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

[redehlert]

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

[The Incredible Sok]

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

[redehlert]

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

[The Incredible Sok]

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

[The Incredible Sok]

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

[jetpack42]

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

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

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

[The Incredible Sok]

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

[Undertow]

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

[Jamesy]

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

[NewGuy22]

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Fire Moth]

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

[Rikkenian]

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

[Undertow]

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

[silvestri99]

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

[Fire Moth]

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

[silvestri99]

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

[The Incredible Sok]

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

[rex-craft7]

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

[redehlert]

Edwin! Good to see you here my fine frand.

[Undertow]

I concur. We should schedule a get together.

[Earendil]

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

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

[rex-craft7]

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

[redehlert]

Take a moment and read this message from sir Manley. One thing of inspiration is what the Austin POD is doing for the local youth with 2/monthly Saturday classes.
Perhaps there is something that we can do for the underprivileged in Seattle? I have a few contacts in Seattle that could be asked if there was an interest.
Best!
D

[redehlert]

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

[The Incredible Sok]

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

[Undertow]

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

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

[redehlert]

Hey Sok,

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

And Sok....patience will reward you.

Best,
D

[The Incredible Sok]

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

[The Incredible Sok]

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

[Jettison]

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

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

www.dimimacheras.daportfolio.com

-Dimi