Due to the holiday there will be no Sketchgroup for this Sunday, but normal get together next Sunday. Also, Jason Merck will be moving on to Image Works so we will be having lunch with him afterwards, so please make it to say goodbye.
Spark
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
School project, c&c appreciated
Hi all,
I'm doing my first serious concept art project for school. I would appreciate any feedbacks from you guys. I posted a thread on conceptart.org, and will update it several times a week as the project rolls on. I've finished the initial versions of character sheet, weapon sheets, and vehicle sheets, and am trying to crack the environment concept. Any comments would be appreciated! Thanks lots,
Grace
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Events in February...
I've just come back from the NYC Toy Fair (check out some of the cool action figures that will be coming out over on action-figure.com), and I do believe some of the Dallas sketchgroup game artists may still be at the GDC (Feb 18-22) over in San Francisco. But, there is at least one event in the Dallas area next weekend that some Sketchgroup artists might want to check out: ConDFW.
ConDFW 2008 is "A science fiction and fantasy event" taking place in Richardson Feb 22-24. Artist Donato Giancola is an Artist Guest of Honor. If you're into reading/watching Science Fiction and Fantasy, there will be a nice variety of authors and additional scifi/fantasy artists to check out as well, with Peter S. Beagle of 'The Lost Unicorn" fame as Author Guest of Honor (BTW artist David Cherry from Ensemble Studios is also listed as attending).
That's about all that I know going on for the rest of February...if anyone in the group has any additional event info that they'd like to share, please post a comment and I'll update this post so we can all see it.
ConDFW 2008 is "A science fiction and fantasy event" taking place in Richardson Feb 22-24. Artist Donato Giancola is an Artist Guest of Honor. If you're into reading/watching Science Fiction and Fantasy, there will be a nice variety of authors and additional scifi/fantasy artists to check out as well, with Peter S. Beagle of 'The Lost Unicorn" fame as Author Guest of Honor (BTW artist David Cherry from Ensemble Studios is also listed as attending).
That's about all that I know going on for the rest of February...if anyone in the group has any additional event info that they'd like to share, please post a comment and I'll update this post so we can all see it.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
No Sketchgroup for March 2nd
Hey guy's, I wanted to inform you that Halfprice books will be having an event on March the 2nd. So unless we can find another place in the meantime, there will not be a sketchgroup get together for that day. Please check back for any further updates.
Keep Sketchin!
Spark
Keep Sketchin!
Spark
Monday, January 14, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
17th Worldwide Sketch Crawl
"SketchCrawl is a day to get together with artists around the world and within your city to sketch the world around you. If we can get a group of people together to do this, it would be the first time Dallas joins in on the SketchCrawl. For more information, go to http://www.sketchcrawl.com"
Jehu Campos at UTDallas is organizing this event for Dallas.
the facebook event:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6687809302&ref=mf
the sketchcrawl forum, which includes discussion for the inaugural Dallas event:
http://www.sketchcrawl.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=35
This would be another great outing for everyone, and there should be plenty of more crawls to come.
Jehu Campos at UTDallas is organizing this event for Dallas.
the facebook event:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6687809302&ref=mf
the sketchcrawl forum, which includes discussion for the inaugural Dallas event:
http://www.sketchcrawl.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=35
This would be another great outing for everyone, and there should be plenty of more crawls to come.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Austin/Dallas Sketchgroup Get together!
Just wanted to let everyone know about the upcoming Austin/Dallas sketchgroup that we will be having. If you are planning on going, please list whether or not you will be attending so we can get an idea to our number. Also, thanks to Paul Richards and the Austin Sketchgroup for hosting and setting this up! This should be a good chance for all of us to enjoy some art, and get to know other great talent around the extended area.
Spark
WHEN :
Saturday, Jan. 12th, 2008
11AM - 6PM/? (may go later depending on consensus)
VENUE DETAILS / DIRECTIONS :
Zero One Studio
4607 Bolm Rd.
Austin, TX 78702
Google Maps Link
Zero One Studio is located behind the Mystic Monkey Tattoo Emporium at 4607 Bolm - at the intersection of Springdale and Bolm in East Austin (across from Blue Genie Art). The entrance to the studio is at 904 1/2 Chote. (in between 904 and 906) This is right near the intersection of Springdale and Bolm in East Austin. (Will probably have some additional signage pointing people to the entrance.)
Springdale is about 1 mile south of MLK on Airport. Or from the south Bolm is about 1/2 mile north of 7th st on Springdale.
From Airport Blvd. you go south on Springdale, cross the railroad tracks and take the 2nd left onto Lyons. Then take the first left onto Chote. Look for the warehouse on the left side of the street down the block 100 feet or so. There is a sign on the fence/gate that says "Zero One Studio". The entrance is on the left side of the building.
PARKING: There is plentiful parking in the grassy area behind the building and is accessible by turning right on Mansell, and right again on Chote (look for a wire-mesh gate and sign). Additional parking can overflow on Chote or to the railroad easement across from the tattoo shop on Bolm. Please do not park directly in front of the tattoo shop. Carpooling is recommended. Neighborhood watch is in effect, but as a precaution don't leave anything valuable in your car. You're responsible for your belongings.
LOST? : (Paul Richards) cell : 512-906-9775
(Brett Briley) cell: 469-667-8257
To bring :
-cushion or whatever you need to be comfortable (There will be tables and folding chairs as well as limited couch seating.)
-beverages (There's a little convenience store next door that has drinks, ice and smokes, so don't worry about toting too much.)
-special lunch requirements (otherwise we'll probably be ordering pizza from a nearby Little Caesars, or getting Sonic burgers)
-work to work on (sketchbooks / w.i.p.s) + supplies
-work to show/exhibit (optional -- the place would work well as a makeshift gallery and is used as a photography studio during the week)-inspirational materials / reference
-laptops (wireless passwords pending)
-ipods (will have a rig for playing music)
-cameras (for documenting!)
-cash donation (suggested for Austin attendees, since we are hosting -- Once we have a ballpark figure for venue and other costs, we can figure all this out)
-cash for downtown parking (should we decide to migrate down there afterwards -- we'll be close)
+Spouses welcome! (no pets please)
++Smoking will be allowed outside the building...should be a coffee can out there.
+++People interested in doing graffiti/tag art are welcome do to this on the side of the buiding the Zero One entrance is on. That's what it's for!
Currently there is no set format -- just a casual day-long meet-and-greet, and a chance to jam on some work. Future sessions may feature a lifedrawing component and/or special presentation. Trickle in and out as you please. In the evening, whenever people are feeling it, we can go downtown and grab drinks.
Spark
WHEN :
Saturday, Jan. 12th, 2008
11AM - 6PM/? (may go later depending on consensus)
VENUE DETAILS / DIRECTIONS :
Zero One Studio
4607 Bolm Rd.
Austin, TX 78702
Google Maps Link
Zero One Studio is located behind the Mystic Monkey Tattoo Emporium at 4607 Bolm - at the intersection of Springdale and Bolm in East Austin (across from Blue Genie Art). The entrance to the studio is at 904 1/2 Chote. (in between 904 and 906) This is right near the intersection of Springdale and Bolm in East Austin. (Will probably have some additional signage pointing people to the entrance.)
Springdale is about 1 mile south of MLK on Airport. Or from the south Bolm is about 1/2 mile north of 7th st on Springdale.
From Airport Blvd. you go south on Springdale, cross the railroad tracks and take the 2nd left onto Lyons. Then take the first left onto Chote. Look for the warehouse on the left side of the street down the block 100 feet or so. There is a sign on the fence/gate that says "Zero One Studio". The entrance is on the left side of the building.
PARKING: There is plentiful parking in the grassy area behind the building and is accessible by turning right on Mansell, and right again on Chote (look for a wire-mesh gate and sign). Additional parking can overflow on Chote or to the railroad easement across from the tattoo shop on Bolm. Please do not park directly in front of the tattoo shop. Carpooling is recommended. Neighborhood watch is in effect, but as a precaution don't leave anything valuable in your car. You're responsible for your belongings.
LOST? : (Paul Richards) cell : 512-906-9775
(Brett Briley) cell: 469-667-8257
To bring :
-cushion or whatever you need to be comfortable (There will be tables and folding chairs as well as limited couch seating.)
-beverages (There's a little convenience store next door that has drinks, ice and smokes, so don't worry about toting too much.)
-special lunch requirements (otherwise we'll probably be ordering pizza from a nearby Little Caesars, or getting Sonic burgers)
-work to work on (sketchbooks / w.i.p.s) + supplies
-work to show/exhibit (optional -- the place would work well as a makeshift gallery and is used as a photography studio during the week)-inspirational materials / reference
-laptops (wireless passwords pending)
-ipods (will have a rig for playing music)
-cameras (for documenting!)
-cash donation (suggested for Austin attendees, since we are hosting -- Once we have a ballpark figure for venue and other costs, we can figure all this out)
-cash for downtown parking (should we decide to migrate down there afterwards -- we'll be close)
+Spouses welcome! (no pets please)
++Smoking will be allowed outside the building...should be a coffee can out there.
+++People interested in doing graffiti/tag art are welcome do to this on the side of the buiding the Zero One entrance is on. That's what it's for!
Currently there is no set format -- just a casual day-long meet-and-greet, and a chance to jam on some work. Future sessions may feature a lifedrawing component and/or special presentation. Trickle in and out as you please. In the evening, whenever people are feeling it, we can go downtown and grab drinks.
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