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Happy Halloween from illustration.org, CharacterDesigns.com and Tofu Girls!

Uncharted 2 Concept Artwork

Finally, an update to my own portfolio of work – here’re some of the
concept pieces I did while working on Uncharted 2. Now that the game’s
out it’s safe to show these publicly, and I’ve been waiting a while to
do so. It was a ton of work and a great experience working on this
game, but everyone on the team worked hard together. Hope you guys
enjoy these!

-Hong Ly

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I have another photoset coming in about 1 weeks since I have an
awesome shoot scheduled, so I just wanted to give a quick update about
my other project that keeps this site running free for you all (www.CharacterDesigns.com). Tofu
Girls now has an official facebook page at
http://facebook.com/tofugirls so feel free to check it out sometime!
There’re photos from the events I’ve been to as well as
fashion/product shots if any of you are interested in quick reference
for it. Thanks!

The mission of Tofu Girls is to inspire and create an environment in which female artists could be invited to participate and contribute to a brand that would essentially be created by women for women.

LAAFA is breaking new ground in fundamental artistic training, with a program rooted in classical traditions while addressing progressive conceptual ideas of the contemporary scene. depiction of light and form, while maintaining a clear understanding of visual storytelling and composition. We are doing free portfolio reviews. So feel free to bring your work and meet with our advisor.

If you are interested in studying full time at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, call 818.708.9232.

Hi Everyone,

Due to popular demand, Kekai has agreed to do a second identical workshop on Dec. 5th, 2009.

The sign up priority will be given to the original waiting list students. After that, the seats will be taken on a first come first serve basis by e-mail reservation.

If you are interested to join us for this second event, you can e-mail us at contact@conceptdesignacad.com to reserve your spot. We will send you a confirmation e-mail and payment instruction shortly after.

Sign up soon as the spaces are limited~!!

For enrollment instructions and forms, you can visit our website at:
http://www.conceptdesignacad.com/1340.html

Thanks for your time

Kevin Chen

Robh Ruppel just updated his web site with tons of new galleries. the images are bigger as well. www.robhruppel.com

1-Day Meditation for the Artist Seminar at The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art 11/21/09

Instructor: Steven Saitzyk
Sat., November 21st, 10am-5pm
$125

The creative process is inherently contemplative and naturally benefits from meditation. Meditation enhances not only the creative process but also the viewing process in specific ways—it helps to synchronize mind and body, right and left hemispheres of the brain, and our intuitive and intellectual abilities. The mindfulness and awareness practices found in meditation lead us to rest in our senses so we can glimpse things as they are and enjoy genuine spontaneity and pure, unselfconscious, expression. They also dissolve creative blockages and reveal the source of creativity and inspiration. This one day seminar will teach meditation and offer specific contemplative exercises and activities such as non-objective brush and ink painting designed to further awaken your creative and viewing processes. Instructor: Steven Saitzyk. Adjunct Professor of Humanities and Design Sciences, Art Center College of Design. International Director of Shambhala Art, a nonprofit arts education program designed to integrate meditation into the creative process. See: www.shambhalaart.org. He has completed a Buddhist Seminary and has practiced and taught meditation internationally for more than thirty years.

If you want to register for this workshop, call 818.708.9232!

3Kicks Fine Art Studio

Nov. 7th (2pm – 5pm)

Fee: $75 ($65 + $10 registration fee)

Hello,

This is Charles Hu from 3Kicks Fine Art Studio.  Hope all is well.

Dan McCaw http://mccawfineart.com/choose_style.php , one of the most highly respected contemporary impressionists, will come back to 3Kicks Fine Art Studio to do a 1 day workshop on November 7th from 2pm to 5 pm.

The last time Dan MacCaw did a slide presentation at 3Kicks, it attracted more than 40 people.  Due to a high demand for that workshop last year, Dan is coming back to do another slide presentation plus a lecture on painting this time.  In this lecture, Dan will cover principals of light, color, color harmony, contrast, proportions, value, individuality, creativity and his approach to painting.  For more information about this workshop, please visit http://3kickstudio.com/Events.aspx

Seat is limited, please sign up early.

Please contact us if you have any question.

Thank you.

Best,
Charles Hu