in the back and just draw. They've got food and booze and all the good stuff. I was thinking this might be a good meeting place.

If I show up there next Tuesday at say... 7 pm... Would anyone else come?

[Alex Chow]

haha oops. I only came across the thread when I searched OCAD. It seems like there is no one from there on CA.org

I'm going to go to OCAD for first year design and planning to enter into illustration.



If I show up there next Tuesday at say... 7 pm... Would anyone else come?

I should be available but it may be a little late. I'm within walking distance but I'm not a fan of walking home very late in the night. I would still go if others agree upon it since bussing is always available.

[daestwen]

Earlier is fine with me too, I only said seven as a throw-out-there number. What about 5 or 6 o'clock?

[Alex Chow]

Earlier is fine with me too, I only said seven as a throw-out-there number. What about 5 or 6 o'clock?

5 would be great but, of course, let's see what others have to say. Just be prepared for my below average drawing abilities and social awkwardness if we do meet though :/

[daestwen]

5 would be great but, of course, let's see what others have to say. Just be prepared for my below average drawing abilities and social awkwardness if we do meet though :/

Haha, as long as you're prepared for mine. :)

That's what sketchbooks are for! Burying your face in when trying to be social is just too awkward. ;)

[SkullClutter]

I'll have to look the place up, myself. I've got a car so getting there isn't a problem. I'm just job hunting right now so I don't know what my schedule will be like.

[daestwen]

Hokay, so, is anyone coming?

My schedule is busy enough that I *can* go, but if no one else is coming then I'll forgo it this week.

[Alex Chow]

I can come easily as my schedule is free but it might not be the best time (won't be as fun) if daestwen and I are the only ones going. Bitjockey seems interesting but his (her?) post seems unsure. Let's see if any other confirmations appear before Tuesday or else it's best to leave this for a later time.

[daestwen]

Sounds good to me.

[Sai]

I am in for tomorrow.I finish my work at 6 so I should be there around 7ish.

[SkullClutter]

I'm a she. :P The username is a bit misleading, I know. Anyway, I WILL be able to make it tomorrow.

[daestwen]

Okay, three sounds like a good enough start to make it worthwhile, at least.

Invite your friends, if you'd like, and don't forget your sketchbook. :)

See you guys there at seven!

(ps, i'll be the chick with the red/orange hair to her chin and probably in a long leather coat.)

[Randalt]

Hi, I'm interested in this. How lucky for me I find this forum after Googling "Live sketching Toronto," what a coincidence it's right before an initial meet!
I live in the downtown, not far from the "redrum." If you don't mind, I'd like to attend.
I'll wear a hat with my name on it. Beats a nametag.:pirate:
After six-ish? No pressure...

[Alex Chow]

7 tonight is okay for me I guess. Look for a skinny, semi-bald chinese guy (with a tiny mohawk) with a short beard, mustache, acne, and glasses.

[SkullClutter]

7 it is. I'm the freckle-faced chick with curly brown hair.

[daestwen]

Awesome. I'll call ahead and reserve a space for us, so you can just ask for the 'conceptart' table. :)

[Sai]

Awesome. I'll call ahead and reserve a space for us, so you can just ask for the 'conceptart' table. :)

Great.I will definitely be there even though I am not feeling that well today.
Hopefully we can carry on this as a weekly thing.See you all there!

[SkullClutter]

Ooh, a reservation. That'll be easy. I was planning on looking for the table full of people with sketchbooks.

[daestwen]

So! Succes! Yay!

Ideas for next week?

Places? Games? Themes?

[Alex Chow]

Yep. That was quite interesting to say the least and it was fun.

I think the next sketch-meet should have a time frame for longer pieces. It did seem kind of a rush at times to get something done so I think even 5-15 more minutes can allow for more awesome sketches.

[SkullClutter]

I had a blast, guys.

I think it'd be easier to do longer sketch times once we have a few thought out sketch topics rather than just what we can think up on the spot.

[Alex Chow]

I think it'd be easier to do longer sketch times once we have a few thought out sketch topics rather than just what we can think up on the spot.

I do agree to this, but damn I would be lying if I didn't have fun trying to think of a creature robot person...

[daestwen]

Check it out, I got davi to change the title of the thread. ;)

[Sai]

It was nice meeting you all last night. I am looking forward to the next meet.

For the place, I didn't really mind the Red room but coffee shop with decent lighting would be better for our group.I can scout a couple of coffee shops in the downtown area if you guys want.

[daestwen]

Sure.

The Starbucks at the corner of Yonge/Bloor might be good...

The only problem is we can't reserve space at a coffee shop, and they close a lot earlier (usually).

[Sai]

Sure.

The Starbucks at the corner of Yonge/Bloor might be good...

The only problem is we can't reserve space at a coffee shop, and they close a lot earlier (usually).

Starbucks is not a bad idea.I think they closed down at 10 so shouldn't be a problem.I am also wondering if we can move the tuesday meet to another day.
any day other than tuesday and friday is ok with me.let me know if we can move the date. :teeth:

[daestwen]

I also found a pub we might like to try... It's bright, the music isn't loud and it's rarely busy. Plus, I know the owner, so he might even let us have models in the back room? It's something to think about, anyway!

Ahm, Wednesday night is okay for me, but I think that's about it (and tuesday, of course). My schedule is kind of ridiculous, lately. :(

[Alex Chow]

EDIT: Okay, Wednesday isn't the greatest day for me (unless the meeting is during the morning or afternoon) since I've finally remembered the scheduling for OCAD life drawing sessions. I could skip a few and surely I do not want to stop you people if it becomes the best day.

[Sai]

daestwen.....perfect... let try that pub for next meet.
The Amaranth ....no worry .I can do the tuesday meet for this coming week and talk about the scheduling.It's way eaiser to discuss with everyone in person.

[daestwen]

Great. I'll drop by there on monday and let him know what's up and see if I can get the back room for us.

If I can schedule a model, would you guys be up for that? Life drawing is always key!

[SkullClutter]

Wednesdays would be great for me.
I can't come this coming tuesday, however. I have a family function to attend, but I'll be back the week after that (whichever night you decide on)

[Alex Chow]

Any updates on this week?

[daestwen]

Yes, sorry. I'm graduating in about a week so I'm kind of ridiculously busy. :)

Couldn't pull a model, sorry, but if you guys still want to meet up:

The Savannah Room,
On College St just west of spadina, North Side

Can we make it six this time? or is seven still better?

[Alex Chow]

Couldn't pull a model, sorry, but if you guys still want to meet up:

The Savannah Room,
On College St just west of spadina, North Side

Can we make it six this time? or is seven still better?

I can make it at 6.

And just to make sure, do they allow 18 year olds to get in?

[Sai]

I will be around 6:30 ish.

[daestwen]

I can make it at 6.

And just to make sure, do they allow 18 year olds to get in?

Yeah, they serve food and everything too, so you'll be fine.

Is it just the three of us this week?

[Randalt]

I can be there, though I have to meet a client at 6:00, so 6:30-7 or so for me.
*edit*
Oops, he just rescheduled for Thursday, so 6:00 is good.

[Sai]

well.. I was there from 7 to 8 alone ...

[Alex Chow]

well.. I was there from 7 to 8 alone ...

Oh boy...

We had an issue with the Savannah Room not opening at 6, with no indication anywhere on when it would open. We figured that it was best to find another place (turning out to be the Red Room again) instead of waiting for who-knew-how-long. We were also aware you would come later so we left a note at the front door with your name on it. Unfortunately, when Randalt went back to the room a little after 6:30, the note was gone and you weren't there.

It was largely an error in judgment on our parts. I figured you left already since the note, indicating our status, disappeared between the time we left and the time Randalt came back to check and we weren't at the Savannah Room. I certainly did not expect you to arrive at 7 or else we could have checked over there again.

It's unfortunate that you had to waste an hour because of this and we are truly sorry for what happened.

[daestwen]

We're really sorry, Sai. :(

I meant to call ahead and didn't get a chance, and it wasn't open when we got there. (I felt like a right idiot, I can tell you!)

I hope you can forgive us. :(

[Sai]

Oh boy...

We had an issue with the Savannah Room not opening at 6, with no indication anywhere on when it would open. We figured that it was best to find another place (turning out to be the Red Room again) instead of waiting for who-knew-how-long. We were also aware you would come later so we left a note at the front door with your name on it. Unfortunately, when Randalt went back to the room a little after 6:30, the note was gone and you weren't there.

It was largely an error in judgment on our parts. I figured you left already since the note, indicating our status, disappeared between the time we left and the time Randalt came back to check and we weren't at the Savannah Room. I certainly did not expect you to arrive at 7 or else we could have checked over there again.

It's unfortunate that you had to waste an hour because of this and we are truly sorry for what happened.

It kinda makes sense now.When I get there around 6:40 , bartender came out and said to me that the bar opens at 7.She also mentioned that someone was here looking for the people so I figured you guys will show up at 7 when the bar opens.I was a little confused and stick around that long because I thought we have already coordinated with the bar.
Anyways I had my drink and finished one episode of family guy so not too bad.:yayca:

[daestwen]

Guys, sorry, but I definitely can't make it next week. :( Way way too much to do for grad.

So I guess I'll see you guys in December?

[Alex Chow]

Guys, sorry, but I definitely can't make it next week. :( Way way too much to do for grad.

So I guess I'll see you guys in December?

Darn.

I guess we're going to continue with these sketchmeets. Sai and I met on the street today (how lucky is that?) and he stated he is unable to meet on Tuesday.

This is the time to discuss the day of the week we meet since it's still a few days before next week starts.

[SkullClutter]

Hey guys.

Sorry again I couldn't make it last week, but I'm free for a meeting this week. I definitely can not make it friday, but other than that I'm wide open.

[Alex Chow]

Hey guys.

Sorry again I couldn't make it last week, but I'm free for a meeting this week. I definitely can not make it friday, but other than that I'm wide open.

No Fridays (bitjockey) and no Tuesdays (Sai). I, personally, would not want the meeting to be on a Wednesday but it's not a rule that is chiseled onto stone. I have life drawing sessions available at OCAD but they're optional and they do sessions on Saturday as well.

Any objections to Thursday maybe?

[SkullClutter]

Thursdays would work just fine for me.

[Sai]

Thursdays would work just fine for me.

Thursday is fine with me.sorry about the late response.
I was in montreal for a couple days and just get back here tonight.

[Alex Chow]

Thursdays would work just fine for me.


Thursday is fine with me.

Great! Now, we have to determine a location. Anybody have ideas?

[SkullClutter]

I'm now working near the DVP and the 401, so meeting somewhere in the city is going to be much easier for me from now on, but I don't know the area well enough to suggest a spot.

Does anyone know of any good coffee shops?

[Alex Chow]

I'm now working near the DVP and the 401, so meeting somewhere in the city is going to be much easier for me from now on, but I don't know the area well enough to suggest a spot.

Does anyone know of any good coffee shops?

I've only recently lived in Toronto as well and, as a student on heavy loans, I tend to be very conservative with going out to buy food and drinks which is why I never order anything in our meetings. I also never drink coffee, so to answer the question, I'm clueless as to where we could go (unless you want suggestions on good Chinese restaurants, which are really friggin' loud :anime: )

I could explore Queen Street West indepth tomorrow since I do walk past some restaurants. Maybe some of them will be valid options.

[Sai]

we only have 3/4 people so any coffee shop will do.
I live near Trinity Bellwoods Park so I know that there is starbucks around the corner and second cup is located next block.what do you guys think?
I just found out that I have a plan after 8 tomorrow but I can do between 6 to 8.

[SkullClutter]

Sai, that works just fine for me. Are we meeting at the Starbucks or the Second Cup?

[Alex Chow]

we only have 3/4 people so any coffee shop will do.
I live near Trinity Bellwoods Park so I know that there is starbucks around the corner and second cup is located next block.what do you guys think?
I just found out that I have a plan after 8 tomorrow but I can do between 6 to 8.

Closer than Red Room; I can't complain.

What's the exact addresses on the Starbucks and Second Cup? Which one are we going to?

[Sai]

alright .. let's do it at the starbucks because slighlty bigger space than second cup.
We can always go for outdoor sketching at the park if it's too crowded which I doubt it.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=queen+street+and+claremont&sll=43.645897,-79.409008&sspn=0.002857,0.006722&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr

[Alex Chow]

Wow. That is like a 7 minute walk from my house!

Okay, so it's tomorrow (Thursday, Sept 25th), 6 pm at Starbucks of Queen Street West and Claremont.

Meet you there!

[Alex Chow]

Great night yesterday, Sai and bitjockey. As planned, here is outline for next week:

Date: Thursday, October 2nd
Location: TBA
Plan: We will be drawing our own creative interpretations of "The Elephant Man" ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Merrick ). Of course, this does not mean we have to draw people who resemble closely to Merrick but, more so, drawing loveable (or not so loveable?) men/women who are unfortunate (or fortunate?) enough to be born with different physical traits than the average human being. Obviously, there will be many ways to portray this theme and that's why Sai, bitjockey, and I decided to use this theme for the entirety of next week's meet.

Reference of relevant material will be greatly appreciated for this sketch-meet.

[SkullClutter]

I've managed to find a big National Geographic book with lots of great shots of animals that I'll be bringing today.

Since nobody's brought up any other suggestions, shall I assume we'll be meeting at the Starbucks from last week?

[Sai]

yh . same place.. see you there at 6.

[Alex Chow]

I'm going to bring in 3 pages of subway sketches and my human anatomy book (might as well get reference of real people before manipulating them).

EDIT: Nice session, everyone. Next week:

Date: October 9th, 2008
Location: Probably the Claremont and Queen St West Starbucks again
Theme: Like insects? Like robots? Like wars? Well, for the majority of next week's session, we will be drawing Insect Robot Wars! Reference of insects will be provided (I hope) and we'll be drawing crazy robot insects of all types (long ranged, short ranged...) kicking ass.

[Sai]

ahh.. I hate to break the plan last minutes but we have a suprise party at our studio so I won't be able to make it tomorrow night.I will see you guys next week.

[Alex Chow]

ahh.. I hate to break the plan last minutes but we have a suprise party at our studio so I won't be able to make it tomorrow night.I will see you guys next week.

Ouch :(

Well, I'm going to pass on this sketchmeet unless more people are willing to join bitjockey (assuming she actually comes; don't want to jump into conclusions) and I. I didn't have time to go to the subway sketching the previous Sunday anyways, so I'll have a lot to share next week (and maybe, I'll even get a few pictures with him as proof!) :)

[SkullClutter]

Well, I was planning on going, but there's no point if I'm the only one, is there? :P

Happy thanksgiving, guys. See you next week.

[SkullClutter]

Hey guys,

Just checking in that everyone will be at the Starbucks tonight.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find any insect-related reference material, but I did bring my copy of "Constructive Anatomy"

[Alex Chow]

Yep. The sketchmeet will be tonight at 6 in the Claremont/Queen Starbucks.

I'll be printing out pictures of insects I guess. I do not have a book or any other resources other than the goldmine of advice from Bobby Chiu (he even drew in my sketchbook and let me see his!).

[Alex Chow]

I was typing a message out before my computer crashed :S.

For next week, the topic is up in the air though bitjockey has suggested we do something environment/landscape related. Some ideas:

-steampunk
-futuristic
-mystical (fantasy forests, castles, etc.)
-civilization themed
-post-apocalyptic
-golden age

Of course, I'll let others input ideas as well. Just to put it down, I think it's best if the time intervals for drawing become 20 min because environments tend to be more elaborate than a single creature or character.

EDIT: For all Torontonians reading this and not already know this, I highly suggest attending Bobby Chiu's Subway Sketching every Sunday 3:30 pm at Union Station. Just two sessions, the way I draw has vastly improved. The environment, when a person may move at any given moment, STRESSES the artist's ability to capture the essence of a person, very helpful especially when trying to develop a style. The people there, including Chiu, are very helpful and supportive regardless of skill level. I asked Chiu to critique my sketches today and he actually gave me excellent advice. Definitely check it out.

On October 25th, Chiu and other artists are also going to the Toronto Zoo to sketch, starting at 12:15 pm. Prices are discounted from 20 dollars to 9 dollars per ticket for us (because Chiu is awesome that way) so, if you have time, go check this out as well.

[SkullClutter]

Some more ideas for thursday. More like sub-topics for things that Amaranth mentioned:
-Residential (streets with houses, interiors...)
-Government (government buildings, a king's castle...)
-Commercial
-Industrial (Factories, industrial transport..)
-Agricultural
-Recreational (Parks, sporting venues, tourist attractions..)

[Sai]

sorry about the last week.I will be there at 6:30 tomorrow.See you guys!

[Alex Chow]

As stated, the meetings will now be held at 7 pm to 9 pm due to scheduling conflicts.

The next topic will be on ZOMBIES, just in time for Halloween. There's a pretty good tutorial on zombies in one of my ImagineFX magazines so I'll bring that next time.

[SkullClutter]

Hi guys.

Just confirming that I'll be there this evening. See you then!

[Sai]

Hi guys.

Just confirming that I'll be there this evening. See you then!

I hope you see this post before you make a trip to downtown.I will not make it tonight.My company send me to attend an 3d rendering workshop tonight.:dead:
oh well,I hope to see you guys next week.

[Alex Chow]

Well, that's a shame.

I hope bitjockey sees this before coming downtown. As I've stated before, it just isn't fun to have only two people for sketchmeets. Because of this, I will not be going tonight unless bitjockey does not reply to your message, Sai.

If this is cancelled, we'll save ZOMBIES for next week. An alternative is available though, and that's a 3 hour life drawing session between 7 and 10 tonight at the Toronto School of Art (410 Adelaide Street West) for 10 dollars. Just putting it out here since I have yet to see a cheaper life drawing drop-in session than this and some of the people there gives others tips; great stuff! They have life drawing sessions multiple days a week (Click here for more information. (http://www.tsa-art.ca/Courses/Discipline/View_All/335))

[SkullClutter]

Alright, I guess we can consider this week's meeting cancelled, then.

[SkullClutter]

Hey guys.

I won't be able to make it this week as I've got a pretty nasty cold.

[Alex Chow]

Looks like it's another week with no Toronto sketchmeet :(

[SkullClutter]

Sorry. I don't hate anyone enough to want to wage biological warfare and infect them, so I've been staying home and resting as much as I can for the past few days.

[Alex Chow]

Sorry. I don't hate anyone enough to want to wage biological warfare and infect them, so I've been staying home and resting as much as I can for the past few days.

It's actually a great idea to just take a rest if you're sick, of course. Just relax and take your time in your recovery. Nothing holds higher priority than one's health, not even drawing robotic wasp mechas!

In "breaking news", I may not be able to come for Thursdays anymore. It's because of my life-drawing sessions, unfortunately.

[SkullClutter]

So do we need to find another day, then?

[Alex Chow]

I would normally say "Go on without me!" (similar to all those war movies!) but if I leave, that would reduce the sketchgroup to two regulars, unfortunately.

My schedule is quite erratic but, on an absolutely "normal" week, I have only Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday off. My Fridays are very unreliable, and we've agreed to avoid Wednesdays.

The best day for me is Tuesday now. I don't expect others to change their schedule just for mine, however, which is why I would normally have no problem to just let it go on.

[geoxen]

Hey there!

I'm not 100% sure I should post here, but this seems like the best thread so far. Anyways...

So, I'm in Toronto 5 days a week. I work as an intern in a studio on george st. , and I'd like to attend morning life drawing during the week. Is there any life drawing sessions during the morning during the week? If not then I'm in a jam; I can't make time to attend the life drawing in the afternoon, or on the weekends due to me living in Brampton (yes, I use transit to get to Toronto)

So the question becomes:a) what is the closest place to me with life drawing available? b)are there any morning sessions during the week? (not weekends)

I hope I posted in the right spot, and thank you for your time.

[Sai]

wahh. I was seriously sick last week too!

The Amaranth.I see you can't make to Thursday anymore.What about Wednesday?If it's not too late , I can come out this evening .Let me know.

[SkullClutter]

I'm pretty much out for the next two weeks - my play moves into the theatre on sunday.

After that, monday and saturday are the only days already taken.

Just to clarify: I can still make it today, but not for two weeks after that

[SkullClutter]

Hey there!
I can't make time to attend the life drawing in the afternoon, or on the weekends due to me living in Brampton (yes, I use transit to get to Toronto)

So the question becomes:a) what is the closest place to me with life drawing available? b)are there any morning sessions during the week? (not weekends)

I hope I posted in the right spot, and thank you for your time.

Visual Arts Brampton is probably your best bet. Their website says they have a drop-in life drawing session every tuesday from 7pm to 9pm. I haven't had the time to go myself, yet, but I've heard from other people that went and enjoyed it. You can also check out their website to see if they have anything going on during the day.
(Yes, fellow Bramptonian here)

[Alex Chow]

wahh. I was seriously sick last week too!

The Amaranth.I see you can't make to Thursday anymore.What about Wednesday?If it's not too late , I can come out this evening .Let me know.

Blah. I forgot to check this thread and the e-mail notification didn't come ("instant" my arse).

Wednesdays would be great, but it's quite a shame bitjockey won't be here for two weeks. Hope your hard work pays off with a great theatrical experience!

[GunCameraX]

Where and when does the Toronto Sketchmeet... actually get together?

Especially where you hang.

[SkullClutter]

We meet up at the Starbucks on Queen Street West and Claremont, usually around 6:30pm.

It sounds like we're switching to Wednesdays. I can't make it today, but I'll be back with a wide-open schedule next week. The play is going well. The set looks great (thanks mostly to my co-painter), the costumes look great, the audience sizes have been decent, and the actors are getting better with each show.

[tmyohlaing]

Hey guys, I am also from Toronto. If you guys have plan ahead for sketching. Let me know. or post it here. I will join. Thanks.

[daestwen]

Yo! Guys! I'm back in town, boys and girls, what's the plan?

[SkullClutter]

We were meeting on Thursdays at the Starbucks I mentioned, but Amaranth can't make it Thursdays anymore, so we're thinking of Wednesdays instead. Nothing concrete so far.

How was your trip?

[daestwen]

Good!

I'm good any day of the week as I don't have work yet, so wednesdays are fine by me.

[SkullClutter]

I've got the office christmas party next wednesday, but other than that I'm wide open.

[Alex Chow]

Wednesdays are excellent. I'm just worried about Sai.

[daestwen]

Well he said in his last post that Wednesdays were alright, so...?

[RyerOrdStar]

Can't go this week but I'd love to go next week :O

[Alex Chow]

Well, Sai's post is a month old so who knows what might have changed. It's more of an "in case" situation.

Are we meeting this week or next?

[SkullClutter]

As I mentioned, I've got the office christmas party tomorrow, so I can't make it this week. Shall we start up again next week?

[daestwen]

yeah, next week is better!

[Alex Chow]

Any plans for tomorrow?

[SkullClutter]

I'm up for a meeting today.

[daestwen]

Dammit, I can't come. :/ I have to work and then I have to pick up a friend at the airport and I don't think I have time to fit a sketchgroup meeting in between. D:

[GunCameraX]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my fellow Torontonians!!:drinkup:

The new year has arrrived and I am interested in getting together with local area artists. My job allows me weeknights and weekends to hangout.

I was wondering if anyone has thought about what day of the week and at what time you guys will get together and where ??

I noticed in earlier posts that there was uncertainty as to when you guys where going to gather due to holidays sicknesses and some folks were leaving.

:lifedrawing:

Cheers!!

[SkullClutter]

I don't think we'll get a chance to meet up until the new year. We had decided on Wednesdays but this week, wednesday is New Year's Eve.

[GunCameraX]

I was thinking after New Years.

Wednesdays are good... Just need a time and a place.

I have alot of things I need to accomplish this year and getting involved with local area artists is high on my list.

[SkullClutter]

Happy new year's, everyone!

Just wondering if everyone was up for a meeting this week.

[daestwen]

Yah, I'm up for Wednesday, if that's still the best day for everyone else.

[SkullClutter]

Yep, still works for me.

[Alex Chow]

Wednesday's still good for me unless something comes up.

[daestwen]

Er, guys, actually, finally got my schedule. Got a teaching assistant job, and it turns out the class... is Wednesdays from 7 - 10.

So I'm out, for wednesdays. :/

Is there another day that we can do...?

[SkullClutter]

I work 9-5 and I've got art class on Saturdays from 1 - 4. Other than that, I'm wide open.

[Alex Chow]

Thursday, Friday, and Sundays are unavailable for me. Monday, previously unavailable, is now open for me. So I'm open for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

[SkullClutter]

How about Tuesdays, then?

[daestwen]

tuesdays are good for me, as it stands.

[Alex Chow]

Fine for me.

[GunCameraX]

Tuesdays are good... now where are you going to meet??

[daestwen]

Did you guys still want to meet at that Starbucks? I haven't been to a meeting there yet, but, is that still the best place?

[SkullClutter]

The starbucks still works for me.

[Alex Chow]

I might not have the time today but just post the time and location and if I am available, I'll walk in.

[SkullClutter]

Is 6ish at the Starbucks okay?

[GunCameraX]

Thats at queen street west and clairemont??

[SkullClutter]

Thats at queen street west and clairemont??

That's the one, but we've had to cancel again for this week. Amaranth and Daestwen couldn't make it.

[daestwen]

sowwy. a_a

busy out of my mind, right now.

i should be okay for next week, though.

[daestwen]

so, guys? are we on for this tuesday or what?

I have a class until four, and i need to get dinner and stuff, but 7 oclock would be okay for me.

[SkullClutter]

I'm good for tomorrow. I'll need to grab a bite to eat after work, so 7 should work.

[Alex Chow]

I shouldn't have anything going for tomorrow, so I think I'm going to be free.

What will be the location?

[SkullClutter]

The usual Starbucks?

[GunCameraX]

Yuppers:drinkup:

[daestwen]

sounds good, though can someone give me more precise directions? I haven't been there yet, so :P

[SkullClutter]

Here's the google maps link that was posted a few pages back:

Starbucks at Queen St. West and Clairmont (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=queen+street+and+claremont&sll=43.645897,-79.409008&sspn=0.002857,0.006722&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr)

There's also a Green P parking lot just a tad further west from the Starbucks.

[daestwen]

Wow, jeez, i had no idea it was so out of the way. I have to get everywhere by TTC. :/ And it's fucking cold!

No where closer to a subway station?

[SkullClutter]

No idea, but I'm open to suggestions.

Or, alternately, I drive; I can pick you up somewhere.

[daestwen]

shit, looks like it might not be an issue anyway :/

class was rescheduled for 6:30 - 9:30

I could potentially hop out a little early if people were willing to push it back a little bit? I might miss the beginning, but :/

[SkullClutter]

That might be doable. When do you think you'd be able to get there?

[Alex Chow]

There's a massive Chapters with a Starbucks a little west of Osgoode Station on John Street.

Suggest the time whatever you like. I can go any time.

[daestwen]

how late are they open till, though? probably not past ten.

actually most starbucks close by ten, don't they?

[Alex Chow]

I'm out of ideas. I'm never out that late before.

[SkullClutter]

Tim Horton's are usually open 24 hours, aren't they?

I'm not sure how much past 10 I'd be able to stay out, though. I've got work tomorrow morning.

[daestwen]

ah well.

a_a

why don't you guys just meet up at the usual time, and text me if you happen to still be out at 9:30?

i'll pm bitjockey my number

[SkullClutter]

Got it. :)

Now we just need a location.

[Alex Chow]

Isn't it the usual Starbucks, or is it going to be somewhere else?

[daestwen]

might as well go to the usual if i might not be able to make it anyway!

I can always take the spadina streetcar, i guess

[revitgnome]

Gents,

None of you know me. I saw this post while I was looking at the forums last night. I would very much like to join you for tonight's sketch night. I am from Chicago, and happen to be in Toronto for business, and my hotel isn't too far from there.

If there are no objections, I'll stop by at the very least get a cup of coffee.

--Regards

[SkullClutter]

Okay, Starbucks it is. I just wanted to make sure.

revitgnome: If you're in the area, feel free to stop by. You should be able to spot us from the sketchbooks.

[revitgnome]

Bitjockey, Amaranth

It was very nice meeting the both of you. I haven't sketched something fun in quite awhile, made me realize how much I missed it.

I'm in Toronto about once a month, I'll definitely try to make it again the nex time I'm in town.

--Keep Sketching

[SkullClutter]

Are we up for today?

[daestwen]

I'm up for today, and I have a friend in tow.

Would you guys be willing to meet somewhere closer to the subway, though? There's a really nice starbucks at Yonge + Bloor, but is that too far out of the way? We could also meet up at the Eaton Centre and hang out there - we'd have lots of people to draw and wouldn't have to worry about ordering coffee, and it's walking distance from OCAD for those that don't want to take the subway.

[SkullClutter]

Either or is fine by me. There looks to be plenty of parking in the area.

[daestwen]

bitjockey - yeah, if we go to the one at Yonge + Bloor, you can even come park behind my dad's house. It's just a couple blocks walk, but it would mean you would get free parking. :P Otherwise Eaton's centre is fine too, just a little more money to park, but might be easier for other people to reach.

Do you know if anyone else is coming?

[SkullClutter]

No idea. I'll go poke Amaranth.

[SkullClutter]

Okay, I have to head out soon, so are we going to Starbucks or the Eaton Centre?

[daestwen]

Eaton Centre, south food court, 7 pm!

See you there :D

[Alex Chow]

I couldn't post in time because I was out for a bit and I couldn't confirm my status until now.

Unfortunately, I cannot come today because I have a family Chinese New Year dinner in a bit (yes, I know it's past CNY but family likes to have huge meals for this week). I know it's a tad late to post and I apologize for that.

[daestwen]

Ah, that's okay! Hope you had/have a good time!

We'll be meeting same time and place next week. :]

[daestwen]

Okee dokee, so who's all coming out this week?

[SkullClutter]

I'm free for tomorrow.

[Alex Chow]

My schedule has been very erratic lately and heading off to Eaton's Centre is quite a trip for me. I have no reason to try to change the location or time either since it looks to be convenient for others (and it is a great place to sketch people I'll admit). I already feel bad for changing the times once or twice but there's just too many things, including my Sheridan animation portfolio (which I'm working off my ass for since everybody, including Bobby Chiu, said it was hard to get in for), to deal with.

Until my portfolio review is done and my schedule calms down, I will not be able to make sketch meetings unfortunately.

[daestwen]

Aw, that's a shame. :( i can totally understand though. God knows I've been busy! bitjockey, if it's just the two of us and you don't feel like it's worth coming all the way into the city for, no worries. I've been trying to drum up interest but it's a slow process. :P

edit: never mind! managed to talk my animation buddy brent into coming, so there will be at least three of us this week, if you're still interested.

[SkullClutter]

Yep, I'm still good for this week. I've got a piece I'm working on that I could use your opinion on, anyway. :)

Amaranth: Sorry to hear you can't make it, but I understand completely. Best of luck with the portfolio!

[daestwen]

ah, brent cancelled, so it's back to the two of us.

[daestwen]

Okay guys! Bitjockey and I have cancelled next tuesday, to instead push it back to SUNDAY, FEBRUARY THE 15TH, so we can go to the ROM to draw instead! :D

As it's only open until 5:30, I'm thinking somewhere around noon would be best?

Who's up for it? I have a couple friends who want to come, so hopefully we can pull a bigger group together.

[SkullClutter]

Noon sounds good to me!

[Sceptyr]

Hey guys, me and my my friend both live in the Barrie area and have been looking for a sketch group, i can't make it this week, and i don't think he can either, but definitely the sat or sun (21st or 22nd), I'll check this forum regularly for times.

[daestwen]

Sounds good to me! Next meeting is in a week, then you're interested in attending the week after? Awesome.

[SkullClutter]

See everyone tomorrow!

[yoitisi]

Daestwen asked me to remind you guys that the sketchmeet starts this sunday at noon at the main entrance of the ROM :) (CA was down for a while yesterday so she couldn't post it herself).

[daestwen]

bitjockey, if it's just you and I going to the museum today, give me a call/text message before you leave home.

[DanJohnCox]

Hey, if you guys are still putting these together I'm all in!

[SkullClutter]

We've been on hold for a bit due to a lack of available weekends, but if you've got an evening during the week free, I'm up for a meet.

[daestwen]

I might be up for it to, but I've been sick as a dog the last week and a half. :/ I think it might be strep throat...

[daestwen]

Okay guys.

I'm really busy the next little while, but I'd like to get this started up again in april.

Who's still gonna be around?

[SkullClutter]

I'm back from my friend's wedding, so I'm back in.

[Alex Chow]

Depends on the day and time.

[German-s]

this sounds like fun! when/where do you guys usually hold it??