Events Before I Leave For Vacation

Though I have been crazy busy with leaving for Europe and working on my portfolio, I would like to get another couple sketch groups together before I take off. Also, due to the fact that I'll be away for a little over three weeks, I'd love to see some of you get together while I'm gone! For that reason, feel free to post some of your personal work for critique and take advantage of the local talent that regulars this blog!

As for sketch days, I'm making my own schedule up through the 22nd, so I'm open to any date and time prior. Comment below for suggestions and lets get together soon!

Events So Far:

1.
June 20th: Pirates of San Francisco Bay!- Pirate themed, Authentic Costumes in an old victorian mansion! 5 stories!, $25.00 for the night- includes open house/ live-DJ Savvy, hookah bar/ wine bar/ snacks/ authentic costumed and nude models, photo-booth! Located at a historic home on 1198 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117- at the corner of Fulton and Scott across from Alamo Square! 8pm to 1am- 5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BTqX5MNHnk

2.
June 23rd: The third Tuesday (4th in this case) of every month Minna Gallery hosts a really cool event in which you get to sketch with professionals and sell your work while drinking beer, etc. Check the video below!

Update

Up was amazing! If you haven't seen it yet, get to your local theater as soon as possible.

Here are some pages from the last few sketch gatherings we've had. I hope you like:

Up!

Between eye surgery, my birthday skydiving trip, leaving for Europe, and putting my 2 weeks at the 9-5, I've neglected the Sketch Crew! Well, to make amends I'm getting us all together for a night no serious artist can opt out of, Up. Yes, thats right, we're all getting together to watch the long anticipated release of Pixars Up! If you've already seen it watch it again! Time is 6:45pm, Thursday June 4th at the AMC theater for the 3D showing. Tickets should be $13.50, $12.50 with student ID's. Be there or be square.

CORRECTION: It's playing in 3D at 845 Market Street in the mall.
I'll be there at 6!

Marina

Marina
Originally uploaded by jjutt

San Francisco, Marina
05.17.09 w/Seth Henderson

MonkeyBum

MonkeyBum
Originally uploaded by jjutt

it just came out that way!

Memorial Day

"If I can make art for a livin' I win!"

Marina Sunday

Hey Crew,

This Sunday we're all going to meet at my house 11ish and after a little getting to know you conversation we can grab some coffee and/or food nearby around noon, then branch out from there. The address is 2495 Lombard Street in the Marina. Ring when you get here and be sure to bring any drawing materials you wish, while being prepared for the weather. I expect nice with a chance of wind.

Also, see post below for Saturday Gallery hopping

Gallery Hopping on Saturday

Seeing if anybody is down to do some gallery hopping on Saturday! I'd say we can meet up on Union Square around 1, and start going through the Geary Blvd. galleries. Hoping to end up at the Shooting Gallery on Larkin. I think those are the only ones I know of by Union Square. Then there are also some neighboring galleries by 111 Minna as well. Any interests?


- Angelo

Metamorphica Sketches

To those of you that don't know, my eye surgery went well and though I'm not yet 100%, expect another drawing day here shortly.

As for posts, here are my belated images from the Metamorphic drawings session. I'm trying to track down the artist that did the imagery in the background of the photos to credit her work here...

04.30.09 - Yerba Buena & Westfield Sketches

Here are my sketches from tonight's session. I think it was a great night altogether, despite the cold sneaking up on us in the park.





We moved over to the Westfield when it got too much outside and, after a brief run at Mai Do, an awesome stationary store that has great brushes and pens, we got down to business at the food court. There were lots of people just waiting to be drawn.



After we parted ways, I got on the train and continued sketching for a little bit before drifting off to slumberland.



Hope to see you all at the next one.

Sketches From Yerba Buena

Thanks to David for bringing the almond cookies!

My Sketches from the GG Park Meet

I almost forgot to post these up!

This time I decided to step out of my usual comfort zone and took a stab at non-character related subject matter in various media. I'm happy with the way the watercolor turned out and anxious to discover the way to add more layers for a thicker look.

Also, I tested out toned paper for the first time as well. The charcoal gave me some trouble, but over all, it was fun.

Sketching @ Yerba Buena, Thursday, 6pm

Hey everyone,

We're going to try and get together for an evening of sketching this Thursday evening at 6pm. The place? The park between the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and The Metreon. I figure we got a couple hours in the sun before we have to move inside and I'm really getting used to the springtime sun. So bring your sketchbook, drawing pad, random pieces of paper and your drawing sticks and let's do this thing!

33 Revolutions Live Band performance

hi all,

Just wanted to post this sketch I did at 33 Revs while this jazz band was playing. I had no idea was going to take it as far as I did and as quickly as I did it. This took me two hours to do altogether. I am so proud of myself for getting something done very quickly.

Metamorphica

I went to the very first one and I have to say it was a blast. This is a monthly event that my friend hosts. It's pretty intense - you're surrounded by a whole bunch of other creative artists, drawing practically non stop. It has a pretty chill atmosphere and if you're interested to draw some costumed figures, this is the place to go!






















Here's a link to some of the sketches I did that night: http://nocturnalconcept.blogspot.com/2009/03/metemorphica-workshop.html

And for more info, here's their blogspot that has a whole bunch of pictures from previous events and other people's drawings: http://busstopgallery.blogspot.com/

Saturday May 2nd, 7pm -1am
135 Dore St, San Francisco, CA
Theme: Butoh
Designer: Bad Unkl Sista
Price: $25 ($20 with student ID)

RSVP required, no tickets at door. Space is limited to 25 people. Contact Nadia Mogilev for more info and to purchase tickets: busstopgallery@gmail.com

Sketches from GG Park

Hey everyone,

It's Vincent. Just checking in to post some sketches from Sunday's trip to the Park.



This was my view out from the De Young Cafe. It was a nice day out that day and everything was looking great. I got bored of this pretty quick though and moved on.



During the conversation one of our sketchers said that if he had a superppower, it would be to speak every single language fluently. I'm a visual person and a comic book artist so I immediately thought of this.



I had to leave a little earlieer than everyone else, but before I left I got in a few nice sketches of some things from the Japanese Tea Garden. I wish I had more time there because the flowers and plants were amazing to look at. Great for still life practice!

That's it for now. Hope you all had a great weekend and I want to see you at the next one. That means YOU!

GG Park Photos

Though sketches are on the way, our trip today was so beautiful I had to take some quick snapshots with my phone. Here are some that turned out okay:

Bringing Old to New

Take the oldest drawing of yours that you can find and redraw it to the best of your current ability. Post both versions below for comments:

Amazing Artist Has Drawing Contest!

Here is a link on DA, put on by one of my favorite artists. Check it out and lets post up some submissions!

http://news.deviantart.com/article/77159/

...better late than never

see you sunday gang!

This Sunday the 19th in GG Park!!!

Sunday is the next meeting and I can't wait to see all the new faces! Weather permitting, I would like to visit Golden Gate Park. It should be nice but if the weather does change, so will the location. As always, feel free to post up ideas below under "comments"

I'm thinking noonish we can meet at the De Young and spread out from there. When are you available?

SketchCrawl Apr 11?

Is anyone going to the sketch crawl tomorrow (sat apr 11) ?


...meet at the park right above the parking lot on kearny street ... it's called Portsmouth Square. Let's meet at 10:30am.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=kearny+st ... 7&t=h&z=18

We usually meet close to the kids playground

The plan will simply be spread around chinatown and little italy ... follow your nose and enjoy the day.
We'll meet for the end of crawl sketchbook sharing at the same spot at 4:30pm.

People Watching

Here are a few sketches from my people watching expedition Thursday. What do you think?

Cartoon Art MuseumTomorrow (Thursday)!

Hello everyone! I'm leaving at 2pm to check out the Cartoon Art Museum, and will be sketching after. As always, I'm open as to locations, so comment below if your available and we can all meet up!

sketching in golden gate park

hey guys, i'm going to be sketching in golden gate park this friday afternoon if anyone wants to meet up. if the weather is less than pleasant, then i'll probably end up in a cafe in the area.

@ the 33

33 Revolution was a great place. Here are the two sketches I did while I was there. The third image is the page I was drawing the foreground characters for. The parents still need some work, but I'm getting there...

Sunday 33 Revolutions

Though I'll be there at 1:30, feel free to drop in anytime between 10 and 5pm. We will all be sketching and working on art. I look forward to seeing some new faces!

33 Revolutions in El Cerrito

Just a note to all the sketchers out there. I'll be @ 33 Revolutions on Central Ave. and San Pablo Ave. in El Cerrito tonight and tomorrow. I got to get some comic strips done so I'll be chillin' with my headphones on and my supplies out. If you want to come down all the directions and goodies are on their site: http://www.33revolutions.com . I'll be there most of the day tomorrow, too and will post my sketches and page progress on the site when I get home.

Meeting Sunday!

Where too?

I'm finishing some freelance work, so I can't do all day, but would love to take a break and do some drawing! Lets hear some thoughts on time and location. So far I've heard the Wharf. Hit the comments button below to comment.

The Grove

Hey guys, I'm headed to The Grove in an hour or so to do some artwork. It's a coffee shop in the Marina off Chestnut and Avila, between Scott and Pierce. It's got the coolest atmosphere! I'll take pictures and post them below. If anyone is in the area, stop by. I should be there through 2pm.

Update! Here are the photos and sketches, plus one I colored quickly in PS:

Sparky's Diner Sketches

I had a lot of fun at Sparky's last night meeting all the folks and getting my draw on. Haven't been that inspired in a wulie and it was great to be in that atmosphere among fellow struggling (!) artists just trying to do our thing.

These are the sketches I got from the group plus one from when I was hanging out before the session since I got there REALLY early. Next time I'll be fashionably late like the rest of y'all. ;)

Sparky's Diner

It was great to meet all of you! Thanks again to everyone that could make it, and to all of those that will be there next time, PICK A PLACE!!! Anywhere that there is to draw, hit me up. I suggest "The Grove." It is a spot over in the Marina that has the coolest atmosphere; very inspirational. I'm open to any ideas.

I witnessed some great artwork and enjoyed tossing my sketchbook around. I can't wait to see those drawings I missed and look forward to being reminded of the ones I remember. Please post up our work as soon as you get a chance. So there is no lag, try to go with 72 dpi at around 750 tall. Here are some drunken sketches that made it to my sketchbook at Sparky's:

Next Meet: Tuesday @ Sparky's Diner

Bring all your art friends! With a $1.50 Happy Hour, Sparky's at 242 Church Street should be a great place for all of us to meet up. There we can have a beer while getting to know each other and sketching the random characters we come across.

Happy hour is 5-9pm this Tuesday. I'll get there 7ish, though several people will be there earlier.

Lastly, obviously the blog is up! I tossed up the sketches I've received so far. We should have some photos up soon as well. Feel free to toss me ideas as to the look, etc.

-Seth

First Meet at the SF Zoo

Though it rained off and on most of the day, we got some nice sketches out of the experience. Here are some of the ones I've received so far: