Any SVSers in the SoCal area?
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@shinjifujioka Society of Illustrators West is the same organization as the Society of Illustrators in NY but its own entity. They also have an annual they put out every year, to enter work into. See some of this on their home page: https://si-la.org/
@Coreyartus I like your work, I think it's very good and think you'd have a great eye to be able to provide feedback.
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Hi I am in San Diego in Rancho Bernardo. I think meeting up every so often for critiques would be awesome if we can figure out a meeting spot. I have gone to SCBWI events but I feel like the SVSers have a really good working knowledge and a good foundation for better critiques.
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@holleywilliamson That would be nice to connect. I have some thoughts and will check some things out...
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OK, I have a great place to meet up in San Diego if anyone is interested in following up on this. My daughter has offices in the Miramar area, with a conference room, coffee maker, water cooler, etc. and plenty of free private parking right in front. She's happy to have us meet there. It would have to be a weekend.
This is in a business area, and its private, we wouldn't be sharing work in a coffee shop etc. (Did I mention the coffee machine?) Anyway, it might be a good start. There's plenty of room to spread out too.
Only other issue, it is on the second floor, offices open off the outside balcony, so access is by the stairs up to the balcony. If you can't do stairs, we'll see if we can trade out some downstairs space with a neighbor, but I can't guarantee it.
Any interest?
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That sounds like such a great setup. I'll be traveling for the next week and then have to check the car when I get back (it's starting to make clunky sounds every so often), but maybe a weekend end of month or next month? I'll ask my wife and see if that would work. She also wants to improve her illustrations.
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I'd love to join this! MIramar is definitely within driving distance!! I love the idea of an end-of-month weekend gathering!!
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That sounds awesome! Meeting up would give that extra motivation to get more done!
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@shinjifujioka @Coreyartus @holleywilliamson Wonderful! (And I need that motivation too, Holley!) I think end of the month is excellent. I'm traveling too, this coming week.
OK, so are you all thinking about Memorial Day weekend? Or are we into June 1st weekend...? Let me know your thoughts...
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@Glenda-Rogers Either one works for me!
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@Coreyartus @holleywilliamson @shinjifujioka Either one is fine here too. Sunday would be the preferred choice of days. Saturdays may have children's groups in the morning or early afternoons, but we'd be able to meet after them. I'll get back to you on times that would be available on Saturdays.
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I think a Sunday would work. I should have a better idea at the end of the week.
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@shinjifujioka
Hi Shinji! I’ve been wanting to connect with artists in person and I live in La Mirada which isn’t too far from Tustin. I’m not very good and have only been drawing for about a year, but if you’d still like to meet up, I can meet anywhere between La Mirada and Tustin. If you’re looking to connect with more seasoned artists, then I completely understand. Thanks for reaching out! If anyone else is near La Mirada or near the East LA area, I’d love to meet and draw with you!
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Sooo sundays don't work for me and I would need to plan farther in advance if you do a Saturday, like end of June. Let me know when you plan on meeting and I'll see if I can make it work.
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OK, News here: I have full clearance for Saturdays! That was a surprise, but maybe it will help. Either Sunday or Saturday now will be available. We could start earlier, and you could join in later in the month, Holley. Would that work for you?
@shinjifujioka Is Saturday better for you? Either day is fine now...
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Sundays would work better for my wife and me. I could do next Sunday, unless that's too short notice. I also don't want to exclude @holleywilliamson , so you should totally plan a Saturday if that works for everyone else.
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@ashinmakes not sure how active you are on the forums, but sent you a direct message in regards to meeting up closer to Tustin.
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@shinjfujioka That may be a bit too short notice, but let me get back to you. What time of day would work for you?
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@Glenda-Rogers Next Sunday should be fine as well. What works for the others in this thread? And the earlier the better. Like maybe noonish.
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I can make any of the Sundays (or Saturdays) you guys set down. I'm on summer break and live 20 minutes away. I don't have any conflicts in the foreseeable future.
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Ok, We are on! Next Sunday, being June 2nd, (as in NEXT? Sunday? @shinjifujioka ?)
Because it's the holiday weekend I want to be sure. Please let me know asap, about which one, as I can do THIS Sunday, May 26th, but it will be a bit tight for me due to a holiday committment at dinner time and evening. I'm willing to try if you guys want.
Can you guys email me at glenda@glendarogers.com with your email addresses, and I will send you directions to the office and my telephone number.
To kick us off, I'll bring bagels and smears, coffee and tea is already there as office staples. If you want a different beverage, probably best to bring it with you. Also, we do have a real water cooler with mineralized water, cold and hot, for mixing anything you want to bring for yourself.
I'm excited about this! I think it's going to be a good group!
