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    Any SVSers in the SoCal area?

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    • shinjifujioka
      shinjifujioka SVS OG last edited by

      @burvantill I'm glad you connected with someone through SVS. I agree that it's always great to meet up with other illustrators!

      @Coreyartus Thanks for the kind words 🙂 Not sure about being levels ahead of anyone, but in terms of critiques, usually any outside opinions will help me look at things a little differently. And go SoCal SVSers!

      @Glenda-Rogers You just moved out of @Coreyartus 's neck of the woods! I haven't heard of the Society of Illustrators West. I'll do some digging around. Also, online meetups via Skype is an idea I hadn't thought of...

      shinjifujioka.com
      https://www.facebook.com/shinjifujiokaart
      IG: @shinjifujiokastudio

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        Glenda Rogers @shinjifujioka last edited by

        @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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        • holleywilliamson
          holleywilliamson SVS OG last edited by

          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.

          https://www.instagram.com/holleywilliamsonart/
          http://holleywilliamson.com

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            Glenda Rogers @holleywilliamson last edited by

            @holleywilliamson That would be nice to connect. I have some thoughts and will check some things out...

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              Glenda Rogers last edited by

              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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              • shinjifujioka
                shinjifujioka SVS OG last edited by

                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.

                shinjifujioka.com
                https://www.facebook.com/shinjifujiokaart
                IG: @shinjifujiokastudio

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                • Coreyartus
                  Coreyartus Moderator last edited by

                  I'd love to join this! MIramar is definitely within driving distance!! I love the idea of an end-of-month weekend gathering!!

                  Children's Illustration Portfolio: https://www.coreyartusillustration.com
                  Art Portfolio: https://www.coreyartusimagery.com
                  Mastodon: https://mindly.social/@Coreyartus
                  Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/Coreyartus

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                  • holleywilliamson
                    holleywilliamson SVS OG last edited by

                    That sounds awesome! Meeting up would give that extra motivation to get more done!

                    https://www.instagram.com/holleywilliamsonart/
                    http://holleywilliamson.com

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                      Glenda Rogers @holleywilliamson last edited by

                      @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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                      • Coreyartus
                        Coreyartus Moderator @Glenda Rogers last edited by

                        @Glenda-Rogers Either one works for me!

                        Children's Illustration Portfolio: https://www.coreyartusillustration.com
                        Art Portfolio: https://www.coreyartusimagery.com
                        Mastodon: https://mindly.social/@Coreyartus
                        Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/Coreyartus

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                          Glenda Rogers last edited by

                          @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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                          • shinjifujioka
                            shinjifujioka SVS OG last edited by

                            I think a Sunday would work. I should have a better idea at the end of the week.

                            shinjifujioka.com
                            https://www.facebook.com/shinjifujiokaart
                            IG: @shinjifujiokastudio

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                              aprilshin @shinjifujioka last edited by

                              @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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                              • holleywilliamson
                                holleywilliamson SVS OG last edited by

                                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.

                                https://www.instagram.com/holleywilliamsonart/
                                http://holleywilliamson.com

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                                  Glenda Rogers last edited by

                                  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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                                  • shinjifujioka
                                    shinjifujioka SVS OG last edited by

                                    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.

                                    shinjifujioka.com
                                    https://www.facebook.com/shinjifujiokaart
                                    IG: @shinjifujiokastudio

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                                    • shinjifujioka
                                      shinjifujioka SVS OG last edited by

                                      @ashinmakes not sure how active you are on the forums, but sent you a direct message in regards to meeting up closer to Tustin.

                                      shinjifujioka.com
                                      https://www.facebook.com/shinjifujiokaart
                                      IG: @shinjifujiokastudio

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                                        Glenda Rogers last edited by

                                        @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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                                        • shinjifujioka
                                          shinjifujioka SVS OG last edited by

                                          @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.

                                          shinjifujioka.com
                                          https://www.facebook.com/shinjifujiokaart
                                          IG: @shinjifujiokastudio

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                                          • Coreyartus
                                            Coreyartus Moderator last edited by

                                            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.

                                            Children's Illustration Portfolio: https://www.coreyartusillustration.com
                                            Art Portfolio: https://www.coreyartusimagery.com
                                            Mastodon: https://mindly.social/@Coreyartus
                                            Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/Coreyartus

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