North Carolina Artists

[Grendel Grack]

Greetings everyone, am I the only one in North Carolina? There has to be at least one or two more people. Come on, admit it. I took the first step, your not alone.

[Analoxe]

I'm in North Carolina! I was thinking of starting a North Carolina thread, but like you said, I think there are only a few people that live here. Besides you, so far I've only seen two other members from NC. We are a rare bunch indeed! :^^:

[Grendel Grack]

Hey westendgirl, thanks for posting. I was starting to think I was alone! Well, if there are only a few of us then we need to stick together. We can't let all those folks in New York and California have all the fun.

[moot.xk]

I live in Wilmington.

[Grendel Grack]

Excellent, so what does everyone specialize in? I create using traditional mediums. I'm afraid computers are the devil when it comes to art. Of course, that's just for me. I mostly create illustrations with graphite, ink, or acrylic. I recently became interested in concept art, so I'm exploring that as a possible job opportunity as well.

[moot.xk]

I don't have a specialty per say.

Look at my gallery, and be the judge: http://www.m00t.net/gallery

[Grendel Grack]

I don't have a specialty per say.

Look at my gallery, and be the judge: http://www.m00t.net/gallery

You have some nice images. Are you employed in the arts, or do you just work for fun?

[s.ketch]

Im from Greensboro and currently reside in Reidsville. I do both traditional and digital art. I really dont have any of my work uploaded. Most of my traditional work I do is assignments from art class (im still in highschool). I use whatever medium I need to get the effect i want. At home I do my digital work, I 3D model and do digitial painting. I also draw alot, pretty much every day.

[Grendel Grack]

It sounds as though you have a good start, Buckweisel. Do you plant to attend art school?

[Grendel Grack]

Is anyone going to Heroe's Con. in Charlotte?

[Analoxe]

moot.xk- Nice artwork and man, I wish I was in Wilmington right now!

Buckweisel- Sounds like you're getting a lot of work done too, can't wait to see some of it if you ever get an online gallery!

As for me, I do most of my work in traditional mediums, but I do some 3D and I'm slowly getting better at using photoshop and painter to color stuff with. I signed up for the Ladies thunderdome, so I hope I can still manage to create something good even with my beginner skillz.
BTW Grendel Grack once again you keep on reading my mind!! I'm planning to go to the heroes con and I was going to post asking people if anyone else was going. That would be cool if there were others on Conceptart planning to go- Maybe then we could all meet together and I don't know... have a concept art cookout or something, hehe :yayca: :D

[Grendel Grack]

Yeah, westendgirl, that sounds excellent. I'm going to be selling artwork in indie island all three days. You should stop by and check out my stuff. I will be with two other artists under the title Counter Productive. You can view my art on www.darktreestudios.com

If anyone else is going to Heroe's Con, we should meet up!

Oh and I'm participating in the ladies thunderdome as well. I think it will be one hell of a show. I'm looking forward to seeing some great stuff.

[s.ketch]

I was planning to go to the School of Communication Arts in Raleigh, but I dunno might not be able to afford it.

[moot.xk]

Grendel - I'm an art student at a community college.

Westendgirl- Thanks, Wilmington is nice.

BuckWeisel - I'm considering the design+art degree at NC state.

No hero's convention for me. Charlotte is a 3 hour drive and I'm too busy with school and my weekends of dancing.

[Grendel Grack]

Awww, c'mon moot.xk. It's not a party until we can get at LEAST three people.
You're gonna be missing out. I guess this just leaves all the pressure on Buckweisel. Let's see, moot.xk already used school as an excuse so you have to come up with a new one. Come on westendgirl, back me up here.

[s.ketch]

Um...my dog ate it?

Wheres it at specificaly and when. I really dont know what Herocon is, but im guessing its some kind of comic book thing? I guess I could go as long as you promise not to kidnap me ^_^

[moot.xk]

Awww, c'mon moot.xk. It's not a party until we can get at LEAST three people.
You're gonna be missing out. I guess this just leaves all the pressure on Buckweisel. Let's see, moot.xk already used school as an excuse so you have to come up with a new one. Come on westendgirl, back me up here.

Hey... some of us have other extra curricular activities. I'm an underground dancer and weekends are my time to bust out. Expression comes in many different shapes and sizes.

I go to CLT sometimes to hit up clubs and meet with other dancers, so I'll try to arrange something with you guys one day.

You guys are always welcome at my place in Wilmington also. We have plenty of inspirational landscape.

[Analoxe]

Wheres it at specificaly and when. I really dont know what Herocon is, but im guessing its some kind of comic book thing? I guess I could go as long as you promise not to kidnap me ^_^

Yes, It's a comic convention held in charlotte on June 30th to July 2nd at the charlotte convention center. Their website is here (http://www.heroesonline.com/index2.htm). You should try and make it, and no kidnapping is involved! ;) But it would be nice to find other CA members that are going because that would make it all the more fun.

moot.xk, sorry to hear you won't be going then. Maybe next year? Well it's nice to know at least I have connections to someone at the beach! :teeth:

Okay, so that leaves me going, grendel grack will be there, and maybe buckweisal provided he doesn't need a permission slip for his parents to sign. heh just kidding, but seriously though buckweisal you should go with your friends or something, you'll probably enjoy it! So perhaps I'll just post in the lounge to see if anyone else is going and maybe we can draw in some more members.

[Grendel Grack]

no kidnapping is involved! ;)

I promise nothing!

If you're in to comic books, buckweisel, then Heroe's Con is for you. Just be aware that there is an admission fee, so if you're tight on cash you may want to sell a kidney. They bring a nice price on the black market these days.

moot.xk. forgive my ignorance, but what is underground dancing? It sounds uncomfortable.

[s.ketch]

Sorry to keep asking questions, I just like to plan out stuff like this really good.

What day are we meeting up and are yall planning on going more than one day.

But to keep this thread slightly interesting and not full of my Q&A, I think we should introduce ourselves a tad more formally/indepth.

[Grendel Grack]

Hey, Buckweisel, ask as many questions as you want. No one's keeping track. I'll be camping out at my table all three days of Heroe's Con. You are all welcome to use that as a meeting place, or we can pick some kind of landmark. I forget what my table number is, so I'll have to get back to you about that.

As far as my personal info is concerned, My name is Kim and I'm starting out in the illustration business plus I do fine art on the side. I enjoy all types of anime, RPGs, and comics to a certain degree. Like Buckweisel, I've been involved with art all my life. Drawing is my pleasure but I also paint as well. I prefer traditional mediums especially graphite, colored pencil, and acrylic although I have experience with a wide array of different materials.

[Grendel Grack]

Come on folks! Let's not let this thread die. We're a rare flock of birds and we need to stick together! Let's brainstorm about some topics we can discuss:

What is the future of the Arts in the southeast?

Do you think that it is necessary to move to New York or California to succeed?

What do you guys want to do at Heroes Con?

Would anyone like to start a NC sketchbook thread?

Does your family support your art?

I could go on like this forever. PLEASE, someone write back!

[s.ketch]

1) I beleive the arts in the southeast will continue to be craft-oriented rather than just the fine arts. pottery, textiles, metal working, landscaping, and small crafts is what I think is the most common art forms found in the southeast. Also I know NC does alot with pottery and the performing arts. I would hope that the arts in NC evolve with technology cause its hard finding a job as a CG artist here.

2)No. While these places offer many employment oppurtunities for artists of all kinds, (i only can speak educatedly from a digital standpoint) the amount of game companies and animated movie studios are growing all over the country and soon there will plenty of places to go other than NY or CA.

3)I wouldnt mind spending some time looking through comic books. Im a fan of comic art and I would like to bring home some inspiration. We can all go eat dinner or somthing too.

4)Yes thats a good idea. Ill contribute when I can.

5)Yep. My dad backs my art and choice in a art related carreer.

[Grendel Grack]

Hey Buckweisel, I agree that the south focuses mainly on craft-oriented art. Unfortunately, I don't see this changing anytime soon. With the onslought of retired Floridians that have invaded our state, I fear that NC wil become the craft capital of the world. This isn't bad, except for the floridians, but if people like us attempt to make it in this state, landing a job in a fine/design art area becomes that much more difficult. Some pockets of opportunity exists, but these are few and far between and generally cater to companies and organizations outside of the southeast. Thus, the job is here, but the product is sold elsewhere, therefore, not perpetuating any market in NC. It's depressing.

I think dinner would be great. I'm not too familiar with Charlotte, so if anyone has any suggestions, that would be excellent.

We need at least one more person to make the effort of a sketch thread worth our time. Although, if that doesn't happen I guess we can just post here.

Also, I'm glad to hear that your father supports your art, Buckweisel. Not too many folks have it so easy. My mom was supportive for the most part, but I had to fight tooth and nail to go to school out of state (I'm originally from Georgia).

[Splittingadams]

we can all meet at the local hooters, that is agreat place to eat wings.

good folded biscuts too.

[Grendel Grack]

By Hooters you mean East dorm, I'm assuming. And for an extra fee you can get that folded biscuit cooked right on your chest.

[Splittingadams]

how about for every one who stops by to see you at the comic and anime cons, we can offer a free, YES i said free, Caned folded biscut soup.

now this one time offer is only good for a limited time, and depending on how much was maded the night before.

getum while there hot.

for those that dont know, i am in with grendal in this wacky shceme of hers.

[s.ketch]

hahaha folded biscuts wtf. I like Hooters, mild-drums only w/ fries...ftw.

[Grendel Grack]

how about for every one who stops by to see you at the comic and anime cons, we can offer a free, YES i said free, Caned folded biscut soup.

now this one time offer is only good for a limited time, and depending on how much was maded the night before.

getum while there hot.

for those that dont know, i am in with grendal in this wacky shceme of hers.

Yes, but I feel our high-class clientel would balk at the fact that you spelled canned incorrectly. You sloppy bastard.........maded.


oh yeah, nice avatar.

[Grendel Grack]

I think the closest I have ever come to eating at a Hooter's was fighting with an ex-boyfriend in the parking lot. Needles to say, I won the argument. I also feel it is needless to say, I have never considered eating there in the first place.

[Grendel Grack]

Where the hell is everyone?

[s.ketch]

we should start posting sketches in here.


http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/125/demon25vh.jpg
playing with new brushes

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/9954/da5eo.jpg
sucky anatomy, trying to paint a picture that isnt blury when finished.

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/4193/deadhand0ti.jpg
photo editing.

[Grendel Grack]

yeah, I need to scan some stuff. That might take me a while. I guess we are the only two people interested in participating.

[Grendel Grack]

Allright, if you guys aren't going to participate (excluding Buckweisel) I'm going to play with someone else.

[moot.xk]

Jeez... I posted a link to my website.

Here's some new stuff anyway:
http://www.m00t.net/albums/misc-art/Katie_2006_final.sized.jpg
http://www.m00t.net/albums/sketchbook/cityscape4_scaled_copy.sized.jpg

[s.ketch]

once again im excluded :(





:teeth:

[Grendel Grack]

Hey Buckweisel, sometimes it's best to be excluded. Like when everyone else at work has a stomach virus, or multi-car high way collisions. See? Just look on the bright side of things. Oh yeah, I meant to ask you, do you have any specific concepts behind the images that you posted? They all seem to be connected. I was wondering if they were all for a specific project or if they generally represented your style. Also, I just got my digital camera fixed, so I will have some stuff to post shortly. I just got done with the 3ch random topic project, so I should have some time tomorrow.

[s.ketch]

No not really. I really like the dirty warm colors though, so I use em alot. Thanks for noticing ^_^

[Grendel Grack]

I just started a sketchbook if anyone cares to take a gander (see below). Let's see some more stuff, Buck! Are you participating in any of the thunderdomes or weekly topics?

[s.ketch]

no im not good enough to go up against you guys yet, im used to posting in a noob-rich enviroment. and also i dont know if i have enough time.

[Grendel Grack]

Hey now, if you start using "I don't have enough time" as an excuse now, you'll never get through art school. You have to be a bit more creative...."I just contracted amoebic dysentary, I impaled my drawing hand on a piece of rebar, My corpus collosum is severed, now I suffer from alien hand syndrome..etc,etc."

Anyway, make time. That's the only way you'll get better. I say this out of friendly comeradere, perhaps with an intellectual British-style accent.:teeth:

[s.ketch]

haha I know, I know. I usually draw during class, but both my sketchbooks are out of paper so I havent drawn this week. Even though my computer dosnt require paper for me to draw on it, Im usually working after school, and I go to bed after work so yeah... I dunno ill make my way over there to see whats up. I just dont want to post some crapy sketches. I need to start a sketchbook, i may do that tonight.

[Grendel Grack]

It sounds as though it is time for you to be introduced to the most socially acceptable of behavior altering substances - caffeine. Also, don't underestimate the usefullness of the recycle bin. Most of that paper in there is still perfectly usable. If you're going to pursue art as a career in NC, you're gonna have to learn to be financially resourceful.

[guggemmaneuver]

haha truth to the youth

i was hopin to see some photos o' dorks in costumes in here... sigh.

[Grendel Grack]

Sorry, man. I don't have the pics up yet. I have to get them from my friend. He was taking pictures and we were selling work.

[guggemmaneuver]

ooh ooh awesome i'll be checkin back grack

[Splittingadams]

photos from the table at Animazment (anime convention) we were selling non anime art at an anime con, odd huh? here are a few photos of Grendel and I's experince in this freakish world.

you drive up and what you see is a bunch of state alchimist vs. naruto ninjas it was funny to see.
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a few shots of artist alley were we were.
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table were we were sitting.
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http://counterproductive.org/photo_image/anime_008.jpg

some one hit a bird and didnt even notice enought to get it off, this was sitting in the parking lot of some resturant, this person was a bastard.
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some photos of the Sheriton hotel where the con was at.
http://counterproductive.org/photo_image/anime_005.jpg
http://counterproductive.org/photo_image/anime_003.jpg
http://counterproductive.org/photo_image/anime_002.jpg
http://counterproductive.org/photo_image/anime_001.jpg

[Grendel Grack]

:ninja: Thank youuuu adam...................:ninja:

[guggemmaneuver]

adam, grack:

Wow thanks for dropping those pics on us! Did you sell a lot of artwork that day? how was the general response? (shudder-->)any painful / embarassment for the asker kind of questions?

also: the photos of the hotel (http://counterproductive.org/photo_image/anime_005.jpg) are particularly nice in a weird futurist religious propaganda kind of way. they seem like postcards from another dimension... errr... make that from north carolina.

Thanks for sharing and droppppin the so-called dirty south art-love o'er in the atlanta thread too. Hell we'll have to meet in the middle some time! no, wait... that would mean south carolina. ugh. :P

art hearts

guggreivousramblingpostermaneuverability

[Kent Caldwell]

Hey I'm from NC too (Charlotte) although I'm at school at UofM right now.... I know I'm jumping in the thread late but just wanted to represent!

[Grendel Grack]

Welcome Kent! Will you be home for the summer? Hereos con is in Charlotte, I'm going along with my crew and some other NC people expressed interest in getting together at that time. Let us know if you can make it! (June 30-July 2)

[Splittingadams]

HA, your Crew!?!

[Grendel Grack]

I thought that sounded better than my bitchy-ass spastic posse. ?!?!?!?!?!?!!!!?

[Splittingadams]

hey, i am proud to be part of the bitchy ass spastic posse!

[Grendel Grack]

Damn straight.

[s.ketch]

herocon wooo

[s.ketch]

are we still gonna meet up at herocon guys?

[Grendel Grack]

Heck yeah! I will be going down Thursday night so I can sign in early Friday morning and get things set up at the table. You guys are welcome to stop by and hang out, but I won't be able to do anything until after the con closes in the evening. I'm still not quite clear about where the table will be located but look for a very angry woman dressed in black with three loud obnoxious guys and it will probably be us.

[guggemmaneuver]

I on behalf of CATL Sketchgroup, do solemnly salute thee, "Bitchy ass spastic posse!" GODSPEED

DESTROY AT HEROCON!
D E S T R O Y ! ! !

[AnalogDoll]

...look for a very angry woman dressed in black with three loud obnoxious guys...

Minions? Why does the word "minions" come to mind?

I echo Guggenfreestyle's previous sentiments: rock the show, tar heel-style...

-A-Doll

[Grendel Grack]

Actually, AD, only one of them is my minion. The others are agents acting on their own free will. There will be plenty of deliciously grotesque pictures depicting the best that heroes con has to offer. Prepare to be disgusted.

Don't worry, Guggen. There will be nothing left but a stinking pile of rubble.

To WAR!!!!!

[Grendel Grack]

Hey everyone, I just found out we will be sitting at small press table #7. Around A-100 and A-200 on the convention map. See you there!

[s.ketch]

things are kinda bunching up here i dunno if i can make it :(

[Grendel Grack]

I hope "bunching up" isn't some type of weird metaphor. Don't worry, based on the general lack of interest of the North Carolina artists, I didn't really expect anyone to show up. Anyway, if you can come we would be happy to hang out.

[Splittingadams]

here are few photos of the event. Check it Bleed.

some kind of creepy spider dude.
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Billy making money by sketching in others sketch book.
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Jay, Kims man, is stupid and very tall, Giant even.
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[AnalogDoll]

Split-that-Adam: Oh, these are terrific...I don't see too many other "costumed guests" in these photos...Please tell me that Spider-man was not the only guy to show up in disguise...'Cause if he was and he didn't decide to change back to his normal self in the car, that takes balls...Hell, ballz with a "Z" even...

Photo 1: The scene where Spider-man wore penny loafers was originally cut from the first film, but I hear rumors it may be reinserted when the final trilogy is released as a boxed set...

Photot 2: Nice linework...

Photo 3: Through the eyes of your portfolio...Yeah, the convention circuit doesn't change much from the view of animate to inanimate objects...

Photo 4: Guy in the gray shirt has his "I use my whole body to read" pose going on...That's a commitment to literacy...

Photo 5: Jay apparently keeps the fanboys at bay by threatening to snip off their various appendages with his Scissors Fingers technique...Very ancient and powerful kung fu right there...

Photo 6: This looks like a shot for a magazine...I'd read the article this was attached to...

Photo 7: What? No chair for Jay?

Photo 8: And suddenly the invasion of the overhead lighting began...

Hope you guys made out like bandits...

+AD

[guggemmaneuver]

nice!

I like how jay divides the nations with two virile outstretched fingers (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=6056&d=1152884480)

thanks for the photos; awesome job with landing the booths and all;

CATL sketchgroup wants to be like you, "con-ing it up" as it were if you will--> SOON!
we shall plan a time when CATL + NCA are rocking one huge booth annex at some con. RAWK!

SINE~cerebrally,
j

[Grendel Grack]

Hey everyone, just a reminder that there are, in fact, artists in this state and that we do have a community....somewhat. I've noticed a few people around lately that are from NC, so stop on by and introduce yourself!

[wheezy]

Hello, I am Charlie and live in Raleigh, NC. I have found that there is a lacking of art related groups in NC. I would be down for a NC CA meetup from time to time just to meet up with ppl of simialar interests. I am the only person out of all my friends and family into art so it is hard for them to relate to why I am drawing all the time so I have to equate it to my cousin's scapbooking hobby or some other BS. Just would be nice to have some relatively local people to feed off of.

I really have liked the work from the people around here in NC. I figured with all the game development companies in RTP there would be more concept artists around.

[Balsamic]

Boone, NC Graphic Designer here. I go to App State.

I use graphite, pen and I paint in photoshop. I more or less chose graphic design so I could have a steady job, but drawing and illustration is where my heart is at.

[Grendel Grack]

Hey guys, sorry I haven't checked in recently. It's great to hear from some new voices!

wheezy: If you are the only artsy person you know, this needs to change. You will feel much better after meeting those of your own kind. I'm not quite sure at this point how we could manage a meeting, but perhaps we can arrange something after the holidays. If you are interested in coming to Boone (hi balsamic!) I have a show opening in January. Who can say no to free food?

Balsamic: Ahh, appstate. Not to bring you down man, but the graphics department is...how should I say this....not quite in touch with the greater world of graphic design. Of course, that is just my humble opinion. If you really want to get into illustration, you will need to fight for it. Don't just settle for graphic design. There are some professors there that can help you out, you just need to know who to ask. I'd be happy to make some recommendations if you like, just pm me. Oh yeah, I graduated from the Fine Arts dept.

[bfowler]

I live just outside of Charlotte. Full time graphic designer although I got my BFA at UNCC in art. I do a tiny bit of freelance illustration but wish everyday to do more.

Right now I'm teaching myself the digital mediam as I've only done traditional for many years. I haven't found a medium yet I don't get attached to. My present favorite is acrylic painting with oil on top with some colored pencils thrown in and maybe some photoshop tweeks.

I'm also writing a novel and doing my own comic book 1 shot to shop around or self publish at the Hero's con this year. I've only got 8 pages left to ink and then the lettering to do.

That's about it.

[Grendel Grack]

Hey bfowler, thanks for stoppin' in. Congrats on the nearly published book. Hero's is a great place to launch your project. I'm hoping this year will be even bigger than last.

I'm also in the process of exploring the digital creative realm. I really suck at it at the moment, but I'm saving up for a wacom so perhaps that will help.

[Chad Blevins]

Hey, guys, I'm Chad. I'm glad to see there's a thread here with some North Carolinians representin'. I live in Charlotte, NC and I attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I'm doing the BFA in Illustration. I'm learning under Jamie Franki, the guy who designed the new nickel with Thomas Jefferson facing forward and the 2005 Bison nickel. Awsome stuff, let me tell you. :)

Nothing really special about me other than I'm a junior and I'm hoping to live the life of a poverished illustrator. ;)

[Grendel Grack]

Welcome Chad! I guess Charlotte is the only place in NC where one could make it as an illustrator, so at least you have the right town. The rest of us have to scrape out a living in the sticks. But, scaring off mountain folk with a nail-studed two-by-four really gets the creative juices flowing.

How do you like that BFA program?

[Chad Blevins]

Welcome Chad! I guess Charlotte is the only place in NC where one could make it as an illustrator, so at least you have the right town. The rest of us have to scrape out a living in the sticks. But, scaring off mountain folk with a nail-studed two-by-four really gets the creative juices flowing.

How do you like that BFA program?

Thanks for the reply, Grendel. Charlotte is aight, but it's certainly not a place I'm going to stay in forever. However, Charlotte is (and has been) going through a major change and is becoming a big area of business and arts, much like Atlanta.

At any rate, to answer your question for the BFA program. It's decent (in general), but I don't mean it in a bad way... Just like any education, it depends on what you want to get out of it. Let me see if I can word this right...

UNCC is not Ringling, SCAD or CCAD or anything, but the instructors are very knowledgable and talented and truely care about the progression of their students. I personally think that Jamie Franki is one of the more talented art instructors at UNCC. And the Graphic Design instructors are awsome folks as well. However, I (and some of my student collegues) believe that there needs to be some improvement to the requirements based on one's concentration area. For instance, the 3D requirements for BFA art students... While abstract 3D art is nice and all, I fail to see how it applies to my education as an illustrator. I would rather do a figure sculpting class rather than installation art or fibers. Or, I would rather take 3D Illustration rather than Sculpture (which focuses on abstract/geometic forms). It would just be nice to have some classes that enhance my education in my concentration rather than feeling like some of my requirements are just "fillers".

But the Illustration program overall is nice though. Basically, it's fun, but frustrating at times.

I was looking at your website. I must say, you've got some really nice work. I really like your painted works on there. Great style. ;)

[wheezy]

WOW where did all my NC peeps go? Chirp help me...

[Grendel Grack]

Yeah, people tend to visit and never come back. It's hard to keep up interest when no one participates. I've been neglecting the thread as well, but at least I check my subscriptions regularly.

So, what's up in Raleigh? Are you planning on going to Animazement? I haven't decided yet. I really want to go, but I'm also planning on exhibiting at Heroes and DragonCon, so I'm not sure I can afford it. My friends will probably drag me along regardless of my decision, though.

If anyone is in the Boone area check out my show at the Turching Center. My paintings are on display in the Catwalk gallery.

Anyone else have any news or events going on in NC?

Chad: Thanks for the comments, man. Maybe since all of us are scattered about the state we can plan to participate in one of the weekly activites like COW, or 3CH. Any thoughts?

[wheezy]

WOW Animazement (http://www.animazement.com/) looks cool. I will be going to that for sure.

Grack your url seems to be down. I met another CA member here in Raleigh on IRC recently. He goes by Chirp. We should have a CA get some beers thing if you come to the Animazement event. What? Where? When? is the Dragoncon thing?

Raleigh is getting a little better now, there is a monthly Dr. Sketchies going on downtown now and some regular life study sessions at different places around town. Hard to meet others interested in art here, I am not really part of any group here, hence the reason I reach out on the internet.

Thanks for your word on my ssb and replying on here. I have now subscribed to this thread so i can see any updates coming through, that way i can keep up better myself.

[Chad Blevins]

Grendel,

Thanks for the reply. I have to agree, it is sort of tough to keep a thread going, but I will try my best to help keep it moving along. I think your idea of doing the weekly COW or something would be nice. However, I don't know if I can promise with certainty (is that how it's spelled?) that I'll be successful in delivering drawings, though I will try my hardest. I'm in school and I work, so the little time I do have is dedicated toward my school work. But sure, I think it's worth a shot. :)

Cheers!

[Grendel Grack]

I thought the topic for this week's CHOW was pretty interesting. I'm going to try to participate.

[wheezy]

I'm down. Happy CHOWing...

[Grendel Grack]

Sweet. You got any ideas yet, or should we keep it a secret?:ninja:

[sin-d]

Another North Carolina resident here. I have been lurking round here for many months without posting or starting a sketchbook ( I know, I know...bad me), but I hope to become more involved in the future here. I will be watching you guys to see if the NC people come out on top in those CHOW bouts. I will try to get something on here one of these days.

Oh yeah, as for what part of NC I live in, it is a very small town called Rutherfordton....Grendel, you may know it as it's not too far from Boone. Actually, I was in Boone last week, I had to go to Cheap Joe's. Good art supply stores are few and far between in these parts! Too bad I didn't know of your exhibit, I could have stopped in for a peek. How long is it going to be up?

Ok, that's all for now. Good Luck to all who participate in CHOW!

C

[wheezy]

I have something brewing G, but you will have to just wait and see it....

[Chirp Chirp]

Hrm, I didn't even know this thread existed. I just did a search trying to find my sketchbook and saw Wheezy was talking trash about me =P

I went ahead and subscribed even though I am not really an artist.

[Grendel Grack]

Hey guys,

sin-d: Welcome! I am familiar with Rutherfordton. I pass by there on my way to Atlanta to see the fam. I think Boone is pretty much the only place you can get art supplies until you get out of the mountains. It's kind of weird if you think about it. There are so many artists and craftsmen in the region but so few places to get supplies. I guess most people shop online.
My exhibit will be open until Feb. 2. I will have a small closing reception that evening. Stop buy, if you're in town. Glad to have a new member, start up a sketchbook! Let's see what ya' got.

Wheezy: Sorry man, but I had to bail on the CHOW. My freelance work kind of bottle-necked this week. I haven't checked the thread yet, but there was some interesting entries earlier in the week. I'll definitely want to participate again, though.

Chirp Chirp: Welcome! You don't have to be an artist to participate. Although, after browsing your sketchbook, I'm curious to know your definition of "artist." Your work looks like you have an eye for design and aesthetics to me. You should consider participating in one of the weeklies. I'll bet you'd get some great feedback from the EOW.

[s.ketch]

yay everyone is still alive.

I would eventualy like to do some CHOWs or something. Right now the place where I work is having a design contest so im kinda focusing on that atm. Ill be free after Feb 15. Glad to hear NC is still kicking.

[Grendel Grack]

Hey Buckweisel. Alive and well. Good luck on the contest. Competition is one of the best ways to keep your artistic skills sharp. That's what is so great about the weeklies. We'll keep an eye out for you around Feb.

[Chirp Chirp]

Grendel: Well I am more of a designer type than artist. I went to NCSU college of design and I am a game designer by trade. Additionally, since I work with and communicate with artists all the time I am constantly reminded of the fact that I am not an artist. =)

What are the weeklies and EOW?

[Grendel Grack]

Check them out Chirp: http://www.conceptart.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=74

Basically, you get one week to create an image for the topic. Then just post the image before the deadline. The moderators set up a poll, and the members of CA get to vote for the winner. Everyone is encouraged to post comments, and you can generaly get some helpful feedback.

[Chad Blevins]

Grendel: Well I am more of a designer type than artist. I went to NCSU college of design and I am a game designer by trade. Additionally, since I work with and communicate with artists all the time I am constantly reminded of the fact that I am not an artist. =)

What are the weeklies and EOW?

Hey, Chirp. What do you mean you're no an artist? 'Course you are. Like Grendel said, I bet you'd get some great feedback on the EOW and the Industrial Design of the Week as well. Your architechture stuff and especially your vehicle designs are way awsome. :) Great sketchbook you have.

[s.ketch]

wakey wakey we gonna do a CHOW or what?

[Grendel Grack]

Hey Buck, how did the contest go? I'd be up for a CHOW or two. Would you want to try for this week?

Also, sorry for the short notice but there is a figure drawing session tomorrow night from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the ASU Art Dept for $2.50 if anyone is interested. I'll be there along with a few other friends. They have it every Tuesday until the end of the semester.

[bfowler]

Wow. 2.50 for a figure drawing session. I live just east of charlotte and the closest place for figure drawing are classes in Salisbury for about 14.00 bucks for a 2 hours class and you have to sign up for about a 6 week session.

Chad - I had a number of illustration classes with Jamie Frankie. Tell him Bryan Fowler says hi. Like you say, UNCC is not Ringling but for the money it's not bad. I got my BFA in illustration from there in 99 and work fulltime as a graphic designer and do some freelance illustration.

Chirp chirp - are you working for any of the gaming companies in Raleigh? I know Epic is up there along with a couple of others. If so, I'd like to pick your brain on some stuff. Drop me an email if you can.

[Chirp Chirp]

Chirp chirp - are you working for any of the gaming companies in Raleigh? I know Epic is up there along with a couple of others. If so, I'd like to pick your brain on some stuff. Drop me an email if you can.

Yes I work in Raleigh and either have worked at or with people from all of the local game companies in the area. I could probably give you a full history and lineage of them all as well =P

[Grendel Grack]

Yeah, we're really lucky to have such inexpensive drawing sessions. It's for the art students so keeping it cheap is kind of a necessity. I'm trying to put something in this week CHOW. I love the topic. It's one of those situations where I had an idea right away and I feel compelled to create it. Great stuff. I have a major crunch deadline on Monday so I'm not making any promises, but I'll try my best to complete it by Sunday.

[Grendel Grack]

I just finished my piece for this week's CHOW. Buckweisel, are you still in? 10 coolness points to the one who gets the most votes.

[s.ketch]

oh damn i just rememberd mine. i actually was going to do this weeks. I was going to finish it yesterday after work. Oh well. Im gonna get started on #61.

[Grendel Grack]

Sweet, I'll try for that one as well. It is also a pretty rockin' topic. They've had some really great ones recently. Sooo many possibilities. C'mon, everyone! Get off your asses and CHOW!

[s.ketch]

i already submitted my final CHOW. I put a link to this thread and our profiles in my signatrure. Hopefully I can get some more names, whos with us?

[Grendel Grack]

Hey Buck, I'm still working on mine. I might have to go out of town on Sunday, so I'm not sure if I can finish it in time. I guess I can just post what I have anyway even if it's not done. It won't go to poll, but that's not what matters really. We'll see. Nice job on your entry!

oh crap I need to do that for my sig, too. Thanks for the reminder!

[guggemmaneuver]

stone mtn. trip on saturday the 24th... if any of you NC extended CATL family fiends are down. should be awesome times sketchin, hikin, photographing etc.


more information here on the CATL discussion thread (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showpost.php?p=1243067&postcount=1638)

hope all is well up there, ain't spring lovely???

guggenjoel

[Grendel Grack]

Hey Guggs, thanks for the invite! While I wouldn't hesitate to miss some mind-blowing sketch action accompanied with a huge rock and godzilla-sized carvings of memorable confederate personalities, I am sad to say I must decline. I'm getting ready to move (possibly back to ATL - not sure yet, so don't get excited) so funds are on super tight budget mode.

Also, no flaming deity of heaven or hell will get me out of working on Saturdays. Retail's a bitch.

[nXain]

If any of you in NC are interested in meeting people in the game industry and making contacts, the Triangle IGDA gets together on a regular bases.

http://www.igda.org/nctriangle/index.html

- nXain

[Grendel Grack]

Thanks for the tip nXain. I have browsed the IGDA site before and it has a lot of great information. The date for the next meeting is not posted, however. Would you happen to have a general idea when it may occur? I would be very interested in attending.

NEWS: Anyone who is planning on attending Heroes Con in Charlotte, Shelton has just updated the website (http://www.heroesonline.com/index2.htm). If you want to reserve a table, it's best to do it as quickly as possible - they fill up fast!

[s.ketch]

wow its already been a year since the last herocon? i think i actually may be able to go this year.

thanks nXain. I wan to get into the game industry here in NC. Eventually i want to work for Epic.

[Grendel Grack]

Yes, BuckWeisel! You must come. Last year was quite fun. I'm interested to see how this year will be, though. They had a bunch of stuff planned last year because it was their anniversary year. This time, I don't think it will be quite as big. We'll see.

If we can get enough people to participate we can plan a sketch party. Let's start the ball rolling now.

[nXain]

The next Triangle IGDA event is:

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April 24, School of Communication Arts, 7-9pm

We are finally going to do a "breaking in" panel geared toward students and
young professionals.

June we'll shift the focus back toward professionals and we are hoping to
line something up at the Lincoln Theatre in downtown Raleigh.

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- nXain

[s.ketch]

The next Triangle IGDA event is:

---------------------------------------------------------
April 24, School of Communication Arts, 7-9pm

We are finally going to do a "breaking in" panel geared toward students and
young professionals.

June we'll shift the focus back toward professionals and we are hoping to
line something up at the Lincoln Theatre in downtown Raleigh.

----------------------------------------------------------

- nXain

Oh cool. Is that going to be like a Q&A from professionals or is it going to be like some kind of seminar? Thanks for all this info btw. I was actually looking to go to SCA.

Grendel-yes, sketch party sounds great. I looked at my calendar, baring any un foreseen circumstances, I will be there this year. let me know where y'all are going to be.

[bfowler]

I'll be at the Hero's con with a booth selling my first comic I'm self publishing called "5 More Minutes". It's about the only damned man to escape the underworld and his hunt for the monsters that roam the earth on Halloween night.

I'll give people more heads up as we get closer to the con. I've called Heros to get my booth (they doubled the price this year to 200 bucks, ouch) If Sheldon isn't there they won't book you a booth. You have to mail or in the flyer from their website.

[Grendel Grack]

We have already reserved our table and I will be attending the entire con. I don't know our location at this time, but I'll let you guys know so we can get together.

bfowler: It's great to hear that you are self-publishing your comic! It takes a lot of work and money. I look forward to seeing it.

Buck: Glad to hear that you can make it. I forget, is this your first convention?

[nXain]

Here's the official email sent out for the next Triangle IDGA meeting:
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SAVE THE DATE – APRIL IGDA MEETING


When: Tuesday, April 24th, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Where: School of Communication Arts, Digital Circus Theatre www.hdigi.com

Who: Game developers and anyone interested in making games

Sponsor: School of Communication Arts & TBD


“Breaking Into the Game Industry” Panel

Confirmed Speakers:

Dr. Michael Capps, President, Epic Games

Garner Halloran, Senior Engineer, Red Storm Entertainment

Eric Peterson, President, Vicious Cycle Software

Moderator:

Rafael Chandler, Creative Director, Media Sunshine


Find out how to get a job with the Triangle’s top game companies. Learn how to make the best possible impression with potential employers and discover what makes the top brass tick. All you eager students and young professionals, this is the event you’ve been waiting to attend.


SPECIAL INVITATION – RSVP BY MARCH 16TH
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To RSVP or get on the Triangle IDGA list, contact Dana Cowley (dana.cowley@clearimagepr.com)

Thanks,
nXain

PS, I'm not going to this one as I'm well past this stage, but it seems like an interesting night for industry noobs.

[nXain]

Honestly, I wouldn't go to a school like SCA. If you want to go the specialized school route, do Full Sail or DigiPen. Better yet, just go to a good university or art school and study there. ECU has a very good art program. UNCG does too. The School of Design at NCSU is very good. UNC is still stuck too much in old school art for art's sake, but you can't beat the UNC name brand. For pure art schools, consider places like SCAD and MCAD.

If you can't afford a pricey art or game school, then think about just buying the software and working really hard without a formal education. In this business, your portfolio is everything and you can work that to make it great without having to relocate or pay some school like SCA a fortune.

Overall, I think the University route is by far the best way to go and gives you the most back unless you're 100% you have the talent to be a great illustrator and don't really care about being well-rounded. Classes for digital tools and modeling are easy to find now, both at Universities and community colleges. Wake Tech and CPCC also have game / simulation programs now.

In the end though, everyone judges what you can do by your use of the pencil and anatomy. Everything else can be taught on the job.

- nXain

[Grendel Grack]

nXian: Thank you for the info! I will be there. It sounds like a great opportunity.

[s.ketch]

Grendel: yeah tis my first convention, looking forward to it.

nXian: Thanks so much for your advice, Ive been struggling with what I should do school wise. I have some free 3D software and im not a stranger to low and high poly modeling (i just need to quit being lazy and practice ;)) Im deffinately going to go to this event, thanks again.

[Chirp Chirp]

I am apparently one of the confirmed speakers now at the next IDGA meeting, so if any of you NC people are going then let me know so I can say hi in person.

[Grendel Grack]

uh, yeah. BuckWeisel and I are going.

[kool-ka-lang]

Yo, I'm not really a pro artist, but I'm on CA, and I'm living in NC, so might as well say something about it...:P

I live in Wilmington, NC, I'm 16, and...yeah. I"m just here to get better, so I don't really know what type of artist I want to be.

Ju st wanted to let you guys know that I'm alive. :o

[jeunesang]

Cheers everyone,

I hail from Raleigh NC, and I must say I'm impressed to see this thread so saliently placed. As for schooling goes I'm at State in Communication and Art + Design. I'm mostly into low poly 3D stuff for games, but good 2D CA skills never hurt anyone right? Well, actually I'm more of a generalist. I do all sorts of stuff. From videography to writing, performing and recording songs, I have a fairly wide variety of creative skills.

Anywho, just wanted to introduce myself and say hi! If anyone is interested in contacting me, looking at my work or just learning more about me I'd suggest cruisin over to my website: www.jeunesang.com

greetings!
-Alan

[Grendel Grack]

WOO HOO, PAGE THREE!!!

kool-ka-lang: Welcome, pro artist or no, we appreciate anyone who seeks creative input here at the NC thread. Like I've said before, there are not very many of us here in the state, so we have to stick together :) Start up a sketchbook and let's see what you've got. I am always happy to give contructive criticism, if needed. Thanks for stopping by and introducing yourself! Also, I have to tell you that I laughed at "the wastelands of boredom." Wilmington can't be as bad as Boone, though. At least you're close to the beach. Out here people go to the local wal-mart for entertainment. It's quite scary.

jeunesang: Welcome! I think we have a few folks from Raleigh don't we? C'mon speak up! It's great that you have so many interests. I think that helps to maintain a high level of creativity. You tend to not get too burned out on one thing. For myself, I pretty much use any type of traditional media as I can and I have recently strarted paiting digitally, which is a blast. Glad you're here!

All: I am planning of participating in this week's COW (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=93869). The topic is quite interesting and I have already developed a story and some preliminary sketches for my entry. Anyone who wants to participate should check it out. I think it will be another huge round like the "winged healer." Man, that was a tough one! There were so many good entries I couldn't pick just one. Anyway, hope to see you guys there!

[kool-ka-lang]

WOO HOO, PAGE THREE!!!

kool-ka-lang: Welcome, pro artist or no, we appreciate anyone who seeks creative input here at the NC thread. Like I've said before, there are not very many of us here in the state, so we have to stick together :) Start up a sketchbook and let's see what you've got. I am always happy to give contructive criticism, if needed. Thanks for stopping by and introducing yourself! Also, I have to tell you that I laughed at "the wastelands of boredom." Wilmington can't be as bad as Boone, though. At least you're close to the beach. Out here people go to the local wal-mart for entertainment. It's quite scary.



sketchbook? check.

But I gotta tell you, everything in there is jumbled up, over a span of a little more than a year, so it isn't really chronological. But I'm always up for crits, I can take the heat.>:D
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=69016

ah dude, you live in boone? I went there a few years ago, and hey, you got some snowboarding and skiing up there! It ain't all that bad, I think. Might be a little dead during the summer there I guess.:shrug:

I lol'ed at the wal-mart thing. reminds me of this new wal-mart that opened up. I went there a few weeks ago. The thing is, it's in the middle of nowhere, and it looked like the people in it were there just to....be there. But hey, I play guitar hero sometimes when I go there...:P

Yeah, the beach is a pretty cool place to be. I like it here, it isn't too crowded and poluted like a big ass city, but it isn't no dead nowhere place either. and about my location thing, lol, I was just bored out of my mind that time.

[Grendel Grack]

kool: We do, ideed, have a goodly amount of the snow-type activities. It's not all that bad unless you live here. It's quite different to be bored for a few days as compared to a few years. I'm getting ready to move, actually. I can only take that level of mind-numbing boredom for so long. It gives you a lot of extra time to draw, though. I stopped by your sketchbook, by the way. You should post more!

[wheezy]

Hell has froze over...page 3...amazing. I have been on a bit of a hiatus from this site for a while. Been taking some painting classes so nothing I have done recently has been scan sized and my digital camera was just sent back to Fuji for repairs. I hope to get some of my sketch book scribbles up soon.

Grendal: I admire your work as always bro. The healer is very nice, thx for posting the process as well.

jeunesang: I went to NC State, C of 2001. I live in Raleigh, any local sketch groups you know about?

[Grendel Grack]

wheezy, good to hear from you! I am in the same situation with my digital camera. Luckily, I've been doing enough small traditional works and digital paintings that it doesn't matter much. Thanks for the kindness, man. I'm deeply entrenched in this weeks' COW, so I should have some new stuff up soon.

Hey, I think we might actually have enough people in Raleigh to start a sketch group. You guys should pursue that. I'll bet if you advertised you could get quite a nice gathering. I'm not familiar with Raleigh, so I'm not sure where would be the best place, but hitting up the coffe shops are usualy a good bet.

[Chirp Chirp]

Not exactly a sketch group and its not free but it is in Raleigh
http://www.jerrysartevents.com/lifedrawing.html

A concept guy I work with is teaching the class.

[Chirp Chirp]

BTW if you are going to the IGDA meeting next week, Dana would appreciate it if you RSVP.

[Grendel Grack]

I'm very excited about the meeting. Will there be a chance for us to meet up, perhaps? It's very rare, never actually, that we get to congregate in one space. Perhaps right before we could meet up? I'm afraid afterward might be bad for me due to the 3+ hour ride back home. My husband has to work the next day so we don't want to be on the road any later than we have to. Any thoughts?

[Chirp Chirp]

I'll probably try to arrive on the early side just so I can get a handle on what I am required to do. If we can figure out who each other is then I think we can probably pull off an unofficial get together.

[wheezy]

What is this event you pplz are going to?

[Grendel Grack]

Wheezy: There is a meeting of the NC chapter of the IGDA at the School of Communication Arts tomorrow evening. We had to RSVP so I don't know if you can just stop by. This (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showpost.php?p=1252871&postcount=113) is one of the posts on page two with more info.

Chirp Chirp, would you know if people who didn't reserve a spot can show up?

I am completely unfamiliar with the area, so I have no idea about a meeting place. The event is at the Digital Circus campus, right? There has to be some sort of coffee shop or caffeteria or something around. Anybody know?
We are making a day trip out of our visit, so I'll be around all day before the panel starts at 7.

[Chirp Chirp]

Regarding the RSVP, it is not mandatory, Dana was just trying to get a general head count of the number of people to expect and she asked me to relay that info.

Meeting places.... the School of Communication Arts place is off by its self. Triangle Town Center is probably the nearest major landmark I think we will have plenty of time to hang out before it starts.

Here is the official itinerary for tomorrow.

All,

Here is the tentative program schedule for tomorrow:

6:45-7:15
- Refreshments in theatre lobby
- Destineer's demo reel will play while attendees get seated.

7:15-8:00
- Participants will take places on the stage. Rafael will have the podium,
panelists will have seats.
- I'll kick off the presentation, thank our sponsors and let them have a
quick word.
- Rafael will introduce each speaker and facilitate discussion. A
microphone will be passed among panelists.

8:00-8:30
- Q&A session with audience
- Wrap-up

8:30-9:00
- Social and door prizes

[Grendel Grack]

Ok so, the Town Center area seems to be pretty huge from what I can tell on Mapquest. It there a specific spot that you think might be best to meet at? Also, what time? I was thinking maybe around 5 or so. That would give us plenty of socializing and traveling time.

I guess the easiest way to meet would be to have a sign. I could make a big obnoxious one that says "CA NC Artists"

So let's do an official head count. Any one else think they can make it?

[s.ketch]

I had to ask to get off of work early so I can make it down, I'll have to run by my house first and shower, hopefully i can be on the road by 4pm so i should get there around 6:30 I might be a little later (doubt it though) because this will be my first time I traveled down there by myself. Ive already been to SCA 3 times, so I pretty much know where its at. As for meeting at the town center first, I think i know where thats at, im gonna get out maps tonight and plot my course. If I would have thought about us meeting up first I would have just got the day off (my shift starts at 12pm). That way I could be there around 5 or 5:30pm.

One question, I read the thread about this event and it wasnt made clear if we need a IDGA membership card so I went ahead and signed up for one but I havent gotten it yet, do I need one?

[DSillustration]

Heya,
I'm going to be in Asheboro from May 17th-28th.
Any of you CA'ers around the area?

[Grendel Grack]

Hey there Mr. Dos Santos! It's great to see that pro artists have an interest in the state. If we have a market for illustration, I haven't found it :) I'm in Boone, which is several hours away from Asheboro.

BuckWeisel: I don't think you need a mambership card. I don't have one either so we can muscle our way in together if needed :)

All: I've had a change of plans and I don't think I'll be able to get to the area until 6:30 or so. I guess I'll just meet you guys at the theater.

[Chirp Chirp]

Ok, it sounds like I'll see you guys tomorrow around 6:30ish.

DSillustration - I am not too sure what all there is to do in Asheboro other than see the Zoo. However, Raleigh is about 1 - 1.5 hours away and there is a fair amount more up here including quite a few game companies such as: Epic, Red Storm, Vicious Cycle, Destineer, and soon EA just to name the major ones. If you can make it this way I can give you a tour of Destineer Studios and possibly some of the others. In addition, I believe you did some art for Womengamers.com and you could definitely meet the women behind the site since one is my wife and the other is my sister-in-law. Let me know if you can head up this way during your stay at NC and I'll start making arrangements.

[DSillustration]

If you can make it this way I can give you a tour of Destineer Studios and possibly some of the others.

I just may take you up on that.

[s.ketch]

The IDGA meeting was very informative, great to hear from people in the game industry.

Chirp Chirp: Sorry I didnt get to say good bye. Thanks for taking time to speak at this meeting and it was great to meet you.

Grendel: Hope you didnt get lost on the way back. Next time we meet is HeroCon. Great to meet you too. Sorry for being so quiet, I don't talk much.

Now we need a sketch party!

[Grendel Grack]

The IGDA was enlightening. It was great to hear the info straight from the source.

Buck: We didn't get lost on the way back, thankfully. I enjoyed talking with you and I look forward to seeing you at Heroes!

Thanks, Chirp Chirp for your time! I enjoyed hearing about your experiences and I think I have a better idea about how to pursue my career. Your time and effort with all of the questions was very much appreciated.

[Chirp Chirp]

Thanks! I am glad you guys enjoyed everything. I don't normally think of my story as being "enjoyable" but I am happy to hear there was some useful information buried in my babble. I wish I had some more time to hang out but by the time the line of people cleared, you guys had left.

Then of course on the way home I regretted not mentioning so many things and I hope the over all image of the industry didn't come across as a daunting and oppressive boyish fantasy because it really isn't even though it desperately needs more women.

Keep in mind every company has a different culture. It is just as important for you to like the company you are applying at as it is for them to like you and your work.

I was a bit disappointed that the links I mentioned were not handed out but the information can also be found here...
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showpost.php?p=1057678&postcount=138
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showpost.php?p=1057748&postcount=139

So I am always here and if you guys need crits or some guidance just let me know and I'll see what I can do. As cheezey as this might sound it is very true, just keep learning and be passionate about making games not just playing them.

[Chirp Chirp]

If anyone in here is interested in a freelance and possible full time concept art position for a game company and is local to the Raleigh area please get in touch with me.

[MSS1209]

Hey all Im Matt from Raleigh, NC. Im a Sophmore at ECU attending their art program I work mostly in watercolor and graphite I dont have a sketch book or anything posted on here yet but when I take photos for my porfilio I will be sure to start a thread im hopeing to work in the gaming industry after Im done. and just wanted to say hey to everyone.

[kikaider2095]

so is there really an NC anime convention, and where is it held so i can find info on it.

another person fome NC. (so now we r a slightly bigger group)

[Grendel Grack]

Hey guys, sorry for the long response time, I've been moving and traveling the past two weeks, so access to a computer has been difficult. I'm glad to see some new folks, don't be shy, start up a sketchbook and show us what you can do.

MSS1209:I'm partial to watercolor and graphite myself. In fact, most of the work that I do is in graphite. Love it. We all look forward to seeing your work. Be sure to let us know when you have some stuff posted.

kikaider2095: Awww, you just missed animazement in Raleigh. Here is the website (http://www.animazement.com/). It's not the largest convention I've ever been to, but it's fun and there is plenty of stuff to do and see. I don't know of any others in NC, but if you have the time and the money, Anime Weekend Atlanta (http://www.awa-con.com/) is the place to be. If you are interested in other types of conventions, Heroes (http://www.heroesonline.com/con-update.htm) in Charlotte is a comic convention (occuring Fathers' Day weekend). Eventhough it is mostly comics they have a few anime vendors that offer REALLY good prices on a variety of stuff, especially perfect collections.

[s.ketch]

welcome new comers, and hey to everyone.

Grendel: Are you going to be at Heroes fri-sun or something more specific? Im asking because with fathers day and my work week starting on sunday, ill probably turn it into a day trip. I was wanting to at least stay over night and take my time seeing everything.

EDIT: Just read the guest list Teresa Davidson is my grandma's sister.

[Grendel Grack]

Hey Buck, I'll be there from Friday (around 11 am) to Sunday at small press table 22 in the artists' alley. Look forward to seeing you there!

[s.ketch]

I had a pretty decent time at HeroesCon. It was a bit overwhelming with all that there was to see. It was great seeing some of the artists and live demos. I didn't go on Friday as planned, I had stayed up all night Thursday working on a painting for my dad on fathers day. When dad got home I told him I didnt go and he said we could go Saturday, so thats when I was down there. We got lost because we had a crappy map. We didn't get there till 4 or 4:30.

I was surprised by the amount of comic books there. I wish I had the patience for looking through it all, but after 45 mins of flipping and trying to get around people I just gave up and skimmed the booths for things that caught my eye.

About half way through our time there, me and dad headed to Indie Island to check out the artists. It wasn't till we left that I realized the opportunity I had to do some networking, kinda wish I had spoken up more.

Grendel Grack: I went through artist ally a few times looking for you. I remember you saying table 22 so I was looking for that, I didn't see it. Then I was just trying to spot you. Once I got home I found the map in that book with spider man on it. Then I seen it was SP22 and where you were at and I kicked myself. So im sorry I didn't stop by to check out your stuff.

Before we left I stopped by one of the booths by the entrance to pick up the 300 book (for a lot less than barnes&nobles i might add). I wanted the Marvel Zombie books too, but I couldn't find them anywhere.

So all in all it was a good first time at a comic book convention. I got to see great local talent and my future competition. I came home and started drawing that night.

Oh yeah, how could I forget, Rosario Dawson!!!! I seen a long line, I came around the corner and there she was. It was cool that she took the time to come out and talk to fans.

[Chad Blevins]

Heroes Con was fun. I attend it every year (I live in Charlotte). It's always great to walk around and meet the artists, talk to them about their work and processes.

Grendel, it was great to finally meet you. Once I figured out it was you, everything suddenly hit me and I remembered your work that I had seen on your website. It was nice to see your work in person as opposed to a screen. :) I hope you will make it out next year.

[Grendel Grack]

Hey Guys, Heores was great fun and also very lucrative. We did a lot better than last year, so there is a good chance we will go again. My friends and I had a great time at the table and I met several CA members, which was a real treat. Cheeks-74 (Sean Galloway) was there and gave me some very helpful advice and tips on improving my portfolio. Thanks Sean!

Chad: It was a pleasure meeting you. I'm glad I decided to wear my CA t-shirt that day!

Buck: It's too bad you couldn't find us but I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. Heores is a great first time convention. Everyone is very friendly and some of the vendors have great discounts (as you discovered). I'm glad you had fun.

[Nerahla]

Oh dang I am so glad I wandered into this thread! I'm in Charlotte :) There ARE only a few of us... :) I'm not from here but I've been in Charlotte for the past 5 years and it's a good place to be.

I didn't even know there was a con here haha we always attend DragonCon in Atlanta every year though :) Nice to meet everyone!

[Grendel Grack]

Hey, I'm gonna be at Dragon Con with the Atlanta Sketch Group (we have a fan table). I'm also in the art show. You should come hang out and sketch with us if you have a chance.

I'm kind of in limbo between North Carolina and Atlanta at the moment. I visit Charlotte several times a year and I always have a great time. If you are interested in comics you should check out Heroes, it's really fun and there are usually several other CA members there. There is also Hickory Con, Trinoc Con, and Animazement.

[Justin.]

My parents are thinking about moving us to Durham soon. What's good there? D: Galleries, art stores, anything?

[Chirp Chirp]

I hardly ever make it out to Durham and I only live 30 mins away in Raleigh. Most, if not almost all of the "art" things in the Triangle area are located in Raleigh.

[Cthogua]

Silly me for never looking here in the North Carolina Artists thread...especially after Chirp Chirp (coworker) told me about it..Dur. Anyway, I'm living in Raleigh working at Destineer Studios as an environment artist, and occasionally they let me out of my cage and do some concept art :)

On an activity note, I've been thinking about going to the life drawing sessions on tuesday nights at Artspace. From what I've read there's no instructor, its more of a free for all kinda thing. Oh and its like 8 bucks. If there's any Raleigh CAers out there with a spare 8 bucks and a tuesday evening we should make it a thing. I'm getting married next week and will be on my honeymoon the next, so I probably won't go till the end of Sept. but I'll be sure to post some info/thoughts/sketches when I do go.

[wheezy]

I live in Raleigh myself. I have actually chatted with Chirp a few times on IRC. Give him a hello from me.

Congrats on getting married. I get married next April so I am just starting the fun of planning with my other half.(thank goodness for beer)

I have been getting mail messages about the Artspace life drawing sessions for quite some time now and I have always had it in the back of my mind to go. So when you get back from your honeymoon give me a shout and I will make it a regular thing to go with ya. I have never had anyone to go with to these things like the Dr. Sketchy's thing and such, so I have always pussed out.

I would also be interested in starting a sketch group or something in Raleigh with you if you are interested.

Charlie

Below is my best method of contact:

AIM: sigmanu3
Yahoo Messenger: harper_charlie
MSN: snbt1261@hotmail.com

[wheezy]

Cthogua are you going to go to the Artspace figure drawing session tomorow night? Is anyone else in the Raleigh area going?

[Cthogua]

Nah, things are just to hectic right now. Like I said before, I'll be on my honeymoon next week so I won't be able to make that, however the one after that I'd definatly like to try to make it out to...the 25th I believe

[wheezy]

Congratulations again to you and your bride to be. Have a great time!

[Cthogua]

BOOYAKA!

hehehe...I just wanted to say that. Anyway, I'm back in town and planning on going to the life drawing thing at Artspace tomarrow night (25th) I think our new concept artist, Drew is gonna be coming as well.
Here's (http://www.artspacenc.org/figure_study.html) a link to some info on the sessions.

Oh and thanks Wheez :)

[Chirp Chirp]

I want to go and I know I should...

[wheezy]

Hey guys, sorry I could not make it this week. I am at the beach right now actually until Saturday. How was yesterday? I will most surely be down for next week though.

[wheezy]

Hey Chirp and Cthogua,

Are you guys planning on going to the Artspace sessiong tomorow night? Also I have joined this group on Meetup.com. It is a pretty active group if you are interested. They usually meet in the Cary area.

http://figuredrawing.meetup.com/129/

[SugaCrcl]

Whudup NC CA artists! I hope this artist group isn't dead. I recently joined up in order to improve my fine art skills. I mostly draw cartoons, but I have many ideas that would look better if they were painted traditionally. Are there any life drawing/painting classes around here in NC I could take? fay does not have anything, so im teaching myself.

[Grendel Grack]

Hey guys, sorry I've been gone so long. It looks like I'm going to be in Georgia for a while but I still visit NC from time to time. I've been very busy with my upcoming show. It's just a small event at a coffee shop here in Atlanta, but it is a good excuse to make new work. Also, the preparations for the next convention season are underway. I know for a fact that I will be at Heroes again. Animazement is out this year, but I think I will try to make it to one of the Hickory cons. More news will be posted as it is available!

Welcome SugaCrcl! The thread isn't dead we just move a slower pace :rendered:

[SugaCrcl]

Oh, good! im glad that it's not. I read through the whole thread and introduce myself to everyone through pm. i hope i didnt miss anyone. anyways, it's good to be here. ill be posting my sketchbook up on CA as soon as i get all my work organized.

[wheezy]

So SugarCrcl down in Fayetnam huh? You military? I am up in Raleigh. Good to hear from you and I can't wait to see some of your work.

This is the best art place on the web imho. Don't forget to take time to look at all the cool features in your User CP. You can make a signature and other things. Another great feature on this forum is when you find a thread you want to keep track of, you can click on Thread Tools and subsicribe to the thread and define how and when you want to be notified of updates. I do that for this forum so when my NC CA.org pplz speak up I can listen in. :P

So do you do digital art yet SugaCrcl? You have a Wacom etc? There are more resources on this site than you can imagine, I can get lost in the posts sometimes. Have fun swimming in the CA.org knowledge. Some of the best artist in the world contribute here.

Do you have a website?

Again, welcome.

[SugaCrcl]

No, im not military, wheezy. I was just born and raised down here. I do keep a sketchblog, it's mostly cartoons though. I'm trying to get some fundamentals down in order to improve my work; level-up my skills, u know? I have done some digital art. I run a Mac with PS and Painter, and i have a 12x12 wacom i bought from ebay last year. I'll be around, let me know if you all decide to go life drawing or something. I'd be happy to join in.

[wheezy]

I'll be around, let me know if you all decide to go life drawing or something. I'd be happy to join in.

You would come all the way from Fayetteville? I may go tomorrow depending on how my legs feel. I injured my knee and I am crutching it right now so getting around is really a blast. The Artspace figure studies are every Tuesday night from 7:30 - 10pm. I believe they also do a couple Saturday sessions a month with longer poses which I would assume would be better for you coming all the way from there.

Us CA.org peeps here in central NC need to get our acts together like Atlanta or something.

:yayca:

[wheezy]

There is a Nov. 10th Saturday Long pose session. It is the last of this year. Below is the information. Any of you interested?

LONG POSE FIGURE STUDY
September 15, 29, October 6, 20, 27, & November 10
10:30am-1:30pm each Saturday
Price for four sessions: $48 general / $40 members and students
Drop-In Sessions: $16 general / $14 members and students
Moderator: Julianne Gonski

Long Pose Figure Study is a non-instructional session geared towards artists who want to work on one extended pose. It enables artists working in wet or dry media the opportunity to complete a figurative work.

At the first session attended, participants will receive a punch card good for four visits (particpants choose four of the six Saturdays). Registered participants can elect to attend the additional two sessions at the rate of $12 per session/$10 for members and students. Non-registered participants will pay the drop-in rate of $16 per session/$14 for members or students.

The September 15, 29 and October 6 dates will feature a male model, the October 20, 27 and November 10 dates will feature a female model

Participants are required to bring their own supplies.

A minimum of 10 pre-registered participants is required for the program to take place. Participants can register by calling 919.821.2787.

[wheezy]

:yawn:

I hear crickets.

[SugaCrcl]

I can make that Nov. 10 session. That's the 1030 to 1330 session right? Where is it, and do they do this often?

[SugaCrcl]

Oh and fellas, if there's a life drawing lab anywhere in NC let me know :painting: i can make a good weekend out of driving someplace to draw folk, you know? ;)

[SugaCrcl]

I found this on IGDA-NC this morning.

http://www.wral.com/business/local_tech_wire/news/story/2009268/

http://www.raleigh-wake.org/games/community.html

[s.ketch]

Im gonna start hitting up as many of these IGDA meetings as possible in '08, try to make some firm contacts so I can break into the game industry by the beginning of '09. Hope to see some of you there!

[Chirp Chirp]

Did you go to the one last Thursday? It was held at my office. I am typically at the idga meetings so if you do go make sure you let me know so we can meet.

[s.ketch]

Nah Chirp, I didnt catch the date till sunday night. I signed up for the news letter I just never check my email :p I'll let you know when I do though.

[fleshknott]

Greetings

I recently moved to Lenoir, NC. -- don't ask why, I'm still try'n to figure that one out. Anyhow, I just happen to come across this art group and thought I join up. Seems perfect, most of the cities mentioned within this thread sound familiar -- hmm, I better look over a map.

I specialize in creatures atm, actually, anything that is out of the norm. I tend to stick with traditional methods, have done digital, but that was years ago -- many years ago.

[SugaCrcl]

hey everyone! I went to the last idga meeting, it was very good and had a lot of food there. there were a lot of people at the meeting. what was interesting to me was that i noticed how all the gamers who attended looked alike. There will be another meeting in February. The carolina games summit is on in goldsboro on the 26th this month; $10 to get in. I'll be there, I've never attended before. Lately, I've been getting myself together to start life drawing outside again. I hope everyone had a good holiday!

Carolina Games Summit 2008 (http://www.carolinagamessummit.com/)

[Chirp Chirp]

Sugacrcl you should have said something before the meeting. Like I mentioned before it was at my office and I could have given you a tour.

Nice portfolio btw.

[wassermelone]

Wierd. How long has this existed? Chirp and cthogua are keeping things from me!

[Grendel Grack]

uh, almost two years. I guess they don't want you in the club.

oh yeah, hi everyone!

Making plans for Heroes Con! Also, I just found out about the Charlotte mini con (http://the-heroesonline-blog.blogspot.com/2007/09/charlotte-mini-con-january-19-2008.html). Apparently, the guys who put on Heroes also handle this one. It will be held January 19th. I don't have any more info than that, but if you are in Charlotte that weekend, it sounds like it would be worth the time to check it out.

[SugaCrcl]

Sugacrcl you should have said something before the meeting. Like I mentioned before it was at my office and I could have given you a tour.

Nice portfolio btw.

Damn...that would've been great too. well, I hope to catch you at the next meeting and/or the Carolina Games Summit :)

[SugaCrcl]

Is anyone here going to the IGDA meet at Emergent this month? I'll be there.

[Chirp Chirp]

I should be there. I guess the question becomes how do I recognize you guys when you show up.

[Cthogua]

I'll be wearing an octopus helmet
:medusachow:

[SugaCrcl]

I should be there. I guess the question becomes how do I recognize you guys when you show up.

black guy -w- glasses, outdated sneaks. i dont have a gamer's posture, I stand straight :P i'll be coming in right after work. i'll keep a lookout for any CA people that will attend. It'll be nice to meet some of you in person. Are any of you going to the Carolina Games Summit? I'm trying to volunteer, and I hope there will be some concept art galleries, seminars, and/or presentations going on.

[SugaCrcl]

January 2008 IGDA Meeting
When: Thursday, January 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: Emergent Game Technologies
Who: Game developers and anyone interested in making games
Cost: FREE

I'll be at that meet tomorrow night. Hope to meet of you concept art cats over there.

[wheezy]

What are you guys up to these days?

Was thinking of starting up a Drink and Draw group in Raleigh. Anyone interested?

[SugaCrcl]

Still working, still drawing :) I would love to join you in Raleigh, but gas prices....:xpld: However, if it's a weekend thing, then I can probably make it. Give me some details.

[wheezy]

I will be heading to downtown Raleigh next Saturday for Artsplosure. Anyone else going?

http://www.artsplosure.org/index.html

[Queen Nehalania]

I don't know if I've posted here yet, but I'm from NC. xD

[dwilliams]

Damn wish I found this thread sooner.

Anyone know of figure drawing sessions/classes aside from Artspace? I already go there just about every week. Does anyone else go there regularily?

[wheezy]

Clux, I will be attending the figure drawing this Tuesday most likely at Artspace. I do not know of any other figure studies in the area.

[s.ketch]

I'll be at animazement this coming weekend.

[SugaCrcl]

I did once, but gas prices...:( i could not fit it into my budget. There's nothing in Fay for me, so I just life draw @ the crappy mall.

[Grendel Grack]

Hey Buckweisel, You remember that game conference we met at in Raleigh? The two guys that I was with will have a table in the artists alley at animazement. I'll be out of town, otherwise I would be there. Watch a shit-ton of anime for us!

Also, I'll be at Heroes Con in Charlotte.

[s.ketch]

Grendel, I'll keep a look out for them when I visit artist alley.

[bfowler]

Also, I'll be at Heroes Con in Charlotte.

Anybody else going to Heroes. A friend and I have a table in Artist's Alley. Come by and say hi. Just look up 2AM Studios in the back of the Heroes Con book.

[Grendel Grack]

See you there, Bfowler. I will be in artist's alley as well.

[Nerahla]

Wait just a second, I swear I was subscribed to this thread. When is Heroes Con? Did I miss it?! I LIVE in Charlotte... WAHHH!!!!!

[bfowler]

Heroes Con is June 20-22.

[Grendel Grack]

Hey Nerahla, you should come visit! Here's the heroes con website (http://www.heroesonline.com/heroescon.html) with more info.

I'll be at small press table 26, or to the right of Indie Island along the back wall of the convention.

[wheezy]

I will be at Heroescon this year, I will stop by to say hello to all of you NC pplz.

[Nerahla]

oooh yes!! That's next weekend and it should be fun besides :D Will def stop by!

[wheezy]

I am going with a buddy of mine and we are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn-Uptown which is 2 blocks from the CCC. I will be arriving Friday morning and staying through Sunday. I am not sure what the night life is going to be like, but I plan on drinking many cold beers Fri. and Sat. nights. I am down for drinking some of these beers with some of you if you are interested. I will be carrying my SB around with me too so anyways...(drink and draw?) lol either way it is going to be a good time, hit me up harper_charlie@yahoo.com is my email if you are feeling froggy. peace!

[Grendel Grack]

Sounds like CA will be well represented at Heroes this year. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.

[wheezy]

So we are on the eve of oblivion, Heroes Con. I can't wait to go to this mysterious room 211 which isn't on the con map, spooky isn't it? Anyone been before? Are the different seminars such as character design free? Are they hard to get into? I want to participate in the quick draw contests for sure.

[s.ketch]

they have events at heroes con? I went last year and all i did was look at comic books.

[wheezy]

Well I am in my hotel room and have had a blast at the Heroes Con with one more day to go. I had the pleasure of meeting two of our NC ca.org members in person and purchased prints from them to support the cause. bfowler and Grendel thank you very much!

I have to say however, the best time I have had so far was talking with the guys from SidebarNation.com and Bobby Chiu having cold beers at the Westin hotel bar. We talked about art, future projects, politics, and everything else under the sun for several hours. Like many people, I am a huge fan of Bobby's work and his podcasts. Dwight and Swain from SidebarNation.com are also really cool, and do great interviews including ones with Marko and Manley so you check them out if you haven't before.

I also got a chance to talk with Brian Stelfreeze at the hotel, he was a really cool guy, another educator that is really open. Some of his water colors are to die for.

Anyways, I am so wound up I decided to check email and wanted to share the love with the other NC peeps. :D

[s.ketch]

Anything new happening guys?

[SugaCrcl]

Anything new happening guys?

I'm working...summers are very busy for me :$

[LRomel]

noooo summer here is almost over. back to cold nyc I go.

[s.ketch]

noooo summer here is almost over. back to cold nyc I go.

Thats a shame.

[wheezy]

So what is up NC ppls?

LRomel, why are you going to NYC for the winter? Are you a bird, if you are you are heading in the wrong direction that time of year. :P Good luck up there with whatever venture you are undertaking. I guess we will still consider you part of the NC forum...maybe. :P lol

BucK to the Weisel, what is up yo! I am going to have to call you out. It has been February since you made your last skissbok update, what is up with that?

As far as what is up with me. I just started Bobby Chiu's digital painting class last week and I am having a blast and learning a lot. I have been drawing every day trying to improve on anatomy and such. I have been drinkinig a lot of beers with friends and anxious for football to get into full swing. I get married in October. :D

What is everyone else up to? What has been the best thing in your lives lately?

[s.ketch]

BucK to the Weisel, what is up yo! I am going to have to call you out. It has been February since you made your last skissbok update, what is up with that?

As far as what is up with me. I just started Bobby Chiu's digital painting class last week and I am having a blast and learning a lot. I have been drawing every day trying to improve on anatomy and such. I have been drinkinig a lot of beers with friends and anxious for football to get into full swing. I get married in October. :D

What is everyone else up to? What has been the best thing in your lives lately?


I'm lazy, thats what's up. If its any consolation, the 18th I start GTCC Jamestown for two semesters of general education classes. Then next fall I plan on transferring to UNCG for a BFA in Painting of which I might switch to Sculpture because I plan on being a 3D modeler (but i want to be able to paint kick ass too) I still do some art here and there, I don't draw much anymore. A few weeks ago I got into some color theory on my own and did a few things with it. I don't know, right now i'm trying to fix some other things in my life before I put all my focus back into art. </serious talk>

Bobby Chiu has a class in NC? Why wasn't I informed of this?

Anyway, congrats on the marriage. There are few things better in life than being with a person you truly love.

[SigonWulf]

Yo. I'm from North Carolina too. I'm currently a beginner. I just bought so Bridgeman books that I need to start studying. I've worked with acrylics, water color, charcoal, and I've use photoshop with a wacom tablet. Starting a drawing class next week at the community college.

Live right in Gastonia, which is right next to Charlotte.

So how is everyone?

[bfowler]

</serious talk>

Bobby Chiu has a class in NC? Why wasn't I informed of this?




Don't I wish. I think maybe this is what he's referring too.

http://onlineartclass.blogspot.com/2007/11/digital-painting-techniques-with-bobby.html

If not and Bobby is in NC, let the word out.

Oh and welcome Sigonwulf. I also second the motion for football getting started back.

[s.ketch]

My little sister recently decided that she wants to follow in my footsteps and become an artist. Sometime before the holidays I would like to take her down to the NC Museum of Art and spend all day teaching her everything I can. I have a friend of mine meeting me there also. If anyone here is interested in sharing some knowledge and getting your sketch on, throw out some dates when you can make it.

[SigonWulf]

Where is it exactly? If its close by I'll tag along.

[wheezy]

The museum is located off Blueridge Rd. in Raleigh.

I don't know if you know this, but the museum is currently going through a overhaul adding a new education center where the permanent display of the Rodin will be. This, last I checked, has closed a couple of the exhibits.

http://www.ncartmuseum.org/

I live in Raleigh and I am very interested in going. Oct. 11th and 18th are both Saturdays and I am pretty sure I could join in on the fun. Maybe I could learn some things too.

Here is the information on the construction issues.
http://ncartmuseum.org/whatsnew.shtml

[wheezy]

On a side note, one of my favorite paintings is at the NC Museum of Art. I have a poster print of it over my desk.

http://ncartmuseum.org/collections/highlights/20thcentury/20th/1910-1950/027_lrg.shtml

[Duztyn(db)Brown]

I live in wilmington and still in highschool (senoir) whoop whoop =) art has become my life (its the only thing i have in my bag of tricks that will make me into sumthin)

[Cthogua]

My little sister recently decided that she wants to follow in my footsteps and become an artist. Sometime before the holidays I would like to take her down to the NC Museum of Art and spend all day teaching her everything I can. I have a friend of mine meeting me there also. If anyone here is interested in sharing some knowledge and getting your sketch on, throw out some dates when you can make it.

My work is like a block from the art museum, in one of the Westchase buildings, right where you turn to get to the RBC center from Blue Ridge. If you ever go during the week, lemme know and I could probably duck out during my lunch break and cruise around there with ya. I'd be game for some weekend wandering as well, I haven't been back there since I moved back into the area. (and that's been like 2 years.....oh the shame of it :P )

[Phlipper]

Just found the NC group ... newby old fart here. I'm so old I fart dust, in fact. :perv:

Anyone know of a life drawing group near Winston-Salem or Greensboro? I used to draw with some pros at a local illustrator/portraitists studio, but they've disbanded, last I heard. I miss it. And my figurative work desperately NEEDS it. My lovely wife won't disrobe for me ... portraits only.

[wheezy]

Welcome to the group Phlipper...sorry, I live in Raleigh and can't help you much about what is going on around that area. Maybe UNCG's art department has something going.

[Phlipper]

Unfortunately, the UNC department ain't got much happening. And I mean that in a couple different ways. :D I've met a few guys and girls over the years from UNC-G who were killer artists, but they were the exception.

About Raleigh ... it is the closest thing I have to a 'hometown' ... lived there for a couple years before going ito the Army. Then returned for college and career afterward for twelve more years. I miss it. I've been in the triad area for almost ten years now and I like it. But I will always be a 'Raleighite' in my heart. :)

[Phlipper]

Nice to see other NC folks here. I know a few NC artists and illustrators who've built careers in fine arts and/or illustration. David Gaadt has illustrated probably hundreds of books and promo posters and does awesome portrait work, and Kyle Webster from UNC-G (the most awesome artist I've seen from UNC-G) is making a great living with illustration and has a new graphic novel. Check it out ... http://www.lightchildren.com/

I used to draw with kyle at David's studio from time-to-time. You'd think drawing with people like David, kyle, and Mark Spangenburg for a few months each year I'd be much better with figures than I am. :D That's what I get for laying off for over two years. :(

[Phlipper]

I recently became aquainted with another NC pro ... Ben Towle in Winston is very successful in illustration, comics, and graphic novels. Check his work out here ...

http://www.benzilla.com/
http://www.trainedchimp.com/

He was also gracious enough to check out my stuff and provide some much needed feedback. :)

[SigonWulf]

Good luck with the figure drawing classes. The only schools I know of that offer it near me are UNCC and Art Institute of Charlotte.

I have just completed my first semester of community college. Completed the drawing course their but we really don't have enough time to really get into drawing. My teacher has stated that the class she teaches at Gaston is a very light class compared to what she would teach elsewhere.

Been working 2 jobs so I've not had much time to draw outside of school.

[bfowler]

Phlipper - You're not the only one who desperately misses his figure drawing. While my wife will disrobe she won't hold still for very long.

I've been thinking of starting up a figure drawing group around the concord, east Charlotte area. Anybody on here interested. I talked with a local gallery some time ago who was open to having it for a small fee and there is always the locl libraries but that would probably have to be clothed models. I don't know, I hadn't checked into that.

[William Squires]

Hello. I'm from North Carolina too as you can see. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about art so I can contribute to the community and simply enjoy life to a higher extent. ;) Nice to meet you all.

My favorite medium would be oil paints. I love doing landscapes. Figure drawing in pastels is something I enjoy as well, although I do need a lot more experience with it. I can't quite put correct anatomy down on paper yet (besides faces) without a reference. I'm attempting to attend UNC-CH as a freshman next year.

[SigonWulf]

bfowler - It depends on how small the fee is. Im pretty close to you and I'm sure I can make it over there once a week if needed.

I'm considering designing a shirt with NC Art Brigade written on it just so I can meet other artist in the area. XD

[s.ketch]

Yo Phlipper, I am in Gboro too. Any cool art stuff going on around here?

[wheezy]

Greensboro is a pretty central location. I would drive to Greensboro from Raleigh one Saturday a month to get together to art it up with you guys. We could do some theme, figure, life drawing, or single topic sketching etc. Would be worth the drive to meet some people interested in the same thing etc. for like a 4 hour get together. Something along the lines of 1pm-5pm. Be home by dinner etc.

I am not familiar with Greensboro or where it would be cool to get together. But I am just throwing this idea out there.

[s.ketch]

Thats a cool idea Wheezy. UNCG has a new art studio or gallery and there are some other artistically endowed places to meet at. I think hanging around downtown could be fun, some nice bars and pubs there. Sadly I am not in touch with the art crowds of Greensboro so I have no other ideas beyond that.

[SigonWulf]

No clue whats going on the Greensboro region.

[bfowler]

bfowler - It depends on how small the fee is. Im pretty close to you and I'm sure I can make it over there once a week if needed.

I'm considering designing a shirt with NC Art Brigade written on it just so I can meet other artist in the area. XD

The lady at the gallery said she'd only charge 5 bucks a head to use the space but I'd have to take care of the model, finding and paying. I may put up some flyers, try to generate some interest. The last thing I want to do is get stuck paying the model out of pocket every week.

I've even thought about just getting a clothed model and do something at the local library. Do the nude model thing after I build up some interest and models. Plus, it's pretty easy to find somebody to just sit around with their clothes on.

[SigonWulf]

That seems like a real good idea. Nice way to start things off and if it gets going we can then seek a proper studio and a nude model or whatever. Also car pooling to art museums, art galleries, etc.. would be nice.

[s.ketch]

anyone going to the workshop? i think i might. travelocity has a hotel+plane ticket deal for around 500, so that plus early registration is pretty cheap for a workshop.

[wheezy]

I wish, if they had given better notice I would have gone for sure. I am saving for the next one so I will be prepared no matter when they announce it.

[wassermelone]

Im going. Should be fun.

[SigonWulf]

Broke. I've been hoping they would have one within driving distance. Though I cant think of anywhere they would have it besides Atlanta, Boston, Miami, or New York City.

[GreatBosh]

I'm another NC resident. Er, former resident. I still go there every chance I get though. I'm from just north of Raleigh in a town called Oxford. I did two years as a Graphic Design major at Barton College and then dropped out.

I'm a photojournalist in the Marine Corps now. I've been popping into CA lately to get some help while I build my portfolio.

Anyhow, just saying hello.

[wheezy]

I'm another NC resident. Er, former resident. I still go there every chance I get though. I'm from just north of Raleigh in a town called Oxford. I did two years as a Graphic Design major at Barton College and then dropped out.

I'm a photojournalist in the Marine Corps now. I've been popping into CA lately to get some help while I build my portfolio.

Anyhow, just saying hello.

Welcome to the boards GreatBosh. I live in Raleigh. Every Monday night at the Open Eye Cafe (http://www.openeyecafe.com/) in Carrboro from 7:30pm to 10pm we have a sketch group going. I don't know how far that is for you or anyone else from NC reading this, but feel free to join in. Me and another member of this forum are in it, and a couple other artist not on ca.org.

Get to work on that portfolio!

[s.ketch]

I'm going to be at Animazement. If anyone is interested in going you can find all the info here (http://www.animazement.org/).

I am also going to Bonnaroo too, info here (http://www.bonnaroo.com/). Busy spring/summer!

[wheezy]

Hey buckweisel, I am going to go this year as well. I would love to meet up and talk shop. :P Take care.


FYI: Open Eye cafe in Carborro is going strong on Monday nights 7:30-10pm. We talk about random stuff and draw over coffee. If you are in the area come check it out.

[wheezy]

Sketch group gathering tonight 7:30-10pm at Open Eye (http://www.openeyecafe.com/) Cafe in Carrboro if anyone is in the area and interested.

[nicehighs]

Winston salem artist!!!!! greensboro artist!!!!!! come on!

[s.ketch]

nicehighs: I am in gboro.

wheezy: I've been 2nd guessing going to animazement on account that im trying to move out but I'll let you know if I do go.