Sydney Sketchgroup is well underway, come join us!

[Form]

*EDIT MARCH 16 2009*

So the Sydney Crew have been going strong for a few years now, but we had our first serious meetup yesterday which was great - and we plan to do more of the same. Currently, active artists involved in the group in Sydney are:
Rodrigo!
Form
Evan Shippard
Bumskee
Expat
Onionface
Comixnut
Nutter
Oyo!
Eddie Taylor
Sketchling
Tina Salama
Tomo
Ears
Max Berry
Krez
Iolarnula
Matt Huynh
Will Loeng
And some other occasional ring ins.

The info for the next meet up will go up soon. In the meantime if you are keen to do anything i am always available over the phone and keen to organise or attend events! Just let me know :)

*old intro*
Hello all sydneysiders! We have now formed a great group of people who meet up every week around the city of sydney.

So far our active members are:

Rodrigo!
Form
Bumskee
Matt Elder
Nutter
Alti
Leo (not on the boards)

I KNOW there are lots of sydney peeps out there - please come along, we go on different days and do a wide variety of things - lifedrawing (free and tuition on diff. days), gallery visits, city sketching, drinking beer, collaborating, drinking beer, eating peanuts and drinking beer!

This thread is for all you guys who want to show up to get the details, and for us who are involved to keep ourselves organised and post relevant exhibition info etc.

For anyone interested, please call me. 0438 070 386. No dirty phone talk, mmkay?

See you all soon!

[Form]

Buy guys of course i mean 'non genderspecific individuals'. Male, female, hermaphrodite all welcome.

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[bumskee]

Buy guys of course i mean 'non genderspecific individuals'. Male, female, hermaphrodite all welcome.

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Adam, :bashful: :bashful: :bashful:
are you sure you are not fogetting something?? *ahem*

anyways, as form already said, it's fun day out we do heaps of trash talking and drink beers, but also engage in serious drawing sessions.

[Matt Elder]

Just put my two cents in and say Monday's meet up was cool and given me a kick in the butt to get organised and do more work. See you guys soon.

[rodrigo!]

GO TEAM <3
Sydney crew assemble /m\

[Form]

yo guys, check this out. i will be there. could be very cool!.
http://www.chalkthewalk.com/ctw/history.html


hows monday for you guys? i might be going to ras tomoro night if anyone wants to come.

let me know tho, might change my mind if noone else comes.

[bumskee]

ANYONE for this lOOOOOOOOOOOONG weekend?? I know shane's heading up to port stephen.. maybe this sat? sketch some human beings walking around?

[fionkell]

Damnit, I'm like 2 hours away from everything here :p Maybe once I've finished uni for the year I can organise myself better for this.

[Matt Elder]

I should be up for some time over the long weekend. Just post details here.

[Magic Man]

Yo guys, I'll be down within the next two weeks. I have my bag packed and I'm starting the long walk to sydney tonite, please have orange juice waiting.

[rodrigo!]

i know my long weekend is going to be a magical experience, filled with study and all that cool stuff :dad:
cant wait
i dunno if ill go monday, public holiday...wat is there to do??? :dad:

[bumskee]

I know the notice is quite short, but Adam and me alread sort of planned this sat, unless he's changed his mind. :)

around 12pm ~ 1pm, no doubt there will be shite load of people at circular quay, we might head down to where we went last time, botanical garden? I think it's called around the corner from opera house. Sketch for few hours and head off before getting dark or to "four seasons" for some expensive beer or not.

So please raise your hand if you are interested, Shane's heading up to Stephens sunday I think he said.

As for monday, maybe we do it tuesday this week?? but definitely a day within the long weekend just to be out draw some people.

Min

iolarnula - you can always come down for a visit, two hrs on the train should be fun drawing people... :S you would probably be exhausted when you get off though. hehe..

magic man - :) you can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! draw some landscapes and dead kangaroos on the way. mayeb you should plan for three weeks though. :) sometimes I wish australia wasn't so big.. it's so damn big...

[Steinmetz]

I mean really, what kind of thread do you call this?

[Form]

I mean really, what kind of thread do you call this?
oh shite, the new zealanders have found us!!

well saturday didnt happen cos mins an old man and he had to have a nap. haha! so monday or tuesday or whenever is cool for me. just not sunday night. leeeeet me know!

magicman- you actually visiting syd? cos itd b cool to have you with us if you are. or were you joking? :D

[Nutter]

Whaaaaat? I didn't even realize that this thread was here. COOL.

I'm not going to be able to hang out this Monday, I shall be busy with other less important things. So next time I see you guys I probably wont remember your faces. Although I'll rembember Min's hair. In fact I can see it from here. :P

[bumskee]

bawhahahaha, :) I am getting a hait cut this weekend.. hopefully!! so you guys can't draw me anymore!!!

[Nutter]

nOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! don't get a haircut coz I can't draw faces.

I'm sick of drawing, I want to go home.

[bumskee]

TOnight at ARTHOUSE Pitt St!! 6:00pm~6:30pm.

see you all there

[Magic Man]

oh shite, the new zealanders have found us!!

well saturday didnt happen cos mins an old man and he had to have a nap. haha! so monday or tuesday or whenever is cool for me. just not sunday night. leeeeet me know!

magicman- you actually visiting syd? cos itd b cool to have you with us if you are. or were you joking? :D

sorry mate, I was just joking, but I would like to visit sometime, if i do I'll give you all a shout.

[Form]

i dunno if i wanna meet up with you man... youd crush me with your pinky... and then own me by drawing my photorealistic corpse...

kiddin. holler when ur in town. ill be in adelaide over xmas, but youll prolly be busy.

[Nutter]

Hey guys, it dosen't look like I'll be able to make the usual meet tonight as I got too much shit to do at home after work :(

Cheers.

[bumskee]

chickening out again hey shane?? :P haha well me and adam will be there as usual. :)

[Form]

i think they know me there well enough not to ask me to take my beanie off now :D mmm...comfort beanie

[bumskee]

*bump*

are we meeting up tonight everyone?? head out to royal art society for some life drawing??

[Daz]

I dunno when the next thing in sydney is happening, but make sure I'm notified! :D

[bumskee]

Hey Daz, glad you made it to the thread.

might be this thrusday for life drawing, saturday for sketching at the park or monday for life drawing.. Not too sure yet but will let you know.

:P

[rodrigo!]

im gonna go thursday to ashtons yo, going to meet a leo there then go life drawing after..
and im up for any weekend sketching too...

[Form]

i love you all. i got the concept art job. YES!

[bumskee]

Congrats bro!! :) u shouting me another james boag.. :P

and why aren't u on MSN?? avoiding me heh???

[rodrigo!]

i love you all. i got the concept art job. YES!
how is that possible man?You haven't reached the required bench press/ muscular mass threshold yet!! bwaahaa
:P;) :D

congrats man!!
dun forget to hook me up with that CD
and a new sketchbook! :D ive only got like 2-3 pages of the current one left.

[Daz]

concept art job ay? thats pro-ness

[Matt Elder]

Thats cool Adam ... details?! I'm struggling to make the meets as if I'm not at work, I'm at Ashtons (drawing at least).

[Daz]

lets do something sometime this week I rekon.

[Nutter]

Adam, YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!! :) are we meeting up tonight at arthouse? say yes.

[Form]

unfortunately not i! i have to work in late on this college fluff... maybe in the next couple days though... thursday at RAS or some such. Have fun without me!

[sciboy]

Form, i'm bored enough to consider taking you up on your offer now. =)
I can barely draw but i think doing some sketching with you guys could help me along.
What's going on?

[Form]

oh NOW you come crawling back?!?!?! nah we dont want someone to come sketching with us cos theyr bored. We want someone whos inspired. Whaddya reckon?

[sciboy]

I reckon you should just give me the details. XD

[bumskee]

:) we'll forgive you if you bring a *hot* chick to the sketch meet. :P Form will be double excited. heheh well, I am planning on going out to the city on the weekend to do some sketching. It will happen if 3 or more people go. whatcha think? monday will be on I think, Rodrigo was dying to go life drawing, julian ashton probably.

[Form]

it will happen if 3 or more people go??

you bastardo! am i not good enough for you!??!

[Daz]

does anyone here live in the north shore of sydney? I live in chatswood

[waronmars]

did someone say hot chick? cause if you want to pay me a plane fare i'll totally come down ;p

BRISBANE 4 LIFE muahaha

[Form]

omgwaronmarsisachickwtf?

;)

ok, meet time.

[sciboy]

Awfully quiet round here. =|

[.JC.]

Hi everyone.

I've recently begun to get into sketching and digital painting as a hobby and I think that meeting with like minded people would modivate me to get off my ass and actually get some sketching done.

So if there are any meets being organised soon send me an email or hit me up on msn or something...

jar_hed[at]hotmail.com

Hope to meet you all soon.

[Form]

awesome dude, ill let you know

[Form]

*bump*, just keepin sydney on the map

[bumskee]

I do miss Sydney................. :<

[Matt Elder]

I'm keen, anyone else up for a meet up?!

[sciboy]

Definitely.

[comixnut]

So how good does one have to be to join in on this? I have been to the arthouse before but i am not so far in the skills road as some of the distinguished company around here.

How about i just call that number shall i?

[Form]

hey comix thanks for the call last night bro... looks like we have 3 guys keen on a meet up soon... im free this week, how are you all for tomorrow? Tomorrow lunch? or some such?

[comixnut]

I am really torn! LOL I really want to meet up with you guys for some sketching and drawing but i also have a deadline i am racing against. What would be the place? I will try really hard to show up to any Arthouse Mondays you guys do, cause i used to go there and i miss it. However i won't be showing up to any pub gatherings, simply because of lifestyle choice (i don't frequent smoke filled places).

Details please! :)

[Form]

neither, and none of us smoke to my knowledge...

i meant a nice pub, during the day, or anywhere for that matter (that isnt on the pricey side). I would consider arthouse a 'pub' in this case :) Just somewhere relaxed to sit, have a bite to eat, and sketch. No smoky dens necessary.

[bumskee]

But I do!! I love smoking....hmmmm :P

[Happy Camper]

Count me in. Next week would be better but I'll make still make the effort for a meet up this week. Haven't been sketching much lately so don't expect anything brilliant out of me :P

[comixnut]

Just somewhere relaxed to sit, have a bite to eat, and sketch. No smoky dens necessary.

Oh man i like what i am hearing. this is awesome! Ok so what are people's usual schedule if you have one? I cannot ever do anything on tue or wed arvo's cause i work. The rest of the week is littered with soccer, gym and as much inking/drawing as i can fit in.

[Idiot Apathy]

This is crap! I want in! NOW!

... someone buy me a plane ticket.

[bumskee]

Tom, there's sketch group at Melbourne too. You can join me there!!!! :)

sorry guys for spamming here, :P I will be back in Sydney in August I think, hopefully I will be joining you guys then. eeee

[Matt Elder]

Form I wasn't paying attention to this thread for the last couple of days (only PMs - my bad, get you get my last one?). Friday arvo good, saturday bad, sunday good, most of next week good. What works for you?

[Form]

sorry mate, all over the shop
will have to let you know in the next few days. Looking like... next week... or maybe not at all :/

[Matt Elder]

No worries. Next week is cool except Tuesday night and Friday / Sat / Sun.

[comixnut]

hey guys, the art house hotel is having like a full on lifedrawing mondays stretch for the next 6 weeks, anybody up for one of these to meet up? i have yet to intro myself personally to anyone from CA and gosh damn i just want to draw (but right now i want to talk to form about those closed threads like the scorpion/wasp thing and laugh my arse off again... damn they were funny!)

anyway - dates:
july: 24th, 31st
august: 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.

cheers,

[Form]

i can probably make the 28th. I get back form europe on the 21st and i dont think ill want to go straight to lifedrawing off a 30 hr journey :)

btw... greetings from mother PRAGUE!

[comixnut]

sounds like a plan. See you there and let me know if you cannot make it! Hope you had fun at the con and would love to hear about it. Cheers,

[alti]

i'm up for some sketching, how long has this thread been here dammit. PM me if people are going to the art house gigs.

[guggemmaneuver]

sydney sketchgroup has a powerful roster....

i'm afraid

[comixnut]

if Kinokuniya has my TPB in today i will be at the art house life lesson today! If i they don't and i think i cannot make it to the city tomorrow i might check if Kings has it and come in anyway! (even though it will probably cost me a heck of a lot more).

[comixnut]

k i'll be there today with a blue beanie and blue jumper on. Don't let the beard scare ya! LOL

[Form]

stop makin me wanna come home bitches!

[comixnut]

sorry for missing you Alti. i ended up being a little 'late' (the model wasn't there yet but the place was full) and i was wearing a blue jacket not jumper. Again sorry!

Again this monday anybody?

[Marcatili]

Dudes... you've all been seeing each other behind my back?

I want in on this orgy of sketchsational activity.

That last line has probably ruled out my chances of joining now huh?

[sciboy]

OMFG So bored. D=
Any activity to report?

[alti]

i'm in queensland now, form should be up here soon too, so i'l be out of sketchgroup for a few years probably :(

[Form]

FUCK YO COUCH .

im organising a big event before i head away, no time between now n then, its been good while its lasted folks!!! hopefully the prodigal son can return to sydney one day...

[rodrigo!]

i'm in at ashtons pretty much every night if anyone wants to pop in

[Marcatili]

does it cost anything to just turn up and draw at ashtons?

[alti]

they make you model nude eww

[Marcatili]

great, i won't have to figure out what to wear!

[rodrigo!]

its like $12 i think. it goes from 6.30-9 pm

[Marcatili]

i'll have to try and get there on my mid semester break and do some drawing

[sciboy]

Unfortunately i can't do the night sessions, the road i live on would probably get me killed on the way back, no footpath, really narrow, lots of traffic and no streetlights.

I may pop in on Saturdays but otherwise, i'll have to wait till i attend classes next year. :)

[rodrigo!]

which classes are you doing next year?

[sciboy]

Probably "Fundamentals of Life Drawing" and "Basic Drawing and Painting" on Saturdays.

Until then i got lots to study, mainly waiting for Vilppu's book to arrive, i'm going to go from front to back on that thing.

[fionkell]

Hey guys. As the sole Newie rep here I'm feeling lonely, so what's going on for November like? I'm thinking of cityrailing it down if anyone's up for a session (plus i need to meet people, hah).

[blanquish]

#runs in quietly#

Adelaide>Sydney


#runs out SCREAMING#

[rodrigo!]

nula.....let me know if youre coming to supanova. ill go if there are some people from here going but otherwise ill bar it, not that into comics/anime.

[Flip]

I should be at life drawing Monday evening. I'll see if I can make it semi-regular.

[rodrigo!]

cool, i cant make it but have fun.

[fionkell]

I checked the Julian Ashton site and they've got Life Drawing every night @the rocks, so I'm probably gonna be jumping on the train down there once uni finishes for the year. bout two weeks? what days are best for the $12 night sessions?

[rodrigo!]

word of warning- its not on tuesdays anymore.
best days are wednesday and friday. Sunday is also pretty good, its probably better value because its 10am-1 pm then 1 45- 4 pm or something i cant remember now.

[Flip]

Late notice, but I should be there this evening.

[fionkell]

Not sure if anyone's read this for a while, but is anyone planning on going to the Semi-Permanent event this year? I got some info on the mailing list about the artists and designers who'll be speaking (though there's still a couple more to be announced). It's right at the end of March...

[sciboy]

Woah, this thread still lives, but no i am not aware of anything. =/

[Marcatili]

I have no plans on going thus far but I don't know what it is... could you post a link or something? Thanks

[fionkell]

K, I do have more info in my email, got it forwarded from my head of faculty at uni (so blame him if it's wrong), but the server's down at the mo. For now here's what I got for ya.

Over 2 days (Friday 30th March/Saturday 31st March), at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour. Lineup not finalised yet but includes Dave Kinsey, James Jean, Jonathan Zawada, Marmalade (some magazine name), Tiffany Bozic, Motion Theory, Mike O'Meally, Si Scott so far. I'm not sure on the cost of tickets yet, heard it was $70, but i'll get back to you once I check my email. Looks like there's another 4 people coming as well, not sure who they are, but so far there's a mix of illustrators/artists, photographers, designers and stuff.

http://www.semipermanent.com/sydney/sydney.html has it all a bit more coherently, hehe.

[rodrigo!]

this is gonna be a killer art week if i go...because on that sunday ill be heading to byron bay for the kasssssssan workshop haha! ill be so pumped!
cheers for the info.

[fionkell]

Haha Rod, if you go you better be careful in case the creative part of your brain explodes or something ;) I'm definitely going, maybe even for both days.

[fionkell]

Okay, now I'm totally going, for both days (Friday and Saturday) :p

[sciboy]

Well while this thread is still living is there some art groups around Sydney you know of? (Maybe a society of illustrators or something to that effect?)
I've got lots of time on my hands and I'd love to find out about the range of careers that are out there and open to artists (or variations of).

[fionkell]

Well sci, I'm not sure but I know there's some interest in Sydney for the 13th sketchcrawl - http://www.sketchcrawl.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1775 - March 17.

[bumskee]

meow.. about to boook my flights tickets.. ladaladaladalada...

[rodrigo!]

nula tell them that arthouse is shithouse for lifedrawinghouse , ashtons is far superior! better lighting, better models...pay $12 but since youre "obliged" to buy drinks at the art house you might as well just go ashtons! plus at art house you have a crap view with no easels. no good i say!!!

maybe sketching around all day then life drawing somewhere at night for the sketchcrawl? I'm definitely keen!

PUMPED FOR semi permanent and kassssaan what a week!!

[Marcatili]

Hey guys, unfortunately I can't afford to go to semipermanent being the cliche'd starving art student that I am so I am definitely interested in this sketchcrawl concept or else just resurrecting (or starting a new) Sydney sketch group.

From memory Form and alti, two of the guys that were meeting up before have moved elsewhere (correct me if i'm wrong) and I know Form was a big instigator for the old get togethers.

So basically what I'm asking is are there any Sydney artists that want to start getting together on a regular/semi-regular basis to sketch. I know Ashton's has been suggested and that a couple of people are regulars there so that could be the easiest option. Otherwise I don't see it being too difficult to organise less formal activities (or activities that aren't life drawing based).

It can't hurt at least to touch base with some other Sydney based artists and exchange ideas. Any thoughts?

[rodrigo!]

definitely thinking that some of us could get together on a weekend-day, eg. like sunday...maybe do some drawing around interesting places maybe get some hobos to sit, lol i dunno.

Life drawing of nudes is great and all..but it is $12... but then again I do know the best nights to go :] (since some weeks im there every night lol)

maybe an afternoon eg. like start 1-2 ish then go to ashtons around 6-9 then drinks after!

hmm dunno, any ideas? theres not many of us left. unless some of the people out of town get trains in ;)

[bumskee]

all booked for semi + flights.. kassan.. woah! I am all set to go... can't wait to see u guys btw.. :D good old sydney.. hmmm

[sciboy]

Well where's some good spots to visit? Near my place there's the Oxford Falls Waterfalls if you're looking for a hike and Warriewoods Wetland Walk, which by the way is only cool cause it's overgrown and has that whole vibe to it but too short for a full day out. But yeah I reckon we should set a day of the week to hang out if we can. I'm open for all days although Sundays can be a pain due to public transport in my area becoming largely non-existent, I could just get my license though. ;)

[Marcatili]

At the rate it takes to get a license in NSW you wouldn't be able to make it for another half decade!

I live in Newtown so I can get into the city anytime, no problem. Personally I think somewhere around the city is best just because it tends to be the most accessible transport-wise. There's always something worth drawing even in 'uninteresting' places.

As far as I know, i'm free the rest of this week and most of next if anyone is busting to get this rolling.

So rodrigo, which are the best nights at Ashtons anyway? Can you just turn up and pay your $12 and go for it? From memory that doesn't include tuition of any kind right?

Also, what is this Kassan thing, I can't find any info online...

*edit* Oops, the questions about Ashtons have already been asked and answered...

[alti]

:( i miss sydney. and yeah in my opinion JA is far superior to Arthouse. 7 dollar heiniken wtf. i remember i got a beer and was almost 10 cents from not being able to pay for it..

brisbane is humid as all hell...

[bumskee]

Melbourne FTW! BRISSY FTL

[fionkell]

alti: 7 dollar heineken?! :(

Sketchcrawl sounds like a good idea. I could ride the tinboxes down, provided cityrail doesn't go all trackwork-happy that week...plus I haven't been around Syd for aaaaaages.

Oh yeah, and look what came in the mail today :)

[rodrigo!]

iolarnula : yeah but you always say that and never come.

[sciboy]

Okay let's just get this rolling, anyone available this Saturday?
I usually take the train from Chatswood.

[David Kassan]

Yea I'm going to that Kassssssan thing too, should be fun.

[bumskee]

:) David! you are going to the Kassan workshop too?? nice I am also going as well!!! with Rod and Jake..

[fionkell]

rod: ouch. got me there. Okay I'm definitely coming down for Sketchcrawl in March if anyone else is :p pencilled it in el diary. Round the Rocks or maybe near Hyde Park where lots of people are?

[bumskee]

hyde park pretty crabby for drawing btw, tried it before.. it sucked... that massive park.. around the corner from opera house is good on a nice day coz there's heaps of people lying abouts. WHen's the sketch crawl? I am heading down to Sydney on 2nd I think..

GOT my semi tickets in the mail.. wooop

[lumar]

is there a thread for the melbourne sketchgroup?? me no see

[bumskee]

lumar, PM erilaz

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[David Kassan]

David, where can we get info on your workshop in Byron?

Ill most probably be at Semi-Permanent also, sketchcrawl sounds good.
For serious lifedrawing, u cant beat JA but for a few drinks with buddies while drawing, get in early at the Arthouse- real early.

I'm not sure if there are any spots open, but you can email Tricia at loveis@internode.on.net, she is doing all of the logistics so I get to just show up. :)

[rodrigo!]

evan- see if you can pop into ashtons this friday! your matte paintings are great. from what i last heard there should be a spot in the workshop if youre interested!

[David Kassan]

evan- see if you can pop into ashtons this friday! your matte paintings are great. from what i last heard there should be a spot in the workshop if youre interested!

kewl, I just mailed the Vasari paint yesterday. I almost hijacked the box, cause it had like 87 tubes and that would last me till my 30s.

[rodrigo!]

hey so which people are going to semi permanent? i want to see james jean, but i dont know if hes speaking both days or one one? im not sure whether to get a double day or single one still. ive been really busy and havent gotten around to getting tix yet....

[fionkell]

I am, Min is too...think Min also knows one or two other peeps who are going as well. As far as I know the speakers only speak on one day, but they don't tell you what days, so I got a "cheapo" student 2 day ticket. Might wanna hurry though cos the cheap early ticket prices stop on 1st March and then are like $100 more pricey :/

Is anyone also still interested in Sketchcrawl on St Paddy's Day?

[rodrigo!]

oh ok... i just got them transferred to this store right next to art school so im gonna pick them up tomorrow. i dont think i can make it to the sketch thing till after 4, cause im painting on saturdays.

[fionkell]

Okay, it looks like there'll be a group in Sydney this coming Saturday (March 17) - http://www.sketchcrawl.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1775 - starting from Circular Quay, a good point for us people who rely on public transport. Probably at the CityExtra restaurant first off (I'm waiting for my password to come through for the Sketchcrawl forums, so I haven't replied there yet).

Even if you're only round for an hour or so I still reckon it'll be cool. Or we could have our own separate group going, if anyone here's still interested.

[rodrigo!]

my schools like 1 min from there. what time is it on?

[fionkell]

rod, from what they're thinking, something like 10-10:30am. haven't really contacted these people or whatever, but I'm easy either way whether we meet with them or do our own thing.

[fionkell]

Min, are you rrrrrrrrrrrrrrready?!

:D

[Form]

hey im back in sydney by the way, and down for any sketching seshies or watever

[bumskee]

I was ready LAST month!!!!!!!!!

[alti]

i'l be back in sydney over the easter weekend, it would be cool to catch up for a sketch with you lot.

[Form]

deffo.

[rodrigo!]

alti: easter sunday or monday would be cool! i get back from byron easter sat. so yeh sunday might be a good option!

i wont be meeting up with you guys on friday night (tomorrows) like i planned originally because since then i scored tickets to the pixies sideshow.
have fun at semi permanent !

[Spoon.takea]

hey mates !

Glad to find this thread

I ve been in Sydney since 6 months and am searching for sketchgroups and people with the same passion for art and CGs.

I m already going to the Arthouse Hotel every monday for the lifedrawing session. It's great but not much of digital artists around.

The last post on this thread is a bit old, i hope you guys are still in Syd.
So we can perhaps organize something in the city.

[AlexC]

I am going to be in Sydney from the 4th to the 14th
is anything going on in that time?
Feel free to PM me!!

[DazDaryl]

I goto the arthouse on monday, i have long hair and usually carry prayer beads,

[Form]

ah, we go too.. my roommate oyo and I that is. I am usually the one who looks like he is trying really hard to impress the girls :P I generally sit near the front... i carry prayer beads too but you probably wont see mine :)

When it starts up again, we will make sure to connect man -- dont cut your hair :)

[DazDaryl]

I want to start to gain a good network between webdesigners, programers, conceptartists and 3d animators, i have basic knowledge of all areas but i'm not the best an either.

I saw you at the group form, tried to wave but you were watching other stuff, anyway i'm pretty sure u wouldve seen me there.

I believe that if we as sydney artists can link together aswell as create a good network from us to related industries then theirs a good chance for us to increase our prosperity.

does anyone know other groups, like sydney web/graphic design groups?

i know theres a few it'd be good to have a massive gathering of like 20 ppl or somethin from various design areas.

[Form]

daz i was looking out for you, but didnt see you... where were you sitting? i was with oyo my roommate (the bigger dude) and a guy from julian ashtons (a skinny pale dude). I havnt been to arthouse for a week or two, too busy with work.

There is a small network growing in sydney, its not amazing as yet but more and more people are linking up each month. Networking here seems to be quite organic, random, and disjointed as a lot of people use different methods of connection. Best is to start where you are. We are slowly turning Deans in Kings Cross into a better known place to connect with like-mindeds. Its probably the most relaxed atmosphere and chill spot in sydney (city). Every second tuesday they have wicked live acoustic music with locals jamming.

Best to start by meeting people you are already in touch with - and work from there. If you want to buzz me my no. is 0438 070 386. Im pretty flat out till next week, but after that we should meet up for coffee or at arthouse and we can talk more...
Cheers
A

[Cam Sykes]

Hey,

My name is Cam Sykes, I just started an Illustration course at enmore design centre and am interested in joining the sketchgroup. I met a dude whos name is PJ aka Comixnut who is in my class and told me about this section of the forum. He mentioned the Life drawing class on pitt st. so i'll probably start going to that. If you guys still ahve your extra Beer drinking and drawing sketchgroup that sounds liek ehaps of fun and would like to be a part of it.

[Form]

Cheers for the call Cam, I'll be at life class next monday, look out for two young dudes who are half decent at drawing (we should stick out like a sore thumb!) Get PJ to come too - and I'd like to check out enmore too at some point if you guys are allowed to walk visitors through.

Cheers
A

[Cam Sykes]

I'd like to check out enmore too at some point if you guys are allowed to walk visitors through.
A

I'm sure that can be aranged mon frier, see u monday

[comixnut]

what monday? this monday? that monday? and what do i tell my g/f who has not seen me all day to let me go, considering when i get home i will be going straight to bed without even being able to see her huh? what? WHAT???

hmmmm...

She has come to the class once before. I'll just ask her to join us as well. thanks you guys are geniusus... geniii... guys with big brains!!!

[Form]

dunno what the hell you're talking about PJ, but ok :D See you this coming monday. Oh and FFS please don't call me 'Form' in a public place its pretty embarrasing :P Adam will do fine!

[Form]

hey guys we missed you tonight.

Myself, oyo, flip were there... next monday then?

[bumskee]

huh where???
why wasn't I invited??? you don't invite me to these things anymore adam..
I am sad.. :(

[Form]

cos you always hate on traditional media :/

fine, come next monday but no whinging!!

[comixnut]

I'll just jump on one of the tables and go: "IS THERE A FORM IN THE HOUSE... (pause for dramatic effect) SO THAT I MAY JOIN THIS CLUB?" yes, no?? :D

i kid i kid!

Real sorry guys, me and Cameron (and pretty much the rest of the place) are trying hard to come to grips with the course and the freakin' hectic schedule. Something like 80 designs for a puppet in under a week with full time study seems a bit crazy but we are doing our best!

I am REALLY hoping to be there next Mon, but i will only know half way through the day if i can really make it!

[Form]

pansies :P also happy to meet up for a coffee and a sketch or whatevs if monday doesnt suit. I live/work in paddington so enmore isnt far away.

[Vyliss]

oo I'd love to come to one of these... is this still going every week or is it randomly scheduled now? Is there any girls or is it all guys? just wondering...

[Form]

vyliss: at the moment its pretty casual since we are all working different schedules and doing different things. Since we are a bit fragmented after a lot of people moved around interstate, its good to start making the connections again, even if its just meeting up 1:1 or in small groups if everyone can't make it.

Whereabouts are you living/ working?

[bumskee]

you can always come down for lunch at relish *cough*

[Vyliss]

I'm in Newcastle and the art scene here sucks as far as I know. Not much life drawing. I'm thinking of heading to sydney more regularly for that kind of stuff.
I'd love to meet some artists from here.

[DazDaryl]

i live in marrickville about 15mins from newtown station, if anyones in that area or willing to travel there or inner city for sketch send me a PM

[Form]

vyliss there are a few newie based artists, i forget who, but iv seen em around. Anyhow would be good to meet you if you come down to sydney at any point, let us know!

Daz: live in paddington, so, anytime.

[Scotteh]

Hey guys I'm currently in Bexley and am just trying to get into the community, CA is really what i'm looking for in terms of a friendly community to help my art. I'm trying to get into art school next year and would love to chill out and have you guys critique my sketchbooks.

And I realise It's a little dodgy this being my second post and all. But I swear i'm not a internet predator. :ninja:

[Vyliss]

Can we all schedule to meet sometime? I need to find work placement also. I am free sunday/monday/tuesday and on most weeks too.

[Form]

scotteh: thats cool, im a predator, so we know who will be the bitch in the relationship ;) Nah just kidding man im a saint.... where's bexley?

vyliss: why dont you come down next week. We will be doing the usual lifedrawing monday night from 6-830, and we will be free to hang around and shoot the breeze before/after. Tuesday night we will probably go hang out at our fave arty dive bar - deans in kings cross. All welcome of course!

[Form]

lifedrawing session we attend on mondays (the free one): http://www.thearthousehotel.com.au/index.asp?id=150

[Vyliss]

oh.. forgot to say I can't go at night :P I don't have a car so I have to take a train like a noob so it can only be in the daytime if I go to sydney. The place sounds really cool though :(
did you get my email form?

[Scotteh]

scotteh: thats cool, im a predator, so we know who will be the bitch in the relationship ;) Nah just kidding man im a saint.... where's bexley?

Meh like between Hurstville and Kogarah, in the ghetto. Traveling to the city is no prob I always assumed that was gunna be the case.

Art lovers of all ages can enjoy a relaxed life drawing session in an architectually inspiring space and maybe even the odd glass of wine. All welcome...

You must be over 18 years old to attend this class

Oh yea, heaps all ages. Meh I can put on a deep voice and wear a suit, I doubt they have hardcore security for the life drawing class.

[Form]

vyliss: the lifedrawing ends at 8.30 and trains run all up to midnight so you should be sweet... and yep i got your email, just replied now.

scotteh: yeah cool man, i was ghetto born and raised so im no stranger to the trek. And yeah noone checks or cares about ur age at arthouse :)

[fionkell]

I'm in Newcastle and the art scene here sucks as far as I know. Not much life drawing.

Heh, yeah. Although the uni might be having its Friday morning 3hr open sessions again this year; I should check that. 10 bucks or somesuch. Aerogard not included.

[Vyliss]

hey iolarnula, yeah I went to some of the open sessions last yr and it was free but I didn't see anything about it this year.

Form: yea I know trains do but wasn't sure if the buses do. I thought they usually finish at around 10 but it looks like they might have later buses now. If i can arrange the transportation times then I can come next Monday.

[bumskee]

would be good to organise a massive sydney stuff.. but that kind of thing never works.. heh...

btw, life drawing at national art school is $50 for the whole year.. :) worth checking out.. mon & thursday evening..

you newie people... :P

[Marcatili]

y0da kiddies...
i am at newtown and needing some sketch action. Don't know if i can make arthouse on mondays as I'm usually being a bit of a trendwhore at 505. Maybe I'll make an exception in future but not today because I'm a little under the weather.

I know several art school types who have been talking about getting a sketch group together too- a few of them are happy to model as well. I might be able to organise a studio space through a friend that would be big enough to house a smallish group. Thats if you wanted to merge with some non CA.org people.

hasta la vista
baby

[DazDaryl]

http://animania.net.au

$25 entry

Location
Citigate Central Sydney (formerly Carlton Crest Hotel Sydney)
169-179 Thomas Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Date: Sat, 29 March 2008
Opening hours for the festival will be from 10am - 4pm.


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I wanna go to this festival if your thinking of going send me a pm. Dont know if i definatly will but it should be a good chance to meet some other artists and meet a few ppl in the biz.

-Daz

[Infernus]

If only there was one in Melbourne. :<

[sketchling]

G'Day!

Well... I have arrived in Australia! I have to say Sydney is one awesome city! I look forward to meeting up with you guys when I get back there round New Years. Iv been meeting up with the folks in the UK thread since meeting #1 so im really looking forward to carrying on with random sketchmeets on this end of the globe.

Especially since you guys have such fantastic coffee :)

:) K

[Form]

yo kim, you got a mobile phone over here mate?

[Scotteh]

Hey guys I havn't really followed up since expressing an interest in hanging out afew posts up. I just finished the HSC and have absolutely nothing to do for the next few months so I'm free and up fo some sketchin, anything coming up?

[comixnut]

5 more days, 3 to finish course and 3 to move into the new place (1 of the days is for both :D) and then i am free to join in as well!

damn am i looking forward to that!

[Form]

w00t! wheres the new place mate?

[comixnut]

On victoria rd, which is not too far away from where i live now i guess so not too bad (we'll see how the traffic and noise playout though).

But dude am i looking forward to no more dungeon or what? freaking third floor at the top of the building... light baby gimme light DAMMIT!

oh yeah, and get your taste buds ready, as soon as we are settled in we are gonna want to christen the place ith some games nights and some good cooking and great company!

[DavidSmit]

A few more days and I'm heading to Sydney too! :steph:
Not looking forward to the looooong journey, but hey the pain will make the arrival that much sweeter (...I have to say something to myself to last the approx 34 hours of travelling).

hope to meet some of you guys soon!

cheers,
David

[sketchling]

Elloha all

I am back in Sydney and would love to meet up with everyone soon. I will be in Sydney central on the 2nd Jan if anyone wants to meet up. Ill just be exploring the place and drawing in coffee shops otherwise. Be great to meet some of you.

Cheers
K

[Form]

kim-san, any time you are near central give me a buzz - we will go sketching at single origin. my studio is across the road from central :)

or any other time, for that matter! hope to catch you soon!
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[onionface]

Hey guys,

I just arrived back in Sydney a while ago, keen as mustard to get my sketch on. Working week days, and can't attend Art house because I got night class on Mondays. Any of you know another inner city location to art jam? after work is best since I'm working just off King Street close to Art House. Weekends I'm at Freshy Beach.

Tried sketching the bodies on the beach but I just lose concentration after a while and drinking in the sun gets you drunk quickly. then sick.

[Form]

hey bro.

any time you want to sketch man, im up for it. im usually around kings cross 3-4 nights a week at Deans or Hernandez - good late night spots with colourful characters to draw. There are a bunch of other good places iv hunted down too - day stuff and night stuff.

give me a buzz on 0438070386 and we can meet up. ill be in the cross tonight (till early morning) if you want a jam :)

peace

[onionface]

had the flu the last couple days, home sick.
Will buzz you soon, have to organise a few things this week. next week should be all good for some sketch sessions.

[onionface]

Stayed late the other night to do some drinking and drawing. ended up drinking too much not drawing enough. caught later bus which skips my hood. fell asleep on bus, suddenly woke up and jumped off before looking where I was. since I was on the last bus I had to walk 2.5 hours to get home.
tried to hitch but no one stopped. bought pizza, sat down to eat it and fell asleep before the first bite. man evening drawing sessions are a hastle.

[Form]

BIG ARTY PARTY TOMORROW (SATURDAY NIGHT) at my NEW CASA.

Live PAINTING (digital, i think - so we can all have a play!) all night, as well as 4 bands and a dj, a squash court, a manmade beach, a kiddie pool or two, and some projected beach-related movies. All hosted in the coolest pad in the coolest building in the coolest city of SYDNEY NSW AUSTRALIA. Its not too late to book a flight.

DEETS:

APARTAMENTE 308, #342 Elizabeth St SYDNEY - thats right next to central station (too easy!). FEAT. The Phonies, Rappaport, Anklepants, Billy Liar, DJ Jonah. The theme (clearly) is END OF SUMMER - strict dress regulations apply - must be beach-ready. Limited amounts of apparel avail at cloakroom but if we are out, so are you!! so bring your sandy pants and slip slop slaps.

Anyone who wants to join in the live painting is more than welcome. I might even see about hooking up a projected opencanvas with some international guest artists!!! :D

[Marcatili]

shit form, you live at hibernian house? nice digs man... sounds like i missed a party.

So I just got the Shawn Barber DVD last week which kicks a donkey's ass right in the face. I'm also putting plans together for a group drawing show. The time is ripe for some sketch action. If y'all are up for something lets burn this city to the ground.

I'm out most nights somewhere between leichhardt and bondi junction drinking heavily.

Luke

[Form]

luke. yeah man, i have my home and also my studio in hibernian. last nights party was epic... we had 400+ come through the door (according to wristband statistics) and absolutely brought the house down. it got a bit hectic for live painting after a while though so took my gear back to the safety of my locked room :D

I am definately keen for sketching and look forward to talking about the group show. I definately have contacts in that department if you havnt found a space you like yet.

My no. is 0438070386. whats yours?

[Form]

fuck it lets set a date.

hows about friday the 13th march?

we can go somewhere spooky (maybe that creepy park down near bondi thats all creepy at dusk) and then go back to woolloomooloo (deans or hernandez?) for an all night sketch sesh??

whos in? who can do march 13? please reply here or call me on number in post above.

all welcome

xx

[sketchling]

hmmmm... im far more keen for an all day saturday effort or something like that. I was planning on trying to organise something anyway... Im just not as keen on all nighters anymore :P too used to wakin up early due to thin blinds and a hot australian sun.

K

[Marcatili]

Friday 13th sounds good. I'm in.

Form, I'll give you a call/msg this week. I think we might have mutual friends from around the traps.

Who else is in for the 13th?

[Form]

come on KIMMY MY MAN!
well im cool to change to saturday if the majority wants to swing that way. i just think the 13th will be a fun night of characters out and about. either way im happy. im a night owl so i will likely stay out the sat night anyway - giving us a longer stretch.

either way. hands up whos in for what days, ill start compiling. spread the word please.
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[Cam Sykes]

Hey
I'm keen on any night, as long as I got all my 'have-to-do' work out of the way. the 13th sounds like fun.

[comixnut]

yep! count me in!

[Form]

considering 14th (sat) as the better option so we can have the whole day - as a lot of people need to work friday.

SO

OFFICIALLY:

Sydney Sketchmeet
Sat 14th MARCH 2009 - 12 Midday
Meeting at HYDE PARK, corner Oxford St and College St (there is a big cannon mounted on the corner at the lights).

From there I will have a few things planned but we can also play by ear.
Please invite anyone with a desire to have a day of sketching or painting! Doesnt have to be ca'ers. I will likely bring a small plein air setup - either oils or if im a bit lazy, a gouache/wc setup. We will do a sketchcrawl during the day - I know some cool urban architecture areas or a few cool spooky parks that would all make for interesting compositions. Then in the PM we can retire to a good late night caffe or pub and do some sketchtrading and have a good jam session.

If you have any questions or ideas give me a buzz - 0438070386 - and please spread the word!

[Form]

so far I have about 10 people keen for the saturday so its looking good for the 14th.
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[Form]

still locked in for the 14th and gathering more crew.

on another note, a studio has just opened up here in hibernian house for 50 a week. I can hold it for my own recommendation for a few days. For anyone who doesnt know what hibernian house is, you dont know what you're missing!

Hit me up if you are keen. Its right opposite central station
cheers
A

[Cam Sykes]

Yeah 14th is good. Already got a studio set up in my apartment, otherwise 50 a week is great for such a good location. I had never heard of hibernian house til you mentioned it I have to see what the fuss is about.

[comixnut]

yeah looking forward to this.. I am thinking of filling quite a few pages of our sketchbook that we have to hand in so i am thining some watercolours and ink washes will be cool! did not want to carry a lot like i usually do.

trying to get as many ppl to show up as possible.

[Form]

my studio in hibernian house (the free one is essentially the same space back one from the window).

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saturday is warming up to be the best meet yet :) It is smack in the middle of a crazy deadline for me, so please maintaing your distance at all times and don't mention character design or bundaberg rum. Cheeeeers!

[Marcatili]

I am in for tomorrow kids. I'll see you at the cannon. I actually brought my sketchpad to work today in case it was on tonight! I'll see if I can rope anyone else in.

Form, if that studio at HH is still available I might be interested- guess I can talk to you about it tomorrow.

[Form]

excellent! it seems we will have a good turnout :D
just a reminder, its rain hail or shine (there is a backup plan), and enjoyment is compulsory...

[sketchling]

cool. will see you all tomorrow. Be good to meet more of the sydney crowd.

[Jacfat]

hey guys got off work so ima gonna head in might be a bit late but look forward to meeting you guys :)

[Cam Sykes]

Was a fun day out and thanks to all that showed up. Hope to get another meet happening in a month.

[Form]

Yesterday was a great success :) Thanks to everyone for showing up!

Next time I would like to have some specifically organised things so as suggested, perhaps timing it with a movie premier/art opening/other cultural event would be cool. It was great fun jamming with you and thanks especially to those who went late into the night and partied at Oxford Arts Factory!

Thanks especially to luke (expat) for those evil double tabasco shots. The toilet experience this morning was interesting, to say the least!

Here are some photos and my sketches from the day - lets see yours!
Until next time... A


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[Jacfat]

Hey guys, yeah was a great day cheers adam. Got me quite inspired and learnt alot. Again! again!

Here is some of the stuff I worked on.

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Painting I did day after feeling quite inspired :).

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[Marcatili]

I think we've heard enough about 'interesting toilet experiences' for a while haven't we? :P

On another note, I received this email today from the National Art School in case anyone is interested in attending. I'd go but I gotta work:

"Dear Luke

You are invited to join us in a free lunchtime lecture by National Art School alumnus Guy Maestri, winner of the 2009 Archibald Prize for Portraiture.

Maestri will be the guest speaker at the NAS Art Forum, to be held in the Cell Block Theatre on Wednesday, 18 March 1pm-2pm."

As for future sketch action, how about the zoo? People/animals/cityscapes- something for everyone... except longnecks and flatliners that is.

[Form]

ah zoo - wicked idea. yeah no flatliners please. but maybe we need to prove ourselves with the old reverse-tequila-shots trick? ;)

[Cam Sykes]

nice painting Tom is tat from life? Love the goauche stuff adam, you've restored my faith in that medium.
Yeah the Zoo would be great, but it costs quite a bit, for entry and stuff.
Alot of Animals and Characters just around the city y'know. perhaps somewhere like botanic gardens down near the water.

here's some of my sketches form the day...

[Jacfat]

Cam nice sketches - think i need a darker pencil push some of my values. Thought I would also throw this down on monday night I have started going to the arthouse to do some life drawing :). Anyones welcome to come I usually have mates come along and we have beer after.

If u wanna let me know your coming shoot me an email at tomkinsart@gmail.com

"Dome Restaurant & Gallery Bar

Mondays 6:00pm - 8.30pm

Cost: $3 per person (Please pay at the front door until 6.30pm. Artists arriving after this time will be expected to honour the system and pay at the bar.)

Bar food and $6 drinks specials available from 5pm

You must be over 18 years old to attend this class
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[Cam Sykes]

I was going to Arthouse but since NAS started been going there monday n thursday

[Marcatili]

Yeah Cam, I know the zoo is a bit expensive for some, that's its biggest drawback...

I just found this shot from the sketchmeet... It was about this time that things started to get blurry:

[onionface]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/onionface/longylongneck.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/onionface/pastalface.jpg

don't know why these images only link and don't show.
has something changed or have I done it wrong - photobucket - image code - paste

[Marcatili]

Hey onion, I had the same problem- its been a while since I posted any images. I put mine up as an attachment using the paperclip icon and following the prompts. Dunno if thats the best way or not...

[comixnut]

Hey guys i still have not said how cool that day was. Both me and lisa had heaps of fun!

You guys using the advanced mode for replies? there's a brown button towards the end of the reply part that says 'managed attachments'. Press it and follow instructions! :D

[rodrigo!]

cool! let me know when the next one is... id like to come along!

[comixnut]

Hey Rodrigo i wanted to say i saw your class post at Art Scene and give you my congrats. :) moving from student to teacher must feel pretty cool!

[Form]

Hey guys

Next sketchmeet is Sat 25th April!

Lock it in, spread the word. More details on itinery over the next few days :)
A

[zalxemptyx]

see you there adam ! :P

[Marcatili]

locked and loaded- i've told a few people as well so it should be fun.

On a side note, someone sent me a Facebook invite to this, thought you might like to know:

The Art of Storyboarding: A Master Class with David Russell.
WHEN: Saturday, May 2nd, 10am – 3pm
WHERE: METRO SCREEN, Paddington Town Hall Cnr Oxford St + Oatley Rd, Paddington
COST: $10 for Metro Screen members | $20 non-members
Bookings essential.
Contact: Metro Screen on 9356 1818

http://www.metroscreen.org.au/AnnouncementRetrieve.aspx?ID=19855

[rodrigo!]

how long do you guys stay out till? would love to go but i get back that night from a trip, so if youre out after 9 or so when i get back hopefully i can join in.

[Karein]

Hm, sounds pretty cool. I'll check to see if I'm not already booked that day, If not, I'll be sure to come :)

[Form]

Ok everyone sorry it took me a bit, but here is the details for meeting up on Saturday:

ITINERARY:

12pm Midday:Meet at Circular Quay. You can get there by bus, train or Ferry and it is easy to get to. There is a park on the west side of the Quay in front of the MoMA that we will be meeting at (See Map1)

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We will then be walking up through the historic part of the rocks area - great architecture to draw - and circling around to Observatory Hill for great panoramas of old and new city.

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Just next to observatory hill is the trust gallery where we will check out the 'SALON DES REFUSES' which carries on the french tradition from the era of the Salon. It is the 'rejected' entries from the archibald/wynne prizes however I often like them more than the finalists, as they are selected on basis of originality and creative merit. Always worth a look. Entry is $6/$4 concessions and more info here: http://www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au/properties/gallery/exhibitions/salon/default.asp

Afterwards we will double back past circular quay, grab some takeaway and head up through the botanical gardens for sunset amongst the plants and bats!

As always, if you have any questions just give me a buzz on 0438070386!

cheers and see you all there!
A

[Form]

thought i would give the western end of the city a bit more of a go since we did the eastern strip last time :)
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[Jacfat]

sweet im in

[Cam Sykes]

well planned adam, i had the exact same location in mind. Should be good, there's a little drawing exhibition on at MCA, which is worth a peek. not sure if it'll still be on come saturday.

[onionface]

sweet, another sketch sesh.
will try my darndest to meet you guys.
got a busy two weeks ahead of me, but hey, always gotta make time for art.
....and beer......and women......and maybe food too, especially if it comes with beer and women and art.

[Form]

ITS ON! we ride...

[Form]

so, what do you guys wanna do for meetup #3?

it would be nice to get some more input from you guys this time around...
A

[Cam Sykes]

nsw art gallery. and surrounding area.

[Form]

sketchmeet 3 will be another casual affair (same as #1 and #2 - so expecting around 20 peeps). This time we will hit botanical gardens, art gallery NSW and lady mcquarries chair. and itll be on the long weekend so min can come :P

sketch meet 4 should be sponsored, and a bigger event... leading on to who knows what to come ;)


deets soon
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[DazDaryl]

yaaaaaaaayyayyayaayyaayyyaayyayayaayyaya sketchingtons!

[bumskee]

if its long weekend I am there. :D

[Form]

Details:

Saturday 6 June 2009 - Sydney Sketch Meet 3

10. AM: Meeting at the Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park overlooking st Mary's Cathedral.
Sketching opportunities: Cathedral, heaps of people, the homeless people playing giant chess, smelly Ibises and big trees!
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11. AM: Walk up to the Art Gallery of NSW
A 5 minute walk up the road. Current exhibitions can be found here http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/current, however the Permanent Collection of masterpieces from 17-19thc are a GREAT thing to study.

Approx 1 - 2 PM Botanical Gardens
Grab a coffee and walk across the road to the botanical gardens. Sketching opportunities including crazy exotic plants, some nice sweeping vistas of city/gardens, people, smelly ibises (again), action shots of bats peeing on min's head (most likely) and other assorted stuff! A really nice place to hang as the afternoon wears in.

The day will officially 'end' here, staying as long as you like and sketching.

I have a possible event lined up for the night which will be confirmed after this weekend - i will let you all know.

Cheers!
Adam

[Form]

here is the night event:
i may be a contestant. i find out sunday.
either way its still a fun thing to do for the night session!
A

http://www.cutandpaste.com/

[Form]

More news.
I am indeed a competitor, so I will be leaving the group at about 4 to go set up for the show. I would encourage the rest of you to come along - the last time they did it it was a sweeeet event! All the info you need is here: http://www.metrotheatre.com.au/events/2009/06/06/cut-paste-09

Also, Sketchmeet is now an official Extra Cheeese sponsored event, which means more people and more cool shit to come, bigger and better, onward and upward. Nice!! Now you can direct all your friends to the shiny new subsection at EC ---> HERE (http://extracheeese.com/?page_id=1317)

[Muz]

You guys down in sydney seem to awesome shizz :D. Ill have to drop by if im ever in sydney at the right time.

Also that permanent masters collection in the gallery is amazing! I saw it once on an art excursion.

[Cam Sykes]

"I'm excited!"

-RIP Big Kev

[OYO!]

I ll be there too this time ! And that will be my last one before long so I look forward to see everybody before I leave to Bali.

[Karein]

I'll be in this time, and I will see if some of my friends off here want to join me :)

[Form]

fantastic. the invite went out to all the cut and paste participants too, so we should get a nice turnout :) just pray for sunshine!
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[ilzy]

I'll be in this time, and I will see if some of my friends off here want to join me :)

I'll be one of those friends coming this weekend :)

A bit new here, just been lurking around the forums and taking a few lessons, before I start a sketchbook, as I'm still only new to life drawing (I'm a tribal tattoo artist convert :P), my drawings are very amateurish, but getting there slowly, will be starting a sketchbook on here hopefully in the next week or 2 :)

[Marcatili]

Sun better shine or else I'll be 3 weeks running with no washing done. Thats just not good for your social life.

I will be there, maybe with people, maybe not. I'll attempt to meet up with you all a little earlier than last time! I've got a drawing show coming up in a few months so I'll be getting some ideas together for that.

[DazDaryl]

damn i missed it, didn't even know till now

[DazDaryl]

you should give more notice next time man

[Cam Sykes]

sorry mate, but subscibe to the thread so it emails you any new posts in the thread, expect another in a months time. Until then. Fill your sketchbook with goodies for us to see.

[Marcatili]

Hey Cam, even though I'm subscribed to this thread I only seem to get notifications on a random basis... like once maybe every 4 or 5 posts. I just keep an eye on the thread from time-to-time to see what's doin.

Daz- shame you missed it this time, I did too unfortunately- guess we'll meet ya at the next one. How'd it all go guys? Was a good day for sketchin...

[Form]

daz ill make sure i give more notice the next one. im taking the organisation upon myself and as such it floats around my schedule, which this time around, was somewhat hectic. If anyone else wants to show initiative feel free to let me know.

In the meantime, I have started talks with wacom locally about some sponsorship for our events (which means prizes, essentially - cross your fingers) as well as hooking it up with cut and paste as an official side event.

It is also now affiliated officially as an extracheeese event which means we piggyback off all their cool advantages, so expect things like free gallery entries, sponsorships, exhibition opportunities and so on.

All i ask in return is that you spread the word and I will try to keep it more organised and more open to as many people as possible. If you have any suggestions or requests, feel free to hit me up. Etc.

cheers
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[Form]

expat - it was a great sunny day - but i had to leave at the half way mark to bump in for cut and paste, so im not sure how it all panned out :) a bunch of guys showed up to c+p later in the night which was awesome - thank you guys especially for the support! really appreciated it :)

[DazDaryl]

Sweet Form, you'll remember me from the arthouse about a year ago.

yea i lost my internet b4 the post and then when i got my net back it was all over ohh well....

has anyone thought of creating a sister thread at cgtalk.com if you wanna up the peeps?