Coming up Saturday, December 5., 2009 -- the 10th annual Gage Academy
of Art DRAWING JAM, 10am to 10pm.
MODELS -- ART SUPPLIES -- FOOD -- LIVE MUSIC -- YOUTH
Address -- 1501 Tenth Avenue East (next to St. Mark's).
Jeff Hamill has 20 free "VIP" tickets (admission is normally $10 per
person). If you want one, please contact him, either by phone --
206.632.2288 -- or e-mail jeffhamill@gmail.com.
Monday, November 30, 2009
WRITERS BLOCK MEETING DEC. 9, 2009
Calling All Writers, in particular, anyone interested in the art and craft of writing for comic books, cartoons, comic strips, graphic novels, or anything else cartoon-oriented! The semi-regular sublime phenomenon of another smashing WRITERS BLOCK MEETING will occur on Wed. Dec. 9, at 7:00 pm.
Location:
Jeff Hamill's house
4903 Fremont Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103
Ph: 206-632-2288
Location:
Jeff Hamill's house
4903 Fremont Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103
Ph: 206-632-2288
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
MK BARR Elected President of CNW!
Dear CNW members, family, and friends! It's with great pleasure that we announce the results of the vote for the Presidency of Cartoonists Northwest. The election took place on Sat. Nov. 21 at the regular monthly meeting....and MARYBETH K. BARR ("MK") won unanimously! MK brings fresh energy and enthusiasm to the CNW ship of state, and all CNW members (and prospective members) can no doubt look forward to an exciting new year of CNW happenings under her leadership. Outgoing President Keith Curtis presented a heartfelt...and hilarious...farewell speech that recapped the eventful years he spent as a CNW officer. After the vote the group celebrated by watching a short flick about Will Eisner, and the history-making animated film "Gertie the Dinosaur" (1914, Winsor McCay), followed by food and drink at the Hurricane Cafe.
President MK has begun assembling her new cabinet of officers. New Secretary Nat Cook will replace outgoing Secretary Jeff Hawley. Consider volunteering for the post of V.P. or Treasurer! Outgoing officers will train. CNW Needs YOU! If you're interested, please contact MK to discuss. Email her at cartoonistnw@gmail.com
President MK has begun assembling her new cabinet of officers. New Secretary Nat Cook will replace outgoing Secretary Jeff Hawley. Consider volunteering for the post of V.P. or Treasurer! Outgoing officers will train. CNW Needs YOU! If you're interested, please contact MK to discuss. Email her at cartoonistnw@gmail.com
Saturday, November 7, 2009
CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST MEETING - NOVEMBER 2009
ELECTION TIME AT CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST!
You can’t mail it in! You can’t phone it in! You can’t dropkick it in! NO! You have to be THERE! Come to the Cartoonists Northwest meeting in November and cast your on-the-spot vote for the office of President of Cartoonists Northwest! Exercise your franchise! Hear a stirring speech from outgoing President Keith Curtis, whose rhetorical skills are, some say, like hearing a space marine channelling Obama, FDR, and Dr. Bronner simultaneously. Gaze with awe and respect at the NEW President, whoever she or he turns out to be! By the by, you may wonder who the candidates are. Well, the answer is simple…the candidates are anybody and everybody who wants to run! And running could not be simpler. Just stand up and throw your hat in the ring. CNW has always been led by volunteers, and you can help keep up the tradition. Take a turn at the CNW helm! Don’t be scared, it’s not the Titanic. And remember, the campaign, voting, and inauguration all happens in this one meeting, so it’s painless no matter what the outcome. Be there, and be a part of CNW history in the making.
But wait, the fun of the November meeting doesn’t stop with the election. Other surprises lay in wait. Bring a favorite cartoon DVD and if we have time, we’ll watch cartoons on the big screen. Will we have reports from the hinterlands (i.e., The Writers Block Group)? The hoopla never ends at CNW meetings! See you there!
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. 21, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: The Art Institute of Seattle,
North Campus, Room 100 (Real Networks Bldg.) Please note the room number has been changed to Room 100 for this month's meeting!
2600 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
Use main entrance at corner of Alaskan Way and Vine St. Street parking is free beginning at 6 p.m.
Contact: cartoonistNW@gmail.com
You can’t mail it in! You can’t phone it in! You can’t dropkick it in! NO! You have to be THERE! Come to the Cartoonists Northwest meeting in November and cast your on-the-spot vote for the office of President of Cartoonists Northwest! Exercise your franchise! Hear a stirring speech from outgoing President Keith Curtis, whose rhetorical skills are, some say, like hearing a space marine channelling Obama, FDR, and Dr. Bronner simultaneously. Gaze with awe and respect at the NEW President, whoever she or he turns out to be! By the by, you may wonder who the candidates are. Well, the answer is simple…the candidates are anybody and everybody who wants to run! And running could not be simpler. Just stand up and throw your hat in the ring. CNW has always been led by volunteers, and you can help keep up the tradition. Take a turn at the CNW helm! Don’t be scared, it’s not the Titanic. And remember, the campaign, voting, and inauguration all happens in this one meeting, so it’s painless no matter what the outcome. Be there, and be a part of CNW history in the making.
But wait, the fun of the November meeting doesn’t stop with the election. Other surprises lay in wait. Bring a favorite cartoon DVD and if we have time, we’ll watch cartoons on the big screen. Will we have reports from the hinterlands (i.e., The Writers Block Group)? The hoopla never ends at CNW meetings! See you there!
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. 21, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: The Art Institute of Seattle,
North Campus, Room 100 (Real Networks Bldg.) Please note the room number has been changed to Room 100 for this month's meeting!
2600 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
Use main entrance at corner of Alaskan Way and Vine St. Street parking is free beginning at 6 p.m.
Contact: cartoonistNW@gmail.com
Thursday, October 15, 2009
CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST MEETING - OCTOBER 2009
Autobiographical Comics Are Squinky Comics!
Before you don your Halloween costume, look in the mirror. Yes, you’re abominably ugly even without the help of the Conan O’Brien mask , but that’s okay. The point is to look beneath the surface. Because underneath that revolting corporeal envelope, there lies the throbbing, raw material for the truest and most original comic book in the universe - - the one about yourself! Come to the October meeting and find out how to peel back your persona and confront the pulsing, living soul within, enslave it to your cartoonist will, and thus begin your journey toward an astoundingly squinky creation - - your very own Autobiographical Comic.
Cartooning educator and 2008 CNW Cartoonist of the Year David Lasky brings together five former students, Audrey Zekonis, Monica Neumann, Alex Suarez, Stephanie Trinneer and CNW Pres. Keith Curtis to demonstrate the power and reach of Comic Autobiography. The students will present their auto-bio cartoon works and share their artistic processes. Subjects range from the rolling thrill of pro bowling to dramatic injuries, cannabis and cataclysmic volcanic eruptions.
If you’re a cartoonist who’s longed to create comics redolent with the unmistakable vibe of your own pure squink, comics that practically ooze squink from every page – and who doesn’t? - then you don’t dare miss this meeting!
ALSO ON THE AGENDA:
• Cartoonists review each others’ work and vote for ‘Best of the Northwest’. Bring your art or create a drawing during the meeting, 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. 17, 2009
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 St. Street parking is free beginning at 6 PM.
Contact: cartoonistNW@gmail.com
Before you don your Halloween costume, look in the mirror. Yes, you’re abominably ugly even without the help of the Conan O’Brien mask , but that’s okay. The point is to look beneath the surface. Because underneath that revolting corporeal envelope, there lies the throbbing, raw material for the truest and most original comic book in the universe - - the one about yourself! Come to the October meeting and find out how to peel back your persona and confront the pulsing, living soul within, enslave it to your cartoonist will, and thus begin your journey toward an astoundingly squinky creation - - your very own Autobiographical Comic.
Cartooning educator and 2008 CNW Cartoonist of the Year David Lasky brings together five former students, Audrey Zekonis, Monica Neumann, Alex Suarez, Stephanie Trinneer and CNW Pres. Keith Curtis to demonstrate the power and reach of Comic Autobiography. The students will present their auto-bio cartoon works and share their artistic processes. Subjects range from the rolling thrill of pro bowling to dramatic injuries, cannabis and cataclysmic volcanic eruptions.
If you’re a cartoonist who’s longed to create comics redolent with the unmistakable vibe of your own pure squink, comics that practically ooze squink from every page – and who doesn’t? - then you don’t dare miss this meeting!
ALSO ON THE AGENDA:
• Cartoonists review each others’ work and vote for ‘Best of the Northwest’. Bring your art or create a drawing during the meeting, 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. 17, 2009
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 St. Street parking is free beginning at 6 PM.
Contact: cartoonistNW@gmail.com
Monday, September 7, 2009
CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST MEETING - SEPT. 2009
"Travis Bundy and His Gods"
Travis Bundy is set to address the multitudes at the September meeting of Cartoonists Northwest! Bundy is the writer and artist of the hard-hitting graphic novel series, “Gods of the New Empire”, a tour-de-force featuring a team of bold, original characters and the potent secret they protect, all portrayed in a vivid black and white style. The self-published series is ongoing and has seen several installments. Who are these “gods” and what is the “new empire”? Perhaps all will be revealed at the September meeting!
Bundy is also a talented illustrator with experience creating logos, posters, murals, and many other works. Here’s a bio provided by Bundy himself: “Travis Bundy was born into the fragrant cultural void known to the world as Tacoma, WA. He has been drawing and creating ever since he was old enough to hold a crayon. When he's not toiling under the boot of "the man" or drinking himself into an early grave, he continues to challenge himself in all artistic endeavors. He plans to do so until he is found expired and sprawled out over his art desk. I can only imagine that the stench will be atrocious.” For now, though, attendees at the September meet will count themselves lucky that Travis is very much alive and generously inclined to take the podium. Future stenches be damned – Travis is enjoying the sweet smell of a successfully admirable series of graphic novels, so come to the September meeting and get a whiff! For more information on Travis and his works, go to: http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/
ALSO ON THE AGENDA:
• Cartoonists review each others’ work and vote for ‘Best of the Northwest’. Bring a cartoon, or draw one during the meeting, 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. September 19, 2009
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 St. Street parking is free along Elliott Way and side streets beginning at 6 p.m.
Contact: cartoonistNW@gmail.com
Travis Bundy is set to address the multitudes at the September meeting of Cartoonists Northwest! Bundy is the writer and artist of the hard-hitting graphic novel series, “Gods of the New Empire”, a tour-de-force featuring a team of bold, original characters and the potent secret they protect, all portrayed in a vivid black and white style. The self-published series is ongoing and has seen several installments. Who are these “gods” and what is the “new empire”? Perhaps all will be revealed at the September meeting!
Bundy is also a talented illustrator with experience creating logos, posters, murals, and many other works. Here’s a bio provided by Bundy himself: “Travis Bundy was born into the fragrant cultural void known to the world as Tacoma, WA. He has been drawing and creating ever since he was old enough to hold a crayon. When he's not toiling under the boot of "the man" or drinking himself into an early grave, he continues to challenge himself in all artistic endeavors. He plans to do so until he is found expired and sprawled out over his art desk. I can only imagine that the stench will be atrocious.” For now, though, attendees at the September meet will count themselves lucky that Travis is very much alive and generously inclined to take the podium. Future stenches be damned – Travis is enjoying the sweet smell of a successfully admirable series of graphic novels, so come to the September meeting and get a whiff! For more information on Travis and his works, go to: http://www.thoughtboxcomics.com/
ALSO ON THE AGENDA:
• Cartoonists review each others’ work and vote for ‘Best of the Northwest’. Bring a cartoon, or draw one during the meeting, 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. September 19, 2009
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 St. Street parking is free along Elliott Way and side streets beginning at 6 p.m.
Contact: cartoonistNW@gmail.com
Friday, August 7, 2009
CARTOONISTS NORTHWEST MEETING - AUGUST 2009
Good, Better, and Beth!
Cartoonists Northwest is proud to present guest speaker Beth Guizzetti at the August meeting, and you won’t want to miss it. Beth is a talented fine artist with a portfolio ranging from murals to Christmas cards to advertising, and has been a successful participant at comic cons. She the creator of the graphic novel "Famine Lands". Presently there are two graphic novels in the series: The Carp's Eye and Living Stone. The latter debuted at the San Diego International Comic Con last month. She also has a comic book called "Out for Souls and Cookies". Beth is a compelling presenter who also teaches cartooning to young and old through the public library system. Here are some quotes taken directly from her website:
“The inspirations for my paintings are the natural places of the world and the entities within. I explore with a sketchbook and camera in order to capture the basic landmarks. Many times I go to the same place during different times of the day before I start to work on a painting so I am sure to capture the essence of the place. Then I create the painting either on site or in my studio depending on what I am trying to capture. Many of the landscapes are places in my home state of Washington or other places that my adventures have taken me. Painting is a skill that I learned in order to help me focus on the places and things that I have discovered. My artwork is dedicated to these wild places and the creatures that live there. My hope is when people view my artwork they see the beauty that is in the wild and it will inspire them to work to protect it.”
“ Like most children I enjoyed coloring and drawing. I seriously started thinking about art as a career in my early teens though I gave up painting in high school to other interests. When I was nineteen, I was looking for something constructive to spend my free time. After my (then future) husband bought me an art kit; I picked up painting again. Then I spent a few years experimenting with different mediums and techniques, before I decided to dedicate my life to creating works of art focusing on Nature.”
“Being a Washington native, I have always loved the sights of the Pacific Northwest. It is easy to find inspiration in a place of such beauty.”
Come to the August meeting…it’s a matter of life and Beth!
ALSO ON THE AGENDA:
• Cartoonists review each others’ work and vote for ‘Best of the Northwest’. Bring a cartoon, or draw one during the meeting, 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. August 15, 2009
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 St. Street parking is free along Elliott Way and side streets beginning at 6 p.m.
Contact: cartoonistNW@gmail.com
Cartoonists Northwest is proud to present guest speaker Beth Guizzetti at the August meeting, and you won’t want to miss it. Beth is a talented fine artist with a portfolio ranging from murals to Christmas cards to advertising, and has been a successful participant at comic cons. She the creator of the graphic novel "Famine Lands". Presently there are two graphic novels in the series: The Carp's Eye and Living Stone. The latter debuted at the San Diego International Comic Con last month. She also has a comic book called "Out for Souls and Cookies". Beth is a compelling presenter who also teaches cartooning to young and old through the public library system. Here are some quotes taken directly from her website:
“The inspirations for my paintings are the natural places of the world and the entities within. I explore with a sketchbook and camera in order to capture the basic landmarks. Many times I go to the same place during different times of the day before I start to work on a painting so I am sure to capture the essence of the place. Then I create the painting either on site or in my studio depending on what I am trying to capture. Many of the landscapes are places in my home state of Washington or other places that my adventures have taken me. Painting is a skill that I learned in order to help me focus on the places and things that I have discovered. My artwork is dedicated to these wild places and the creatures that live there. My hope is when people view my artwork they see the beauty that is in the wild and it will inspire them to work to protect it.”
“ Like most children I enjoyed coloring and drawing. I seriously started thinking about art as a career in my early teens though I gave up painting in high school to other interests. When I was nineteen, I was looking for something constructive to spend my free time. After my (then future) husband bought me an art kit; I picked up painting again. Then I spent a few years experimenting with different mediums and techniques, before I decided to dedicate my life to creating works of art focusing on Nature.”
“Being a Washington native, I have always loved the sights of the Pacific Northwest. It is easy to find inspiration in a place of such beauty.”
Come to the August meeting…it’s a matter of life and Beth!
ALSO ON THE AGENDA:
• Cartoonists review each others’ work and vote for ‘Best of the Northwest’. Bring a cartoon, or draw one during the meeting, 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. August 15, 2009
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 St. Street parking is free along Elliott Way and side streets beginning at 6 p.m.
Contact: cartoonistNW@gmail.com
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