So who all is coming? :) Got your tuition covered...Let's get to know each other!

[Jason Manley]

Hey Peeps!


We had a very good couple weeks with reservations for the workshop! I really thank you all for registering early. It really helps us to get this all done.

I was able to spend time with accountants and lawyers yesterday handling paperwork so we can move from simply being a non-profit and able to do business to being fully tax-deductable as a 501.c3. whee!

So on that note....I thought we could start to talk and discuss the workshop. If you have registered, this is your home base. The Workshop_Admin and the Pros from the workshop will be in and out of this thread answering any questions you may have.

If you are still waiting to register, please join us in here once you do.



Jason

[inpho]

Hey guys, I get paid anyday, so my tutition is pending atm but very soon :)

I've been smiling all day everyday because of this thing, and we are still months away... Cant wait!

Another thing, I know the SF transit system is really good, but my mom reminded me that when she was down there she rented a moped for like 10-20 bucks a day.. hah that would rock.

Let me know what you guys are planning on doing.
Cant wait to see you guys there!

[egerie]

Hey that's good to know. I'll have to check our laws to see how (and if?) it's deductable :canadapatriot:
Home base you say ? I got the flash bangs covered ;)

[Jason Manley]

Hey that's good to know. I'll have to check our laws to see how (and if?) it's deductable :canadapatriot:
Home base you say ? I got the flash bangs covered ;)

well as i said...it will be some time til we have approval....lots of legal wrangling. I will talk to the lawyers friday and ask them about it again.


for now though...feel free to post if you have registered...ask any questions you need answered. we will get them answered for you.

[eigam]

Hey all,
I paid this week and I'm Psyched to go. I can't wait. Now I just have to get roommates, and a flight over to the west coast.

[jetpack42]

I'll be there with flowers in my hair ready to meet some gentle people.

[lmpnoodle]

I'm sending my mula next week thru paypal! See you guys there! Can't wait

[fukifino]

I'll be there, and trying very hard to *set mode "fanboy" off* ;)

[Saving_the_World]

ill be there.. long time lurker on the site and IRC (i spend WAY to much time in IRC), recently started posting a DSB as motivation to draw more consistantly.. after reading the stories from the austin workshop i figured i just could NOT afford to miss this one, especially considering im only 200 miles south of SF

[carpal]

I am there. Haven't posted a ton, but have been around.

I am a Ringling CA freshman and will be coming across the country with some other Ringling folk. Though flying down from Minnesota from Christmas with the family. San Francisco is the only North American city that is on my list of "must see" that I haven't seen yet. Chicago, Seattle, New York... blah blah blah but not San Francisco and I am dying to be there.

www.accidentalabstract.com is my website if you want to check it out.

... oooooooh yeaaaahhh ...

[Android]

well i guess ill be there if theres still room :android:

:P

im looking forward to the new faces, as well as the farmiliar ones. I cant wait to get back to SF, I swear that city feels like a living breathing organism.

[eliWolff]

I'll be there. I already sent in my payment and I got a hotel room reserved at the Galleria for me and my 3 roommates from Seattle. Looking forward to this so much!

[WillSchnevel]

jetpack, if you come to san francisco, summertime will be a love-in there. Too bad we won't be there in the summer.

That should be the theme song for this workshop. :S

[arghmisfit]

I'm comming. :) sent my money in the mail a week or so ago, hope is gets there... booked my flights and hotel already also, now i wait anxiously...

I made me a soundtrack for the workshop like a month ago... off the top of my head the first 3 songs are.... that one u guys were refering to, going to california - led zep, and hotel california :D :blahblah:

[Form]

nice work jason...

android im sure we can squeeze you in homie... ;)

hey i heard elliot grey is gonna come 'blaze it up' too, any word on this?? :perv:

thanks to all who have signed up or are doing so shortly. Takes a big weight off our back. Make sure if you know of other members whove registered already tell em to post up here so we can get a better idea of whos coming in terms of forum aliases.....

also i know a few of you guys are in sf, and there are some people from out of town (and international) arriving a day or two early. Maybe some sf locals want to get together with these guys and meet up, have a sketch, and so on. Theres no better time than now to branch out and make some new connections with people around the world.

Right now 'San Fierro' in the new gta is about the closest i can get to san francisco till january, so excuse me while i go indulge my friscan fantasies for a few weeks!!

9 weeks!!!!!!!!!

[MDuckett]

holy sh...!!!

9 weeks?? i never thought of it that way. anyway, I can't wait to go. I haven't been on the forums much lately, I gotta find some roomies. but that's another thread. Can't wait to see SF. Here in WI the weather is already what we'll get in SF, so by that time it'll be nice and warm for us!
What's New Years like in San Francisco anyway? Anybody?

[arghmisfit]

Right now 'San Fierro' in the new gta is about the closest i can get to san francisco till january

word up homie :dur: :D

[bRyaN]

If everything's cool :bashful:...i should be going...

[Jaku]

I´ll see you all there. Can´t wait!

[Blackhawk]

Gah, I'm missing out on the best workshop yet. I hope you guys have fun, I wish I could afford it this time around, but I'm broke after moving to South Dakota. Have fun guys :vodka1: :vodka2: :vodkamachine:

[Jaku]

Just one question Jason.

How are the activities organized?
Will be a printed schudle of the programed demos and activities? Or we just have to walk arround and see?

[Undertow]

I'll be paying my registration mid December. I'm really amped and have already announced that I'll be taking leave from the 5th-12th. I've been too busy doing more graphic design and art director related responsibilities than I have been drawing as of late.. as my day job consists of navy stuff, and night work is senior partner/director of visual concepts for ip development company. Jetpack keeps telling me to post my stuff.. with enough prompting I might start a DSB really soon, being that I know that once I start it I will keep up with it.
-Mike

[jetpack42]

in case you all didn't know, Undertow is awesome and he's keeping it to himself!

[SamBrown36]

Paid and almost ready to go, I just need to figure out flight and hotel. I'm pretty sure it's gonna be good. Hehe, just kidding, it's gonna be amazing! Can't wait, see you all soon!

[cotron]

I'm coming, so is metalwinds and blankslatejoe... reppin VA, ya heard holmes????

[Undertow]

although I like Mike, he's embellishing quite a bit. I don't have crap to show in comparrison to 80% of the people on these boards. Hence the reason for the workshop, so I can learn from the true "Awesome" artists and start putting together something worthy of posting here. Thx for the compliment though JP.
-Mike

[steak-tron]

Dirty south represent! .......Sheeeeeeeeiiiitttttt.

Hopefully I'll have some new converts to bring with me. 1 being Guggenmaneuver.

see - y'all - there.

[hito]

I'll be paying the tuition and booking the hotel soon as I get my refund check from school... about time my loans get put to good use.

[Slimeydog]

Hi all, my name is Jennifer and this will be my first workshop ever attended! I'm really excited to learn as much as my brain can handle during the event. I admit, I'm a little bit nervous, too. I'm also NOT a professional, just someone who's leaning toward a possible graphics future, but mostly is a true lover of art. I've been drawing and painting since forever, and quite frankly, I'm sick of producing crap because I have no strong skills. It's my goal to change that and to finally be able to create the things I feel intensely about and see in my head.
I've paid the tuition and have lots of questions. I'm gonna read all the threads before I start asking here on the forums. Any advice and encouragements are appreciated from veteran workshop-goers. It will be fun to meet new people, too! :bashful:

[Avetice]

hey all, names ray, already paid tuition, flight, and got money to pay the gracious guest that is housing me and a few others.
All I really need to know now is how much money should i bring for food, public transportation, and other such things?

[buffaloe]

wouldn't miss it for anything...... I 'm ready to go :}

[Dished]

>:| Just a few more hundred bucks and im there!!! see you all soon!!

[Marko Djurdjevic]

I'll be there if I don't get into prison at the airport for looking like a fucking terrorist... 8)

M

[Rkhon]

Why Marko? you got a new look? or did you find Allah. :P

I can't wait for this...excited already, can't imagine how I'll feel when I leave, or when I arrive before the doorway to the almighty workshop!

I really need this, I'm in the dark for artistic motivation out here. Its almost dead. Thats the worst, when you are out of school, but not yet in an industry job. Feel like I'm doing nothing, even if I draw all day.

But for now...money money money money... Thinking about taking a small personal loan out, so I can just get everything paid for now, and earlier.

[Cyrus]

I'll be there, looks like the best Christmas present ever!

[Atmospheria]

I'm there! I still didn't get my visum but i'm going to next week. So, hope to see you guys there...this will be an awesome workshop...

[0kelvin]

Haven't paid or bought tickets yet, but I've finally commited myself to this. Simply can't afford to miss it, no matter how scared or intimidated I feel. Some of the best choices I've made in my life I was terrified about.

Hell yeah I'm gonna be there.



0kelvin

[Caledonian]

Greetings from a lurker:

Well I just got the room reserved and the tuition paid. Only gotta figure out my flight dates. Being mostly self-taught and really interested in the concept art of sci-fi movies and games, I am really looking forward to meeting and learning from the instructors and fellow attendees at the workshop.
I thought I share some shopping locations for reference books or specialty art supplies in the SF area. I stumbled upon a good place to shop for Japanese Animation and Video Game illustration books in Japantown: Kinokuniya Bookstore - San Francisco Store 1581 Webster Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, U.S.A. 415-567-7625 http://www.newcolonist.com/japantown.html. Last time I visited the store, they were even carrying loose Copic markers (sketch and wide). Across the bookstore, there was a Kinokuniya Japanese stationary store with a good selection of sumi supplies, brush markers, Pilot-Hi-Tec-C pens, and Pentel Aquash water brushes and water soluble crayons.
For conventional art supplies: Utrecht Art supplies carries a good selection at reasonable prices.
http://www.utrechtart.com/
149 New Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 777-6920
Fax: (415) 777-6957
And for rather exotic shopping: Great China Herb Co. 857 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. http://www.asianweek.com/2002_11_15/feature_goods.html
Where I found some good Dit Da Jow from the Che Sun Tong Co: "an ancient Chinese Kung-Fu Liniment for the relief from minor pain of muscle and joints, aches, sprain or bruises". Because you never know when a little Ancient Chinese medicine might come in handy ;) .
-- Alberto

p.s. Another place that might be worth visiting http://www.metreon.com/main.html

http://www.moleskinerie.com/2004/04/alberto_lung.html

[gruve24]

Very awesome, info about the stores Caledonian !!! see ya in San Francisco !

[Form]

BANGIN! chinese herb stores rock.... ima have to get to know my new neighborhood. THanks for the heads up cal

[Sinix]

Only acouple months now... granted that time goes by without a civil war. I'll be the really pale and scrawny person, should be great. Probably need to figure out a daily budget... does the workshop pretty much take up the entire day or should I be planning for miscellaneous expenses and sidetrips?

[jetpack42]

Only acouple months now... granted that time goes by without a civil war. I'll be the really pale and scrawny person, should be great. Probably need to figure out a daily budget... does the workshop pretty much take up the entire day or should I be planning for miscellaneous expenses and sidetrips?


If you go to the workshop, then hang out and sketch with people, you've got about 3-6 hours to do your own thing, assuming it's not sleep.

[skrubbles]

If you go to the workshop, then hang out and sketch with people, you've got about 3-6 hours to do your own thing, assuming it's not sleep.

who the hell would want to sleep ?!?

[buffaloe]

amen to that :^^:

[Jaku]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeap! aaaaaaaaamen! 8)

[Chaser226]

I told myself if I didn't go to the workshop in January I would hate myself forever. hahaha.. I think thats because I live there....But anywho, I can't wait to meet all of you guys. I'm looking forward to learning lots from everyone!!

[Beatnik]

Paid my tuition today and reserverved a room a couple weeks ago. Flights look pretty good, might even get a non stop if I'm lucky. Can't wait to see everyone again and meet some new people as well.

I do have a question about the hotel situation. I reserved a room at the "Exceedingly Groovy" Triton for our group but I plan on staying in san fran for an extra 5 or 6 days after the ws. If anyone knows of a cheaper hotel for the rest of my stay I'd greatly appreciate the info. I just need a clean bed and clean room with a fridge and microwave. I'm going to make a vacation out of it but there's no sense in paying $129.00 a night for just me. I'll be spending that on more important things like beer and vodka.

There has to be a Days Inn or Motel6 type place in heart of all the action but I don't know the area and I don't want to be blowing a lot on cab rides if I don't have to. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

[inpho]

Tutition paid!!.. Now I just need to find 2 more roomates..

Cant wait..

[poopinmymouth]

I'm gonna be there, Mythic Entertainment representin!!!

[Carnifex]

i haven't paid or booked anything yet,but i'm PRETTY sure i'm coming this time.
would be my first workshop ever and i'm already excited.
need to book flight and check for hotel+roomates.
tally-ho!

[Red_Rook]

sup dudez Just payed my tuition :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader:

[Form]

rrrhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeewk!

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

now get back to the vinci forums and send those poor underage cheerleaders home. SLACKER!

[donkeyslayer]

hahahaha. yeah rook... you too form... :P. i just bought my plane ticket. i'm fookn goin to frisco!!

[Form]

hey guys looks like I won't be going to frisco after all!!!! what a crazy world we live in... ah well you win some you lose some... you guys better have xtra fun on my behalf, n make sure you send me some snaps of the good times :)
i hope you really take something special and inspiring out of this one...i sincerely do.

Much love
f

[Layil]

AAaaaawwwwwwww
youll be sorely missed Form.
It must be a big deal indeed, to make you miss out on this!
I for one promise to take oodles of pictures, just for you. :)

See ya in prague!

[gaboartpage]

Well sended the tuition
so i guess i can post here :-)

i cant beleive the instructors that are going !!!
its juts brilliant we are gonna learn sooooo much !!!
i tell you the list is insane !!!!!

but im gonna miss all the ones who went
to Austin and wont come to SF :(

im just curious and excited so
just wanted to know if theres a possibiility that
some of this members will come??
-Prometheus ANJ
-Bengal
-dodowa
-Koro
-Rubygenesis
-N8 Van Dyke
-Lukias
-maxx
-cos
-Aleksi
-Chris J. Anderson!
-hawkprey
-Kchen ( i had to ask )

does anyone knows ???

anyway i hope see you there and share good times
bring your sketchbooks pleeeeease

Gabriel

[Oblio]

Well, i know JP Targete is trying to bring Kevin Chen - but it seems he has a hard time with it.
Also Sparth seems to need some pushing.
Care to make a petition and ask them to come? I'll be sure they'l get it.
I've even threaten them and all but you guys might have a bettr impact :)
They just need a little push. :uzi: :yayca: :uzi2:

Also - if any of the upper listed guys needs some threatening - call me :bashful:

[Red_Rook]

oblio, you might wanna try being more subtle then breaking the knee caps... like try tking there family hostage :bashful:

[Jaku]

The Ron Lemen - Kevin Chen Team in the live drawing core would really rock. :groupie1:

[metalwinds]

count on seeing me in san fran. got the tuition, flight, and hotel all squared away. itll be great to see all the people from austin again, and meeting all the new people in san fransisco.

[Avetice]

everything is just about said and done except for that money for gettin around and eating.
now all i have to do is tell my family that im going to frisco in january, that'll shock them i should do that soon, tryin to find the right moment :D

[Carnifex]

jahooo!!!
everything is payed,everything is arranged! i can't wait to get there!
this will be SO awesome!!!

[Wafflehouseninja]

Going to pay today! im ampped to go to this thing. trying to fined roommates.
From what i hear of last year even newbies like me can gain so much from this workshop! even heat stroke! Im looking forword to meating all the people who post some real wicked art. Just to see how they work will teach me so much. Im so Down for this!! :yayca:

[Carnifex]

ok,so we shall get to know each other...good...
hi my name's toby alias carnifex,i'm 18, at civil service and looking forward to this event. VERY much.
:)
and you?

[-MonkeyBoy-]

Ok I just payed (I thought I did before but I guess it didn't go through). My name's Adam alias MonkeyBoy - I've been lurking for so long now so I finally got my arse in gear and got signed up. I'm so excited just to be able to meet some of the great artists on here - agree with Wafflehouseninja - just wanna soak up how these guys think... It's gonna be emotional...

[lmpnoodle]

Well, I just overnite my tuition! Was having some problem with PayPal. But the mulas out and I'll see you guys at SF. I'm only 2 hrs away in Modesto so I figured I would be kicking my ass later if I didn't go. Pretty amped for this workshop! :)

See ya guys then!

Mat

[imglue]

my payment should come in the next few days ,

im definetly there!!

i cant wait for another workshop his one feels like its going to be tizite!!!

[Eric Drobile]

Ello, I'm Eric.
Just got word that I was accepted into Ringlings conceptart tuition program dealie. Looking forward to the most intense drawing sessions of my life with y'all!

[arghmisfit]

glad to see u aboard mr. drobile. your stuff is very inspiring to me, cant wait to sketch with you.

[James Kei]

I'm in.....
I haven't been to a workshop of any sort in a loooong time.
This will be a lot of fun, I can't wait till' January!

[Carnifex]

gah,stupid paypal is fucking up my account by claiming $1.95 for unlimited payment possibilities.
has this happened to any of you recently too?

[Form]

yeh its the 'premier' account or whatever they call it. its not new, you just have to do it to take more than like 50 a week out or something. AFAIK its not essential if your paying someone else, only if your the one receiving money

[ExeCute]

I'm curious as to how the payment/reservation works. will some kind of ticket be sent or do we just come in with our ID or something?

I just paid, so i'm officially in :)

I look forward to seeing all there is about this workshop, including meeting fellow aspiring artists..as well as the pros of course.

Send me an instant message if you want to make friends before the event. They say I'm a decent person >:D

ExeCute


I just found the extended smilees list. very cool, and more reason to procrastinate... :dead: :mouse: :eyeloss: :bomb: >:D :bashful: :confident: :nohope:

[Carnifex]

yeh its the 'premier' account or whatever they call it. its not new, you just have to do it to take more than like 50 a week out or something. AFAIK its not essential if your paying someone else, only if your the one receiving money
problem being,it won't let me pay if i don't register for premier account. it says "you need to do this to pay" or something.
without registering i couln't even send money...it would just show me a demo...or am i doing something wrong?

[Lauren Short]

hmm sadly i cannot go b/c money issue will not allow it, have fun everybody, i was lookin forward to getting a tattoo w/ cotron and any others who were up for the idea

have fun guys! :teeth:

[Method]

The check is out and I am in!

:pirate:

[|NTeRN]

just got my confromation... see ya all there

[GhostofMacbeth]

Just payed via paypal and reserved the room. Now I just need to get the plane ticket and I will be all set.

[Red_Rook]

w00t everythin is organisified :D

[Carnifex]

yargh goddam paypal!
stupid "premium account code" hasn't arrived yet,so i can't pay.

well,atleast my spot is booked and i get a signed instructor artwork :confident

[Carnifex]

yay i got my confirmation code!
let's get ready to ruuuummmbblleee!
c u on terra!:devil:

[Jessica Hook]

Hi All! : :^^:

I had my tuition taken care of a few weeks ago, and I'll be the ever so quiet gal hiding smiles of joy and admiration behind her sketchbook.

I went to artschool in SF (California College of Arts, *formerly* California College of Arts & Crafts. *giggles* no we weren't making macaroni necklaces and popsicle stick cabins :er: :confident ...)

But I thought I'd mention a public transit link that nearly saved my life several times when I was living there:
http://transit.511.org/tripplanner/index.asp
This will plan your trip nearly anywhere in the Bay Area, tell you what bus to get on, where to get off, where to transfer to BART if needed, how much the trip will cost, etc.. It was invaluable to me, and I think it'll help a few peeps out. I didn't come across it in the other forums so post the link anywhere necessary. It's a life saver if you have access to the internet, and want to sight see, or get to any place in the city.

See you guys there!!

[Oblio]

Thanks Yumiko - that link went to the FAQ already. You're an angel! :angel:

[B-nine]

Paid my tuition today, relatively new and highly sporratic poster at conceptart, but am a long time visitor of the site.
I'm looking forward to this event because I'm a fine arts student in a relatively close minded curriculum so I'm very excited to get to learn what will be taught at teh workshop.
should be fun

[poly_cube]

I'm really excited for this workshop! It will be a good break in period before I start school I think.

[teyekanik]

I paid with my entire paycheck today... so I wont eat much but I will be there!

woo hoo? :yayca:

[Jason Manley]

I paid with my entire paycheck today... so I wont eat much but I will be there!

woo hoo? :yayca:

when you see hussar and assael doing a portrait battle or sweet and foster doing a collab i think you will forget all about the peanut butter and jelly.

This is going to be so fun. Thanks to you all, there is a really amazing group of people going to be there. I can't wait.

J

[Red_Rook]

tchia! eating is for little girls anyway. :yayca:

[flex mathews]

sent the check, got my plane ticket, and booked my hotel. i'll be there unless i die before then.

[egerie]

sent the check, got my plane ticket, and booked my hotel. i'll be there unless i die before then.
ditto. (double jetlag + parties + luv + travel woes + work crunch time = :dead: )

[teyekanik]

Cool Jason.. sounds great.. I've got Atmospheria and others staying at my place.. It will be a great time. my only regret is that we can't do it every day!

P.S. I just read my post from last night.. I guess it could be percieved as negative... (I made it at 3 or 4 in the AM) not my intention at all.. if tuition was 800$ I'd still try to swing it!

WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!

[ExeCute]

Something that might be helpful for anyone that didn't know-

When coming from the SFO airport to a hotel, i'd suggest taking a shuttle service. I'm used to using the Super Shuttle (blue van yellow logo) that charge $13.50..which should be cheaper than if you were to take a taxi.

The shuttles are on the main level, so you'd go back up after baggage claim.

Hope this helps :)

[benzo]

I'm there. Looking forward to pissing in an alley every night.

[teyekanik]

I'm down with any kind of partying... I'm my best when hungover. Every other moment of my life I'm a tool :zzz:

j/k

first rounds on me!

[Tully]

Just got my last major arrangements taken care of yesterday, so I'm definitely going to be there! I can't remember being so excited about anything before, so on the first day I'll be one of the many people with a psycho grin on their face.

Execute, are the shuttles on a schedule, or do they work more like a taxi? I'll probably be really tired when I get there, and waiting isn't my strong suit when I'm in that mood.

[ExeCute]

I don't remember looking at a schedule.. I think they just keep coming through the strip. It does work basically the same as a taxi...but

Since it's a shuttle and not a private taxi, they're gonna wait a few minutes to see if they can get additional passengers to fill it. But that's why it's cheaper.

There will be several companies to choose from though, so it shouldn't be a big wait.

I found a link that talks about shuttles through SFO, expected prices, company phone numbers.., and also mentions other modes of travel like samtrans busses, the BART subway.. it explains stuff better than i can.
http://www.sftravel.com/shutl.html

Says that a taxi will cost around $32+tip.

[Railboy]

Hey, all - can't wait to see everyone there. I've been missing out on our local sketch meets so hopefully this will make up for them in one swoop.

[Sok N. Wett]

Lars glad your going to go, yeah I haven't been at the sketchmeet for awhile too, and it's sucks, I need my artist inspiration energy. I just paid my tuition today, and can't wait to go.

BTW is the confirmation code the transaction id # or is something else....

[SkeletonDog]

I'm in... I don't really know anyone except from their work. I can't wait to meet everyone and soak up some good learning. This will be awesome! Thanks for putting it all together folks.

[Jeff Jaws]

FUCK, guys, I'm so in. got my tuition covered, FINALLY! haha, I'm so glad. this is gonna be one big party. see ya all in SF.

Jj. <3

[Carnifex]

BTW is the confirmation code the transaction id # or is something else....
something else.:)

[RETEP]

hey everyone,

im gonna be there!! how could i miss such a totally awsome incredible sweet spectacular wonderful artfilled exciting workshop like this?? well i missed the austin workshop and was in an art depression after reading everyones posts about it. so i vowed i would not miss the next north american workshop. and i am actually going, it still feels unreal to me.

i cant wait to meet some great artists, and see the pros in action!!!

later :yayca:

[Jason Manley]

here is the info for those who are still getting ready to cover tuition.

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=35088

we need 60 more signups and we are FULL!!!

[mondegreen]

Hey all, the name is Ben.. Digipen Institute of Tech. , Seattle

Paid up and ready to go ^_^

I'm enrolled as in a BFA program here for 3d/2d animation with a strong emphasis on traditional skills... a frosh... but still looking to get as much work experience as humanly possible,... as quickly as possible.

Can't wait to meet all of you , and since I've nothing left to say... I suppose I'll see you there.

peace

[twoheaded]

hello everyone, Im Felix Lim, a student at Cal State Fullerton, Animation/Illustration Major. Me and Intern both go there. Im Indonesian. I hope that one day I can bring my art back to my hometown.
Since I never been to any workshops before, I really dont know what to expect.

[cartoonfox]

ok i have just booked my tuition, if all goes well i should get a comfirmation email soon

woo! i cant wait, looking forward to meeting you all ^-^



peace :7up:

[Red_Rook]

w00t fox! :perv:

[egerie]

only 60 spots left ?? Wow get the word out !

[Jeff Gran]

Hello everyone. Just a note to let people know I'll be there. I can't wait... I feel so lucky that this amazing event is happening in my hometown. I probably wouldn't be able to go otherwise.


I have a question for Jason or any other pros gonna be there. I'm primarily a 3D artist, who is very interested in 2D art as well. I've heard that some of the companies will be reviewing portfolios for all different kinds of positions.

My question is: would it be stupid not to bring a hard-copy version of my portfolio? I'm planning to bring multiple copies of it on CD to pass out to anyone interested.

[cartoonfox]

hey jeff, im no pro but yeah i recomend you bring some print outs of some of your best work, so you can show people easily and quickly, and then they can check out in detail all your work on the CD at a later date if they want


rook, yeah man im as excited as you ^-^ cant wait
only 3 weeks and 3 days to go... waaaaaaaaah i cant wait ^-^


see you all soon



peace :7up:

[cartoonfox]

hey jason, did the credit card info i gave you work out ok?

looking forward to getting my comfirmation email ^-^




peace :7up:

[Rkhon]

Just payed my tuition over the phone with Kelly. Waiting on confirmation and processing.

But I'm in like sin, and so very excited to be going. 3-4 weeks!! HOOAH!

[imglue]

im there peeps. ill see you all at the triton with crunch and others >:D

[flex mathews]

i just got confirmation, the flight and hotel is booked, the bags are packed(well, not yet.) i m ready to get inspired... see you guys there.

[cotron]

where you flyin from flex?

[Layil]

tuition sent, awaiting confirmation number...

[Layil]

what was that about tattoos?

[Burning Eyes]

Ill be one of the new ones comin to this workshop, :) Feels good to say that, lol. By the way I am going to ask everyone I see to draw in my sketchbook, yes including you Metalwinds! Just a heads up, no obligations, :)..... CANT WAIIIIIT

[skrubbles]

YAY!! Sent my payment yesterday... got my room reserved, got time off work for the event, got my ride (Undertow)... just a few more weeks to go :)

[Gonzo]

Confirmation number received!

Can't wait! ;)

[Fallen11]

Hello my name is Andy, found this site about a year ago and deff changed me. Im still a noob but deff on the path somewhat, just need to get me ass in gear and draw draw draw. recievied confirm # today. very excited about going. my first time time ever attending something like this. If anyone else is flying into Oakland on the 6th around noonish drop me a msg we can hop up to SF together.

[gruve24]

Hows it goin,

after hanging around the website for awhile and getting familiar with the people who post on CA you naturally become inquisitive about what kind of individuals they are. You wonder if they like the same music as you, are they as motivated about art as you ? could there be potential to become friends with this person or these people ? I'v never been to a CA workshop before so I've always wondered about these things....

Until Now..the wondering stops


On Jan. 7th all my questions will finally get answered.

Seasons greetings everyone
I'm looking forward to starting the new year with all of you

[chubbs]

I have everything set, I have the hotel, airplane ticket and sent my check via DHL. all Im waiting for now is my conformation number. Im so pumped.........I'll be their with some other guys from my school RSAD.


Chubbs, Over & Out...... ;)

Illustration Major

[TASart]

I think everything is finally squared away on my end, tuition and such...I cant wait to bring my weakling art and get schooled by the pros.

[Teknobabel]

Weakling art, Tas?! After checking out your homepage, and remembering the Medusa you did for CGCHAT, I'm afraid to contemplate what that makes me.

Anyway, I'm a long time lurker, rare poster. I made the call to pay today, still waiting on the confirmation #, so i figured I'd start being more active. My names Chris, and I've been working in the game industry for a little over a month. My modeling and texturing skills are okay, but my 2D needs alot of help (thus the workshop!).

Looking forward to sketching/learning/drinking with you all, and hope to make alot of new friends!

[imglue]

hehehhe, not much to say. im miguel = imglue (if you havent caught on already :wink: )

i am a sophmore in rsad. i was born and raised in puerto rico and invaded the us after i realized that art was something i needed to live. i draw, paint, enjoy movies, video games, trees, leaves, and i collect feathers. ha!!
im currently walking the path of self discovery, growth and all that cool stuff, im a big fan of ALOT of the artists teaching in the workshop as well as someof the ppl in the forum :bashful: . i hope this experience in san francisco opens my eyes and imagination as much as austin did for me.

hope to see you all,and i hope all of you get a wonderful experience out of this. happy holidays

[Jason Manley]

fourteen days til the big fun. wheeeee@!!!!

:)


j

[Rkhon]

I don't think its all set in yet. There will be a random point, on the plane or such, where I will go loco and become overwhelmed shouting obscenities of joy and inspiration. Maybe things will get out of hand and I'll make the news.

All kidding aside. I can't wait to meet all you fine ladies and gentlemen and enjoy the art, and inspiration.

Just 2 weeks. Has anyone else noticed that Christmas is pale in comparison to the workshop?

[Teknobabel]

Oh yeah, that christmas thing is soon, isn't it?
My girl wasn't happy to find out the workshop was taking place on the weekend she intended me to meet her parents for the first time.
I was like 'Sorry hun, but the workshop calls me like a beautiful siren sofly lulling me from a distant shore.'

She didn't see the humor in it.

[ExeCute]

Christmas.. Pale?? blasphemy!!!


jesus christ was born January 7(-10) and don't you forget it.

[Teknobabel]

I heard it was sometime in September?

[el coro]

hi my name is coro.some of you know me as el coro, justin, elcorodelao, or jus el. i cant fukkin wait to get this shit on. the last 2 have been the highlights of my life. this one promises to be the best so far, not just because of the awesome lineup of artists we have, but also cuz this is the 3rd time around, and we have learned from what worked and what didint from the past 2....not to mention it is being held in the city i live in, so i dont have to fly anywhere this time :). all ican say is that if u have never been to one of the workshops, prepare to have your mind blown. you will not believe the vibe, the positivity, its overwhelming. my baby has been workin nonstop on planning, and we have more than a few suprises in store for y'allz. to paraphrase a favorite quotable from our illustrious governer..."TWO WEEKS" then he pulled the old ladys head disguise off and threw it at those guys and it blew up....-c36

[Teknobabel]

I just hope I can survive the 6-8 hr drive up there with 2 other people in a cramped car blaring deathmetal...

[imglue]

hahahahah!!

two weeks, in san fran. hey will anybody be going to some "hang-out" spot to sketch or will everybody pull a "la quinta" and draw in the lobby?


if there is a cool place to sketch, instructors, what are they? and other spots in san fran to visit, for some of us have NEVER been there.

[ExeCute]

some obvious places are
union square- there's a block that's kind of like a city park where lots of people pass through and you can sketch people loungin out in the daytime.
lots of shopping around this area. i go to sketch at border's there on powell since it's open late.

metreon/yerba buena- movie theater and cafes etc inside, lots of shopping here too, and an arcade. sony/playstation stores. there's the museum of comic art around here, and the SF MOMA is near as well..if you like modern art..

the wharf/embarcadero- nice place to walk around, and in the wharf area there's lotsa..touristy things to see, alcatraz is there too. and fat stinky sea lions.

the fillmore- on fillmore and geary st, there might be some cool bands playing there, i haven't checked.

golden gate park- probably what you expect, there's supposed to be a nice japanese garden there too, i haven't been there yet.

japan town- lotsa japanese type shopping to be done here, a nice pagoda area too. stationary store there has some art supplies.

china town- very busy and a little ghetto..

north beach- lots of restaraunts and porno

pearl- great art supply shop on market and mason.

utrecht- art supply shop on..near..180 new montgomery, i donno, it's right by AAU

flax-art supply store, expensive but impressive..with paper especially..market and valencia

the art store- van ness and..pine? around there anyway..


maybe i'll think of more later, ask me questions if you like

[cotron]

haha "TWO WEEKS" how fuckin obscure... i gurgled my soda when I read that.

I'll be out in the lovely bay area on the 1st, I can't wait!!!! GRAAHHHH

[ExeCute]

i wonder how late people are staying till.

till summer for me..

[Teknobabel]

Thanks for the guide to San Fran ExeCute.
Summer, eh? I wish I could stay that long, but i have job to get back to, so I'll be leaving on the 11th.

[Pontemonti]

It's hard to believe it, but I'm going! Wooohoooo! Can't wait :teeth:
Oh, and my sister is going too :D

[Jason Manley]

im so happy. this workshop is going to be amazing. so many good friends. so many first time meetings. so much art.

guard your sis ponte. there are about two hundred internet guys coming. :) (insert theme song from JAWS).


happy holidays everyone!!


J

[Pontemonti]

LOL!
*makes a note to bring sword and shield* :madchef:

Yeah, Happy Holidays Jason (and everyone else, of course)!

:bounce:

[Red_Rook]

guard your sis ponte. there are about two hundred internet guys coming. :) (insert theme song from JAWS).


hahaha, that acctually made me laugh out loud :perv:

[Dimitih]

Not sure if this been asked, but is there an official address for the place? I would like to figure out how to get there, since I'll be driving in from the East across the Bay Bridge and I always end up lost in SF. Then I get nervous and start swerving, freaking out all the other people on the road.

Prevent traffic accidents, give me driving directions! :yayca:

[el coro]

first and harrison. right across the street from a 76 station. it is where you go to get on the bay bridge from downtown.-c36

[Dimitih]

Oh yeah, I think I know the place. Shouldn't be too difficult to find then. Thanks, El Coro.

Is there any kind of a parking space around there? I don't mean on the street with parking meters but some kind of a public garage or any other public parking? I will be staying with my friends in Palo Alto. It'll be nice to drop off my car somewhere close to the workshop during the day.

Sorry, I'm from Tahoe. Big city parking always makes me paranoid. Up here if the engine is off - it's legally parked. A long as I'm not in the way of the snow plow :)

- Dmitri

[aesir]

Hey, I've got a place at Tahoe :) although I live in sacramento. Anyways, unfortunately it seems parking is gonna run somewhere around 20 to 30 bucks a day unless you happen to have some friends in SF somewhere who know a spot where you can stow your car. My parents are being nice enough to shuttle me on up for the 2 hour drive so I can avoid the costs. I'd start searching the net for the cheapest parking garage you can find in the area if I were you.

[Layil]

Tickets bought at last! hotels reserved, tuitions paid... though not confirmed as of yet.

JAAASSOOOOONNNN!!!!!!!!!!


but otherwise, come hell or high water, im THERE.

as an aside- i was thinking of making some stickers with the :yayca: emoticon to wear as badges so we can identify each other amongst the infidels. muahaha. whaddyathink? or would the massiveblack rooster work better?

how about a vote? hrmm... i think this needs its own thread.....

[cartoonfox]

im in the same boat as layil, flights and hotel booked, tuition payed for, but waiting for comfirmation ^-^


hey layil, i thought that was what that photo thread was fror, so we can all recognise each other.
but that would be cool if we had a sticker made that had some CA thing on, and then a space to write our forum name on, so we recognise each other and know who we all are ^-^



only 10 days left till i leave!! man i bloody cant wait


see you all there,




peace :7up:

[Teknobabel]

I'm down with the emoticon! For some reason, the thought of wearing the 'massive black' cock on my shirt just doesn't sit well.

[Jason Manley]

lol

......................

:)

[ExeCute]

massive black..cock..? wait, what?! :O

[Undertow]

massive black..cock..? wait, what?! :O
isn't that a joke.. the punch line being told by the queen of england saying *in her royal majesties voice* "Is it, black cock?"

[cartoonfox]

still waiting for my comfirmation number...
hope my money went through ok




peace :7up:

[cartoonfox]

yes!! finnaly got my comfirmation email, i feel specail now ^-^

so im officialy going now, i just gota make sure i dont forget my comfirmation print out ^-^



see you all there, just 7 days till i leave





peace :7up:

[digital_robotics]

Hello Everyone.my name is Branden Brown. I'm 22. I am an extreme newbie. I have not been a member of this site for long, simply because I did not have a computer. my friend jook however, turned me on to this site almost 2 years ago. I have been admiring many of your guys' work for quite a while. this is a great forum with talent by the tons. I cannot wait to meet you guys and girls at the convention, and I cant wait to participater in one of the drawing orgies I have heard about.
see you all there.

[digital_robotics]

oh, and I've never been to frisco, so some of you may have to help jook and I find our way around

[Marko Djurdjevic]

my flight is going in a few hours.

STOKED!

M :perv:

[0kelvin]

Jesus, it's so close! I was just thinking how long it was going to take to get my business cards printed and realised I'm leaving in a week. Eek.

I CAN'T FUCKING WAIT! I'm squealing with delight but I don't think there's a way to translate that to text.



0kelvin

[cartoonfox]

lol i know how you feel!

i cant beleive im gonna be in san francisco in a week. cant beleive im gonna meet all you cool peeps in a week. cant beleive im gonna draw my ass off in a week. etc etc ^-^


see you all there, look out for my cartoonfox badge ^-^





peace :7up:

[Teknobabel]

Yeah, I can't get the workshop off of my mind! I am definately pumped for the influx of new inspiration/ideas that I've been lacking lately. Hurry up already!

[simmi]

Woohoo! im going too. My name is simmi (theshortversion). Im 19 years old and from iceland. I have been a lurker most of my time here. Trying to change that.
See you there !

[morgandesigns]

Hey Guys I cant wait to see all the talent gathered it one spot.
So I just wanted to give you guys that are SF bound in a couple days some ideas on packing clothing for the trip.

Think WATERPROOF.
And if your thinking of outdoor life drawing then you will be getting a high-5 from me, cause it has been raining like hell here for the past week. Now it has had a few breaks, with some nice cloudy skys. Just, pack warm in case it keeps up like this. It is the best time to make some dope pieces, when its nasty outside. Se ya soon kids>>

[Atmospheria]

See you all soon! After 19 hours of flight i hope i'll be alright...lol

[cartoonfox]

woah 19 hours? man that sucks, just sleep and draw and the time should fly by ^-^ (get it, FLY!?? ahah)

what time do you arrive atmos? and what day

i should be arriving around 4:30pm on 6th

see you all very soon ^-^




peace :7up:

[Atmospheria]

Yea..i'm going to draw mostly.
I should be arriving at 21.45am on 5th...
Lot of things to do on 6th...gonna print my portfolio, buy art supplies...hehe lots of fun!

[Red_Rook]

w00t!

i fly the day after tomorow! :yayca:

[fredflickstone]

Holy Crap, its almost time. 3 more days and bam, off we go...Coro, get ready to throw down, and Foster, battle time, live...heh....see ya all soon.


Ron

[Rkhon]

I'm leavin early Wed. so its 2 days to get all my shit together. I am feeling overwhelmed. WICKED NASTY SCENE!

[inpho]

O My Freaker1112!!

See you all very very soon1!

[TARGETE]

Ha ha ladies and Gent, the show is only a few days away, cant wait to see old friends again and see new ones I havent met.

JP

[gaboartpage]

oooohhh nervous and excited
is gonna be awesome
see all of you guys again
i feel like Austin was just yesterday
this 6 months have passed soooooo fast

learning sponge mode :afroboy:

not the same as

bob sponge mode ok :perv:

Gabriel

[egerie]

it may be a bit late but..

CAUTION TO ALL FOREIGN VISITORS ! Make sure the US customs will accept your passport, even if it's still valid.
Example : My french passport which is valid until 2011 will be rejected (since october 2004). This version of my passport does not display the bar code on the bottom but the usual perforated codes. It's the "old school" format. Only way for french citizens to get in the US with this type of passport is to have a Visa and WILL have to get finger printed and have their mugshot taken then filed.
The newer passports, called "Delphine" type which, just like Canadian passports, display the bar code on the bottom will get accepted *from now on until oct 25th 2005*. After this date, you will be required to have a Visa and fingerprints yadda yadda.
The next generation of french passport will be Biometric and will allow you to get inside the US without a Visa or fingerprints etc. But it's still equiped with a biometric chip...

There you have it, so make sure you won't get turned around when you go to the airport. I was lucky enough to find out 4 days ago. Lucky because it should give me JUST enough time (read "hours") to take care of it.
So I hope I can manage to get my passport and meet you all in SanFran ! ;)

[cartoonfox]

yeah, i was worried when i heard about visas and shit, but then i checked my passport and i have the bar code thing, so im cool ^-^


note: the bar code looks somthing like this...


P<GBRSURNAME<<FIRST-NAME<SECOND-NAME<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
XXXXXXXXXXGBRXXXXXXXMXXXXXXX<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<02


replacing the name with yours, "GBR" with your country and the "X" with numbers. and this bar code is at the bottom on the page with all your info, photo etc.

good luck egerie, hope to see you in san fran ^-^



peace all :7up:

[Wizard of KOZ]

WoRD. My tuition is paid and I'm rarin to go! Can't wait to see you all in San Fran!

[Teknobabel]

Oh shit, your goin KOZ? I doubt you'll remember me from AIPX, we had a couple classes together. And I was on Bobolo, constantly arguing with Nick or trying not to get caught up in the Avatar Scandal.

[Avetice]

hell yes flight leavin tomorrow, lets just hope this incoming snowstorm doesn't screw me over

[My Fault]

Wow, it's so close. Can't wait to take that long BART train ride to SF on Thursday!

[fxpimp]

Heyaz,

I'm the new fool in town
and my sound's laid down by the Underground.
I drink up all the Hennessey ya got on ya shelf
so just let me introduce myself
My name is Hum erm... oh wait...

My name is Juan Rubio. On the 3d side ive been around a little doing games and film for a living. I was at the dealy in Texas and now im going back to SF for this dealy. I work in LA for a place called R!OT pictures now and Ill be one of the people looking to hire people for work and for some personal project stuff. If you have emailed me in the past for my personal project I need to get back to a lot of you because I have been ill/busy on some emergency projects for R!OT. Ill also be one of the guys learning to draw with everyone else. My traditional side totally sucks but ive been lucky to have access to some very talented matte painters who came over from the traditional matte painting side that have been helping me out of late. I still suck but they are making me paint some stuff at work now as well. Heh.

If anyone wants any critique on 3d items please let me know. Ive helped recruit for film and games before so I know what to look for. Also if you have any tech 3d questions or want info about SF lemme know as well.

Laters,
Juan

[Wizard of KOZ]

Yep Tekno I remember you, I hope to see you there. My flight is in a little over 2 days I'll be rocking the friendly skies on Thursday. WoRD is BoRN!

[Teknobabel]

Hey KOZ, in case you didn't know, one of the current students at AIPX has set up a forum to act as a new kind of Bobolo. So far it has been much more constructive with less pointless arguing.

Aesthetic Terrorism (http://ghostmeat.localdemon.com/aipx/phpBB2/index.php?sid=53db809c5c67b1cc8e6005b498042919)

It'd be good to see you rocking the Self Portraits again.

[Wizard of KOZ]

Sounds good Tek.


How rude of me though... I totally forgot to formally introduce myself. My name is Eric Kozlowsky. I'm a predominantly 3d artist, and I've been working in the game industry for over a year now. I post from time to time...mostly in the Self Portrait thread. My 2d sadly gets neglected a lot. However my new years resolution was to change that. Thus I decided quite literally to put my money where my mouth is and go to SF for this life-changing event.

[2wocents]

ima headin up there tho! san jose st. reppin! should be fun..whose goin to the concept art party tho??? any bboys?

[James Kei]

2wocents- Do you break? I was a b-boy for about 5 years, I'm gettin' old... but I can still rock it.

[ExeCute]

2wocents- Do you break? I was a b-boy for about 5 years, I'm gettin' old... but I can still rock it.

i wanna learn something :bounce:

[fxpimp]

http://hgd.com/games_online/break.htm

Get your uprock down and go from there. I think I still remember how to. :).

As long as you b-boys and b-girls let us DJ's have enough room at the front to check Swamp and others throw down its all good. :) Hopefully I can learn something from watching them showcase as I will be learning to get better with my art as well. Heh.

[Jaku]

Hours!! Just hours! I can´t wait!!!!!

[PHiLMePHLo]

I'll be rollin' up with 2wocents!

Working on the portfolio as we speak...and I know I'm not the only one who's hyped up!

[2wocents]

2wocents- Do you break? I was a b-boy for about 5 years, I'm gettin' old... but I can still rock it.

yup, im still a bboy...its my cardio exercise for the wk...lol :confident dancing is my other life...hehehehe
whose still puttin their portfolio together??? *raises hand

[Shi]

yar. i can't remember if i'm confirmed. but here i am in SF. considering that i've already forgotten my camera and laptop in portland, OR. i think the rest of the week will go smoothly :P at least i remembered my pad of graphics 360 and pencils -_-

[zandernice]

Well Im just another daily lurker. Been Way to busy at work to join into any of these discussions but now I am officially off for the next two weeks and Im super excited!! See you all there