gRAPHICaNATOMY

 A while back I participated in the Sketchbook Project from the Art House Co-op.
 Finally, the sketchbook tour is coming to Pittsburgh.

I'm not sure if mine will be in the mix; but its a chance to see a sample from this huge world- wide project.
One night only. At Assemble, which is located at 5125 Penn Ave.
Friday November 2nd, 6-10pm during Unblurred. One night only, so don't miss out.

The Sketchbook Project:
http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject2012
Samples of my book:
http://www.arthousecoop.com/users/samthor/artwork
or here
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.496621458770.277126.5136

Labels: arthouse, assemble, sketchbook

So the Assemble Maker Date Auction went well. Seems like they raised a good deal of money. I was bid on by a married couple who wanted me for their daughter…. I mean to teach their daughter.
There were some other great skills being exhibited: print etching with gelatin, rubber band airplanes, 3d printers.
Impressive stuff and for a good cause.

So what's next?
Tonight I'm doing a photo portraits at a high school prom, or as I lovingly refer to it: "shooting kids in the face".

Monday is the drop off for the Common Wealth show. I'm optimistic to see what shows up. This should be good.
IF anyone wants to participate in the show, download the info here:
http://graphicanatomy.com/commonwealth_broch.pdf
The show itself begins June 3rd.

Labels: assemble, prom

So the PERSAD event was a phenomenal event … as always. Top notch, classy, and completely unpredictable when it came to the actual bidding.
One could make themselves crazy trying to understand why one piece went for X amount while another sold for XYZ.
Mine sold, at a fair amount above the asking price, so I'm pleased with what i consider a personal victory for me and some money for PERSAD.

Up next: …. since i'm always busy with something.
I will be auctioned off for the Assemble Maker Date.
the point of it is :
I will provide a tutoring session, consisting of an overview of proportion of the human figure OR the focus can be narrowed to any specific area the winner may find troubling. Drawing the human figure can be difficult but also very worthwhile as a form of expression.
Upon winning, please declare if you want to focus on a particular area of the figure to study. For example, help with hands, faces or foreshortening. Otherwise, we will work with overall proportion of the figure. The winner will need to provide their own paper and pencil. A basic sketchbook will do fine.
The session will be about 2 hours in some public meeting area, like a local coffee shop. Photo references will be used along with basic drawing skills such as gesture drawing, contour- line, and negative space.
As an added bonus, I'll throw in a copy of my textbook: This one

As an added bonus, this Maker Date Auction prompted me to make a portfolio video. Enjoy:

How do you get in on this?
The Auction is Friday May 18th, 6pm at the Shadow Lounge.
You have to buy tickets, $15 at the door.
or 12 here: http://makerdatepgh.eventbrite.com/
More information at the FB event:
http://www.facebook.com/events/272077679546450/

Labels: art, assemble, persad