We Go Seago!
Editor emeritus David Seago retired after forty-one years at The News Tribune of Tacoma. This fact, contrary to conventional wisdom, proves that some editors have what it takes to survive decades of workplace exposure to editorial cartoonists. Still, it begs the question: how the hell did he do it?? And with staff editorial cartoonists disappearing faster than interest in Joe the Plumber, what will Dave have to say about the status (and the future) of satire on the pages of American newspapers? When Dave takes the podium at the CNW November meeting, these answers and more will surely be a boon to any and all cartoonists who currently (or aspire to) work closely with print media editors. As the News Tribune noted upon Dave’s retirement, he is “talented, thoughtful, fair, empathetic and scrupulously honest. He made the pages he edited a forum of riveting debate.” Dave will surely be a riveting speaker at the November meeting of CNW! Come early and get a seat up close to a genuine guru of the op-ed page.
ALSO ON THE AGENDA:
+ Cartoonists review each others’ work and vote for ‘Best of the Northwest’. Bring your art and enter the friendly competition!
+ Other news and stuff, guaranteed to be of a cartoonishly edifying nature!
What: Cartoonists Northwest meeting. (Monthly meetings happen on the third Saturday of every month.)
When: Sat. Nov. 15, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: The Art Institute of Seattle, North Campus, Room 503 (Real Networks Bldg.), 2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121. Use main entrance at corner of Alaskan Way and Vine Street.
Parking: Street parking is free beginning at 6 PM. Best bets are metered spaces on Elliott Ave. There is also a paid parking garage on Elliott, a couple blocks south of Vine.
Contact: cartoonistNW@gmail.com
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Writers' Block Meeting
Come to the Writers' Block Meeting and stop feeling blah about yada-yada. That's right, we're going to dialogue about writing dialogue! From coming up with ten pithy words for that word balloon in your comic, to opening a vein and spilling a thousand words a day of purple prose, or anything in between, this meeting is not to be missed.
Date: Wednesday, Oct 29
Time: 7-9:30 pm
Location: at Jeff Hamill's house
4309 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA
ph: (206) 632-2288 or e-mail jeffhamill@gmail.com
Date: Wednesday, Oct 29
Time: 7-9:30 pm
Location: at Jeff Hamill's house
4309 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA
ph: (206) 632-2288 or e-mail jeffhamill@gmail.com
Monday, October 6, 2008
CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST MEETING OCTOBER 2008
Halloween is nigh, and OF COURSE you still have a lot of work to do repairing your Darth Vader costume before the big day, but come on, wear it to the October 18 meeting and give us a preview! Or, imagine the feeling of omnipotence you’ll enjoy if you cast your vote deciding the fate of the proposed changes to CNW Bylaws… while wearing your uber-powerful Dick Cheney mask! When David Juel presents his report on the Bell-Con Fiction Writing Panel, a few fictional facemasks amongst the audience would not be amiss. During Dji Renhard’s update on the progress of her “Space Vet” comic, there oughta be at least one little grey man (or a couple of M.I.B.’s) bearing witness! And, one wonders what Keith Curtis will say about his Bell Con experiences if he spots a Whatcom County Sasquatch staring at him from the third row? Come yourself, or send your ectoplasmic form, to the October meeting of CN-Double Boo.
At the September meeting, the proposed changes to CNW bylaws underwent the first of two membership votes to accept or reject. The results were: Ayes 9, and Nay 1. Now, come to the October meeting for the final vote! If you need a refresher, scroll down here and find the May 28 blogspot entry to see all the by-laws and proposed changes thereto.
ALSO ON THE AGENDA:
+ Cartoonists review each others’ work and vote for ‘Best of the Northwest’. Bring your art and enter the friendly competition!
+ Other news and stuff, guaranteed to be of a cartoonishly edifying nature!
What: Cartoonists Northwest meeting. (Monthly meetings happen on the third Saturday of every month.)
When: Sat. Oct. 18, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: The Art Institute of Seattle, North Campus, Room 503 (Real Networks Bldg.), 2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121. Use main entrance at corner of Alaskan Way and Vine Street. Street parking is free beginning at 6:00 p.m. (Psst! Best bets are along Elliott!)
Contact: cartoonistNW@gmail.com
At the September meeting, the proposed changes to CNW bylaws underwent the first of two membership votes to accept or reject. The results were: Ayes 9, and Nay 1. Now, come to the October meeting for the final vote! If you need a refresher, scroll down here and find the May 28 blogspot entry to see all the by-laws and proposed changes thereto.
ALSO ON THE AGENDA:
+ Cartoonists review each others’ work and vote for ‘Best of the Northwest’. Bring your art and enter the friendly competition!
+ Other news and stuff, guaranteed to be of a cartoonishly edifying nature!
What: Cartoonists Northwest meeting. (Monthly meetings happen on the third Saturday of every month.)
When: Sat. Oct. 18, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: The Art Institute of Seattle, North Campus, Room 503 (Real Networks Bldg.), 2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121. Use main entrance at corner of Alaskan Way and Vine Street. Street parking is free beginning at 6:00 p.m. (Psst! Best bets are along Elliott!)
Contact: cartoonistNW@gmail.com
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The CNW Writers Group Launches Oct. 1st!
Writers, artists, and lovers of the written word, this is for you!
Cartoonists Northwest is holding a free-wheeling symposium on issues surrounding writing, particularly within the wide sphere of cartooning and sequential art storytelling. The first get-together is Wed., Oct. 1, from 7 pm to 9:30.
We’ll discuss tactics, both visual and verbal. All aspects of storytelling will be embraced. We’ll take turns bringing up issues that we have with our own writing, and open it up for discussion. The exact format may depend on how many people show up. We may take a segment of time on each artist's work, to offer critiques/ problem solving/ and pointing to what works. Jeff Hamill is our host, and at the first meeting he’ll offer an intro to Scott McCloud’s works, "Writing for Comics with Peter David" and "Making Comics". Includes handouts! So, whether your focus is strip writing or figuring out how to squeeze Tolstoy's "War and Peace" into six single-panel gags, the CNW Writers Group may help you get to the next level!
Location: 4903 Fremont Avenue NorthSeattle, WA 98103
Directions:
FROM I-5: Take the 45th St/50th Street Exit (I think it's Exit 169) and head west on 50th Street for 1.5 miles. Turn left at Fremont Avenue North (just past the tiny underpass). Go one block, then park. We're the big blue house on the NW corner.
FROM 99: Head north until you get to the Wallingford Zoo exit (it's about 1 mile past the Aurora Bridge). Go to the bottom of the ramp and turn left (going west) after waiting about 30 minutes for the light to change. Go under Aurora (Hwy 99) and turn right at the first light, which will be Fremont Avenue North. Go to the corner of 49th and Fremont Ave N; we will be the big blue house on the NW corner. (It's actually the same big blue house if you come the other way, too.)
Jeff Hamill’s phone: 206-632-2288.
Cartoonists Northwest is holding a free-wheeling symposium on issues surrounding writing, particularly within the wide sphere of cartooning and sequential art storytelling. The first get-together is Wed., Oct. 1, from 7 pm to 9:30.
We’ll discuss tactics, both visual and verbal. All aspects of storytelling will be embraced. We’ll take turns bringing up issues that we have with our own writing, and open it up for discussion. The exact format may depend on how many people show up. We may take a segment of time on each artist's work, to offer critiques/ problem solving/ and pointing to what works. Jeff Hamill is our host, and at the first meeting he’ll offer an intro to Scott McCloud’s works, "Writing for Comics with Peter David" and "Making Comics". Includes handouts! So, whether your focus is strip writing or figuring out how to squeeze Tolstoy's "War and Peace" into six single-panel gags, the CNW Writers Group may help you get to the next level!
Location: 4903 Fremont Avenue NorthSeattle, WA 98103
Directions:
FROM I-5: Take the 45th St/50th Street Exit (I think it's Exit 169) and head west on 50th Street for 1.5 miles. Turn left at Fremont Avenue North (just past the tiny underpass). Go one block, then park. We're the big blue house on the NW corner.
FROM 99: Head north until you get to the Wallingford Zoo exit (it's about 1 mile past the Aurora Bridge). Go to the bottom of the ramp and turn left (going west) after waiting about 30 minutes for the light to change. Go under Aurora (Hwy 99) and turn right at the first light, which will be Fremont Avenue North. Go to the corner of 49th and Fremont Ave N; we will be the big blue house on the NW corner. (It's actually the same big blue house if you come the other way, too.)
Jeff Hamill’s phone: 206-632-2288.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST MEETING SEPT. 2008
“A Cornucopia of Comicana”
Here’s how to spot a cartoonist hurrying to the September meeting. You will notice several horizontal speed lines and small dust clouds emanating from his or her speeding feet. Be ready to dodge the sweat droplets that fly from the cartoonist’s brow, the result of exertion and worry about arriving late. In this anxious state, it is inadvisable to get in the way of the cartoonist. Anyone who dares may be subjected to a vicious torrent of small stars, curlicues, saturns, and angry scribbles.
Do you know the secret cartoonist shorthand for describing the above scene? Well, if not, don’t plewd it! Come to the September meeting and learn to speak and draw in the high-brow artsy fartsy language of the cartoonist, and a whole lot more symbolic nonsense, as we review the hilarious language of comics. Who knows, we may come up with some brand new secret code words of our very own!
Ask not for whom the Bell Con tolls! It tolls for THEE! …and for your products! Yes, members can sell their wares at the CNW table at Bell Con (Sept. 27). CNW traditionally asks for a mere 10% of sales to help defray costs. Bring your salable products and drop them off at the September meeting. We’ll transport them to Bellingham. This also means we need a few good volunteer-minded members to drive and help manage the table. Please offer your time and transportation to help make the CNW presence at Bell Con a ringing success!
PROMO A-GO-GO! Imagine yourself included in a classy CNW promo newsletter with Technicolor cover, and featuring member art and short bios. Members interested in shameless self-promotion (isn’t that ALL of us??) should not miss this opportunity. To that worthy end, be it known that all September meeting attendees (or those submitting artwork [200 dpi tiff] to Dick Rogers by Sept. 20) will be given priority for this special edition Penstuff-like CNW promotional tool.
Bye-Bye Bylaws? In this season of decision-making, it’s time to review the proposed changes to CNW bylaws once more, and then VOTE to accept or reject them! If you need a refresher, go to cnwnews.blogspot.com. Find the May 28 entry to see all the by-laws and changes thereto. Come to the meeting and be a part of this important step.
And if we have time….anyone for a comic jam incorporating as much comicana as possible? Bring pens!
Here’s how to spot a cartoonist hurrying to the September meeting. You will notice several horizontal speed lines and small dust clouds emanating from his or her speeding feet. Be ready to dodge the sweat droplets that fly from the cartoonist’s brow, the result of exertion and worry about arriving late. In this anxious state, it is inadvisable to get in the way of the cartoonist. Anyone who dares may be subjected to a vicious torrent of small stars, curlicues, saturns, and angry scribbles.
Do you know the secret cartoonist shorthand for describing the above scene? Well, if not, don’t plewd it! Come to the September meeting and learn to speak and draw in the high-brow artsy fartsy language of the cartoonist, and a whole lot more symbolic nonsense, as we review the hilarious language of comics. Who knows, we may come up with some brand new secret code words of our very own!
Ask not for whom the Bell Con tolls! It tolls for THEE! …and for your products! Yes, members can sell their wares at the CNW table at Bell Con (Sept. 27). CNW traditionally asks for a mere 10% of sales to help defray costs. Bring your salable products and drop them off at the September meeting. We’ll transport them to Bellingham. This also means we need a few good volunteer-minded members to drive and help manage the table. Please offer your time and transportation to help make the CNW presence at Bell Con a ringing success!
PROMO A-GO-GO! Imagine yourself included in a classy CNW promo newsletter with Technicolor cover, and featuring member art and short bios. Members interested in shameless self-promotion (isn’t that ALL of us??) should not miss this opportunity. To that worthy end, be it known that all September meeting attendees (or those submitting artwork [200 dpi tiff] to Dick Rogers by Sept. 20) will be given priority for this special edition Penstuff-like CNW promotional tool.
Bye-Bye Bylaws? In this season of decision-making, it’s time to review the proposed changes to CNW bylaws once more, and then VOTE to accept or reject them! If you need a refresher, go to cnwnews.blogspot.com. Find the May 28 entry to see all the by-laws and changes thereto. Come to the meeting and be a part of this important step.
And if we have time….anyone for a comic jam incorporating as much comicana as possible? Bring pens!
Saturday, August 2, 2008
CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST MEETING AUGUST 2008
"ABE's Graphic WITZardry!”
At the August meeting, Abe Waranowitz will demo two popular computer programs in computer art and animation. AND, both of these programs are FREE! Yes, FREE! Are they as good as $300+ programs? That’s debatable, but with these programs you can get your feet wet while you save up for Photoshop or Maya. The interfaces of these programs differ, but the CONCEPTS are the same. Learn the basics of the following and you'll be able to learn Photoshop or similar programs more quickly:
The GIMP (http://www.gimp.org/) is a free creative graphics program that is best compared with Photoshop. The GIMP lets you edit photos, make comics and even animated GIF's. Abe will demonstrate the GIMP program to create comics and art. Learn how to use layers and flats to speed up image processing and drawing. See how Abe refurbishes old comics for Marvel.
At the August meeting, Abe Waranowitz will demo two popular computer programs in computer art and animation. AND, both of these programs are FREE! Yes, FREE! Are they as good as $300+ programs? That’s debatable, but with these programs you can get your feet wet while you save up for Photoshop or Maya. The interfaces of these programs differ, but the CONCEPTS are the same. Learn the basics of the following and you'll be able to learn Photoshop or similar programs more quickly:
The GIMP (http://www.gimp.org/) is a free creative graphics program that is best compared with Photoshop. The GIMP lets you edit photos, make comics and even animated GIF's. Abe will demonstrate the GIMP program to create comics and art. Learn how to use layers and flats to speed up image processing and drawing. See how Abe refurbishes old comics for Marvel.
Blender (http://www.blender.org/) is a free 3D modeling, animation and game creation package that was used to create the short movies "Elephant's Dream" and "Big Buck Bunny". Learn how simple, yet complex 3D modeling can be as Abe demonstrates how he made the airship for his in-progress/future graphic novel, "Cloudliner: Corona".
This WILL NOT be a boring technical presentation! (Unless you want it to be!) For fun, we will watch the short movies "Elephant's Dream" and "Big Buck Bunny", so you can see what Blender is capable of. Then laugh as you see how futile Abe's attempts are in comparison! Just kidding. ;)Seriously, don't give up on your dream of art or animation because you think you can’t afford the software or it's too hard to learn. You CAN get started right now! You CAN learn a little each week! Come and learn how to make your computer do your work for you for once....
About Abe:
Abe Waranowitz started drawing in high school because he was jealous of a friend's talent. His imagination went wild and his talent grew, but the engineering side of the brain took over as he studied EE in college, got a job, got married and had kids.
His love of Linux and computers starved the artistic side of his brain. But, gasping for life, hanging by a thread, Abe's last creative brain cell refused to die. In a daring coup, this tiny brain cell managed to inspire these boring computer brain cells to use computers in new & artistic ways. Gimp and Blender greatly appealed to those geeky brain cells. "Oooooo!" they drooled over the eye candy of digital art and animation. "We wants it! Our Precious!"
The tide had turned, the dam had burst, and the last creative brain cell had created a monster! Resistant brain cells were slaughtered. Many were lost, and creative juices stained the battle field. Victorious, Abe now spends his free time possessed by an army of creative geeky brain cells, learning how to use Gimp and Blender to create a graphic novel/web comic in the Steam Punk genre. Inspired by Jules Verne, Dune, Myst and Nausica, his novel will be full of air-ships, submarines, steam power, knights, magic and monsters! He's currently working on the outline, script and character design, and looking for serious feedback from willing victims... er.. volunteers.
What: Cartoonists Northwest meeting. (Monthly meetings happen on the third Saturday of every month.)
When: Sat. August 16, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Where: The Art Institute of Seattle, North Campus, Room 503 (Real Networks Bldg.), 2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121
Main entrance is at northeast corner of Alaskan and Vine. NOTE: DURING SUMMER SESSION, USE ALTERNATE ENTRANCE ONE BLOCK EAST OF ALASKAN WAY, AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF ELLIOTT AVE. AND VINE ST. Street parking is free beginning at 6 PM.
ABOUT CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST: Cartoonists Northwest is an association of professional and amateur cartoonists who meet monthly to network, collaborate, and promote community among local artists. Established in 1981, CNW is one of Seattle’s longest-standing organizations and boasts membership of such artists as: Lynn Johnston (“For Better or For Worse”), David Horsey (Seattle PI), John Lustig (Disney and “Last Kiss”), Brian Basset (“Adam @ Home” and “Red and Rover”), Donna Barr (“The Desert Peach” and “Stinz”) and many more.
Become a member! $30 per year to become a member of Cartoonists Northwest ($40 outside the US) – It’s a bargain at twice the price! Plus you get a one-year subscription to the CNW newsletter, PENSTUFF. To heck with your un-read subscription to Newsweek! JOIN CNW TODAY!
Contact: Keith Curtis, CNW President, at cartoonistNW@gmail.com
About Abe:
Abe Waranowitz started drawing in high school because he was jealous of a friend's talent. His imagination went wild and his talent grew, but the engineering side of the brain took over as he studied EE in college, got a job, got married and had kids.
His love of Linux and computers starved the artistic side of his brain. But, gasping for life, hanging by a thread, Abe's last creative brain cell refused to die. In a daring coup, this tiny brain cell managed to inspire these boring computer brain cells to use computers in new & artistic ways. Gimp and Blender greatly appealed to those geeky brain cells. "Oooooo!" they drooled over the eye candy of digital art and animation. "We wants it! Our Precious!"
The tide had turned, the dam had burst, and the last creative brain cell had created a monster! Resistant brain cells were slaughtered. Many were lost, and creative juices stained the battle field. Victorious, Abe now spends his free time possessed by an army of creative geeky brain cells, learning how to use Gimp and Blender to create a graphic novel/web comic in the Steam Punk genre. Inspired by Jules Verne, Dune, Myst and Nausica, his novel will be full of air-ships, submarines, steam power, knights, magic and monsters! He's currently working on the outline, script and character design, and looking for serious feedback from willing victims... er.. volunteers.
What: Cartoonists Northwest meeting. (Monthly meetings happen on the third Saturday of every month.)
When: Sat. August 16, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Where: The Art Institute of Seattle, North Campus, Room 503 (Real Networks Bldg.), 2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121
Main entrance is at northeast corner of Alaskan and Vine. NOTE: DURING SUMMER SESSION, USE ALTERNATE ENTRANCE ONE BLOCK EAST OF ALASKAN WAY, AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF ELLIOTT AVE. AND VINE ST. Street parking is free beginning at 6 PM.
ABOUT CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST: Cartoonists Northwest is an association of professional and amateur cartoonists who meet monthly to network, collaborate, and promote community among local artists. Established in 1981, CNW is one of Seattle’s longest-standing organizations and boasts membership of such artists as: Lynn Johnston (“For Better or For Worse”), David Horsey (Seattle PI), John Lustig (Disney and “Last Kiss”), Brian Basset (“Adam @ Home” and “Red and Rover”), Donna Barr (“The Desert Peach” and “Stinz”) and many more.
Become a member! $30 per year to become a member of Cartoonists Northwest ($40 outside the US) – It’s a bargain at twice the price! Plus you get a one-year subscription to the CNW newsletter, PENSTUFF. To heck with your un-read subscription to Newsweek! JOIN CNW TODAY!
Contact: Keith Curtis, CNW President, at cartoonistNW@gmail.com
Saturday, July 5, 2008
CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST MEETING JULY 2008
“Bluewater on a Hot Summer Night”
Catch a c-o-o-o-l comic wave this summer, when the crew from Bluewater Productions, Inc. engulfs the Cartoonists Northwest meeting on July 19! Bluewater, headed by publisher and writer Darren G. Davis, is an independent production studio of comics, young adult books and graphic novel titles. Based in Bellingham, Bluewater’s stable of titles includes “10th Muse”, “VSS”, “The Legend of Isis”, and produces comic book titles across the United States. But you better zip up your wetsuit, ‘cuz Bluewater runs even deeper!
In May of 2007, Bluewater moved from production studio to publisher, in conjunction with renowned filmmaker, Ray Harryhausen. The comic series “Ray Harryhausen Presents” features comic sequels to such unforgettable classic flicks as “The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad”, “Clash of the Titans”, and “20 Million Miles to Earth”. The series has proven to be a sales success and the project continues into 2008 with such titles as “Jason And The Argonauts: The Kingdom of Hades”, “It Came From Beneath The Sea”, “Earth vs. the Flying Saucers”, and “Back to Mysterious Island”.
Bluewater also publishes self-created characters and titles, most notably of Davis' character “Isis” and the super-hero “10th Muse”. In December 2007, CastleBright Studios optioned Davis' “10th Muse” character for a feature film. And the flood of Bluewater’s creativity doesn’t stop there! In 2007, Bluewater also hosted Bell Con, the Bellingham community's first comic convention. (For all the latest news and plans for Bell Con 2008, happening on Sept. 27, go to: http://www.myspace.com/bellcon2007) Recently, Bluewater announced another new horror comic series, “Distortions Unlimited” with characters based on creations from the noted studio of the same name. There’s more! Coming in October, Bluewater will continue their tsunami of comic books with the new horror titles “Vincent Price Presents” and “Bartholomew of the Scissors”. Come to the July meet and be prepared to be swept away by Bluewater!
ALSO ON THE AGENDA:
• Cartoonists review each others’ work and vote for ‘Best of the Northwest’. Bring your cartoons and enter the friendly competition!
• Other news and stuff, guaranteed to be of a cartoonishly edifying nature!
What: Cartoonists Northwest meeting. (Monthly meetings happen on the third Saturday of every month.)
When: Sat. July 19, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: The Art Institute of Seattle, North Campus, Room 503 (Real Networks Bldg.) 2600 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98121
Use entrance at northwest corner of Elliott and Vine St., one block east of Alaskan Way.
Street parking is free beginning at 6 p.m.
ABOUT CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST: Cartoonists Northwest is an association of professional and amateur cartoonists who meet monthly to network, collaborate, and promote community among local artists. Established in 1981, CNW is one of Seattle’s longest-standing organizations and boasts membership of such artists as: Lynn Johnston (“For Better or For Worse”), David Horsey (Seattle PI), John Lustig (Disney and “Last Kiss”), Brian Basset (“Adam @ Home” and “Red and Rover”), Donna Barr (“The Desert Peach” and “Stinz”) and many more.
Become a member! $30 per year to become a member of Cartoonists Northwest ($40 outside the US) – It’s a bargain at twice the price! Plus you get a one-year subscription to the CNW newsletter, PENSTUFF. To heck with your un-read subscription to Newsweek! JOIN CNW TODAY! Contact: Keith Curtis, CNW President, at curtismusik@comcast.net
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