Atlanta /// CATL Sketch Group

[Grendel Grack]

Grackula: The Terrorplex is a'shakin' in anticipation of your Spectacular Graphite Spectacular!

Actually, it's going to be in color. :xpld:

[AnalogDoll]

Monet: Yeah, they're really pushing this "Bloody Bellydance" thing...I hope you know what that means...If not, I'm pretty certain you might want to skip this one...It's like being invited to a "Nobody Gets Out Alive" Party...It's better to just not RSVP...


Actually, it's going to be in color. :xpld:

Holy hell...

I'd recommend notifying the gallery that they're going to need to put the plastic down for this one...

xl97VYWwwtI

[+] AD - "Ta-da!"

[Grendel Grack]

my thirst for magic has been quenched.

Wait....we have groans and thanks now? That's too much change at once. I don't know if I can handle it.

[guggemmaneuver]

yeah i know right, groans, thanks, wha???

finally, here's the promo img...

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[edit] my grandfather just passed away, it looks like i won't be able to make it to the arthouse show.

have good weekends yall

[Flipnastywebby]

random question....whats a color key?
i see this in portfolio reqs all over the place and well, i got no f@#$ing clue what it is.

I ask here only because i cant stand the riddicule from nofingers face to face at the minis, makes me cry like a four year old red headed step child....this i mind you is before the beating not after.

thanks in advanced :pirate:

Slainte!

[AnalogDoll]

random question....whats a color key?
i see this in portfolio reqs all over the place and well, i got no f@#$ing clue what it is.

I've seen this in reference to 3D projects, animation, and film work. I've also seen it for print-related needs. I think what you're looking for has to do with determining color choices:


But on more of a craftsman level, you work with the color key artist, who's going to do the color keying for the characters, because it's important that the background and their characters meld together so the characters read well on screen.

Next week's mini: Since we're having our mini-meet on Devil's Night, should we convene at a more celebratory location? Drinks. Graphite. Terror.

[+] AD - art to choke hearts...

[Grendel Grack]

Guggs: I'm very sorry to hear about your grandfather. I offer my condolences.

All: the sketchbook show was very interesting. There was some really interesting and impressive work (I'm lookin' at you Joel). There was also some, how should I say this...not so impressive work. But a good time was had by all.

[AnalogDoll]

Guggs: As Grack has alluded to a situation with your family, I'm certain I can speak for everyone when I say we'll keep you and your family in our thoughts.

Tomorrow Night: We've got a day to go before our Devil's Night Mini-Meet, and I'd like to have some input from everyone regarding what's doable. Just to throw out some ideas:

1) We could meet up at the Macaroni Grill where we had dinner during the USBC2.0. It's close to our usual digs, won't require any additional navigational hassles, and they can seat a large table extremely easily (and quickly) on a Tuesday night.

2) We could hit up Taco Mac. Again, close to our usual digs - for those coming from wide and varied points on the compass - and offering a broad selection of boozing and food scarfing.

2) We could hit up Manuel's - the location for the 2nd leg of our Cinqo de Sketcho event. They have large tables, another broad selection of libations, and the occasional bachelorette party, which we seem to always be a hit at.

"I want to see the funny man jump out of the cake again!"

If you have a "hankering" for something special or an idea to contribute, get it up ASAP. We should have an idea of where we're going to link up this evening, so people can plan accordingly.

[+] AD - smokes and road beers...

[guggemmaneuver]

these condolences are very much appreciated. thanks!

My vote would be for macaroni grill:
I should be able to get up there by 7:30 in the PM

guggen

edit:
INTERNATIONAL SELF PORTRAIT DAY: this thursday, 1 NOVEMBER 2007 (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=109043)

[Mishaps]

Going to try and make it out tomorrow night. Macaroni Grill would be fine with me, directions anyone?

[nofingers]

I vote for Taco Mac, beer and fajitas is a recipe for success, also they are open late, and have waitstaff who are not stuck in 1982

Joel - Sorry to hear about your granddad

Corey - were you looking for this? http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/entry_info.php

mishaps
Directions to Taco mac (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=1211+Ashford+Crossing&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=44.388698,89.560547&ie=UTF8&ll=33.929634,-84.342427&spn=0.011412,0.021865&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1)
Directions to macaroni grill (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=4788+Ashford+Dunwoody+Rd.&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=44.388698,89.560547&ie=UTF8&ll=33.933818,-84.335518&spn=0.011412,0.021865&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1)

ALL - Spectrum 14 is on sale now.

EDIT: I changed my previous directions, when remembered that the italian restaurant next to taco mac isnt macaroni grill, but something else

[MonetDances]

Sketchbook show review: I thought it was pretty sweet. The good stuff was really good and the bad stuff was really bad. Joel's happened to be the 3rd book I picked up--one of the few who did something sequential. I enjoyed.

I really liked the ones that were humorous ("I'm afraid no one will look at my sketchbook") and the ones that packed so much stuff into them that they had to be bound together with metal wire and elastic. The one with the taxidermied snake head caught my eye as well.

Methinks I can join tomorrow night, and am agreeable to whatever location the masses prefer.

[nofingers]

I know some of you know about this already. Would anyone care to join me on Saturday at Binders for the Adam Hughes demo (2:30-4), and possibly the lecture on W&N oil paints (4-5:30)? depends on availability. Also, they sell ART SUPPLIES!

[AnalogDoll]

Fingerless: I owe you a gold star for introducing me to Binders. I haven't been to "The Dick" since they packed up the Roswell Store, and the drive to The Pearl is damn tedious. I've hemmed and hawed on this, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to bow out. I had to work over the weekend, and I owe The Glamazon some fun...

DEVIL'S NIGHT MINI! It's better than ROCKTOBERFEST!

To just split this down the middle, here's the tentative plan:

7:30 - Converge on the Dunwoody Macaroni Grill (Directions: HERE!) (http://www.macaronigrill.com/Menu/LocationSearch.aspx?template=map_search&transaction=search&address=&city=&stateProvince=&postalCode=30350&country=US&radius=10&search2=1&x=0&y=0#) for dinner and graphite. Once we've had our fill, we can make our way over to the Taco Mac to really put a nail in the old sketchbook coffin.

If Italian isn't your bag, have a drink, pound out some pages, and wait until we land at the Taco Mac for American Causal delights.

How's that rock with everyone?

[+] AD - "His blood smells like Turpenoid."

[Grendel Grack]

The Dick is still in Roswell. It's just down the street. 92 and Hardscrabble, behind the Chick-Fil-A

Will try to make it out, but as usual I make no promises.

[AlotAbitAlittle]

Boo.

I really do exist. Making my first thread appearance...on such an appropriate evening. See you all tonight...

Dre.

[Ethax]

Carl Cox (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlkBXqG5Uio), M.I.A. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NVfuSFREmU), or succubus ball?

[nofingers]

mishaps - I'm not sure if you are aware of the Boozer Doodle that happens the first of every month at the Vortex. Most of the members attend, so no mini-meet next week, or any of those days

ben - cardboard stormtrooper, adding machine Vader, and black female Boba Fett FTW!

[KingUnicorn]

My name is King Unicorn, and I'm here to rock your face off.

It was a great time tonight, everyone. Glad so many people could turn out for the pre-Halloween festivities. This time tomorrow, I should be well on my way to being stuffed with enough sugary treats and black magic to keep me happy for another few months.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday.

~KU~

[ATupper]

sorry to miss out last night, so in my absence, here's the world's largest bomb ever detonated. This was the SCALED DOWN version, the original was supposed to be 100Megatons, this one is a puny 50Megatons. I'm digging the goggles the pilots wear.
http://sonicbomb.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=90

[Grendel Grack]

Everyone! be sure to check out the Girl's Thunderdome! (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=109651) Icon just posted it, and we are all very excited <does the pee in the pants dance>

also, my mini show spectacular is opening this sat. Nov. 3 (date changed from nov. 2)from 6-9pm at aurora coffee (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=qYTjuaptnQcy0jnGX&#37;2bpYXA%3d%3d&longitude=EkUjI6fiMaX6uxsas5BLIw%3d%3d&name=Aurora%20Coffee&country=US&address=992%20N%20Highland%20Ave%20NE&city=Atlanta&state=GA&zipcode=30306&phone=404%2d892%2d7158&spurl=0&&q=aurora%20coffee&qc=Coffee%20Shops) in virginia highlands. Come by if you like.

[HugeHarHar]

Hi, I'm to excited right now to write out anything witty.

Basically I've returned to the internet.

[Capt.Joosh]

Hey guys, just noticed this sketch group you got here...
You guys mind if I meet you up at Oglethorpe for the next meeting? I probably won't stay for the high though as I have already seen the new exhibit.

Also I might make it out to binders on Saturday for the Adam Hughes demo if anyone else is going.

[KingUnicorn]

Where to begin?

Doktor Guggenstein: Calendar marked with the appropriate date. Looks to be an exceptional day of inspiration and discovery...And a little Greasy Sunday Majesty to top it all off. Thanks for putting this together.

Grackula: You've got a great contribution in the Thunderdome. Your signature style translates well into color. Looking forward to seeing what you've been working on this Saturday...

Triple-H: I'm hoping this return to the Interwebs doesn't interfere with the tremendous work you've been putting together in that visual storyteller's sketchbook of yours. You've been missed, man. Get back up here when you can...

Capt.Joosh Leg Lamp Dealer! Love it. Oh, what's that line?

Only one thing in the world could've dragged me away from the soft glow of electric sex gleaming in the window...

Please come out and join us. I'm certain we can beguile you into staying around for the whole day with our graphite-infused charm...

All: Well, it's time to blow out the candles in the jack-o-lanterns and return another Halloween to the barrow. If anyone is interested in keeping up with the NotP Thursday, let me know. I'll be setting up at the Starbucks around 7pm.

~KU~

[Grendel Grack]

Grackula: You've got a great contribution in the Thunderdome. Your signature style translates well into color. Looking forward to seeing what you've been working on this Saturday...

hmm...is it really that obvious? I guess that's what happens when you marinate everything in signature sauce :madchef:

[nofingers]

HugeHarHar - Who exactly are you? :P

Capt Joosh - welcome to our tribe

Unicorn - I'll see you tonight

[KingUnicorn]

Thursday Night Mini Moved!

Hey, all. If you're planning on meeting up with us, we will NOT be at the Mansell Starbuck's tonight. We've changed locations, and will be relocating to Wesifex's house for the evening.

If you're planning on coming out, give me a ring on my cell. I'll pass along directions as well as give Artifex notice to expect you.

~KU~

[guggemmaneuver]

Because of some ridiculous circumstances that i won't go into here, i'm now officially game for the adam hughes demo, checking grack's show at aurora coffee, and dropping by mattress factory lofts studio #6 for their open studios day this coming saturday.

capt. joosh (will send you a PM), fingerless are game for at least part of that delectable pie. Any other seekers? i hope adam hughes draws catwoman... (http://www.justsayah.com/images/CW56.jpg)

[edit]because of fiscal constraints i'm gonna refrain from boozer doodling this tuesday. so i'm down for holding it down at the regular border's locale. sounds like boozer doodle is gonna be pretty sweet this time, but i seriously doubt they'll give out donuts like last time :P

[KingUnicorn]

Wesifex: Thanks for opening up your home last night for the mini, cracking open your cache of imported beers, and scaring us with a trip into "The Box." It's my honest impression that the US Army Chaplain's Corps is entirely outgunned.

Guggs: You're in luck, man. The general consensus is that we're going to have a limited (if any) showing at the BD this month. Fingerless and I were already thinking about meeting up at the Borders for the usual singing of Oven Songs. Your baritone would make a great addition to our Atlanta Artists Choir.

There's a lot happening this weekend. Hope to see everyone out and about.

~KU~

[Capt.Joosh]

Thanks guys for the warm welcome. I look forward to sketching with you all in the near future. I'll see those of you who are going to the Adam Hughes demo tomorrow.

guggenmaneuver: Sent you a PM.

[MonetDances]

Where did Emma go? Vanished before I could introduce her to my people.

[Flipnastywebby]

Steiner I cant believe you actually went through with the name change.
next, youll be getting boob implants and waxing all the hair off your body.....
You know what? i should groan you for this...king of the f@#$ing unicorns, some where jesus is crying and its your fault:pirate:
well, since youre a king do we have to call you sier?


it was nice finally meeting the myth and legend known as monet last tuesday

welcome to the groupe capt.joosh.


slainte!

[KingUnicorn]

Steiner I cant believe you actually went through with the name change.

Sometimes, you have to back things up. You can't spend your life going around tossing out challenges and not pick up one or two along the way. You also can't spend your life ignoring the most basic use of the apostrophe.

There's a rumor about that if you secret your bad sketches under your pillow at night, King Unicorn will come and leave you a shiny ducat in their place. Of course, I've also heard silver toenail clippings or a black liver. It changes from country to country.

My wife's working tomorrow, so I'll be out and about at odd intervals. Starting with the Adam Hugh's demo. Anyone want to grab lunch/dinner, before/after?

~KU~

[nofingers]

Eric, Joel, CaptJoosh - Perhaps we could all meet at the Chipotle down the street from Binders for lunch before the 2pm demo?, say around 1pm, leaving time before and after to gather any needed art supplies. Then whoever wants to go can roll over to Aurora coffee after the demo and chill til Kim's show.

Joel - What exactly is going on at the MF lofts? please elaborate

[guggemmaneuver]

md—> I'm not really sure where she went ... magically vanished in a huge bell-shaped poof. almost like the explosion that atupper linked to in his last post, but upside down, and with black stripes ... ;)

fingerless—> Thanks for stepping up and positing the plan! lunch beforehand sounds great and 1pm is fine by me. The Matress Factory Lofts open studios thing is gonna be saturday... anytime really. see attached flyer. it's kind of an open house. this is the place where ben and i have our still life drawing / painting thing on Wednesday nights... very cool environment and lots of interesting art styles galore. probably free food and booze too i'd think. see attached promo

...in the court of the crimson king unicorn...—> ah post ra fees and aster-risks are always a challenge for me. that's good news about tuesday; i'm glad we're keeping the mini's regular and that the b.d. is an option :)

cor3-> never, never call him "sier." or "sire." that horn has impaled more tortured souls than the book of the dead has room for...

saturday peeoplez-> Since kim's show isn't until 6 there's a bit of time to play with between the various must-sees. Chili festival / chomp and stomp is going down in cabbage town... so much chili so little time...

j

[Flipnastywebby]

for some reason steiner, when you changed your SN this came to mind

http://www.shoutfile.com/v/V2uMumhD/Robot_Chicken_Unicorn_Mayonaise

and who uses such things as apostrophes anymore? I mean really, come on.


Dre and I gonna try and make the 10:30 am showing of adam huges if anyone is interested.

Slainte!

[KingUnicorn]

Come with me. Let's have fun adventures together.

Cory, I believe at least three of us are heading to the 2pm demo. You and Dre should hold off - if your schedule permits - and link up with us then. Tomorrow promises to run us through to the bone with inspiration.

~KU~

[Flipnastywebby]

wish i could i have work at 3pm....and this means i must be king of the fairies
or just a fucking loser for working weekends still.

ill pass along the notice to dre :wink:

Slainte!

[Capt.Joosh]

nofingers: Chipotle sounds great, count me in.

[Grendel Grack]

All: Thanks to max for the awesome support and camaraderie at the coffee shop show. I had a great time and was delightfully inspired by the nose-hair fairy. I will update with wips as soon as I can squeeze out some more signature sauce. At the moment, I'm a bit dried up. Prune-like. A special thanks goes out to guggs for waiting so long for us to get there. You have the patience of a redwood and the precise deadly skills of an ink-spitting pit viper. On the plus side, we now know that Jay's immense head is capable of exerting its gravitational pull through the car. Bikers beware.

[guggemmaneuver]

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FIE!

[Grendel Grack]

sweet! I'll make plans now to go.

[HugeHarHar]

KU Jelly- No I'm still as dedicated to my book as I've been. I took a bunch of pictures of the pages I've done, but decided that I'm not going to post those. I'm going to wait until I can scan them until I post em.

[KingUnicorn]

I'm going to wait until I can scan them until I post em.

We'll wait patiently. I know you've got a whole army of wonders to reveal to us.

Grackula: Just to comment, again: What a terrific body of work to put out there in the public arena. There's simply no way to enter Aurora and overlook what you've torn from the deepest roots of your imagination. Well, there is, but it's a bloody mess. Congratulations again on the show and many wishes that your heightened visibility is fruitful.

Ben: I have thoroughly embraced the collection of cheerless orchestrations you've pulled together for me. As I cite music as one of my most important influences, I can honestly report it has already consumed my latest endeavors. I believe that was your intention, and it was a success.

Guggs: Ah, the yearly CATL Victorian Stroll. Calendar is marked. Sketchbook is quaffed. Cravates for everyone!

All: The Adam Hughs Copic Marker demonstration was entertaining. If you stop by Aurora Coffee to bear witness to Grendel's show, I recommend any espresso with chocolate. Thanks to Capt. Joosh for stopping by on Saturday and introducing himself. Hope to see everyone tomorrow.

~KU~

[Artifex33]

I'll be dropping into the usual Tuesday Borders venue this week, joining the rest of the non-BD attendees. I'll put a post-it note on my door to remember to bring The Stack™, for those in need.

Everybody check out the 100-creature COW? There were at least 5 so good that I couldn't pick between them. Finally ended up with a vote JakkaS again. Fie!

[Mishaps]

Unfortunately I have to go out of town and wont be able to make it tonight. But ill see you all next week

[MonetDances]

Tyler and I will be holding up the CATL flag at Boozer Doodle tonight.

Monet does not actually like impressionism, so she's not so sure about the Victorian day thing. She does, however, approve of parasols and top hats. (Actually I have out-of-state company for that weekend, otherwise I'd probably join).

I can has avatar now?

[Ethax]

I mentioned lukias's stuff the other day; here's his old site and his painting thread in best of CA:
http://www.lukehollis.com/luke.html
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=89914

Also be sure to check out khang le's recently updated site:
http://khangle.net/gallery/

In case you didn't shake your fist at the screen yet:

[KingUnicorn]

Ethax: Oh, I was ill-equipped to begin clicking your links. I need a hot breakfast and a steady mind to soak in all that lovely work. Luke really does deserve special attention, and I'm looking forward to spending more time with his creations later today.

Is that Interpol's Paul Banks standing next to presidential candidate and Mystery Method Master Pickup Artist Dennis Kucinich?

Also, why does it appear Dennis has been dabbing his sticky "hot wing" fingers on his wife's dress.

"Stop fouling up my Donna Karan, Dennis. Get a damn napkin!"

Some of you will understand this: I've awakened this morning to discover my request for clarity has been reviewed and ignored. Apparently Artifex was correct, and such lofty and noble philosophies cannot be explained to someone of such a dim and unimagined intelligence. Or are simply so powerful that to offer a concise explanation would cause the world to collapse. I guess that door has been closed to me. Like my hopes to join Menudo.

~KU~

[nofingers]

Ben - Thanks, the Monster House art is particularly appealing

Joel - I'm down for Sunday, although I might skip the High and reconvene at the majestic later

Eric/Wes/Ben - Meeting tomorrow at S***bucks, around 7 ish?

[guggemmaneuver]

call for entries, apache cafe zodiac themed show, (fwd'd to me by Lana)
CALL FOR VISUAL ARTIST & WRITERS!


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Apache Cafe is now accepting submissions for our second annual upcoming art show entitled "ZODIAC… a new sign of the times". This year we are including writers and clairvoyants! Seeking only 12 artist and 12 poets/writers, each representing their own astrological sign to create modern interpretations of their zodiac image.

-- Submission Guidelines For Visual Artist--
Works should be no smaller than 24" wide and 36" tall. Submissions guidelines are extremely loose. It is understood that these pieces will need to be created for the Zodiac show. Submissions can be a sketch of your idea to simply show your creative intentions. Please include your astrological sign and medium you will work in when creating the Zodiac piece. “Zodiac… a new sign of the times” will open February 4th, 2008. Please forward all inquiries to [email protected] attn: Karen. Submission deadline is December 31st, 2007.

-- Submission Guidelines For Poets/Writers --
Horoscope writing submissions should be no more than 150 words. Please include your Zodiac sign and date of birth range. Submissions should define the essence of your sign and indicate what we should expect from your Zodiac in 2008. There are no limitations to the mood your submission will take (e.g. humorous, political, spiritual, romantic or whatever). Be creative, be concise and manifest your destiny. “Zodiac… a new sign of the times” will open February 4th, 2008.
Please forward all inquiries to artmondays at bellsouth.net attn: Karen.
Submission deadline is December 31st, 2007


Mark your mental calendars and jumpstart your right brain!
Apache Cafe - 64 3rd St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30308-1035 - 404.876.5436

[KingUnicorn]

Fingerless: I'm on for S-buck's. Will be around by 7pm.

Guggs: This looks like a interesting challenge. Metaphysical themes are always fun to explore.

[EDIT: I stumbled across this today. If you don't have it bookmarked, you might want to add this to your folder for art events/venues: http://www.artsinatlanta.org/.]

~KU~

[guggemmaneuver]

for Sunday's art-viewing festivities, in lieu of a nice brunch spot, let's meet up at the parking lot for the oglethorpe museum (rodin/rodan) at 11:50, or 10 minutes prior to opening. Linkage to directions... (http://museum.oglethorpe.edu/Directions/DirectionsToOglethorpeUniversity.htm)
here's the sexy architecture of the museum facade:
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[KingUnicorn]

Just to touch base quickly: I'm afraid I'm going to have to bow out of the Sunday trip. I've had a few matters arise that need tending to, and they'll keep me from running too far away from the homestead.

I hope everyone enjoys the exhibit, and I'll see everyone on Tuesday.

~KU~

[nofingers]

Joel, everyone: That Slow Painting thing was last year. They only have one exhibit at a time it seems.

The beginning of the Aqua Teen Hunger Force. "Now in artificial flavors similar to strawberry"

EDIT: I'm not sure if I'll make it tomorrow unfortunately

uSe6oH9OgTI

[Grendel Grack]

We just had to get get new brakes for the doom mobile so, unfortunately, we will be living on ramen noodles and used band-aids to regain financial sanity. Sorry to miss out.

[guggemmaneuver]

fingerless... doh, duly noted.
5t, grack... you guys will be missed!

all... looking fwd to tomorrow! yay inspiration!

also:
Last Man Standing 3 is about to go down...

...a veritable douching of Last Man information that will leave you wondering if you've ever heard the verb douching to describe data flow before this moment...
here's the linky to the lounge thread:
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=110449

signups monday

edit:i'ma in

[KingUnicorn]

Not much reporting on the state of Rodin from the weekend. I'm hoping that there was a fair turnout and that much inspiration was breathed in from the exhibits.

I've begun my submission for the Apache Cafe Zodiac exhibit. As my present artistic toils are tactile/textile in nature, I've elected the path of the wordsmith. Is anyone else contributing? I'd be more than willing to arrange a night of collective channeling to celebrate and inspire each other's endeavors. Let me know if you'd be interested.

Until tomorrow...

~KU~

[MonetDances]

Is Apache looking for a series of works by each artist, or a single piece? I'm a little fuzzy on that. I'm not sure I'd have time to create a series by then.

[Ethax]

I'm glad my favorite Liefeld site is still around:
http://adlo.dreamers.com/estudios/index.htm

[KingUnicorn]

Ethax: Even a brief journey through that site produces sad revelations. Naked Captain America is still the most impressive example. During today's inspection, I realized that our deceased hero is anatomically correct in that image.

"Take it out of my brain!"

All: Last night, I mentioned Fantasy Flight Games as being a prospect everyone interested in card/boardgame/RPG illustration/design should keep inside his/her Employment Connection File. Today, I stumbled across an inspiring process discussion with the cover artist for their new GRIMM RPG.

There are two segments: sketching and painting. I've linked them below for your review.

Sketching Process: PART I (http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/grimm/media/grimmcoverweb.pdf)

Painting Process: PART II (http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/grimm/media/CoverProcessPtII.pdf)

Link to GRIMM RPG page: GRIMM (http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/grimm/index.html)

~KU~

[Grendel Grack]

In regards to the zodiac show, what's up with the "no works smaller than 24x36" ? Is that just a typo? That seems like it would really limit the style and types of work that they could recieve. Of course, it then says "submission guidelines are very loose", so which is it?

[nofingers]

Joel - We missed you last night

Wes/Eric/Ben/Joel?- Meeting at starbucks tomorrow? We've been doing well lately about keeping it regular, and should continue to do so.

About the Zodiac show, you do have to do your own zodiac sign, not any one you choose. Also, I sent an email asking for the size issue to be clarified.

Bumskee's sketchbook (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=46487) as recommended by flipnasty

So, when your character is flying through the air, how then do you include mini dirt piles?

[KingUnicorn]

Fingerless: Tomorrow, it's on. In fact, I'll have a brown paper bag of magical delights for you. Yes magical delights. Also, thanks for following up on the Zodiac stuff. The manner in which the details were expressed leaves plenty to be confused about.

Grackula: The size issue is disconcerting. If it comes back as a firm rule (which should have been clarified as such before announcing "It's a free-for-all!" for the rest of the guidelines), hopefully you could just have something enlarged. With your rendering techniques, you'd go blind filling up that much space with your knotty knots and wrinkled wrinkles.

All: With Thanksgiving next week, it's a mad dash into the holiday season. That means CATL 2007 Tres Equis - Uno Mas is in the works! Ideas, suggestions, rousing statements in favor of nihilism - all would be appreciated to help us prepare for our annual Holiday Party. We've got a few weeks ahead of us to prepare, but the further in advance we can plan, the earlier our out-of-town/extended family CATLites can make arrangements to join us.

Think about it. Sound off with your thoughts.

~KU~

[HugeHarHar]

WHO ELSE IS STANDING UP LAST MAN?!

Anyone?

I'm doing it, maybe I need to do some art outside of my book. Did anyone else sign up for it?

[Grendel Grack]

hell yeah I signed up. I have to take revenge on the fact that the guy that beat me in round one last year pussed out in round two. Damn, that pissed me off!

zodiac show: I really like the idea, but if it has to be that large I don't have the time. I could blow something up, but that would require money - which I don't have.

[fae]

HHH!!!! OMG I was thinking about you the other day and almost texted/called you... I BOUGHT A GIANT BOOK OF LITTLE NEMO COMICS THAT I FOUND O__O... I couldnt' pass it up. I've been so busy, I haven't had a chance to even really look at it yet, but that's tonight's guilty pleasure!!!

guys: miss you all! been spending a lot of my spare time taking care'f my friend and his poor knee...

[HugeHarHar]

IS it the big red one that has every comic strip from beginning to end?

[fae]

Yeeees It Is!!

[KingUnicorn]

TammyFae: You've been missed at the meetings. Drop in one night when you're free of your caregiving responsibilities. There's art to be had!

Special-K: Hope you're eyeing calendar dates to come up for our holiday party!

Guggs: Excellent news! It's just not the same without you there. We've actually started using the slogan: No Guggs. No hugs. It makes the kids cry.

I bring treats. Psychedelic warfare treats:

GY3Fvh3STSo

~KU~

[guggemmaneuver]

tammy —> hello.
ku —> dernit i couldn't get the video to load for some reason. psychedelic warfare is pretty much top boss like ...

this just in from karen / artmondays / apache cafe:

i asked:
hi karen,

i'm interested in being the visual art Leo for the zodiac show if the slot is open. I'll prepare a few sketches if it's not already taken. cheers!

Response:
I am accepting many submission and will select the artist after the submission deadline. I look forward to seeing your sketch.

Karen

guggen

[MonetDances]

Ya'll better plan to come to the December Boozer Doodle. Syka is the model. Local dancer (same style I do). She's a babe.

As much as I appreciate the burlesque, I like it that they're bringing in some non-burlesque variety.

[nofingers]

I received a reply from Karen at Apache Cafe, so the size issue has been cleared up

Q: I am just wanting to double check that works should be bigger or equal to 2 x 3 feet, and that its not a typo.
A: Yes, works should be bigger or equal to

Q: When will the artists be notified that they have been selected for the show?
A: Artist will be notified Jan 2nd, 2008

Q: Are they any restrictions as to what can be included in the piece, for example nudity or violence?
A: No creative restrictions.

KU: Yea, now I really want a zune :P

There ya go folks.

EDIT: LAST MAN STANDING MATCHUPS (http://www.lastmanart.com/lms3/round01) By my count, 5 CATL kids in the mix, myself, grack, ethax, gugg, HHH

[fae]

... i was back-reading slightly just now... (though I have more essay crap I gotta bang out quickly before running up 75 to classsssss) ... and I DEFINITELY had something I was gonna say...

... but it's left my brain. Oh sadness! The frustration!


... edit:
btw, in case any of you guys will be bored on Saturday afternoon to evening... there's a breaking jam going on in atl... 10 bucks, around 1-8, prolly more like 2-3 till 8... or something... come and go as you please.
just throwing it out there.

[Grendel Grack]

Last man 3 is on (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?p=1534573)....

[KingUnicorn]

LMS-3 Folks: I've checked out your first-tier groupings. Looks like you've all been given some solid sets to take to task. Good luck!

Zodiac Cafe - (I'm starting a band tonight with that name...): I'm pleased to report that I've just finished my submission for the Apache Cafe Zodiac Art Show...I'm going to let it cool over the holiday, heat it back up in the fire, and then temper it before sending it off next Monday...

Commence le rejet!

~KU

[KingUnicorn]

Double posting with good cause!

First, excellent meeting tonight. Lots of brilliant progress happening around the table: Guggs' astounding studies, Fingerless' growing sketchbook of life drawings and yokozuna champions, Nasty's professional gigs, Ethax's journeys into dark cities and Frazetta fantasies, and whatever Dre was rocking on the far side of the table.

Next, since we're going to miss Thursday's secondary meeting due to some avian-themed holiday, would anybody be open to a Sunday rendezvous? Art and lunch?

Lastly, BEHOLD! REVENGE OF THE GOLD PANTS!

i8WoyPEVRFo

[Ethax]

Glad you got around to seeing Lost Boys, nofingers.

WLRK-XP_GLE

[KingUnicorn]

Well, I hope everyone had a thoroughly exhausting Thanksgiving. For those of you who were unable to get out of work, I hope you were able to make do with what free time you had.

As some of you are already aware, I'll be hosting the CATL Holiday Party this year, and I wanted to work out the party scheduling before December arrives. So, please take a moment and toss up what dates you're available. I'll do my best to find an evening that works best for everyone.

Directions and activities will be made available soon.

~KU

[Grendel Grack]

I don't have a specific date...just need at least two week's notice to get off work. I would suggest something after the LMS3 deadline since there are several of us participating.

Happy birthday, Ben!

[Flipnastywebby]

I love parties!
ummm any time before the 21st of dec.

and a random note, I saw real live dolphins on thanksgiving jumping out of the atlantic ocean.....random, but fun.

hope everyone had a great thanksgivin

" we didnt even invent a tradition for thanksgiving. Hey! lets over eat! no wait we already do that. How about we over eat with people who annoy the hell out of us? * he's anti-family * "
'


slainte!

[Grendel Grack]

hey guys, sorry i missed last night's gathering. We ended up getting caught in traffic downtown and by the time we made it home it was too late.

Anyway, I picked up the fliers from the "Seasons" show at Young Blood Gallery. The opening is Dec. 1st from 7-11pm. Here's the website (http://www.youngbloodgallery.com/) for more info. They have a lot of cool stuff. Skittles.

247539

[KingUnicorn]

Grackula: Young Blood looks solid. Thanks for the notice. Kicking off December with an art opening bodes well for clearing 2007 off the timeline.

All: Mark your calendars now: Sunday, December 16th is the date for the CATL Yuletide Extravaganza!

It will be hosted in the late-afternoon/early evening, so there will be no conflict for those of you who need the extra LSM-3 time on Friday and Saturday, and you Monday morning troopers won't have to worry about stepping into work looking like post-tour GG Allin.

Put in for your time off now. Event details coming soon.

~KU

[guggemmaneuver]

um.
apparently the smilies are having a revolt???


Attention all in need of timely figurative reference!!!
I talked to both garrin and ben about this plan, and they're both down.
This wednesday night i'm gonna hire a female model to pose for reference for my last man standing piece. if any of you would like to come down, pitch into the money pile for the model, that'd be great. and you could pose her as you wish for your own compositions. I'd be certainly willing to help you pose the model ("hey, handme that pillow, put tape there.") while you sit back and direct the model take shots / sketch. the going rate is $20 an hour. a 2 hour slot being $40. so if any of you can help out... it would help you in this time of demonic-deadline-wraiths, and it would samely lighten the financial load on the other participants.

'nuff said, yall should come out :)

EDIT as of 27 nov: Model Scheduled! :)
THIS wednesday night, 8pm, matress factory lofts, mlk jr. more information as it becomes available. Don't hesitate to chime in here or call me for more information!

16 of december / marked, locked and loaded folks... last year was a blast!

Go Grack Go! i'm sooo there! other friends in the show too, and youngblood is a nice place / establishment.

all: sketchbook 13 underway

[KingUnicorn]

First: Many thanks to Guggs and Garrin for arranging the life drawing session and supplying a studio space for us to work in. It was a wonderful change from the fields of Ovensong and the cramped corners of Starbucks. Definitely an improvement in the creative atmosphere.

Second: My schedule for today is already spilling over into tomorrow, so I'll have to abandon my plans to meet up tonight. It appears I'll be on lock down until Friday afternoon (Fingerless: I'll have that film for you to borrow on Tuesday).

Third: Any hip hop song about Willow Ufgood deserves special attention. You can run with the Dungeon Majesty vs. Leslie and the Lys opening, or you can skip ahead to -3:28 for the Daikini-infused rhymefest.

uK9GPTY3dM8

~KU

[nofingers]

KU- Reminds me of something one might see on Tim and Eric Awesome Show

All: LMS3 Deadline has been extended to Sunday December 30th
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111226

[guggemmaneuver]

hey guys, i think there's some studio action going on on sunday night... ethax has details or i can get you information.

great news on the deadline extension... i was totally freaking out actually... even though i've been working :D

quoted from asifa Joe:
WOW!!



You all know how much I love Boozer Doodle and every month I tell you how great it is, and that you shouldn’t miss it. Well, this month I mean you REALLY, REALLY, REALLY shouldn’t miss it! That’s right- this month is an extra special end of the year extravaganza of Boozer Doodleness, with not just one, or even two, but THREE AMAZING PERFORMERS! And, as an even specialer treat, two of the performers will be modeling separately and in tandem- that means together to you and me!



Check out past pics and get your tickets now at: http://www.thevortexbarandgrill.com/doodle.html or take your chances at the door,



Tuesday, December 4th from 8-11pm.



What, are ya crazy? Don’t miss it!



-Joe

i'ma try to hit this one, in order to support the event, which imho is the most riotous and enjoyable regular drawing event (besides of course our hugely addictive and productive mini's) that the atl has to offer. guggen :heart: boozer doodle.

g

hope u crazies has great weekends!

[fae]

...just wanted to drop in... haven't had a chance to really do much of any catching up but scanning the last handle of posts...

miss you guys! i've been drawing and making art though.

currently my updated status is: sick but no day off from work b/c we're too busy... in fact i've instead been working extra hours... oh wait, that's why i'm still online! 'cause it's friday night, I'm sick, and I'm the one here laying out the rest of this crap to send out... mmm mm fun!

so yeah, sorry guys, i've been sick for a week and a halfish now... work has been insane, getting crap done for school and group meetings for school, getting ready to do a painting thing at my church Saturday for a christmas thing going on... etc.

...miss you guys ^^;

[KingUnicorn]

Look at this. Friday night and we're circled around the electric glow of the CATL thread.

Good news for all you LMStanders. Put that extra time to good use and bring home those First Round wins!

Oh, BD. I'm going to order my tickets now. I know I have other things going on that demand more immediate attention, but if you don't support something as brilliant as BD then it'll slip away. Viva la Doodle!

Guggs: With or without bacon, your print is experiencing a great deal daily inspection. Looks great, and thanks again.

Tammy: Get well. We want to see your work some time soon.

Trevor: Depending on what happens Sunday night, I might see you downtown. Will have the film for you to review. I've attached an image below as a preview of things to come.

All: Enjoy the rest of your evening.

~KU

[Flipnastywebby]

thanks for the crits guys, i am really glad that is over with and i can focus on christmas gifts...ie paintings for the whole family...:pirate:

hopefully ill see yall this tuesday

Slainte!

[jcatlanta]

Good morning to everyone! As I sit at my desk at work on a Saturday morning wishing I had not had that extra drink last night....I remembered the inspiring organism that is the concept art community. First and foremost check out my recent stuff on my webpage at www.juliangraphics.com. It is my first reel and would love to have some feedback. Second, I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving and I look forward to becoming actively involved in the community now that I am a free man and out of school! Hooray for private institutions taking your money! haha, anyways hope everyone has a great weekend. I will try to make it to the boozer doodle this Tues. Cheers!


www.juliangraphics.com
-in case you missed it :mittenbop:

[guggemmaneuver]

tammy fae breaker—> u been missed, fiend... hope all is going well for u these days. update yr sketchbook or bring some art for us to see, dernit. because i know u been makin stuff and stuff or stuff but not stuff with this kinda stuff but stuff i forgot stuff but really, what was stuff trying to stuff? smurf?

KU (ben, trevor90210, monet, others?)—> as regards this sunday's episode of Greasy Sunday Majesty, i'm gonna be out of town for an art opening earlier that afternoon, so i'll need to play it by ear as i get back into town. i want/need to spend some time with the greasy gang and Sun Ra's Geometric Death Mask, but travel for me complicates giving a definite yay or nay. i'm pretty sure garrin is down for something, but confirm with him.

COR3—> no prob on the minor crits... the stuff yr making iis looking great. lemme know about tuesday and i'll hansel's symbolic deathliness into tha riiiide...

jcatlanta—> congratulations on the weblaunch - Great work! the portfolio reels are particularly impressive. the concept link is busted however. Great job! We hope to draw with you soon! Cheers and great job!

All—> I'll see some of you at the grackateer's opening at youngblood tonight. lots of great artists in that list, so good times new roman aqueducts are guaranteed. and there's cheap art/stuff for sale too.

ggügg

[KingUnicorn]

Guggs: Thanks for the updates. Unfortunately, I've fallen under the weather and am forced to keep it around Fortress Unicorn tonight. When I get my legs back underneath me, I'll see how things shakedown for tomorrow.

JCA: The concepts for the Sharks had the right "bad guy" feel. I also liked the storyboard for the PotC forge fight. If I could offer a crit, I would have liked to see more development of the chicken character. If not in the actual modeling, perhaps in the textures applied. Hope things kick off for you quickly now that you're out.

All: [EDIT: Nevermind. It's been repaired.] Has anyone had trouble purchasing BD tickets through the Vortex website? I've tried it with both IE and Firefox (and, yes, my cookies are enabled, folks) and it keeps removing my BD ticket from my cart at checkout. Weird. I'm shooting a message off about it now. May have to just collect the tix at the door.

~KU

[jcatlanta]

Guggen: Thanks for your reply. Yea I have to get the concept link fixed but I am glad you enjoyed everything else.

King: Agreed. I should put some more development work for the chicken. It would add more to the rhythm and flow. Thanks for your crit on the crab, that was my favorite one!

[guggemmaneuver]

let me just put this out there:
there's a certain sublime experience i had: and the name of that experience is homemade marshmallows. Got to hang out with Kim and Jaye. My sense of hearing is coming back, the yacht was REALLY loud. Also, cataclysmic revalatory personal-omen-note: i discovered red line. and it was garrin's birthday... big props to him for doing all that he does for us. Opening his studio up to us, supplying copious enthusiasm galore, and being a mover and shaker! saturday was a great day!

Boozer doodle tuesday. not sure if fingerless is gonna hold down the fort at borders dunwoody, but i suspect that that will be happening.

Some of us are hiring a model on wednesday, coordinated this time through garrin. I know that a few of you already know, but i can provide some more information if you're interested. if there's a pose or something you have in mind it wouldn't be a problem for you to set that up and work from it for a little while. and it's cheapo.


:: CATL HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES ON SUNDAY 16 DECEMBRE 2007 ::
we will have a real yule time

cheers and jeers fears and sneers
ggügg

[nofingers]

not sure if fingerless is gonna hold down the fort at borders dunwoody, but i suspect that that will be happening

:skull: I will be there :pirate:

Beowulf was cool. 3D movies are fun.

Also, New joker pics (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=109676)

[guggemmaneuver]

oh hey:

...

RICE is BACK!!! (http://riceontheother.com/)

thanks again to all you wonderful people! :-) whee!

[KingUnicorn]

Guggs: Congratulations on the latest issue. The time you put into it really shows through. It's also a pleasure to look at works past and know how many steps further along we've all come artistically.

Tomorrow: I'm afraid I'm going to be absent from both the BD and the usual Tuesday meetup. With so many activities going on, I have to sacrifice something for the old nose-to-grindstone. Everyone enjoy whatever it is you find yourself doing. I'll see many of you throughout the week.

CATL Holiday Party!: Details available on Wednesday.

~KU

[Artifex33]

Long time, no post. I'm discovering what "over-scheduled" means, first-hand. Between my son's TKD class and my wife secretly signing me up for a class at the same school another 4 times a week, plus crazy work stuff, I'm living with my PDA glued to my face.

Fortunately, I should be able to make it out most Tuesdays for the mini, though not tonight. The aforementioned class has me so sore I can barely work a clutch. Vrrrrrmmmm....ow. Vrrrrmmmmmm...ow. Vrrrmmmm...ow.

[MonetDances]

Shame on the majority of you for missing a kickass Boozer Doodle last night. Awalim went all out.

In other news, I want to share this girl's work, because I find her very inspiring. She's a 21 year old college student who puts me to shame and then some.
http://www.reptillian.com/

[Artifex33]

Monet: Good link there. Very humbling. That looks like all natural media; watercolor maybe?

[KingUnicorn]

That looks like all natural media; watercolor maybe?

Watercolor, marker, and colored pencil from her report. Definitely someone who's developed a passion for art, and will most likely produce remarkable works as her experience grows.

Monet: It was a tough choice, but I paid for my ticket, and that's my contribution to the BD for the month. Too many things need to be finished, rather than started right now.

Will be shooting over the holiday details to Guggs to send out this evening. I fear this year may be short on Star Wars inspired caroling.

~KU

[nofingers]

She's on CA now. http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=112447

Sort of like a more whimsical Paul Bonner, meaning every square inch has details

WesBenEricJoel: Meeting tomorrow? Perhaps meet at Chipotle, then head to Star*ucks?

Also, are we going to do the holiday random gift exchange this year? or shall we save our pennies for booze and cookies

[guggemmaneuver]

fingerless... holiday party on sunday 16 december 2007. I won't be able to make it up for the festivities tomorrow night as i'm struggling to get out of this week aliiive...

monet... already expressed it but duuude sounds like the BD was awesome, wish i coulda been there.

ALL... FALL THRICE RICE is available for download at Rice on the Other.com

253746 (http://riceontheother.com)

If you come down to Matress Factory Lofts tonight for drawing I will have some of these beautiful rice-babies available to distribute. I'll be out of town until the holiday CATL festivities roll around so get the rice while it is hot. And lemme tell ya... These are gonna go quick... 20+ contributors, 44 pages of rice greatness... it's a bold leap forward for this humble zine. RICE ON!

even the spare nanoseconds were obliterated
rotogiggling

[Flipnastywebby]

guggs thanks for posting my contribution in my sketch book.

a big sorry to everyone that dre an ive been MIA for the last two weeks.
christmas can be the most work filled time of the year, plus VersoTech just lost like half their staff to better paying places....so i get to work a lot more than Id like too.

KU...I'll be shooting you an email tonight with progress....by your leave.

Monet:: holy crap on a popsickle stick! 21 you say?.....shes has some strong pieces, some of them dont look like water color, they look like acrylic on board. i dont care what she says :p
thanks for finding and sharing!

Slainte!

:pirate:

[guggemmaneuver]

Reposted from the court of teh crimson King Unicorn...

Concept Art Atlanta Yule Madness - 2007

When: Sunday, December 16th

Where: The Frozen Forest of King Unicorn (PM myself or King Unicorn for this information)

Time: 5pm

Admission: One tasty dessert of your choosing

Activities:

Dinner: We will be gathering at King Unicorn's promptly at 5 and then carpooling to Tijuana Joe's Mexican Cantina ( http://www.tijuanajoes.com/) for a Feliz Navidad inspired dinner. Tijuana Joe's menu is broad enough to cover everyone's dietary sensibilities (carnivorous, omnivorous, and herbivorous). We will return to King Unicorn's to indulge in festive desserts and imbibe libations of all colors and tastes (Stiff drinks and a selection of wintry beers and ciders will be provided. If you would like to bring additional drinks, you will be praised). If you are underage, sodas and juices will be available. At this time, King Unicorn is not willing to go to jail for your buzz.

The purpose of the rendezvous is to allow time for people to deposit gifts and hand off desserts (including those that might require refrigeration), as well as condense into fewer vehicles. If you would prefer to meet us at TJ's (approx. 5:30), the address is: 7870 Roswell Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30350

Lucky Numbers Gift Exchange: In keeping with our long-standing tradition (of one full year), we will be having our annual holiday gift exchange. Gift suggestions include: art supplies, art books, prints (of your work or others), self-made gifts, edibles, and anything you believe one of your fellow CATL members would be delighted to have. You are not required to bring a gift if you do not want to participate in the gift exchange. Please do not purchase a gift with a particular CATL member in mind. Gifts are assigned numbers. Each CATL member will randomly draw a number and receive that number's associated gift. Please conceal your gift in a bag, wrapping paper, tinfoil, construction paper shell, etc.

Entertainment: King Unicorn has a broad selection of films to run during the event. If you have a film you would like to thrill the group with, please bring it along. A dough sculpture station will be set up for those who want to make Strange and Unusual Holiday Ornaments (KU will bake any ornaments made and deliver them for painting and hanging). Random sketchjams, solo sketchwork, and general insanity are expected.

RSVP:

R&#233;pondez s'il-vous-pla&#238;t is a French phrase that loosely translates to "Please extend a sense of courtesy to your host and inform him of whether or not you will be in attendance, or risk being peppered with swear words." If you are planning on joining us, please let us know. Keeping track of who will be coming helps us make the necessary preparations. Simply drop a yea or nay on the CATL thread, PM King Unicorn, or send a response to Guggenmaneuver.

If you have question about this upcoming event, contact King Unicorn or Guggenmaneuver for details.

RSVP'd thusfar:

garrin
KU
artifex
guggen





unable to attend: (but big thanks for the heads up!)

arrick

[KingUnicorn]

Guggs: Thanks for hosting the details, good sir. If you're already off on your trip, you have to get the the National Gallery of Art. There's a terrific Baroque Woodcut (http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/woodcutinfo.shtm) exhibit there that's been calling for you.

All: I do hope you'll all be able to attend the festivities! My wife makes a mystical brew that has a way of sneaking up on unsuspecting revelers. Good food, cool gifts, great friends - don't sit this one out!

And, now for something completely different: Willow Ufgood's about to throw someone a beating...

QvF4ow6fNK4

~KU

[fae]

... gotta catch up on the thread... but just had to drop in briefly and say...

I SAW PAN'S LABYRINTH TWO NIGHTS AGO... OMG I'm IN LOOOOVE!!! very inspiring and got me all giddy 'bout creating... STUFF!

miss you all!


Cheerz! MISS YOU GUYS!

Gugggggggzzzzz/UnicornKing: I'll try to scan/put up some art soon! ARhgdkK! ... oh and
EVERYONE: My show's cancelled... Pangaea's going out of business due to increased rent or something...

[MonetDances]

I'm planning to come to the catl yule.

And I just ran out of sketchbook. Finally. Last page got the beautiful orange sticker that someone gifted to me on my car after boozer doodle, that says "Your Car has been Booted" in big pretty san serifs.

New sketchbook will find its home in a lovely forgotten book about African wildlife.

[guggemmaneuver]

congrats monet!
its always exciting finishing up a sketchbook... and your book was positively epic... one of the most impressive i've ever seen! T'will be cool to see the next one! bring sunday!

updated RSVPs for CATLYULE

Attending:

Monet
Fingerless
guggen
garrin
k.u.
artifex

Not able to attend:

CaptJooshkins
Arrick


i'm getting my car repaired this week and would like a ride from one of you midtowners on sunday. can one of you give me a ride? cool cool

[KingUnicorn]

Guggs: Thanks for keeping up with the Yule List. I'm hoping we'll have a strong flood of guests leading up to the weekend.

All: I feel compelled to offer each and every one of you a warning: Matt Damon IS out there.

Attached is a security camera photo taken moments before Wesifex called in his RSVP for the CATL Yule Madness festivities. Don't wait until Damon surprises you.

~KU

[EDIT: I have procured a large, coffin-shaped cooler for anyone that brings along additional libations, sodas, or body parts that will require chilling.]

[Grendel Grack]

sorry to be lame and wishy-washy but I'm not quite sure if I can make it to the party. I will let you guys know as soon as I get next week's work schedule.

edit: Oh shit! look at this (http://movies.yahoo.com/slideshows/generic/indianajonesandthekingdomofthecrystalskull.html)

[Ethax]

I'll be at yule fest, and thursday meet also.

Mo9-uBoqiIY

[jcatlanta]

the christmas party sounds cool.........can I bring the misses? Also I FINALLY made my first sketchbook. Check it out here (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=113084)

[KingUnicorn]

Grack: Hope the work schedule is in your favor for making an appearance.

Ethax: Oh, man. That was bad. There's nothing like the pained expression of an ineffective comedian...

JCA: Sure you can bring the missus. Mine will be there, and would probably love the additional non-CATL company to chat with.

Knit Frog Dissection: As per our discussion last night: Buy your very own... (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8378079)

Also, in case any of you decide to venture out to Minnesota and are looking for a CATL-style artist support group, you could always join: Rogue Taxidermy... (http://www.roguetaxidermy.com/index.php)

~KU

[Artifex33]

As mentioned, I'll be at the Yule Ho-down, and I'm planning to attend the Thursday meetup tonight. Is it still at the Mansell/Alpharetta Hwy. location?

[fae]

that weekend will be difficult for me due to people's graduations etc, but... I wanna make it. I just have something (actually MANY options of things) happening at the same time... might be able to come and just dip out early...

i'll try to letch'all know.

[KingUnicorn]

Grack: Missed the previous Indy Jones find. I'm looking forward to it.

Wesifex: I'll be out for a limited time tonight. Same place - Starbucks next to the Chipotle. As for The Golden Compass, it might be religious/philosophical differences that's putting a hurt on the movie. However, the studio hit to remove/change a lot of the "anti-Narnia" elements that made the books a bit uncomfortable in the eyes of certain factions is the real issue. Visually, stunning. Tale-telling, run amok (and poorly scored).

Fae: Come out. Bring candy.

~KU

[Flipnastywebby]

Sire, in the category of time, meaning, at which the party shall come to an end, what say’th you on this matter…..

Ok talking like that hurts my head. I gotta work late, as per fuck usual, so I was a wondering how long the party will last, and if said party lasts long enough I might make a fun sobering appearance, and then work on that said appearance and transform into frank the tank…..ok maybe not FTT but I’ll do one. “ its sooo good when its fresh off the lips.”

Slainte!
Nollaig Shona daoibh:grandpa:

[KingUnicorn]

Sire, in the category of time, meaning, at which the party shall come to an end, what say’th you on this matter…..

I don't think we're going past 10, my friend. I think with work, and sleep schedules, and various nightly responsibilities, we'll be wrapping up thereabouts. Of course, others might want to do a post-party rendezvous.

Wesifex: We missed you tonight. Come back. I can't keep carrying around this M-Method book in my sketch bag. I'm getting neggin' looks.

Fingerless: Give this a try:

ym_y0Mugvsw

~KU

[nofingers]

Wes did manage to show up about two minutes after you left Eric, so we shall bestow credit upon him

Korgoth is now my new favorite show, thanks for the clip. "You're going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a rainbow."

See you guys Sunday.

[fae]

... I HATE to say that I can't say 100 percent yet, but you can PRETTY MUCH count me on the roster for the Sunday Yuletide Festivities of strange-weathered months... or somethin' like dat.

MISS YOU GUYZZZZ


... btw are we just... 'bring a gift'ing, or is there some price range we're supposed to keep in mind?

[KingUnicorn]

... btw are we just... 'bring a gift'ing, or is there some price range we're supposed to keep in mind?

Tammy, we'll put you down for coming. Since we're doing dinner first, if you need extra time, you can always meet us back at "One Horn Place" for the rest of the fun.

As for gifting, I'd say use your best judgment. If you find something that you think others would like and it's in a price range you feel comfortable with, go for it. If you have concerns about not upsetting your financial balance, any gift that would have a special value between friends will suffice. With this group, no one will turn away a gift card, art supplies, a special print from your sketchbook or portfolio, and the like. Hell, I recall someone walking home with cans of peas last year (and a kick ass Demon Hunter's Art Tome)...

All: This has completely captivated me. Completely and thoroughly (as discussed among Ethax and He-Who-Has-No-Fingers). While the art is not entirely what I expected, in some ways it is. Rare and hand-written treasure... (http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_6059972_2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000179911&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-0&pf_rd_r=0BP3BQ3QEN466W0F3H3C&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=340739801&pf_rd_i=507846)

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday. If you have any questions, ring me, email me, PM me and I'll do my best to conjure answers.

~KU

[guggemmaneuver]

ok...
so in my spending &#163;1,950,000 on one of the seven copies of that precious tome my contribution for the gift exchange the surprise has been blown. thanks a lot. guess i will have to regift it to myself.

good find. looking forward to the festivities on sunday.

LO*RES SPORES,
g

[Flipnastywebby]

KU ~ A) that book looks crazy.
2) dre is gonna swing by with umm...booze.
C) the paper looks nice in that book.
:pirate:) I'll just quit my job to come to the party, who needs money anyway :scribble:


Slainte!

[fae]

it was fun last night! wish I coulda stayed longer!

miss you guys who didn't make it! awwwww...


and as I mentioned last night, for those of you who wanna come out dancing with me and my gang anytime (just hit me up!):

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2HiuCaaQhxg

[Grendel Grack]

<grumble, grumble> sorry to miss out on the festivities. I've been sick for the past two days. I've only just now crawled out of my cave to get on the computer. I hope everyone had a good time.

[nofingers]

Good times. Thanks to Eric and Sarah for hosting. Now I have a craving for Glogg. "It's better than bad, its good."

Grack: A speedy recovery to you.

[Artifex33]

Big thanks to Teh Steiner for hosting the luau at his place last night. Good times and great wisdom gained: never open a car door with your anesthetized hand; gun the engine if you ever see a deer or zombie in the road; Monet bakes good cookies; be afraid of medical personnel who call seringes their "friends"; Sarah can stoically knit through monsoons of blood on TV (Tammy, I want a pic!); The Darkness has taken a vow of silence; Robert Rodriguez believes all human bodies are under 200psi of pressure.

[guggemmaneuver]

really :( sorry to hear you've been ill, kim... this weather is dreadful enough without suffering from ailments! get thee well soon, grackim!

Biggest props to KU and sarah for graciously hosting the shindig yesterevening! Had been looking forward to the party for sometime and of course it was some great and intense funtimes! saw lots of generous gifts being passed around... personally i hit the artbook lottery thanks (again) to wes. this morning i read all about vermeer's technique first thing this morning as the caffeine iv dripped and got my under the skin pressure (utskp) up to the required 200 psi i needed to bounce along to work. thanks to monetdances for the ride back to casa de guggem. 5t319INE&#174; 5cu1ptz are even more sublimely detailed than his sketches!

g

edit: HAPPY fun DAY of BIRTH to TAMMY!!! wheee!

[KingUnicorn]

Thanks for coming out and closing out the year with gifts, booze, and vats of zombie-infused bar-b-cue sauce..."Best in Texas." We had a great time hosting everyone who could make it, and hope those who missed out will come by for our next event. Those of you who left desserts behind are not helping me maintain my fitness regimen. I shake a handful of delicious cookies at you in anger...pause to nibble...and then continue with my furious display...

Also, thanks for the kind words on my latest creative efforts. As 2008 ramps up and I make certain professional maneuvers, you'll be seeing the new work creeping out into the public arena. 2007 was a good year to test out some things I picked up during the previous year. Many thanks to all you CATL for inspiration, critiques, and general artistic support.

Grackula: You and Jay were missed on Sunday. Hope you're feeling better and will be back in action soon!

Monet: I accidentally logged in as my "other self" and received your PM regarding dance supplies. I'm sorry I failed to receive it earlier, and offer you ten-thousand thanks for taking the time to put that together.

Tammy-Fae Breaker: Happy birthday! Another year down and many more yet to go! I do hope you have something festive planned to celebrate the occasion.

All: As I've got a few more holiday gifts that need to be worked on before X-mas lands in our laps next week, I won't be out at the meeting tonight. However, I'm working to get things finished up early, so I have the rest of the week free and clear for art-related activities.

~KU

[MonetDances]

FYI, KU, one of the places I mentioned (Magical Fashions) is having a showroom open house next weekend in Atlanta. Er. Lawrenceville. Hereabouts.

[KingUnicorn]

Monet: Oh, it's on the schedule now. Thanks for the information.

All: Don't know if anyone's seen this yet. I certainly missed it before today. But I thought I'd make it available here for those of you who have a soft spot in your heart for colorful madmen and creative psychopaths: This will put Tim Burton to shame... (http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1794204)

~KU

[guggemmaneuver]

guggem-update-radar-service:
both cory (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=102235) and fingerless (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=103696&goto=newpost) have the piping hot painterly fresh updates in their sketchbooks. also jcatlanta (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=113084) just opened up shop.

that is all for now.

guggem

edit: obviously a mini next tuesday or for that matter on new year's day will be impossible. in lieu of that we should just do the thursday notp style s'bucks session for those of us who're in town i think. I'm gonna try and come up tonight but i've got to practice my snythersizzler for a gig first with this band :D woohoo

[jcatlanta]

man I am SOoOOoOoO bummed I missed the party...I had family come in from out of town and had to go and visit. It sounds like it went off well so I am glad for that. What is everyone doing for Christmas? I will be going out of town tommorow and be back on Thurs. I still need to link up with you all...no worries. Thanks Guggen for the kind words. Still need to check out I am Legend....any crits on it?

[nofingers]

As discussed at tonights meeting. Neil Boyle painting demo (http://youtube.com/watch?v=yAZDI8G_kG4). 7 parts. Not the best painting, but very funny to listen to. He uses kerosone as paint thiner as well, so that's something.

Also something you guys should like, Junior Boys Concert (http://www.fabchannel.com/junior_boys_concert)

Gugg: Thanks for the plug

All: So I guess its been decided that next week, the Tuesday meeting will be moved to Thursday to avoid Christmas. Borders or Starbucks are options. Opinions? Gripes?

[lavhoes]

Just wanted to post and thank Mr. Steiner and Sarah once again for their generous hospitality, and to thank everyone for their wonderful company, as always.

I hate having such brief appearances because I feel I'm 2000&#37; more productive in the presence of a group energy as opposed to sitting at a hotel desk, at night and alone, with nothing but the hum of a fax machine to keep me company. I'll be on to bigger things soon, though, but I just wish I could stick aroung longer.

Since it's still up in the air, if you guys don't mind pushing back next week's meeting to Friday I'd be able to make it for the full time. Of course, I'd rather not if this means someone else can't go, or gets in the way of other things.

[guggemmaneuver]

good times at the NOTP meetup last night. thanks for the input on my LMS piece. i will be sure to hide subliminal messages in it.

Lavhoes—> that would be friday 4 january. friday would be great because staying out later would be feasible (at least for me). I'm down for it, but i'm also down for that thursday night if you thursday notp'ers aren't wanting to switch the day. i don't know what's going on that friday but a 3-4 hour session would be top boss like bob ross.

:ilaekae: g u g g e m

[KingUnicorn]

[Edit: Just sent in my submission for Zodiac: A New Sign of the Times. Time to start making sacrifices to the Elder Gods for a win! C'mon, Cthulhu - I didn't finish up my month-long sashimi fast so you could continue to wait and dream, buddy...]

Lavhoes: Good to see you out, sir. And to meet your significant other. She seems quiet invested in your artistic success. That's someone to trust.

All: Damn, you Bob Ross...Will your curse never cease to haunt me?

As you might tell from my poor appearances this week, everyone and their monkey in my family is receiving little handmade goodies, so I've been stuck finishing up sculpts, and paints, and wrappings. Just a few more days and we're free and clear. For next week, I'd be receptive to:

A) Moving the mini to Friday night for art and fun...

-OR-

B) Doubling up by keeping the Thursday NotP meeting AND having a bonus Friday night art session...

I'm game for either.

~KU

[nofingers]

B) Doubling up by keeping the Thursday NotP meeting AND having a bonus Friday night art session...

Now that you mention it, that seems like a damn good idea.

Gugg: I believe we are talking about the 27th and 28th

[KingUnicorn]

Sounds like double-dosing the CATL-thon next week is the way to go. Thursday. Friday. Watch your back, Saturday. You just might be recruited for the cause.

Oh, and I'd like to introduce the movie that's preparing to pierce its way into my Top 5 of All Time:

5NfIT6CFQXg

~KU

[lavhoes]

Merry Christmas, all! I hope you're having a wonderful holiday.

Sad to say, barring some huge catastrophe, my eager plans to come out next Friday have run afoul due to my own inability to tell time whatsoever around the holidays. It seems the concepts of "the Friday after Christmas" and "the 28th of December" didn't mesh, and so I inadvertently planned to journey up for the meeting on the same night my girlfriend is having her 23rd birthday. As often as I can get away with using my art as an excuse from everything, sadly this time it won't fly. Nor would I want it to regardless, seeing as I've been planning and saving up for a night out with her for months.

I apologize for the mix-up, but promise a full visit when I can get a night off, which I'm due seeing as I am at work now and I'll have to work later today.

[guggemmaneuver]

lavhoes—> tell the lady friend happy birthday on our behalf! and holiday scheduling is a precarious matter... i went around assuming that December 28 was the same day as January 4 for an embarrassingly long period of time.

all—> my vote for the weekending double-header would be that we keep it on the books, unless anyone has serious objections or it seems like the turnout isn't going to happen. Thursday, for all us LMS3 competitors, i'm sure i don't need to remind yall = the hematocrit. presumably this will go down at normal mini-grounds. How about friday we do something a little different ... maybe some pub style drawing or even macaroni grill has always treated us nice. suggestions or ideas? somewhizzle closizzle to the hizzle would be grizzle.

we put open to other on the ideas here, floor. yours?

guggem

[nofingers]

I was under the impression that Thursday was a normal Starbucks meet, and that we are just moving the Tuesday meet to Friday this week, with some late night activity after leaving Borders. Is this not correct?

I vote Taco Mac.

[KingUnicorn]

Ah, fresh from the first run of holiday madness...Hope everyone weathered Christmas and the break between now and New Year's doesn't suddenly fill up with end-of-the-year tensions...

I'm really game for whatever anyone wants to do Thursday/Friday. Borders/Taco Mac. Starbucks/Macaroni Grill. Somewhere/Wherever.

If there are strong feelings to be had, I'll certainly help break any ties, but for now, I'm happy just getting out and being amongst peers. This is the last week before the floodgates are hurled open and Alien-O locks into position. Three months of hammering and tinkering to go.

~KU

[guggemmaneuver]

no tensions here... i just wanna hang out and draw... missing a tuesday sketch meet gets me a little irregular. The way fingerless states it sounds golden. s'bucks on thurs, borders / taco mac on fri sounds delightful :)

gugg

edit: important that you guys watch this.
SmnjV5juzw4&rel=1

[fae]

hey guys: don't know if i'll be able to make anything this weekend- can't tonight for sure... i'll have to see 'bout tomorrow (and read up on details of when and whereness)

was fun w/ the christmas party, though i had to jet early.

thx for the bday wishes, i did rather well keeping it under wraps haha.

and lastly, i watched Sweeney Todd. Quite nice :]

[Artifex33]

I'll be MIA for anything this evening. The Mrs. and I are going to catch I Am Legend this evening, as Grandma has the little one until tomorrow morning. I'll try to catch up with the crew next Tuesday or so.

I did want to drop you this link for any steampunk raygun fans out there. These are glorious (http://www.wired.com/culture/design/multimedia/2007/05/ff_weta?slide=1&slideView=3).

edit: I found this in the same article. This (http://www.wetanz.com/holics/raygun-directory.php) is definitely on my "get it" list.

[KingUnicorn]

Wesifex: They are indeed quite the conversation piece. Although the cost can be somewhat a deterrent to those living on a budget. Fortunately their miniature version (which has sold out completely) is perfectly suited for a desktop or sketch table for encounters with smaller moon beasts and aether-dwellers.

All: I'm afraid I'll be very absent tonight from the CATL meeting. I'm keeping activities closer to home in preparation for an earlier-than-usual rendezvous with the parents in the coming AM and to complete some work that I don't want to carry into the weekend.

In truth, as per our discussions at last night's meeting, I'm finishing up the details on my baboon-skin evening coat. Have to look my red-ass best for New Year's.

~KU

[Flipnastywebby]

I got new hours at work
7am - 3:30pm

so now i can make more sandollar jokes at various other inappropriate locations!
and itll be great to see more of everyone.

I guess I'll follow guggs on this || 2008 will become my bitch

~ Finish work book by march with quality portfolio work
~ Get an actual Illustration job!
~ numerous skull studies before giving back skull to guggs.
~ expose marta for her shameful " lets start off with a fully rendered hand" crap
~ Get nofingers some fingers, everyone needs to have fingers
~ Attempt sculpture, then attempt drinking to forget how bad I was at attempting sculpture.
~ Invade Poland
~ Invade Russia and then retreat cause its too damn cold
~ Finish comissions for private collector


that about covers it.

Slainte!

[fae]

well... hope you all had a good new year... i got in a wreck on new years eve... i'm ok, but my car and my brain hate me, as it has more to have to deal with now... and my license i'm sure isn't too chipper 'bout it either...

gotta get my car appraised today, court date end of the month etc...

POSH. so annoying.

[Artifex33]

Deadlines loom, and workloads coalesce. So, I'm still at work. I decided to take a brief break and check in with any of you who might be lurking here instead of at the S'bux for the Thursday mini-Northside.

Fae: Nobody else hurt in your accident I hope? Nothing says, "costly" like an irate accident plaintiff.

All: Anyone checked out the Nox download? The Android and Chan vids were great, so I'm hoping that one is up to the same level.

[fae]

no one hurt... but now i'm dealing with looking at the worth of my car vs. the repairs... I can't get them to total it, though I'm thinking that would be much more worth it at this point...

luckily the guy was rather kind and handled the situation very well, apologizing and asking to make sure I was ok. We didn't talk till the end of it all though.... sat in our cars till the cop came and took care of crap. heh.

[guggemmaneuver]

:medusachow:

wes> the Nox DLs are really solid: i picked up both and even printed out a roughly 24 x 36 of the finished file. which i might add looks damn sweet! Yikes feel ya on the deadline pressure... LMS III deadline is very soon, have a lot of freelance projects right now, and the new rice deadline is 19 january. why is this month kinda screwed?

tam> glad you're okay... the first post was a little scary / shocking. BE CAREFUL!

good times last night ... will see you guys on tuesday

j

[barbarino]

MATTRESS FACTORY STUDIO #6

Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 9th and Sunday, Jan. 13:

WHAT:
Weekly art sessions geared towards experimentation with different media - ink wash, oil paint, pastel, charcoal, digital - bring it on! No spray paint, resin or other highly smelly & toxic stuff. The goal is to paint from life every week, with a live model emphasis: live model nudes, live model clothed (photo refs when needed & if the model is agreeable). The focus will be on longer poses -- 15-20 minutes and/or poses over several sessions -- to allow more time for detailed studies or finished work. The goal is one model every four sessions, so you can finish what you’ve started.

WHY?

1. Models can get expensive. By pooling our dough, we can afford to paint/draw from life. We will choose the model's poses.

2. Doing art from life is about 1000x better than working from photo refs - you can actually see the colors in the shadows and not have to deal with distortion from the camera lens.

3. The Mattress Factory has fantastic creative energy, and when supporting each other in our art, artists can do incredible things. You can make a mess in an art studio without worrying about getting paint all over your nice sofa.

WHEN:
Every Wednesday night from 8 to 10pm (starts 1/9)
Every Sunday night from 7 to 9pm (starts 1/13)

WHERE:
Mattress Factory Studios - Studio #6
290 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30312
Located between Eyedrum and Mattress Factory Lofts
I will email you with directions once you RSVP

RSVP:
**Please RSVP** and let me know if you are able to pre-pay for 4 sessions, and if so, which night(s) you would like to attend – Wednesday or Sunday. One model for 4 Wednesdays, a 2nd model for 4 Sundays, changing models each month. Please tell your artist friends.

COST:
$40 for four sessions (4 Wednesdays OR 4 Sundays)
Pay at the first session of each month. By pre-paying for 4 sessions, we can lock-in the same model for a month, and not worry about having enough artists to cover our model costs each session.

SUPPLIES:
Bring your own easel, paints, solvents, mediums, brushes and supports. If you’d like to leave your stuff @ the studio, that’s totally cool.

QUESTIONS?
Email garrinh at bellsouth dot net or call 404.235.7744

[nofingers]

Thanks for the info Garrin. I am most likely down for Wednesdays.

Also, this. You only need to watch the first 30 seconds or so to get the full effect:
ZZ2TRxYPsAk

[barbarino]

Awesome, thanks for the heads up Trevor. I've only heard from you and Joel so far, so if anyone else is interested, please let me know so I can start booking models.

-G

[KingUnicorn]

Fingerless: I went over the first 30 seconds. You should've put a warning on that thing...I'm wearing black spandex to the next meeting.

Barbarino: In case you check here first, I replied to your email. It's a great routine you've set up, G. I'm sure you'll get some positive feedback.

All: I just wanted to give everyone a heads up: I'm going to be something of a ghost for the next couple of months. Things ramped up pretty quick as this first week of 2008 came to a close. I'll do what I can to sneak away when I can.

~KU

[jcatlanta]

aaaaaaaaaarghhh....need some motivation/inspiration so bad. I have not been out of school for even a month and I feel myself slipping away from what I want to do. It's so tough so stay focused. My passion is to become a better artist, yet my drive is to make money. I feel imprisoned........

[jcatlanta]

oh and a good morning to you all :rocker:

[guggemmaneuver]

mornin jc!
there's a meeting tomorrow night, you should come to it. :) what you mention is a very key reason why we get together regularly for banter and artmaking. important to have people to push and inspire you.

ku—> in honor of trevor's video clip i'll also bring along my ray that shoots in a sine wave. deadly-iciousness. I saw some of Th-E's alien-O creations over the weekend and was really impressed. his entire sketchbook is stains.

barbarino—> thanks for throwin up the info about the weds. and sunday sessions! this is gonna be the year! woohoo! also: the sketchbook looks great! i'll drop by it sometime soon :)

cheers all,

gug

[jcatlanta]

yea I need something to retreat to...where at? Barnes and Nobles or starbucks? and what time?

[guggemmaneuver]

CATL MINI - dunwoody borders, 7:30ish until close. unless certain unnamed holidays (two in a row?) interfere, this meeting is held every tuesday. :-)

[KingUnicorn]

JCA: Motivation? Inspiration? Come out! We have handfuls to pass around. And - not to mention - we always like additional company at our meetings.

G-Gem: Gold star for the Silver Apples reference post in Fingerless' sketchbook.

All: So far, it's looking good for me getting out and about for a bit tomorrow (watercolors in tow). I'm pounding away at the clay to get this last sculpture wrapped up and posted by Sunday PM. I could use the night off to get some distance from my recent changes/additions.

Looking forward to seeing all of the Alien-O stuff for the summer show.

My contribution to Ben's Random [Beat]ings:

4Y33pYz8Pxo

~KU

[barbarino]

Gug >> Thanks man! Can you believe it took me this long to create a sketchbook?? Hallelujah....This is going to be the year for BIG things, my friend.

Everyone >> I'm trying to round up a crew for Wednesday and Sunday night painting/drawing/mixed media sessions at Mattress Factory Studios with live models. If interested, shoot me an email at garrinh at bellsouth dot net, and I'll send more info.

I've postponed the start of the first sessions by a week (no Wed 1/9 session) because I've received a very underwhelming response. I've heard from Gugg, No Fingers and King Unicorn so far. Can't move forward w/model bookings until we get 4-5 people for either Wed. or Sun. night.

I've started an Atlanta Painter's Meetup group to increase attendance & introduce some new events for Atlanta artists...check it here:

http://painter.meetup.com/91/

Garrin

[MonetDances]

I thought I should point this out--listing from Craislist for an illustrator/designer. MMORPG is mentioned. Might be worth checking out.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/med/528099636.html

[KingUnicorn]

Great to be back in the swing of things post-holidays. We had a good turnout tonight and new faces are always a welcomed sight. Seems like we've been doing this forever now - and it's showing no signs of slowing down.

As per our "Predator" conversation tonight, here's a gallery of Mel's work. I highly recommend checking out her work on the Predator Huntress and (especially) the Predator Queen: One talented lady... (http://www.predatorstuff.com/gallery/index.php?level=collection&id=85)

And, of course, a tribute to spectacular hip shots:

mM8SQ7oc2sM

~KU

[nofingers]

Haha, classic. Thanks Eric. And welcome to Julian and friends.

[Flipnastywebby]

i forgot how bad ass that India.....Native American's Knife was.
I kind of want to see the preditor and him throw down.


buba use your jet pack! jet pack!!!!!!!!!!!!!


slainte!

[Flipnastywebby]

also for your viewing pleasure
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=273429&stc=1&d=1199545652

posh better win....its not a paint over, it has a great chance

[jcatlanta]

hey everyone! Thanks for all the support and feedback last night. Definitely making it a habit of attending now!

I must of missed the Predator convo...because I am a big fan of that character...but whatever the case, here is a fun site that has a good collection of models :
http://museum.theclubhouse1.net/predator.htm

Anywho, nice meeting gugg, unicorn and the rest of the crew.....hope to see you on the next one. Oh and let me know when you want to throw down at my house.....we got DARTS!

[KingUnicorn]

Fingerless: When I saw the shot of her choking out Boba, I knew you'd comment on that one. The fact that she's working on multiple costumes in multiple themes thrills me.

Webby: There were a few gems hiding in that competition. Posh pulled out some good work. But Penumbra's speaks to me again: This is how it's done... (http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s136/penumbra_photo/Chow100_Penumbra_2.jpg)

JCA: Great link on the Predator front. And glad you came out. If you really want to push into the realms of realism and refinement, we're here to support your efforts. And with your animation chops, there's a lot you can teach us to help round out our own endeavors.

All: Once we secure a butcher and a baker, we're ready to sail...

~KU

[guggemmaneuver]

also: some of us actually MET penumbra back at Dragon*con! both of these entries are pretty spectacular tho

great times last night everyone! I'm not sure if i'll be at the thursday meet or not... i'll just have to see closer to time.

j

[Grendel Grack]

hey guys, I've been bustin' it to get my LMS entry done before the deadline so I apologize for not being social. It looks like we have a bit more time, though. Cody extended the deadline to Jan. 19. (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showpost.php?p=1599899&postcount=525)

[isnt_that_veered]

hey everyone, it was nice meeting you all at the borders (i was jcatlanta's friend). Since i didn't bring my sketchbook out, feel free to check out my website for some of my work. not much concept art on there but its nice to have feedback either way.

http://alexandrebordelon.com/bobbyblake

[fae]

hey guys: my once in a blue moon update:

i watched Blade Runner and The Thing this week at the Plaza Theatre. Fun, but other crap is all going haywire and wrong.

I have terrible luck, apparently, and 2008 is determined to show me that. Whoever's trying to break my will is doing an awfully good job. That being said, if I maintain any semblance of sanity, I'll see you guys SOMETIME.

[KingUnicorn]

Grackula: No worries about your absence. We know you've been off working hard and creating. I've constructed a belting apparatus to keep my eyes from bursting from my skull when your LMS3 piece finally drops. It's not pretty, but it's functional. We'll see you out again when the dust settles.

Tammy-Fae Breaker: Two great movies: Synthetic snakes. Replicant soldiers. Rutger Hauer showing us how it's done. And then jumping on board the frozen horror that is a terrific remake! That's how remakes are supposed to be made. Not a blatant shot-by-shot rehashing of some J-Horror rockstar that tanks in the US market. No, ladies and gentlemen. A "Why is that man trying to shoot that dog?" race to blood tests and head crabs!

Don't watch this if you've just eaten, kids. It's filled with ketchup and mayonnaise (and no digital effects!):

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Word on the street is Mumm-Ra has been seen hanging out at 5-Points Station. You can bet he's got his beady yellow eyes on you. Stay safe. Run away.

Veered: Good to see you out too. You've got some solid movement cycles down in your animations. Love the monologue with the wee person and the snake.

All: Made the mistake of watching Episode III last night while working into the wee hours of the morning. It hurts, folks. It hurts in my heart.

I will not be out and about tonight for the Thursday meeting. Too much on the pewter work plate to move around. However, I'll be sending out mental blasts of support and productivity to those who do show up.

~KU

[Flipnastywebby]

Veered : unless im missing something, which is quite possible, and probable, the bunny just blinks at me for ever.....and its creepy.

KU: yeah that was a great entry also, i think i voted for that one......that being said, sifting through the pre final entry thread the original idea i thought was better. it has whohas. i like whohas.

errrrrone else: bobba booie bobba booie bobba booie!


slainte!

[MonetDances]

Off-Topic Social Post:

There is a scheduled gathering of Atlanta folks at Umezono for an early 5:30 dinner on January 19th. All are welcomed and encouraged to come, for the sake of interesting food and meeting new people. I'm sure drawing would not be the least bit discouraged.

[guggemmaneuver]

The Center for Puppetry Arts wants YOU to submit your idea for Xperimental Puppetry Theater!

Puppetry is an art form that combines literature, music, mime, dance and drama with the visual arts. Xperimental Puppetry Theater (XPT) is a forum that offers the opportunity for artists to explore their creative expression within the puppet theater, exploring original puppetry and object theater geared to adult audiences. You may participate as an individual XPT member (that is, participate in someone else's project), or as an XPT Project Director. Pieces must be under ten minutes long and can use any number of the myriad forms of puppetry: shadow, mask, automata, stop-motion film, toy theater, marionettes, etc.

We are pleased to offer funding for new works! Project grants up to $400 may be awarded. In addition, performance space, production space and equipment will be provided as available, leading up to our week-long performance run in May!

The deadline for project proposals is February 7, 2008.

It would be a big undertaking to put something like this together, but if any of you have some idea or concept that we could submit i'd happily volunteer my labor / time / financial support / blood / tears / dedication to get involved. I've always wanted to submit something for this show... hmmm... ROTO the musical? forget i said that... great idea i know. anyways, yeah, if any of you insanely creative people have some cool idea maybe PM or email me.

Monet >>> heh... awesome... that was the best japanese food i've ever had. would it be necessary to RSVP? hopefully i could get up there by 5:30 but on a friday that might be asking a bit much from the uppers here at the rock yard... also: a guy named jay emailed me about the group! thanks for referring! I want to see this new sketchbook you've started up :)

Flipnasty >>> Duuude. Seriously... you have to address Skinless by his proper name. it's Hansel. If you don't do a brief study every other day or so at least he will start chomping at your fingers while you sleep. HARD PLASTIC INCISORED-TERROR. i think i still lean towards the posh entry... i like the design aspect.

King Unicorn >>> ok you changed your Username how long ago? KNow that i still crack up on a regular basis when i read king unicorn. Flawless victory on the username creation. Grack told me about her TD entry and it is going to require special hardware to keep skulls from exploding. speaking of exploding... that's some impressive, impressive video. i like how it... just... won't... die....

tammy fae breaker >>> i didn't get a chance to comment on it but your latest sketchbook update is really, really sweet! spindly-legs fleshed out and comin' at ya! we miss you, come say hello soon :)

isn't that veered >>> thanks for sharing the link to your work and for coming out on tuesday: hope to see ya around soon.

grack >>> appreciate the newsflash very, very much. I was wondering just the other day about what you've been up to. haven't dropped by your SB in a little while but i will remedy that. cheers and hope to see ya soon! Tell jay to be careful with his self-gravity, especially around bikers.

january is my brenda

j

[guggemmaneuver]

quick quack rant runt

if i see another goddamn rosie the riveter spoof image i'm definitely going to shoot myself in the face. Seriously ... i've seen 3-4 already today... Yeah yeah i know... it's propaganda. As such it works well with your banner ad, your business plug, inspirational fodder, sweet nothings, flotsam, and esoterica. What we have here is an abused horse carcass that deserves a decent christian burial.

STEP AWAY! Rosie is seriously kind of worn the fuuck out from a long day installing ball turret's-syndrome onto that huge gray building near Ben's old apartment ... then every no-talent jackkkass with a mouse and a mission has to go abusing the image as if it were the only propaganda to be spoofed anywhere.


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BE ORIGINAL.

that is all.

[Ethax]

hey guys: my once in a blue moon update:
i watched Blade Runner and The Thing this week at the Plaza Theatre. Fun, but other crap is all going haywire and wrong.


I might have to catch Blade Runner final cut; didn't know it was playing there.

jcatlanta & isn't_that_veered: thanks for stopping by.

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[KingUnicorn]

G-Gem: XPT...Oh, no...Deadline for proposal early Feb? Since my entry for a certain celestial show was either too "advance guard" (iambic pentameter is for greeting cards) or simply too flocked with allusion (I can't help it if I did my history homework), I feel the need to redeem myself...You want the best, you've got the best:

:star:THE HOTTEST EXPERIMENTAL PUPPET SHOW IN THE WORLD!:star:

I've got some traveling coming up near the end of the month - a few days in the frozen north - but after that it looks like things will settle down into February. You let me know who's on board and when you want to get together for a preliminary brain-swirling session.

Brenda is slopping up the January calendar for everyone. BRENDA!

Ben: Another excellent video find!

All: Look alive, folks! Weekend's ahead, and there's art in them thar hills!

~KU

[Grendel Grack]

KU, why does Jesus have a flame thrower?

[KingUnicorn]

KU, why does Jesus have a flame thrower?

Because God's love is best served piping hot...

~KU

[Grendel Grack]

aahh, it all makes sense. I can stop having an existential melt down now. Back to LMS...

[Flipnastywebby]

what ever happened to good ol' fashioned soviet propaganda?

in the soviet union, the poster reads you!

Monet :: I found that calender of art nuevo, alphonse mucha. show up tuesday and itll be waiting for you :pirate:

Guggs :: Im a jack-ass, whens the rice deadline again?

KU & Grack :: I can't imagine Jeebus with out a flamethrower. It's in the bible i think, somewhere in the back. " And Jeebus threw down the mighty smack from widist he used a slinger of flames to ravaged the peoples of sin as he cast his judgement from the hip." (Jeebus 1 sinners 0 | 3:19)

say this with an austro/hungarian accent....its priceless
"Because God's love is best served piping hot..."

:pirate:
slainte!

[MonetDances]

Flip: Thanks for finding it for me! Although that particular drawing is done, I'd love to do some studies from the calendar (this commission is going to be ongoing).

Gug: A tentative yes would be fine I'm sure. We are trying to do a headcount but considering we're going very early, I think we could show up with a slightly different number and it won't be a big deal.

[isnt_that_veered]

nice clip form the thing. love that movie. even though they did an amazing job with no digital fx, i would love to see a remake and see what they could do with todays tech

dunno if i will be able to make it to the japanese restaurant but i'll try


flipnastywebby: there should be an enter button after the initial animation on the site.

[guggemmaneuver]

isn't that veered >>> i didn't have any problems navigating your site. and the animation demonstrating / comparing two different road asphalt constructions was bloody brilliant, designed well and the animation sequences were top notch. I put demons into demonstratives professionally so this really spoke to me. very, very nice work :) seriously wish i were better with 3d.

monet >>> i'ma find out early next whether there will need to be knee space for me at uzemono.

all >>> fingerless and i are prolly gonna do some plein aire sketching or painting next saturday 19 of january. if anyone wants to join up let me or the fingerless one know. we interrupt this program ... this just in: on that same day, barbarino is planning a high museum sketching trip at 2pm for his atlanta painters meetup group. (http://painter.meetup.com/91/) anyhow, i'm stoked to see that there's no shortage or art/sketching opportunities these days. i'm probably going to try and do both... personally i have the whole... high membership that i haven't really exploited yet. woohoo... and this weekend + next week promises to be absolutely brutal so i will deserve a nice reward by that time.

g

[barbarino]

Gug,

Shoot - I'd love to do some plein air painting, but I already committed to the High sketching event. Definitely let me know the next time you guys do plein air...I'd like to organize some group plein air events too.

All,

Stay tuned here for more painting/drawing event announcements:
http://painter.meetup.com/91/

barbarino

[KingUnicorn]

Let's see, let's see - wee widdy winkies - where to begin...

G-Gem/Fingerless: I'm glad you guys are keeping up with your outdoor painting activities. There are a lot positive results we're seeing from the time out in the sun. If I'm not traveling this weekend, I'll see if I can squeak out an hour or two for daylight activity. Can't hurt.

Monet: Thanks for the invitation to the dinner event. My wife and I might join you (dependent on my work schedule).

Barbarino: Art events, emails, sketchbook updates - I can't keep up with you, G. Well, if there was a Godfather of the Atlanta art scene, he'd better be worried. You seem to be gunning to take over the family. I've been through your sketchbook a couple times and caught your most recent updates. I'll make it a point to give you some feedback to kick off my day tomorrow.

Oh, and in case you needed to have an emotional episode:

smKb79ltpaU

~KU

[guggemmaneuver]

OH SHIT...
someone just threw a gauntlet...


A while ago you filled a 128 page sketchbook in five days--do you think you could do something like that again? It produced some great stuff. Maybe on a much smaller scale, say fifty drawings in one day. With color. If time is an issue, don't bother, and just keep on keepin' on. But... if you ever feel kinda crazy....

50 drawings in one day / full color is not possible for me at this time. but ... maybe let's say a moleskine in 1 week? full color? balls-to-wall color pencil / tria ink / markers / animation pencil and insane expressionist fiesta? tape shit in.... not let up... collage... what ever the hell it takes....

let's leave it at a maybe for now... but wow, cool challenge.

j

[nofingers]

*Rob Schneider voice* "You can do it!" If you complete it, I'll even give you a special prize :)

Gugg/KU/All: Do you think that Piedmont Park might make for a good plein air location for Saturday?

Barbarino: Is anything happening this Wednesday? Do we have enough people signed up for some life painting? I'm still in

Is anyone else planning on submitting something for the next Spectrum? The deadline is getting close.

[KingUnicorn]

Fingerless: Piedmont Park sounds fine by me. Good location. Easy striking distance. I'll let you know as we get closer to the weekend on availability. I'm flexible, so whatever the primary attendees have in mind is golden.

All: Hope everyone has a long list of projects to be working on. Lots of exciting opportunities cropping up left and right. We do need to come up with a CATL event for February. Any suggestions?

~KU

[guggemmaneuver]

Piedmont park sounds great for saturday;
Piedmont pork sounds great for lunch on saturday.

ok that's not a real place... but ... maybe ... someday i can pursue my dream of opening up a bbq joint and ditching the art like a bad habit.

damnit brenda
g

[KingUnicorn]

So, if you haven't gathered from the previews yet, Cloverfield appears to be The Godzilla Witch Project...Or The Blair Gamera Project...Or The Blair Witch Unleashed...Whichever you prefer...

Because I have a special place in my heart for Kaiju (I have the knit cap to prove it), I'm actually a bit excited to see how they handle it. I'm curious if the monster assaulting New York will fall on its face a' la the American remake of Godzilla or if it will go about rockin' the place like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man...

If you're interested in a bit of a preview of what's in store, you can click this link here. I'll warn you: this might spoil your fun: All those fins AND it has legs... (http://www.scifimoviepage.com/upcoming/photos/cloverfield/cloverfiled_monster.jpg)

~KU

[Flipnastywebby]

KU :: saved me 15 bucks, thanks....is it just me or does it look like Sin from FFX?

Guggs :: Hansel the skinless is great reference! I have really enjoyed drawing from ...errrr...it. if I remember I'll bring some of the work to the mini.


all :: i have never known the pleasure of watching an asian cook make an american girl stand on a stool in the middle of a restaurant while he sings to her until this week end.

[jcatlanta]

projects projects projects.....keep those skill honed! Any plans on a meeting for tonight?

[nofingers]

Any plans on a meeting for tonight?

Yep. Every Tuesday, unless its a holiday or special group event

I actually rather like that monster design, if that's what it looks like.

[Grendel Grack]

KU :: saved me 15 bucks, thanks....is it just me or does it look like Sin from FFX?

you're right, that's totally sin. It just has two extra sets of legs. I'm disappointed. :er:

[barbarino]

RSVP here if you'd like to paint the next four Wednesday nights with model Catherine Pica:

Atlanta Painting Meetup Group
http://painter.meetup.com/91/

Dates:
Wednesday nights, starting 1/16
1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

Time:
8-10pm

Location:
Mattress Factory Studios
Downtown Atlanta (north of Grant Park)
When you RSVP I'll forward directions/parking info

Cost:
$40 payable at first session, includes FOUR sessions

Additional info:
We're treating this as you would treat a class -- no drop-ins, RSVPs only. This ensures that we can start with a new model after every four sessions, and allows us to hire one model for 4 consecutive sessions....you're not going to get this with ASIFA, Art Mondays, or most other Atlanta painting events. With most sessions I'm aware of, the model changes every week, which sucks for painting. I'd like to follow-up this series with another model starting 2/13.

Questions?
email garrinh @ bells--th d-t n*t

[nofingers]

I'll go ahead and put it here as well, I'm in for the wednesday sessions

[guggemmaneuver]

sorry i couldn't make it up to funwoody this eve. my "power nap" / temporary sleep mode ended up turning into full system shutdown.

anyways, back to the drawing board...

j

[KingUnicorn]

sorry i couldn't make it up to funwoody this eve. my "power nap" / temporary sleep mode ended up turning into full system shutdown.

It appears that Operation: Roofies in the Odwalla (known formerly as Operation: Goosing the Superfood) was a success. We'll be prepared to expand our operations to the global stage in February.

G-Gem: We missed you out tonight. Bobby dropped by, scoring a Repeat Offender badge and tossing out some solid crits on O'Nasty's xenotastic design. Ethax and Fingerless both produced some wonderful reference material (and some solid sketching). And Dre and The Glamazon rocked yarns (new knit chapeau skills ready to be put to the test when you have some colors in mind).

That gurgling you hear is just the usual misshapen creatures that lurk with the battered pages of my sketchbook.

Barbarino: Hope you get a solid turnout tomorrow and the project kicks off strong. I'm hungry for February: Valentine's Day chocolates, red, red ribbons, and an opportunity to scare up the doves of art from the flat fields.

Missed the rest of you tonight. All of you. Every last one of your little button noses and briny crab claws...

~KU

[Flipnastywebby]

good morning!
what time are we planing to do the plein aire sketching gathering saterday?

nice seeing people out last night, Ben, KU, thanks for the helpful direction.

Slainte!

[barbarino]

Gugg & NoFingers > I look forward to seeing you guys tonight @ MF! Dress warm, but take comfort in knowing that we will have heat.

KingUnicorn > Thanks for the well wishes, I'm psyched about kicking this painting thing into high gear.

[guggemmaneuver]

It appears that Operation: Roofies in the Odwalla (known formerly as Operation: Goosing the Superfood) was a success. We'll be prepared to expand our operations to the global stage in February.
KU>>> I'm not sure if you got to watch forecast on the fives for today, so i'll just give you a heads up: Strong chance of Grimy hordes of Asiago Demons. And not the cushy and smelly but generally good natured Ovensong variety either... It's the savory-smell that will haunt the court of the crimson king unicorn for the next 3 millenia. props for the emergency website assist btw

barbarino>>> Truth to the youth bro, tonight is gonna ROCK.

Fingerless, Flippy, Fing Funicorn>>> Time and plan has yet to be decided at this time. y'all wanna say... ummm... 10:00 getting together for a quick breakfast and then hitting the park carpool style? parking there is kind of a bitch so we should try and pool our resources. 4 breakfast maybe the chic fil A on peachtree right beside (errr... right across the street from) collier? that puts us into the park at maybe like 10:45 - 11. thoughts? just putting a rough sketch out there for crits. Yeesh it's too damn early for metaphors.

monet>>> With the new Spy Vs. Spy case we just got into here at work it doesn't seem likely that i'll be able to make it up for friday's festivities. who'da thought that they'd end up litigating?

edit: Dr. Sketchy's on the 22 @ east side lounge (across the streeet from the girl)
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[KingUnicorn]

A vile evil no man or creature should be forced to suffer...Foul demon, your name is Asiago...

G-Gem: Those plans sound fine by me. 10am, Chik-Fil-A, carpooling to the location. I'll know by Friday afternoon what the score is and will chime in directly.

All: While searching around for the appropriate sticker to attach to my car to show my political support for the upcoming '08 election (yes - I'm casting my vote for Cthulhu. I like his transdimensional policies on enslaving our enemies and mutagenic healthcare), I discovered this little G-Gem:

A sign from the Elder Gods? (http://www.arkhambazaar.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=135&zenid=0602c308bdeb31dfc4ff533e0d5f32d3) We know which sketch group they favor...

~KU

[isnt_that_veered]

won't be able to make it to the painting session....stupid job..... was great to see everyone who turned out last night.

also i would like to extend an invitation to anyone interested in getting in some practice on a fan film. a friend of mine filmed a take on the legend of zelda series. all of the filming is done and we're working on the cg right now. anyone interested in doing some creature concepts to be turned into 3d models and get your name in the credits email me.

[email protected]

i will try to get the link to the trailer so you guys can check it out.

[KingUnicorn]

IT IS! Veered: Oh, man. Expect a slew of emails on this one. Locally and globally, I'm certain.

All: Is anyone thinking about the BD on the 5th o' Feb? I'm really torn with all the possibilities we have before us presently. Since they do link to us, I figure it's important to make some sort of appearance.

Atlanta Life Drawing with G! Boozer Doodle! Dr. Sketchy! Egad, man!

~KU

[fae]

worked till 11:30 last night.

still wondering about all this car/license crap.

cheers guys, i miss you all.

[guggemmaneuver]

it's gonna be chilly on saturday...
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would suck if my water based guoache kept freezing.

[KingUnicorn]

Tammy-Fae Breaker: Do you have some kind of legal counsel to assist with your questions? Did your insurance company provide any assistance beyond discussing the damage to your car? You might want to consider talking to someone about what's happening if you have serious concerns.

Saturday Krewe: So, the high is 42 degrees? En plein air seems better suited for weather closer to the 60s (if your cold-blooded body calls that a starting point) and beyond. Do you have a Plan B in mind, or are you fellows going forth?

~KU

[nofingers]

We can always move to the next weekend. I'm still game either way

Wednesday painting Krew: It is actually snowing a tiny bit up here. What is the weather like Midtown? Are we still gonna do this thing? Also, if I don't show up, you'll know why, I'll still pay though

[isnt_that_veered]

holy crap its snowing... sucks riding a motorcycle in the snow. i keep seeing little white things flying at my face.

here's the link to the trailer and a little info on the movie project check it out and lemme know if your interested.

http://www.legendofzeldaseries.com/main.php?page=fanmovie.html

[barbarino]

Yes, despite the snow, tonight is ON...If you live far away (ie Alpharetta) and can't make it, I totally understand. We'll work something out so you can pay for 3 instead of 4 sessions, beginning next Wednesday.

[Grendel Grack]

won't be able to make it to the painting session....stupid job..... was great to see everyone who turned out last night.

also i would like to extend an invitation to anyone interested in getting in some practice on a fan film. a friend of mine filmed a take on the legend of zelda series. all of the filming is done and we're working on the cg right now. anyone interested in doing some creature concepts to be turned into 3d models and get your name in the credits email me.

[email protected]

i will try to get the link to the trailer so you guys can check it out.

I'd be interested, but I can't commit to anything until after march.

snow, who would have thought?

edit: i just saw the link to the trailer, I'll check it out...

[nofingers]

Despite bad weather and a terrifying drive, painting tonight was good fun. Thanks to Garrin for hosting, and to Joel and Catherine for showing up. Now I leave you with a little gem, at least, I think so...Brom (picture by Moai).

Regarding Boozer Doodle and Dr. Sketchy, not really my bag.

See you guys tomorrow.

[Flipnastywebby]

painting outside this weekend might be a bit rough on materials. its hard enough to draw a straight line inside let along in 40 deg. weather.

Whats this Dr. Sketchy and where can I get one of them?

Grack || yeah i was a little disapointed with the design, buuuut Sin did destroy the ff world a few times so maybe this monster flick might be fun.

gugs || you have a freakin button!?!?!? thats wicked awesome!

Slainte!

[guggemmaneuver]

flippy, fingerless, saturday-art-fiends>>> two options exist after thinking this over a bit. we can push it back and do the high drawing thing with garrin (if in fact he's feeling up to it... he was not feeling good last night [GET THEE WELL SOON BARBARINO!]), or we could get together somewhere indoors and setup a still life. after the brutal episodes of this week i won't be able to host, but ... we could head to the airport or some other indoor place that's conducive to drawing.

isn't that veered>>> I'm interested in helping out in some capacity. i added you to the CATL list. I tried emailing you as you requested a couple of times yesterday but my gmail was crapping out. more information later.

all>>> it's time for a new version of the website... a redesign was overdue, and i made an error which resulted in the previous, cool CSS lightbox gallery version being deleted. :wtf: great question... i asked it myself. anyway, the damage is done and i will take care of the redesign. I need your help though. New artwork, new copy, and photos of CATL Sketch Group in progress doing what we do would be freakin awesome to have at my disposal as assets. thoughts on the design?

gug

[Flipnastywebby]

compose the site like vader's helmet.....:pirate:
or maybe a big ass sand dollar.....:pirate:


ill send ya work far it too.


Slainte!

[barbarino]

Gugg, Trevor...thanks for making it out last night!!

All...if you weren't able to make it last night, but are still interested in this month's session, come on down next Wed. from 8-10p, and we'll do 3 sessions for $30. We have a fantastic model who we'll be working with for the next three Wednesday nights.

Contact me here:
http://painter.meetup.com/91/
for directions/parking info.

-barbarino (garrin)

[MonetDances]

Sorry for to be absent from Funwood, had to get some computer time in on this t-shirt thing:
http://lunarfusion.com/awalim/tshirt/3.html

Art Nouveau for another day.

Gug: Umezono is this Saturday at 5:30 (so folks can proceed with their saturday nights afterward). But I think ya'll have a drawing thing for that day. Either way we've got a lot of people and a little room to pack into so we can mispronounce Japanese foods in private.

[barbarino]

Gugg >> I had to cancel the sketching @ High event on Saturday. I was the only one to RSVP, so the interest just wasn't there. And I feel like total ass right now. But thanks for the get well wishes...hope you have a nice wknd.

[sherkon]

Sup fellows so are we really gonna do a meetup at piedmont this Sat. at 10am by the Chick fil-a or will it be indoors last minute decision. Bringing new crew of artist with me.

[guggemmaneuver]

sherkon et al, garrin, trevor, flippy, KU, others? >>> we're still up in the air on what if anything to do tomorrow. probably indoors and 2-3 hours would be ideal /// airport/train/other ideas? still life would be cool but i can't host.

monet>>> duly noted and thanks, gonna try and make it :)

j

[nofingers]

I was counting on doing some painting. So the Park, or a still life would be better for me. Perhaps at the gug/garrin studio?

[KingUnicorn]

Saturday Krewe: Word on the street is I'll be spending Saturday at the Vet office (Is it for me? Is it for my cat? I'll never tell!), having cars serviced, and repairing site issues from the week. At least Sunday will be salvageable...January is long for defeat. Praise February, the victor!

Barbarino: Hope this cold doesn't keep you down for long. Get well soon!

Monet: That shirt design came out great. Very much in your style. I'm a fan of the elements you pull into your work (and, of course, your cabinet displays).

Website: It is time to shake things up a bit. I still believe a brochure site with basic information and not a lot of parts that need constant maintenance is the way to go. However, we should probably lighten/brighten the design, revamp the gallery section to include more recent (and stronger) designs from our portfolios, and reconsider how we talk about CATL.

Do we want to see a larger membership? Do we want to start connecting with local businesses/companies that need artists (game developers, design companies, freelance gigs, etc.)? Do we want to maintain our present level of activity, or do we want to see CATL rise to the next level? Of course, it depends on what everyone wants to take away from this, and - of course - everyone providing a bit of effort to help us achieve our goals beyond showing up on Tuesday nights.

I have no strong feelings one way or the other. I believe CATL has been a CATaLyst for a number of bright opportunities and, as 2008 passes, several of us will be making positive and professional steps forward based on our CATL experiences. So, suggestions? Comments? Ideas or solutions?

~KU

[guggemmaneuver]

fingerless>>> now that you mention it, and with the general shortage of time this week i'd rather spend saturday polishing my LMS turd in the guggisolation-tank. Not only that but even though i'm officially in, i'm not on the lease nor do i have keys yet. that will all officially begin in february. sorry for the mix up, i was thinking the deadline was noon, not 11:59 p.m. PST.

monet>>> That design is REALLY impressive... meant to mention yesterday. way to go!

[nofingers]

Then I suppose we'll just wait til next weekend then, I need all the time I can get on my entry. Hopefully next week wil have better weather, I hear that it may snow tonight/tomorrow.

[guggemmaneuver]

... this deserves to be reposted since it fell at the very bottom of the last page:

Website: It is time to shake things up a bit. I still believe a brochure site with basic information and not a lot of parts that need constant maintenance is the way to go. However, we should probably lighten/brighten the design, revamp the gallery section to include more recent (and stronger) designs from our portfolios, and reconsider how we talk about CATL.

Do we want to see a larger membership? Do we want to start connecting with local businesses/companies that need artists (game developers, design companies, freelance gigs, etc.)? Do we want to maintain our present level of activity, or do we want to see CATL rise to the next level? Of course, it depends on what everyone wants to take away from this, and - of course - everyone providing a bit of effort to help us achieve our goals beyond showing up on Tuesday nights.

I have no strong feelings one way or the other. I believe CATL has been a CATaLyst for a number of bright opportunities and, as 2008 passes, several of us will be making positive and professional steps forward based on our CATL experiences. So, suggestions? Comments? Ideas or solutions?

I'm with KU on the notion of a simple brochure site: I think something that's relatively simple but gets the point across about who we are and what we do is really, really important to get up asap. It's gonna be important for you guys to get involved with this process, because it is afterall our group. It doesn't have to be a huge process, but some collective brainstorming will be necessary. If someone wanted to step up and volunteer to host the site too that would be very much appreciated, as my days here in this fine city are ... finite. The actual design isn't too terribly tough to do, but your support in providing artwork for a gallery, photographs for the design, and most importantly a sense of the purpose of the site will go a very very long way.

anyways, think about it and post up some ideas. darth vader helmet design and sand dollar websites sound great cory. :)

[Flipnastywebby]

guggs its the best i got really.
next week them for the out door paintin thing, sounds good.

Monet :: ill just keep the Mucha calander in me brief case till we meet up again.
the design really looks great

In much agreement with KU....now to come up with better ideas for the site....does Wess do this kind of thing, or am i completely wrong?

Slainte!
oh and good luck to everyone with the LMS3 :pirate:

[sherkon]

I know of a good hosting site call godaddy.com>>guggem so it looks like it's not going to happen, yeah it could snow again sucks. Yeah what about those 2books anyway I can get my hands on them :)

[guggemmaneuver]

sherk-a-rrerk>>> sometime saturday or sunday would work for me, is there a particular time that you'll be in town? I could mail them to you but it would be better to hand them off in person, especially if yourself or your friend is thinking of submitting something for the winter issue.

all, site>>> I'm familiar with godaddy; hosting really isn't the issue however. I have it setup on my server space... paid, and good-to-go, for the next year+0.5 or so. A solid redesign that represents us and the group image that presents is more important to focus on. I'll spend some time in the next 2-3 days brainstorming on some ideas for how it would work, and will make a few sketches. Will bring them to the Mini on tuesday and we can all hashbrown-out a-go-go. (talk :) )

g

[sherkon]

guggem>>>Can it be tomorrow I'll give you call today to make pickup. It sure looks like a done deal nobody up for a challenge to freeze their freakin' socks off tomorrow morning lol :)
P.S. forecast tomorrow morning Sat 35F|19F

[barbarino]

Monet > Ditto on the t-shirt design. You rock!!

All > While I may be in the minority here, I haven't attended the Tuesday night drawing sessions to date because the location just isn't convenient for some of us intown folk. Perimeter rush hour traffic as we all know, sucks big time. My vote would be move the Tues. night session to Buckhead, to a funkier locale, like Cafe Intermezzo? I'm up for bringing back Greasy Sunday Majesty or something similar if Tues. night's location stays as is.

Gugg > Website Design -- I have Dreamweaver and Photoshop at home and work...let me know if you need a hand with some of this.

KU > Thanks man.

[Grendel Grack]

We are discussing moving the Tues locale? Not that my opinion counts very much, but I would never see you guys if you moved downtown (as opposed to the occasional random appearance). That, and we would have to make all new butt grooves in the furniture.

[barbarino]

All > It's freezing cold right now, but if there's a warmer weekend coming up in the not-so-distant future, I'd love to do some outdoor colored block painting with anyone interested. This is a fantastic way to learn to see (and paint) color in different light keys, as taught/demonstrated by impressionist painters Charles Hawthorne, Henry Hensche, William Merritt Chase & Monet.

[barbarino]

Grack > - I brought up the Tues night venue in response to this question from KU below....IMHO, I think CATL would attract a larger following if it had meetings intown - a la ASIFA, Atlanta Artists Center, Boozer Doodle, and many other art events in the Atlanta area. The animation studios are located intown - Turner Studios, Primal Screen, Spin, Fathom Studios, etc. Based on this, it would make sense to move the meetings to a locale not far from these places...if a larger membership is the goal. But I live intown, so I'm biased.

KU posted:
Do we want to see a larger membership? Do we want to start connecting with local businesses/companies that need artists (game developers, design companies, freelance gigs, etc.)? Do we want to maintain our present level of activity, or do we want to see CATL rise to the next level?

[KingUnicorn]

Just to chime in on the discussion of moving our meetings: I don't think we'll be able to get too far away from our present location. As it stands, it seems to be the most central location for the majority of our members (still causing some to drive through heavy traffic and extending their time on the road - which I'd love to build a CATL-only lane to help by-pass...)

If anything, our change in location will have to be in venue. Personally, I feel that there are some nights when we've outgrown what Seattle's Best/Land of Ovensong has to offer in the Borders. Then again, there are some nights where only three of us arrive and operate quite nicely around the table. It really is hit or miss and makes it difficult to gauge finding a suitable replacement location.

Taco Mac would be great when its warmer, and we can escape the uninterrupted cacophony that is televised sporting events by sitting outside (and enjoying stiff, top-shelf liquors). Any restaurant is going to require us to have a projected head count in advance and that could pose an additional set of challenges. Bars, coffee shops, establishments like Chipotle with seating for those that aren't interested in purchasing a meal are our best bet.

We might as well consider a new venue while we're shaking the bovine-headed monkeys from the trees. I just don't think moving outside of the Dunwoody area is going to provide us with as central a hub for Tuesday's mini-meets.

~KU

[guggemmaneuver]

ahem. woohoo... ahem. *gets thy guggem-bearings....

CATLane?!?!? Oh hell no: We're building a whole damn catl tunnel. I already got the dynamite.

On the subject of the tuesday mini meets, i really think that a funwoody location is really best for this group of artists. something that hasn't been mentioned and is really crucial to this argument is the wealth of reference materials, magazines, and artbooks (and that's not to mention coloring supplies!) available there that we all love to refer to, laugh at, and share. Where would we be if we couldn't gawk at horrible comic art inside one of marko's fabulous covers? or laugh at the weekly soccer mom's bible study meeting? For intown folks like myself, yeah, it's a small bit of a drive. but it's worth it. The folks who live closer understand that and... to date, ... umm.... geez how long have we been doing this now??? 2 years? ... i have never heard any of you gracious souls complain because my intown, late-artist lifestyle keeps me from getting there until 7:30 or 8. Hell, even later at times. we start it at 7ish because usually by then, save some insanely unusual traffic, most of the thick stuff on the main thoroughfares is out of the way. And really... even if i'm in the car a little longer than my normal scurrying hither and thither requires, it's still only a margin of 10 or 15 more minutes tops. I specifically time my trips based on when i'm guessing traffic has died down, and haven't run into significant problems, ever. It's not that far outside the perimeter. I usually end up driving home after a satisfying CATL tuesday meeting ON peachtree street, and it doesn't take that long. moving things to buckhead borders (really... the only comparable, location-compromising bookstore type place where we could gather) would make things much more difficult for our dear OTP CATL who are so very regular and crucial to these meetings. And let's not forget my eternal mantra: if GrendelGrack is out, Guggemmaneuver's gonna pout. Not to mention the fact that buckhead traffic over there is bad nearly around the clock, not just at peak times. and when holidays are nearby it can get to be impossibly frustrating trying to navigate the unholy crux of lenox mall and that other mall, "phipps plaza" i think? Anyway, being in Funwoody though not midtown, Decatur, L5P, Buckhead, or some other intown spot might be helpful for growth, the sanity of the small and sacred fold that we have here is a more important factor to consider. You guys are like a weird art-family to me, and these meetings keep me grounded in a way... and about growth: healthy growth is happening, we've all seen it firsthand. Just look at nofingers... he grew two whole new pinky-stubs last week! seriously: we've got a very, very good thing here, and that we have a huge, huge cast of people who pop in and out as they find convenient and that moreover there's no problem whatsoever with that is a really, really special thing. the quiet meetings where it's only myself, ethax, and fingerless are really great. but the meetings where we occupy every damn table in the whole cafe are always full of rioutous comradery and not to mention plenty of artistic breakthroughs and inspiration. The latter style meetings are becoming more and more common too.

just my &#162;2.

guggemmaneuver

[jcatlanta]

not that I have been involved long enough to really put in my opinion.....but something that could be compromised is having the meetings be in town for one month and in Dunwood another month, or something to that fashion...I notice that you all are fairly quick on stating the status of a meeting so I think people would have enough time to adjust.

Oh and to note on the weather today...as I am at cnn right now....it's looking like a heavy snow "warning" until 9am. It's already a little wet outside so the supplies might get peed on by the heavy snow warning gods....who relay their messages through omniscient green screens controlling puppets called....meteor-olo-gist. hahah man it's sooooo 6:30 am on a Sat and I am wide awake....eating oatmeal.

[Flipnastywebby]

good morning jcatlanta,....and everyone else.
Last i checked we parcipate in boozer doodle, so that does happen when people have the funds and time for it. as for the move, come on. thursedays, catl memebers meet way out where its easier for them at a starbucks, correct me if im wrong, but theres nothing saying the people who live inside the perimeter cant meet on a thurseday closer in.
I live about 3 minutes from M street, the drive isnt bad. Its actually the easiest one i have during the week.

im not trying to insult anyone, im just adding my thoughts on this. (im not sayin, im just sayin)
I know it might be a hike but i recomend to everyone on the thread, weather permiting(never thought i would say that south of the M/D line) to make the drive to funwoody at least once.

thurseday meet ups inside the perimeter, (as long as Syracuse isnt on tv that night) im open to sugestions.


and all that stuff about growth couldnt be more true. I have a debt of gratitude to be paid to this group for where i am now and the steps everyone has taken to help me become a better artist. i would make the drive even if it took 2 hours to get there, but anything over that is just madness :pirate: !


Slainte!

[KingUnicorn]

At approximately 5:50 this morning, Influenza slipped through the hole in my defenses created by the summoned stench of fresh-baked asiago and descended into my world...

It was (and still remains) a very ugly experience...

I will chime in briefly merely to comment that I'm pleased to see the open dialog on the thread and everyone adding a personal take on our recent discussions. While this has steered us a bit away from or initial discussion of website needs, I do believe this has been productive.

All this snow on the ground, and me cocooned in my sickness. Have fun out there for me.

~KU

[KingUnicorn]

Holy smokes...Double posted...

[KingUnicorn]

Holy smokes, triple post...

[jcatlanta]

influenza strikes thrice!!

[jcatlanta]

influenza strikes thrice!!

[KingUnicorn]

Wow, really swinging for the fences with all these database issues...Four posts of the same message...