United Kingdom

[trev]

Lefran:

You could just download windows media player for the mac, but if its on uni hardware that might not be an option.

If you can find a computer with either After Effects of Premiere you should be able to import the wmv's and convert them to quicktimes.

FinalCut might do it as well but I cant vouch for that.

Hope that helps!

ps:

Check it out (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=63758)

[sketchling]

jeez dude... yer improving rather fast! great to see! :D Bit of the old bond villan in there! :D

[Dirty C]

fran: download mplayer. It plays EVERYTHING.

[sketchling]

damn... was tempted to get a gnomon dvd that looks interesting (about shot design for environments)... but the delivery charge is nearly half the cost of the dvd!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 20 dollars to deliver a DVD!!!!!! What the hell are they thinking? Do they WANT us to actually buy these things?? Jeeeez

[Quicksilver]

If you guys would prefer to meet on a weekend, I can probably do a Sunday/Monday stint as I wouldn't miss out on as many hours in work. :)

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Sketchling see if you can get it off ebay, i got 4 gnomon dvds for £30.

[Dirty C]

i think i'm gonna be in europe that weekend now - cause you said the week :S

[Quicksilver]

i think i'm gonna be in europe that weekend now - cause you said the week :S
That's no probs - just that if people wanted to meet on a weekend then I could probably do those days. Weekdays would be most ideal. :)

I got a new job! So I'll have more Sundays free - maybe open to Bristol visits? I'm a bit busy this and next week but if you guys are up for it then I'll let you know when I have the time off.

There's about 3 weeks to Easter hols. Anyone willing to pitch in on finalising or at least generalising on dates?

[yAdam]

Naomi, you said the holidays were 10th to 21st, so between those dates might be best for most people, seeing as even uni people have easter off too....Would it be better to go for sometime in the middle? some day between the thursday (13th) and the tuesday (18th)?? I have nothing planned for easter yet, so at the moment I can do any day... If people say the days they definately cannot do we can narrow it down...the sooner its sorted the sooner workers can get the day off :)

[Quicksilver]

I'm fine to go between monday - thursday on both weeks, but can only afford to go once, lol. I can probably go on a Sunday, but the rotas haven't been written to go that far.

[koshime]

am free from easter friday to easter monday

[lefran]

Naomi and i have our AS art exam tomorrow so wish us luck!!

[koshime]

good luck and paint well. Now sleep!

[Dirty C]

good luck kittens.

christ, still don't know when i'm going away.

need to sleep off all this beer before the new york posse arrive at my work tomorrow...

[Eriboss]

"me eats Dirty_C"

Good luck doods, i'm sure it will go swimmingly.

Hope everyone else is well?
Wizard came over to me castle this weekend and we did some oil painting and the such, the results of which are in our respective sketchbooks no doubt hehe so feel free to go check out.

Also, thanks for all your kind words about me thunderdome paint too, means a lot to me :yayca:

I need to sleep now.
Eri :evilmustache:

[Quicksilver]

Cheers guys! I just want to get it over and done with. o_O I'm not too fond of the sketchbook system we have in college but mleh, tis near the end of the year so there's no point in complaining.

Sleep....? Never heard of it. :P

[Badger]

Sleep....? Never heard of it. :P

Thats the spirit!! :teeth:
Good luck guys.
-B-

[Midnight]

Yeah, good luck!

Anyone ever had a mechanical pencil jam on them? I had to use a spare lead to shift the bit that got stuck, which snapped the spare in half (reducing its usefulness, since they get loose when there's not much left - I usually end up losing the last cm or so, because it 'spins' in the holder, and it's always the blunt bit that touches the paper).

Mid.

[lefran]

thanks guys! we had our exam today
Naomi's was amazing! she did an acrylic painting but im sure she can tell you more lol
i did a fineliner detailed sketch of a monster and it turned out better than id hoped n e ways so hopefully ill get a decent grade!

[koshime]

it was a timed exam? ready steady paint?

[lefran]

yeah we had 5 hours so only so much you can do really, i didnt paint but it took soooooo long to put little details in with a fineliner on mine

[Quicksilver]

Lol, pretty much, We had 5 hours to do our final piece but we had breaks in between and were supervised by an examiner.

Thanks, Fran! Yours was really intricate - I'm surprised your hand didn't fall off! :P

I painted a scene from The Subtle Knife (The second novel of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy) using acrylics (also used undercolours! They make a huge difference to the overal piece). I think it's good, though I'm really gutted my SB is nowhere up to scratch (it's my own fault!) so it'll most probably drag down my grade.

Graphics exam next week. Fun fun fun...

[Badger]

it was a timed exam? ready steady paint?

Yeah it's actually excatly that... ah those were the days. Forced breaks and all. But it was cool to have sculptures, painters, printers, mixed medias's's's all in the same room. It always amazes me how different people work. mmm Process...

Oh and you guys going to montreal?

You're all BASTARDS. You heard me!
Just thought i'd remind you.
-B-

[koshime]

I'm boycotting montreal (j/k) in favour of something Italian (also in terms of costs and time.....) I am really gearing up for the autumn for a more european styled workshop and reunion with our euro counterparts! viva la...florence!

[yAdam]

Glad the exam went well for you two! Strange you only had 5 hours. In mine i'm pretty sure it was 8 for the AS and then 12 hours for the A level.

Not going to montreal either. I could probably afford it, but I wouldn't have any money left. Definately in for Florence though!

[Kian]

Great going girls, Fran, Naomi, Josh, oops soz bro ;)

Ok everyone. My mum's getting married at the end of August. Just letting yas know wether I can go to Florence or not when the Euro WS dates are released.

btw, Anyone have a rough idea how much a Euro workshop actually costs?????
Cheers :)

[yAdam]

Hey jon, I wouldn't worry. I am fairly sure the workshop won't be until october time or later, and the price will probably be similar to montreal. I can't remember, but it was something like $400.

and congrats to your mum :)

[Quicksilver]

Cheers, guys! :D

Adam: Really? I had 10 hours for GCSE. I heard you get around 12-15 hours for A Level [shrugs].

I'm not going ot the Montreal WS, but will defo go to the European one. This year's gonna be so expensive with all the London trips as well...

BTW, I'll be in London on the 27th and 28th May this year to go to the Anime Expo (round the Dockland area) so if you guys are up for a meet then that's cool. I think the con goes from 9am-5pmish - can't remember. There's another con in October too but I don't know the dates.

[Kian]

Thanks Adam :)

[lefran]

yeah its 15 hours for A level

[Midnight]

I was assuming Florence would be mid\late September, since I thought Prague was set back a bit for some reason? It'd be a bugger if it's early October - I'd like to be at home for my birthday!

Congrats Fran and Naomi, and congrats kian's mum!

Mid.

[Kian]

:) cheers Midnight

[ZAChos]

So whens the meet during easter? Naomi says I should annoy you so she can have dates to book her train tickets. If you guys are able. I would suggest first week of april, as i'm going to praag after that, and would like to see you guys again and get some tips from those of you I didn't accost last time.

[Badger]

Right then bitches, your favourite Mr Badjah will be in london from about mid day next tuesday... Anyone gonna be about? Or i'll just bumble over to the palace and blag lunch.
Kian - Congrats to your mum, no mum jokes made there.
Oh and in reply you your early jibe! I'm sure EVERYONE has worn fishnets at some point in their life ¬_¬
I'll be going to Florence. Defo.
Quicksilver - amazing mitten dance.
-B-

[sketchling]

... hmmmm. Guess I still have years to put that prediction into practice....

Ill be around after woork next tues... Lets have a mini meet in yer honour ;) London people... tues next week. NANDOS!!!!!!!!! :D

[WARHEAD]

Nando's..... After work Tuesday - I'll b there !

[koshime]

i can arrange to be avail on tuesday evening

[sketchling]

Call them and they shall come!!!! :D Yes. Soho Nandos. Tuesday.This time Tekura, you are coming!!!! We have seen too little of the moll-millions ;)

[sketchling]

I have a SKETCHBOOK!!!! at long bloody last!!! My old one kinda got lost! but hey.

[MayaSan]

Hey!
We'll be in London between 5/4 and 7/4 to see the Pixar show at the Science Museum. Wondering if anyone wants to go out for a beer and talk art? Or join us for the show?

Maya San (www.bigstripedcats.com) and Leopoldo (www.fabpics.com)

[Molly]

Hey Maria!!!! Hows you and Leo???

Aw man, its been a while! I'm up for a meet when you rin town 5th - 7th April? Im so up for that!? my mobile is 0044 (0) 7932 907 779 I gotta new phone, and lost your number - PM me or whatever - would be good to catch up!

Also, DC remember a guy called Simon Gustaffson? Swedish fella, tall, round glasses, side-burns - hung with us fo a bit in A'Dam??? He lived in Manchester, drew lotsa trees and environments...like Sketchling but Swedish? Well, hes moved to London, round Angel somewhere and would like a meet with us all. Kim, like I say, I think you guys'll get on....

Quicksilver & LeFran - well done for posting your pics...risky frisky - theres enuff wank material in there to last a while...Yumiko is daring eh? hehe but wot a sweet gal....

I need to paint...Whens the next meet?

Mx

[Dirty C]

well it sounds like next tuesday.

we still have to sort out easter though - the poor welshies aren't able to plan till we give them a date.

i am around for easter weekend now, though.

[Badger]

Hey stoats, you are all welcome to meet up on tuesday evening, but i'll be watching Sigur ros.
I'm not around easter weekend. I'm in bournemouth.
-B-

[sketchling]

baka. Im doing tues anyway :P

[Quicksilver]

...Quicksilver & LeFran - well done for posting your pics...risky frisky - theres enuff wank material in there to last a while...Yumiko is daring eh? hehe but wot a sweet gal....
Lol!! Aye, she's rather daring - Delight and fooxoo too. I'm gonna leave it as that - I'd rather people look at my artwork than to look at just me. :)

I'm up for meeting up sometime during the first week of Easter since Zac will be away for the second. I'm free from Monday-Thursday (maaaaaybe Sunday).

[yAdam]

Hehe, very daring indeed! I bet you've all been getting lots of friend requests :P

[Summer Pudding]

Old Man Puddn's gonna be 35 on Tuesday April 11th, and he wants to revisit the Old Country (that's Notting Hill to you bumpkins). ;)

There's loads of good pubs, packed with fit, posh birds, all gaggin' for it.

Who's in?

Pud'

[Dirty C]

Yup.

Apparently that message was too short. So here's some more words.

Banana. Flamingo. Comb. Pterodactyl. Spaghetti.

[Dirty C]

When are we going to the Michelangelo drawings exhibition???? Badger, if you want to borrow my card next tuesday so you can get into this for free, let me know.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/4813786.stm

[Molly]

Michelangelo drawings - as soon as possible!

Spuds Berfday - Im up for that

Next Tues meet - Im up for that too...

Mx

[sketchling]

Im up for everything. except arson. I usually get away with that.

edit: Dirty-c Wanna go this weekend? My lovely lady is in SA tryin to get a visa so I got me some time free :)

[Dirty C]

I can't, I'm off to Munchen for the weekend :)

[Dirty C]

though if you wanna borrow my card, speak now or forever hold your piece.

[Molly]

I miss all you fuckers

I asked Jason whens hes gonna make an MB here in London..he never replied hehe...Im thinking Spud and Dixon can be the head honchos...go on, hassle him, londons fucking cool and well, yeah!!!

DC who you munching this weekend?!?!

Go Girls!

Mx

[Quicksilver]

Hehe, very daring indeed! I bet you've all been getting lots of friend requests :P
Nah, just the one :P

Hmm, there's only an affordable room open for Thurs 13th and it's a fair distance from the City Centre :S So I might only be able to stay the day and leave early in the first week. Boooo!!

[sketchling]

Molly :) Lets go to the Michelangelo thing tomorrow...? you free?

P.S. Done a major sketchbook update :D Actually got loads of hand-drawn stuff now.

[WARHEAD]

Sketchling, Moll - I'm up for the exhibition. not doing much this weekend......

do you know how much it will be ?

[Summer Pudding]

I asked Jason whens hes gonna make an MB here in London..he never replied hehe...Im thinking Spud and Dixon can be the head honchos...go on, hassle him, londons fucking cool and well, yeah!!!


T, I'd be lucky to land the tea-making and hand relief gig at MB! :teeth:

Spudlington

[Summer Pudding]

Change of plan on the berfdy. The ol' ball and chain has suggested I have my London shenanigans on the weekend before (Friday 7th or Saturday 8th, not fussed which). Her own b'day is two days after mine, and she wants me match fit for round II in Manchester. What say yoozlot?

Spuderella

[Dirty C]

Christ, I have my mate coming over from Switzerland for his 30th that weekend, and two other 30ths on that same saturday night!

[Summer Pudding]

"packed with fit, posh birds, all gaggin' for it"

Got your focus back yet Chris? Attaboy! :)

[Quicksilver]

"packed with fit, posh birds, all gaggin' for it"

Got your focus back yet Chris? Attaboy! :)
Lol!

Oooo I've been shopping. Baaad bad me <---should be saving up for Florence. :rolleyes:

[koshime]

the normal girly accesories - total new outfit and shoes and bags to tote?

[Quicksilver]

the normal girly accesories - total new outfit and shoes and bags to tote?
New outfit, yes (2 shirts, 1 pair of smart peddlepushers and a waistcoat); shoes, almost (decided to be good); and bag, no (though I almost got another bag but decided not to.....will probably end up getting it anyway at some point).

I'm gonna alter the one shirt so it's a wrap-over though 'cause it makes me look a bit boxy otherwise! I'm also thinking of making a bag - need to sketch out some designs first though. It'll be piss easy if I do end up using canvas. :)

[koshime]

would that be comfortable to carry about? A canvas made bag that is

[Badger]

would that be comfortable to carry about? A canvas made bag that is

No, but highly practical when speed painting was needed. And if it was primed canvas it'd be pretty waterproof.
-B-

[james]

hi people, just thought i'd take a few min to introduce myself.
I'm a mate of badgers from foundation and now go to uni (and drinking) with him though i'm doing graphic design instead of illustration (which is why a lot of my work is vector based). I think i want to be a graphic designer in later life which seems to be scarily close now, possibly in advertising? I dunno...
It would be really great if people would critique my work even though i know its not the sort of stuff people usually put up in here, although i will be putting a lot more sketchbook and drawn stuff up here, and badger promises he will teach me how to paint properly so i might even get some of that up here.

Cheers

J

[Quicksilver]

Chee/koshime: Yeeaahh, 'course! This (http://www.sweetsunset.co.uk/photos/watercolour_bag.jpg) was made using a lightweight canvas fabric.

Josh/Badger: Hehe :P

Welcome to the forums, jay! I believe there are a few Graphic Design people around here [points at kian3001] so c&c-wise you'll most probably be fine. :)

Wasn't there meant to be a Bristol meet at some point...?

[Kian]

hi people, just thought i'd take a few min to introduce myself.
I'm a mate of badgers from foundation and now go to uni (and drinking) with him though i'm doing graphic design instead of illustration (which is why a lot of my work is vector based). I think i want to be a graphic designer in later life which seems to be scarily close now, possibly in advertising? I dunno...
It would be really great if people would critique my work even though i know its not the sort of stuff people usually put up in here, although i will be putting a lot more sketchbook and drawn stuff up here, and badger promises he will teach me how to paint properly so i might even get some of that up here.

Cheers

J

Dude, I'm a trained graphic designer. lol "trained":tihi:, which really means I did a BTEC ND in it last year. I did get triple distinction though, so I'd love to crit your GDesign. I personally would like a dedicated forum here on CA.org. But yeah, check out my online portfolio at the bottom. My GDesign's on there.

[james]

Damn your stuff is good kian. would love to know how you do some of your more urban sketchy stuff. where did you do your nd?
cheers, would be great if you could crit my stuff. sketch book below

[Kian]

Thanks Jay. I've left you with some crits. I studied at Bradford college for my ND. The tutors were great. They taught me alot, and strongly advised my to get out of Bradford lol. Which I was more than happy to do for my degree.

[lefran]

hi everyone, havent been on in a few days lol *withdrawl symptoms* i didnt even have a tv !
Ive been to north wales on a welsh trip to this really remote little place called Nantgortheyrn which you had to go down this reaaaaally steep road edged with a cliff to get too! eep
well heres some pics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/pink_fairy_princess5/STA60013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/pink_fairy_princess5/STA60015.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/pink_fairy_princess5/STA60017.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/pink_fairy_princess5/STA60019.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/pink_fairy_princess5/STA60026.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/pink_fairy_princess5/STA60027.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/pink_fairy_princess5/3ebc9f7c.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/pink_fairy_princess5/STA60051.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/pink_fairy_princess5/STA60058.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/pink_fairy_princess5/STA60107.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/pink_fairy_princess5/STA60111.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/pink_fairy_princess5/STA60140.jpg

i understand koshime wanted to organise a trip to north wales? you should get and do that its really pretty! although you might find it difficult to understand what people are saying north wales accents are reeeeeally difficult to understand. it was even worse for me because we were speaking welsh lol!

[james]

damnit i need to work on my unreferenced drawing of figures and environments. i say i need to work on it, i mean i need to start. working on it. for the first time. ever. help? anyone?

[yAdam]

Great photos Fran! I like the bleakness :) It would definately be great to go and paint there (No digital rubbish ;) :D ), be fun to do some alla prima stuff.. I bought that book (by richard schmid) about a year ago and its got so much info in there, he is quality!

Hey Jaykizi, hope you're having fun on CA :yayca: To start off with figure stuff it's definately a good idea to go to life drawing, that way you can get help if you are having trouble, and also have the benefit of a model being able to stand/sit still.... If you can't then you can get friends/family to sit for you or try and get some quick gestures of people doing things... To suppliment all of that though, its a really really good idea to look at some loomis/hogarth books to start getting a better feel for proportions and muscles as they explain this stuff pretty extensively.

Environments are easy to find :), just draw anything indoors or outdoors....Learn about perspective, 1, 2 and 3 point. If you have the benefit of a tablet then trying to copy from a photo will help you understand colour and how it works as the landscape recedes towars the horizon...Without using the colour picker to get the colours though!!!

[james]

Cheers for the tips. will take them on board.

J

[Kian]

Ok peeps. Does anyone else think its time to start planning a definite final date for this meet? Its just I need to start getting these tickets for the train.
Plus I really want meet u all. IRL i mean. The lack of art around here is killing me.

[james]

what is IRL?

[Quicksilver]

IRL = in real life

Welcome back, Fran! :D I'll have a look at those photos when my compy comes back to life as it died out on me earlier and won't turn back on :S (Yes, it is plugged in). I found a network cable though and plugged it into the router/laptop so my withdrawal symptoms from CA ddn't last TOO long, heh. Things seem to be running a bit slowly on this thing - need more RAM...

I'm all for deciding what dates to meet up 'cause I need ot book tickets (and maybe a hotel) too. Seriously, the sooner the better!!

[james]

in real life. damn. well don't i look stoopid.

[yAdam]

Ok, I'm just gonna throw one out there :).....20th (Thursday)...

[Quicksilver]

Cheers, Ad! :D That got me thinking, actually (I know, it's a dangerous concept) - I was just checking out some hotel bookings and found out that they've opened up a few more spaces during the first week. Jon (kian), are you planning on staying the night? 'Cause if you are, there are two places up for booking on Monday 17th so then at least we'd both have some place to stay which doesn't cost a bomb, haha (they're not together, mind :P). The rooms are £26 for one night, one's 4 miles from Central London and the other's 5.-something miles away.....dunno how much travelling that'd involve though, lol.

I'd as on MSN as I suspect you're online but I'm too lazy to install it on the lappy...

[Dirty C]

Can't someone in London put Naomi up? I'd offer, but the rather obvious 'ancient, slightly gay male with fit teenage asian girl in his house' scenario tends to result in a few raised eyebrows.

And speaking of slightly gay - koshime, what are you on about man?? 'are you sure that canvas bag will be comfy??' hahahaha

just got back from munchen. gotta say, not an amazingly beautiful place, but the basement of the modern art museum has all the 'design' stuff, including some amazing cars, some macs i've never even SEEN, some incredible plane engines and stuff. absolutely beautiful, really, if you're there you owe it to yourself to go and salivate. they even showed the BMW designers making prototypes for the shells of the 5 series OUT OF CLAY. so so so cool. seriously, they did it on the actual chassis of the car. they had one of the bikes they did, with the clay farings, and while i was going 'what's it made from?' i managed to collect some of the clay under my fingernail.

in germany, they expect you to be mature enough not to touch the exhibits without being told apparently hahaha - but they're stupid, cause about twenty people were sitting on one of the exhibits at one point when the security guard came in and had to shout at everyone to get off it hahaha

right, i better sleep. grrr work.

[Quicksilver]

Can't someone in London put Naomi up? I'd offer, but the rather obvious 'ancient, slightly gay male with fit teenage asian girl in his house' scenario tends to result in a few raised eyebrows.

And speaking of slightly gay - koshime, what are you on about man?? 'are you sure that canvas bag will be comfy??' hahahaha...
LOL, cheers :) Haha, my mum would defo stop me from going altogether if she found that out. Glad you had a good time, Chris! Sounds cool~

[Edit]

I'm okay now. :)

[koshime]

I went to the British Museum on Sat for the first time. WOW. that place is pretty big and pretty inside (just dont expect good service at the sky high cafe within)

Was pretty impressed with the reading rooms (a massive dome vaulted ceiling with a circular array of books...books books - my kind of heaven!)

Makes me wonder, must be a good CA hangout area at the public tables

[Kian]

I was planning to stay the night Naomi, but my college friend whos now at thames valley uni said he'll put me up.

[Midnight]

Hope you guys all enjoy yourselves tomorrow!

*feels sad and isolated*

Mid.

[koshime]

whats happening tommorow?

[Midnight]

I thought something was happening... but maybe not...

Right. I'll return to the Hall of Bright Carvings now...

Rottcodd.

[sketchling]

um...nandos meet :D In badgers honour... even though he will be elsewhere. Nandos Soho. Thats the problem with a system like this...gets lost too fast!

Well whatever 'appens, ill be there.

P.S. Updated the sketchbook.

[sketchling]

oh, question- Who's gonna be there tomorrow... nandos loving ppl that we are? Last I heard DC, Molly and Koshime...and me. and not badger. anyone else?

Ill try contact da fox cause he's not frequenting. And trev.

[Dirty C]

Um, actually, Arsenal's playing Juve in the Champions League tomorrow, and it's kinda important. I might not be able to make it sorry :(

I could maybe make *tonight* if anyone responds in the next wee while though..

[Big-Dave]

Hey all, how you doing? Just thought I'd mention here since there doesn't seem to be a set date yet(or at least, not posted here), if there's a London meet going on you might want to postpone it until at least Saturday, since there's going to be a big gallery of Pixar's work on at the Science Museum in London. more info at http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/visitors/location.asp

[Kian]

Ok. I really wanna see the pixar exhibition. You know its gonna rock soo hard.

[koshime]

only if they divulage their concept art....otherwise. back to oblivion...woohoo

[james]

i know it has nothing to do with concept art but it is now my birthday. i have been twenty for two hours. its amazing, i dont feel any older than i did when i was 19. bit drunker maybe...

[Kian]

Happizzy Bizzurthdizy Jaykizi! :D


..............My heads spinning now.
Peace

[Badger]

Jay You big silly, You best get some drawing done today, i'm away. Maybe i'll hand over the whip to ka fai.

I'm about to grab breakfast and then the train.
I'll be in london at about 12.30, then i'm off to visit Mr michealangelo (sp?) with my mum. Yeah!! Badger's Mum. She's small than me! But more mad!

So if any of you leave/finish/escape/deep-sea-dive early then i'll be over there and you have my mobile number. Till a bit later where i meet more students with silly nicknames and go to the pub.
Have fun at nando's!
-B-

[WARHEAD]

oh, question- Who's gonna be there tomorrow... nandos loving ppl that we are? Last I heard DC, Molly and Koshime...and me. and not badger. anyone else?

Ill try contact da fox cause he's not frequenting. And trev.

I said I was going to come to Nando's - doesn't anyone read me posts :shrug:

[Big-Dave]

Ah crap, I posted the wrong link

http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/pixar/

As far as I can tell they're going to have concept work, digital paintings and I think some of the sculptures done as developments. It says "from rough sketches to finished films", so I'm guessing they've got as much of the development work as possible for it

[Dirty C]

Happy birthday!!

So shall we do Pixar this Saturday?

[sketchling]

Im in for saturday!! Um... anyone joining me for a nandos night tonight...:D Not a meet really, just feel like sketching in company... instead of alone at home as per usual. :D Who's gonna be up for that?

[Molly]

hehe - may not be able to make tonight fellas, I have a non-paying piece of illustration to finish for thurs (well 5 pieces) and i need to get it done. Plus Im skint...

As for the Pixar thing, I am already booked to go next Friday 7th April with MayaSan- who posted on the last page - and her man Leopoldo.

If peeps wanan go then, then cool...

I keep missing these meets...whats going on? Its me I know I know...lifes been tough of recent...

Any girls in here not seen the girls forum? If not and you cant see it, PM davi.
If you can, pop by and say hi if you havent done already!Theres an all girl TD on the go atm, and a calender project for us femme fatals...

Damn, I really would liek to go to Montreal...:(

Mx

[Molly]

I miss you all....:(

Mx

[Quicksilver]

Aww ^_^;; Yeah, I'm already in the girl's forum, Mollz :D I don't think Fran is though.

Happy Birthday, jay!! :party:

Damnnit, I wanna check out that Pixar thing. How long is it going for?

I refuse to contaminate my lappy by installing MSN....I've been way more constructive since. o_O Thank god Wacoms come with a mouse - this touch pad thing is annoying!!

[WARHEAD]

KIM - what time are you going to be at Nando's tonight ?

[sketchling]

6:30....anyone coming...!? :D

[koshime]

guess its just me and you kim....again

[sketchling]

darling...

[Quicksilver]

guess its just me and you kim....again
darling...
XD

Have fun :)

So how's thurs 20th sounding, folks?I don't know if Ill be working on the fri or if I'm even staying the night, lol - will be bringing a friend too (she's really good, but doesn't have a SB!! D'oh).

[WARHEAD]

me too ! though i'm not sure i want to break up the smooching couple :x :P ??

[sketchling]

:) see ya there then warhead... mwahahahahahahahahaha :swepimp:

[Big-Dave]

Quicksilver: Pixar thing is on till the 10th June, starting this Saturday. Thursday 20th is fine for me too :)

[Summer Pudding]

Happy Birthday lad.

God, I'm old enough to be most of you's dad!

Insert "Yeah, but Pete, you're so windswept, debonaire and sexy. We all want to be just like you when we've left the guilt free sex, and wild parties behind us." type comment below.

PS: can I have some idea of who's coming to my own b'day drinklies on the 7th/8th April? Molly so far, and Christian and Kim possibly. Zat it?

[Quicksilver]

Hahahhaa, poor Petey :P

AHAAAAAA, I'm such a dumbass! 20th is on the second week of Easter. Call me selfish but I don't wanna wait that long :( How about Monday 10th? Soz, I must sound so indecisive, lol. But yeah, Monday would be way cool. :D

[james]

Ta for all the birthday wishes. I woke up with a hangover on my birthday which is always a sign that its going well. my favourites link was to page 60 and i was wondering why no one had posted anything since last night. fool...you'd think being older would make me cleverer. oh and badger, if im drawing it means im not drinking and lets get our priorities right, eh? have you seen kafai has a sketchbook here? his clicky (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64572)

[Eriboss]

i get confuzzled reading through this thread- all i see is loads of different dates for meets and the occasional nandos namecheck or girly comment from badger :(

Im goin to the Pixar thing, dunno when tho, someone decide for me :)

Eri :evilmustache:

also, 3 pages of me comic are up in my sketchbook :spam:

Edit: Slightly belated Birthday wishes dood!

[yAdam]

Happy Birthday Jay.....Naomi, thought you said that your easter holiday didnt start until the 14th?? I dont mind the 10th though, or any other day :)

[Quicksilver]

i get confuzzled reading through this thread- all i see is loads of different dates for meets and the occasional nandos namecheck or girly comment from badger :(...
Hehe, sorry. ^_^;;

Okay, I just called my mate and she's fine for Monday 10th. I'm tempted to go as far as txting everyone to check if that's okay, lol. I'm abit reluctant to go on thu incase I'm working on the fri, since I wanna stay the night 'cause one day just isn't enough! :P


[swivels phone on the desk] ....

Adam: Nah, Easter is from Monday 10th - Friday 21st. I'll be working my arse off in the second week to complete the previous Art/Graphics assignments. ;__; And revise for English...maybe even read the book we've been studying, lol.

[Summer Pudding]

This just in: my MSN's working at last. yaaaaaaaay!!!

Wanted to post this picture of Maradona with the message.

http://www.elpotrero.com.ar/magazine/notas/maradona/maradona4.jpg

Why can't we post images on these pages? Some dastardly EU directive I imagine. Back off Brussells. :)

summerpudding1@hotmail.com

PS: Naomi, it's the 7th/8th or nowt for me I'm affraid.

[Quicksilver]

This just in: my MSN's working at last. yaaaaaaaay!!!

Wanted to post this picture of Maradona with the message.

http://www.elpotrero.com.ar/magazine/notas/maradona/maradona4.jpg

Why can't we post images on these pages? Some dastardly EU directive I imagine. Back off Brussells. :)

summerpudding1@hotmail.com

PS: Naomi, it's the 7th/8th or nowt for me I'm affraid.
Lol, I read that as Madona at first xD

Hurrah! I'll be ack on MSN either when: a.) the compy gets fixed; or b.) when my will power frazzles out.

Bum, I can't make it on 7th/8th :( Being a teen/student means I can either slack off on weekends or spend it working. Mine's the latter, unfortunately, but what the hey, at least there's money going in the ol' bank, hehe (aaaaaand straight back out :rolleyes:).

[Dirty C]

Install AIM, there's less people using that :)

All-girl forum, eh? Right, so we can basically say goodbye to the MB crew paying any attention to the rest of us.. :)

[sketchling]

is badger allowed?

[Dirty C]

why is steph banging on about banning me now? damn, she doesn't know how paranoid i am :)

[Big-Dave]

I can make it any day, so I'm just gonna wait to find out what day suits others

Quicksilver: Same here, I was wondering what Madonna had to do with his post :p

[Molly]

Happy belated B-Day Jay!
Spud - Im so there! going to Pixar on the 7th with some Sveeedish Folks will make the evening no worries,

Quicksilver got your text, I cant reply cos calls from my fone have been barred (I didnt pay the bill) but Im up for that no worries..

DC - we gots Yumiko and Layil looking after us, I think the MB lads might get bored in the girls section wot with all that talk of periods, and girlie things and slumber parties, and uderwear chat etc etc...

Mooo xxx

[Molly]

For fucks sake I cant edit my last post...!

Anyway - DC today, 2pm Michelangelo drawings being shown at the School on CD - can you make it?

Bell me if u can, Im off to the Academy to work...

Mx

[Quicksilver]

Big-Dave & Molly: Aaah k, cool.

Sooo.....Monday 10th April, anyone? :)

[Kian]

You know I am Naomi.

So at the mo its Naomi, Molly, Myself.

[Summer Pudding]

Howdy,

some serious Lionhead Art Ninjas are coming on the 7th. That's just over a week away, so you'll have plenty of time to polish your Pete annecdotes. Make them up if you have to! Remember, its all about making me look great. Got it? :)

luv 'n' snogz

Puddling

[yAdam]

pud' if I knew you I would definately be up for a b'day drink :)...Never knew you worked at Lionhead..I got in contact with someone there a few months ago, his name was Jon Eckersley. He gave me some pretty good advice. No real reason for me mentioning it, but I thought you might know him..........

As for the 10th, yes!

I'll probably be going to the pixar exhibit at some point as well...It's on until June so there's plenty of time...

[Dirty C]

i'll make the 10th :)

spud, i'll try - but the prob is my mate's coming from switzerland, it's his 30th, and i've got two other 30ths on the saturday. sigh.

but yeah, i'll definitely try!! (wanna meet cho ninjas too hehe)

[Kian]

ok. So now its:
Naomi
Molly
Adam
DC
Badger
and me

[sketchling]

10th april... ill try get the day off :)

[Eriboss]

il aim for the 10th too, but don't hold me to it yet, need to check my diary :P

[Midnight]

I'll also check if I can make it. What sort of time would the meet be?

Mid.

[Kian]

Great stuff. I'll be arriving near the midday I think Mid.

Naomi
Molly
Adam
DC
Badger
and me
Hopefully:
Midnight
Sketchling
Eriboss

Thats a cool as f**k list already.

[Quicksilver]

...Thats a cool as f**k list already.
Damn straight :D

Can't wait!! :yayca:

[lefran]

im gutted i cant go
*sob sob*

[Quicksilver]

im gutted i cant go
*sob sob*
:( I've already booked the hotel too. How long do you think it'll take to save up enough for SF? Ooo, the MB (Massive Black) crew are based there! :O Staaaaaalk them for us, lol.

Btw, Fran, have you seen the "Girls Only" forum yet? If not, PM davi (the admin) for pemission and join us in our secret lair. ¬____¬

Apparently it's secret anyway - saw Jason lurking about there last night, but then, he does own this forum...

[Midnight]

On the 10th, where\when are people staying? It'd be good to hook up with someone there, since otherwise I'll probably get hopelessly lost. I'm planning on stopping over the Monday night, and heading back on Tues (otherwise I'll miss anything happening in the evening - again!).

My bat should get in before noon (depending on when I can wake the bloody thing up...).

Mid.

[Quicksilver]

What time is everyone willing to meet up? 'Cause I'm gonna book the train tickets on Friday after work. Might do what Fran and I did last time and leave late-ish (around 8pm) on the next day so we're free to hang out on the tues if you are!

Sent you a PM, Sam.

[cartoonfox]

... wait, what's going on?
a meet, when?

...

*walks around lost*

someone let me know whats going down. i'll probably be able to meet up with you guys whenever...


peace :7up:

[Kian]

lol Monday the 10th of april man. You there yeah?

[sketchling]

Koshime,warhead and I just hung out at nandos on tues... we go there about once a week if anyone wants to come along. Fox...sorry man, shoulda text'd ya. Was quite productive this time!
Did this on the tablet in nandos. www.sketchling.com/artwork/2006/dryft-dock.jpg

oh, yeah..iv put in a leave form for the monday 10th too!

[Dirty C]

kian, do you wanna go create this in the ca 3.0 events bit?

i'm unsure if we should bother migrating over there, but it's probably a good thing to have, just to put in our signatures or whatever, y'know?

and here's a pic i did of fran. it's not really finished (about an hour) but i think it turned out unexpectedly well. i haven't shown her yet cause she buggered off like the scamp she is: http://toeslikefingers.com/gallery/fran.jpg

[sketchling]

Dude... you'v really hit on something with those texture bits... I like. Really adds something as the image looks like yer having more fun :)

[Quicksilver]

Kim: Whoa, stunning!! You just know I'm gonna be prodding you on mon to teach me more stuff on digi painting, don't cha? :P Yay for days off, hehe.

Christian: Lol! Really interesting costume design - I like the different textures going on there. Rawr, I've so much to learn....[prods Chris too] :P

So yeah, the meet shall be on Monday 10th April '06 at....what time??

[Midnight]

I'm a definite for the meet, btw.

Kim - groovy.
Dirty_c - looks cool, but that's a seriously hard cheek!

Mid.

[lefran]

mega! it looks like me too =D

[Kian]

lol thats a phat piece of work DC. And loving that enviro sketchling.
btw i cant post the event in the 3.0 UK forum, coz i need an invite into it!

-thats awesome mid :)

[Dirty C]

nah you don't, it's a public group.

NOW EVERYBODY GO TO BED.

[Quicksilver]

nah you don't, it's a public group.

NOW EVERYBODY GO TO BED.
Whaaaaat? It's not even 2AM yet :P I gotta finish this thing for Graphics and etch my crappy plate for Printing. God I hate Printing.....

[sips cappachino and resumes to work]

[Kian]

k. its up in the 3.0 forum now :)

[Big-Dave]

Looks like the 10th is the set date for the meeting, so I'l be there too (actually that's good, gives me time to get bus booked et al)

NOW EVERYBODY GO TO BED.

Bed? Is that some kind of midi loop? Sorry, I don't have time to look into any more, maybe tomorrow night*chugs back his 6th mug of tea. Or was it eighth?*

[Kian]

cool. Koshime bro, you there yeah?

[Quicksilver]

...Bed? Is that some kind of midi loop? Sorry, I don't have time to look into any more, maybe tomorrow night*chugs back his 6th mug of tea. Or was it eighth?*
Tell me about it - I was up 'til about 5:45AM finishing off this thing for Graphics (printing it off now). Only drank one cappachino though (tea's weak....). :P

I'll be off to book the train tickets tomorrow so what timeish are you guys willing to meet up? And WHERE???! Lol.

[yAdam]

5.45! I think I am up until about 2 most nights, there's some kind of shutdown after that where I just can't work. I have tried to go way into the early morning, but I think i've only ever done that a couple of times...

[koshime]

dunnno. Will have to see what's happenign on april 10th....think might be in devon or just on the way back on sunday

[sketchling]

Im up till 2...and I got to wake up at 8. Ijust cant turn my brain off at the moment... too much to learn.

[james]

why is bed so difficult to get into at night but soooooo damn hard to get out of in the morning?? i say morning, it mostly ends up being afternoon unless someone threatens to kick my door down. or i have uni. both as scary as each other. i need help.

[Dirty C]

Midnight, did you sort somewhere to stay on the 10th? You can crash at mine if you need to.

[Summer Pudding]

Actually DC, I was gonna ask if I could stay at yours for the 7th. If it's gonna be full of Swissers though. hmm

[Dirty C]

That's cool Spud, you're on. I think my kiwi mate (who lives in switzerland) is staying in the 'smith.

[Midnight]

Dirty_c - thanks for the offer, but I've got a room in a Travelodge.

Looking forward to this!

Mid.

[Cold]

I actually started browsing outside sketchbook and DSG thread through the subforums for the first time, and noticed this little bit, which is kewl to know that im not the only brit here(my nationality is german, but lived in england for 14 years now) ~nah dont like talking about football:)

I live in warrington to be exact, but going uni in preston for 3 years IF i get in, il find out soon after the spring term.

Im 24 btw if anyone is wondering... nice to meet you all!

[yAdam]

Hello cold! I never found the Uk thread for a few months, this place is so big and nothing too great ever happens in the lounge so I never went in there... but you gotta go there to get to this place....

Just took a look at your book man, i'll leave a comment or crit later on when I have the chance to look through your stuff a bit more, but a lot of what i've seen is very very cool!

[Quicksilver]

Heya, Cold, welcome to the UK lair :tihi: I was looking at your SB the other day - really imagenative and well executed work, there, mate!

What time and where are we meeting up on Mon?

I'm gonna stop browsing so much and draw now, lol. Still no scanner though...

[Kian]

Hi Cold. I did the exact same mate. Only very recently did i find this thread and i've bin a member for over two years.

You should come to london on the 10th of april man.

And Naomi, i have no idea lol Im hopin to arrive there at about noon.

Peace

[cartoonfox]

what's this talk about sleep?
bed at 7am, up at 8am for lecture, that's the only way to live! : ]


looking forward to this meet on 10th. seems we have quite a few again. let's hope half don't disapear before the sun does this time! : ]


peace

[lefran]

im going to San Fransisco in august
should arrange a Uk does Us meet :D
conveniently near to where im staying lol

[yAdam]

hehe, fran, that would be a pretty expensive meet....

I don't know what would happen to me if I had 1 hour of sleep every night...Maybe i'll give it a go...Or at least i'll try and carry on working into the morning for as long as possible, starting tonight!!

I'll definately plan to get into london a bit before whatever time we're supposed to meet...I do not want to be walking around for 3 hours again :(

[Quicksilver]

Jon: Same here, mate. I didn't start posting regularly until Pete (Summer Pudding) invited me to the London meet before the last one - was gutted I couldn't go 'cause I didn't know anyone so I started posting more to get to know people. :)

Cai: Definately! That's why it's so much better to stay the night - the thought of missing out is horrible!!

Adam: Hehe, I only ever stay up to rediculour hours when I have something to finish off/really into a drawing/painting. If the work has to be done, it has to be done. :P I think I'll catch the later train this time - can't be arsed to get up at 4AM again as I'd might as well stay up at this rate!

[Waits for Fran to object and say I always get a minimal amount of sleep...]

Speedpainting! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/Cherry_Blossom/bwface.jpg I kicked my grudge against the airbrush and used it for the first time in YEARS. Think it took about 50 mins. C&C welcome~ :D

[Kian]

Great stuff Naomi. Love to see more.

[Quicksilver]

Great stuff Naomi. Love to see more.
Cheers, you'll see more in the meet 'cause I can't use my scanner! lol (can't find the software to install into the lappy). ^__^;;

[lefran]

Naomi:I object !you get the minimal amout of sleep !
seriously guys i feel like im staying up late if im awake after 1am.. i cant get up otherwise i have to get up pretty early some days!! I guess ill learn with the whole no sleep thing

[Cold]

Right, there is a meeting being planned for ca members and their friends @ london on the 10th of april.. thats about all i know:)

questiion where is the sepurate thread for this meeting, i need a link to know some details, like:

Where exactly is it, london is a BIG place.

What do we do at the meeting?

And how long is it going to last?


If i dont have an uni interview on that day, il try to be there:)
quicky: ive posted something for u in your SB.

[Big-Dave]

Cold: As far as I know the meeting place for the 10th is the Michaelangelo gallery at http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/michelangelo/

I think we're also going to the Pixar gallery at the London Science Museum http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/pixar/ ,not sure what's happening with that though

[Kian]

Cold, the other thread is in the UK group in the 3.0 part of the site

Its just a list of peeps who said they are going.

[Midnight]

Doesn't the Michaelangelo exhibition require a ticket?

Mid.

[Dirty C]

It will do, yeah, and apparently it's basically sold out. Hopefully since that's not a holiday, itl'l be easier.

Actually, weren't we gonna go to pixar tomorrow? Kim, wanna do that?

[sketchling]

yeah. that was it....when though. This forum moves so fast meets get swept past like dust.

[Cold]

hmm, can't we all just sit in somewhere like a hall and do our own workshop? :)

[sketchling]

haha... artist organising themeselves.... yeah. it could happen.

[Dirty C]

Cold. We have done it, twice. But never assume it's as easy to organise as you think :)

Right, I think we need to book tickets if we're going to Pixar tomorrow. Kim, wanna text me if we're giong?

[Midnight]

I'm still confused about the Michaelangelo exhibition and tickets.

We're meeting on the steps of the Brit again?

Mid.

[Dirty C]

Midnight - that's nearly two weeks away. We'll sort it out then. Right now, we're trying to sort out what's happening tomorrow :)

[Quicksilver]

For the Michelangelo exhibition, shouldn't we get the Group ticket (£9), since there's quite a few of us going? In the last meet there were at least 12-13 people at a time.

Have fun tomorrow :) Or today, since it's passed midnight already.

Cold: Thank you!! :D I'll post a reply once I get some more artwork done (it'll have to be digital though. Moo..).

[Alcian]

I knew i should have gone to uni in london, I got a tour round st mary's but didn't go because they didn't show me the accomidation, big mistake. With the Michealangelo exhibition my understading io that you can buy tickets at the box office at the venue, but expect to be waiting round a few hours for the time slot. Im going to the michealangelo twice in may, can't wait.

Two weeks a go I was having about 4 hours asleep an night and commuting for 4 hours a day, I can catagorically say it is not worth it, I was non-functional most of the day. Pulling allnighters for exams is the worse tho.

An old mate of mine of mine goes to preston uni, small world heh. I think british unis need to push up the benchmark when it comes to reviewing potential students portfolios.

note - Leonardo exhibiton currently touring, ten pictures, two on them are figurative and they are tiny.

[MoP]

There's also that Pixar 20th anniversary exhibition down at the Science Museum in London, I wish I was close enough to go... silly Scotland :P

[Dirty C]

the leonardo one - if it's the same stuff i saw in edinburgh a few years ago, is tiny, yeah.

right, i've gotta do some cleaning and crap this morning, but if anyone's keen to go see pixar this afternoon, text or phone me. it's 077 9360 6466. i figure i'll go at two or three this afternoon.

[Dirty C]

right, me and sketchling are gonna be there at 3. we've gotta book tickets, so if you're keen, let me know now and i'll add you to the list. Otherwise, book em here: http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/pixar/booktickets.asp

[koshime]

dang - am at work today.....

[Quicksilver]

Rawr, I've gotsa birthday do' to go to today! Tis a fancy dress thing but I didn't get round to making my costume :S So I'm all romantic/smart/casual/feminine today in terms of looks, lol.

[james]

romantic/smart/casual/feminine??! i have trouble getting dressed casual, how do you manage all four. at once? jeez.

[Quicksilver]

romantic/smart/casual/feminine??! i have trouble getting dressed casual, how do you manage all four. at once? jeez.
Haha, I like dressing up :P

Hair: Up half-way, curled (romantic) Omg, it actually STAYED curley all day!! :O (that doesn't tend to happen with my/asian hair, grr) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/Cherry_Blossom/curlyhair1.jpg)
Outfit: White (dare I say, slightly frilled) blouse with puffed shoulders; grey/black bustie (feminine); smart peddle pushers (smart). (Overall: fairly casual)
Accessories: Dark brown wedge sandles with beads'un stuff; mixture of brown/bronze bangles; Italian gold drop earings each with a diamond on the end.

I only do this sotra thing once a week though, haha. It's so nice outside, but all my friends are busy. :( Wanna go to the park....

Where is everyone?? Might install Skype to make up for lack of MSN-ness...[dies of boredom]

[koshime]

stuck at work on call. The others are pixaring /michelangaloing somewhere...but on the plus side, have been able to work on the Infinity game concepts...

I hear there are some hair products that help stiffen/keep your curled hair curled for a while...

[james]

Quicksilver my options are smart, casual or tramp. have to say tramp is only limited to days when i dont leave the flat though

Koshime dude, how do you know?!

[koshime]

Well - curly hair is in at the moment....
SalonLines have some good amplification hair products

http://www.salonlines.co.uk/forwomen/?p=1&category_id=354&product_id=993

have fun!

[DannySketch]

hey all, sorry to interrupt and all but my names Danny, im new!:bashful:
dam theres alot of talent in the uk! :x seriously there aint one bad drawer in here, well i couldn’t have u guys making the rest of the world think that ALL us brits were actually talented, so ive joined up, made a sketchbook and remedied ur grievous error!

i really do suck but im trying to learn!

oh and on subject my art teacher says as she gets into her car
'hey dan did u know pixar are coming to london?'
'really miss?, well thats just swell, where abouts?'
*drives off laughing heartily*
i could never be a teacher...

[Midnight]

DannySketch - welcome!

So, when do we open the UK's Style and Fashion thread? :tihi:

Mid.

[james]

Hi DannySketch. I'm a newbie too. we can revel in our shiney-newness together. (i'm newer than you though...)

Hmmmm, a UK fashion thread... would that be us talking about our style or general uk style, cos i live in bristol... er...

[Quicksilver]

Heya, Dan, welcome!
...oh and on subject my art teacher says as she gets into her car
'hey dan did u know pixar are coming to london?'
'really miss?, well thats just swell, where abouts?'
*drives off laughing heartily*
i could never be a teacher...
LOL, eeeeevil.

Chee: Cheers~ Though I don't tend to follow hair trends 'cause I'm too lazy to style it 99% of the time, lol. Didn't know curls were in until I read Glamour after doing my hair, lol. Still need to read the rest of that...

jay: Both?? Btw, Ialeake's got a vector-only challenge going on somewhere (TD/Challenge Area?) Was meaning to tell oyu ages ago but kept forgetting to. ^_^;; If you knew already then that's cool.

[james]

ooh really? i'm there! taaaaa.

[koshime]

well am off to pixar today. although the weather is variable from cats adn dogs to sunny blue clouds. bizzare!

[Molly]

There's also that Pixar 20th anniversary exhibition down at the Science Museum in London, I wish I was close enough to go... silly Scotland :P


Hey MoP, I hear Tullys coming over here to see you...
You guys gonna pop down to London at all????????

DannySketch - Welcome, (any other noobs - Welcome:)

Rarrrr...this thread is moving fast like an msn window....

Mollyx

BTW - Girls, have you chosen your songs for the TD? I gots mine, 'Dinah Moe Hum' by Frank Zappa - (google if ya bothered) but no way Im posting the lyrics yet, gotta wait for the picture! muahahaha!

[Quicksilver]

BTW - Girls, have you chosen your songs for the TD? I gots mine, 'Dinah Moe Hum' by Frank Zappa - (google if ya bothered) but no way Im posting the lyrics yet, gotta wait for the picture! muahahaha!
Aaaaages ago, babe! Just gotta get round to working on the pic (trying to balance out the catching up of previous assignments with the TD). I'm basing my pic on Carla Khlstedt's "Peel". Awesome song. :D I've taken some reference shots already but gotta wait 'til my card reader arrives to transfer them to PC (my camera is suuuper efficient so it shuts off in a minute or two of idleness).

Rawrness

[yAdam]

Hey Danny, welcome to the forums!

Looking forward to seeing all the entries for the TD, can't beleive there are 75 entering!! There have to be more female members lurking around though.

Have fun at pixar koshime! The weather's been nice all day here :)

[koshime]

all i texted kim at the exhibit was "HOLY charcoal Value sharks!"

Here is a small online audio version of some art seen in the exhibits
Pixar Audio: 20 years of animat8ion (javascript:MM_openBrWindow('../../visit_moma/audio/audioPopup.html?folder=2005/spec_exhib/Pixar/files','','scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes,width=748, height=620'))

My new Hero:
This dude has the best understanding of value: Simón Vladimir Varela, "Sharks"
sharks (http://www.newyorkology.com/archives/images/pixar.sharks.jpg)

Not surprising, he has absolutely stayed in the undercurrent as both concept artist and layout artists with other animations like the Land before time IV, V, Titan AE, quest for camelot, The Aquatic life (fantastic fabricated designs for puppet motion stop animation for Henry Sellick)

[Midnight]

koshime - whoa, that shark's expression is intense! Wish I could see it bigger.

I've finally got around to updating my SB, if anyone's interested *sound of booming silence*.

Mid.

[koshime]

well apparently, the Shark was painted in charcoal LARGE something like A3 or larger and otehr charcoal paintings as well. THe highlights and textures of the intense underwater scenes and mines....are amazing!!!! You could see a good sample of it in The Making of Finding Nemo artbook as well

[Dirty C]

yeah those sharks were absolutely amazing. i was telling molly about them just this morning.

btw, molly: i have a number, i'm calling them tomorrow. you know what i mean :)

[Summer Pudding]

Oi Mollinex, read yer new fangled CA 3 messages willya? Jeezoh!

We're nearly at 4000 posts foaks! Here's a new thread that'll hopefully ratchet up that count some.

Question. How has being on my friends list, or the prospect of one day being on it changed your life?

A: I wake up each morning with renewed hope for mankind, and a distinct spring in my step.
B: life just seems worth living again.
C: it was a pivotal moment in my life I will treasure forever
D: all of the above

just idle curiousity on my part you understand? ;)

cheers

Spudlington

[james]

A and B. although i didn't know the prospect was there until i read that...

[koshime]

ca 3 seems slightly messed up in teh sense, quotes are almost invisible...in ca3 and the way to ca3 is jsut so not straightforward

[Quicksilver]

Pete: B, definately ;)

That's a damn impressive shark piece to be done in charcoal!! I wanna try...

Oh yeah, I updated my SB too :D But it's only a lickle update 'cause I'm too lazy to install the scanner right now. :P

[yAdam]

I think i'm gonna have to go to the exihibit sooner or later... that shark looks amazing!!! and speaking of 3.0, isnt it supposed to be launching 'officially" soon?

I... also updated my SB :P

[Big-Dave]

Just to make sure of the arrangements before I start making bookings, it's gonna be 3:00 on the 10th people are going to the Michaelangelo gallery? Also, is there a particular meeting spot?

MoP: You able to get to Glasgow? If so, Megabus can get you to London for a couple of quid if you don't mind long bus trips (this is why I'm checking details, don't want to end up on the wrong day or something :p) Trains aren't cheap, but I think you can get them for around £25 if you look for it in the right places and they are a lot faster

[yAdam]

I don't know dave, i've checked back a couple of pages and I couldn't see anything about where we're going and what time (and if) we're going to the michaelangelo exhibit...????

[Quicksilver]

The date for the next meet is defo Monday 10th April, I'm guessing around noon so we can all meet up, chill out in a cafe and get to know each other, then head off for the exhibition whenever it starts (we'll need ot get tickets too). 3PM is way too late to meet up, imo. Sometime between 10AM-12PM should be fine. There's a Starbucks right across the British Museum anyhoo. :)

As for trains, you can get the Great Western to London (Paddington) for £24.50 if you book early and specify your arrival/departure times. That's the one I get (PLUS, if you have a Young Person's Railcard you can get 1/3 off, soo it comes to about £17ish.) Not bad for a 2-hour ride, and it's easier for me cause it means I can actually draw, heh. Damn motion sickness...:nohope:

[Tom Garden]

hey all - UK artist here, i'm up for some meets! :D not that free this month, but hope for some more later on!

[Dirty C]

shit, thanks for taking that bull by the horns naomi. wanna update the meeting thread in 3.0? Or ideally, Jon could and then it'd all be in the same post.

As many of us as poss should update our sigs to reflect the meeting thread as well.

Molly, could we get you to add the link to the first post as well? Cause it's true, this thread is moving like an IRC channel these days.

[Dirty C]

Sorry, and hello Tom! Where are you then?

[yAdam]

Ok, so between 10 and 12 at the starbucks opposite the british museum?

Quite a lot of the times say limited next to them. Just checked the 3.0 thread and there are 12 people going at the moment, ..It says you don't have to pre book for less than 10, so we could just chance it and go in smaller groups.

Ticket prices
Adult £10

Senior citizens £9

Groups of 10+ (advance booking only, not available online) £9

Students £7

Registered unemployed £5

Registered disabled £5

14-18 years £5

Under 14s Free

Members (+ guest) Free

Limited edition season ticket £25

[james]

call me retarded but how do i get to the 3.0 thread????

[Dirty C]

No, let's book it. This is a weekday, but it is also a school holiday day, so we need to be sure. I'm happy to book it on credit card if everyone can pay up on the day. No no-shows though, you slackers.

If you want to do so, send me a PM by Wednesday morning and i'll book them all.

[Kian]

I'll update it now :)

lol yeah DC I'll give ya the cash when i see ya.

[Quicksilver]

Yeah, cheers, Christian! I'll pay you at the meet. :) And 3.0 has been updated,

jay: you can find it here: http://community.conceptart.org/groups/?id=43

[james]

i know im new and everything but i figure this would be a good way for me to get to know y'all so can you count me in for the meet? i'll turn up with badger.

and if that offer is out to everyone dirty_c i'll pay you on the day too. :bashful:

J

[Kian]

Ok its all updated. Can everyone PLEASE check the 3.0 and either make sure your name's on the list, if its not, just do a request post, I'll update it, then delete your request post. That way, everything stays nice and clean :)

Cheers

p.s. that map would be awesome Naomi :) You rooool girl

[Midnight]

I'll pay up on the day - thanks dirty_c.

Mid.

[cartoonfox]

aaah, what's going on? meetings left right and center!!!
cartoonfox is confused! : p


peace

[cartoonfox]

wait, so this meet next monday is the same as the museum meet?

im confused, what do i have to pay? i'm skint!


peace

[[void]]

cai ill cover you if you need the cash, just make sure that you give it back or like i said, knuckles and steve will be round for a chat.

Ill be there, so will that be £7 for a student ticket or £9 for group?

[Dirty C]

Cai, everyone. The official place to find out information for the meet is in the ca 3.0 events thread. no more 'where and when' questions here - as soon as we firm up an idea, itl'l be there. all instructions there from now on, ok?

sorry if i'm sounding bossy, but it's becoming obvious this thread needs some management :)

[WARHEAD]

DC - PM'd u.....

I'm going to take Monday off so i can do a meet YAY :teeth:

...ok between 10 and 12 at Starbucks opposite the museum on the 10th - correct ?????

[Kian]

Yep thats right man :) I'll put you on the 3.0 list

btw everyone, ill be arriving in London St.Pancras at 11:50 :S
Its the earliest and cheapest I can get there.

[Quicksilver]

Yep thats right man :) I'll put you on the 3.0 list

btw everyone, ill be arriving in London St.Pancras at 11:50 :S
Its the earliest and cheapest I can get there.
Tell me about it - I arrive at 11:30am at Paddington Station. :( So I'll prolly JUST make it to Starbucks in time.

p.s. that map would be awesome Naomi You rooool girl
Hehe, I'm on it ;)

Btw, are we going to see the Pixar stuff too?? Or will that be on Tuesday?

[Midnight]

Oh, great. I get in at 9:44, which means that by 10:30 I'll have navigated my way out of Paddington, if I'm lucky, and I'll be at Starbucks shortly after 12. Hehe. Sad thing is, I'm not kidding... I have the feeling I'll be asking a lot of people for directions...

Mid.

[Quicksilver]

Lol, Sam, if you really want to, you could wait for me and Jodie until we get there and we could make our way there together. It didn't take Fran and I long to get to the museum (I'm guessing 15 mins by foot after getting off at Holborn station). You could draw for all of the....1hr 45mins, lol. There's a nice cafe on the top floor in Paddington Station (they do pretty things with the chocolate shaker depending on what you order! :D).

But really, it isn't hard to get to.

Also, my scanner refuses to work, the twat. My bro's gonna send me the driver again. I should get those maps up sometime this week.

[Midnight]

Nah, I think I can manage to get to Starbucks. I'm almost hopeless, but not quite.

Having said that, if you see a black shape wandering aimlessly, give me a shout :teeth:

Mid.

[james]

anyone know how to change the name of a thread? stuck.

J

[Shinryu]

use the edit button under your first post on the thread, then change the title

[sketchling]

Im in for monday... taking the day off. :D

[Molly]

Im up for Monday...

Been fiddling with my ca.org blog, so cool

Welcome Tom!

Mx

[Dirty C]

only have replies from a couple people, so if anyone else wants in in michelangelo, please tell me today.

[MayaSan]

Aaaarrrrgh - Am so disapointed that the meeting is on the 10:th! We will come to London this week but leaving before that meeting and we really wanted to see you guys! Aaaaarrgh again....

Anyone who don't want to wait until the 10:th to see Pixar are welcome to join us the 6:th for the Pixar or join us for the lectures in the evenings Wednesday and Thursday (you haven't missed that some really cool people are holding "talks" in the evening??)

And Molly - we are still up for Friday, right? We will go to the Michelangelo before lunch, have you seen that yet? I'll call when we get to London :D

/Maya - Swedish and not at all dangerous, so PM me :)

[koshime]

who's up for stuff this friday?

[yAdam]

Just in case you didnt get my pm christian, I am in for the exhibit. :)

[Alcian]

Aint tottenham court road closest to the british museum? Thats the station I always get out of anyway.

[Badger]

Yepp, tottenham court road is the one you want, theres signs to follow too.
DC I'm in for michealangelo!
-B-