Tuesday, January 17th Mixer, Buffet Dinner and Demo on the Marvels of Adobe Muse

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Tuesday, January 17th Mixer,

 Dinner and Demo on the
Marvels of Adobe Muse

Guest speaker, David Overstreet, educator and graphic designer, will demo how to create a website using Muse (code name): software that enables graphic designers to design and publish professional, unique HTML websites without writing code or working within restrictive templates.

Date: Tuesday, January 17

Time: 6:15 pm Mixer & Buffet Dinner ~ 7: 15 pm Speaker and Q&A(Board meeting at 5:45 pm- all members welcome)

Location: The Art Institute of CA-SF, 10UN Plaza at Civic Center BART(next to Carl’s Jr. at Market & 7th Streets) – see map below

Serving Vegetarian Mediterranean Buffet from “la Mediterranee”

Fee: includes Buffet & Talk • Guild Members $10 • Students $8 • Non-Members $20 • Non-Members who join at event FREE!

AiCA-SF Students, faculty & staff receive member rates for buffet or can attend the after dinner Talk free. 

RSVP by January 16 at Noon

Tickets

David Overstreet is an educator and talented graphic designer, with many years of experience using Adobe applications and more. Based in San Francisco, he divides his time between teaching at The Art Institute of California–San Francisco, freelancing and visual consulting.

Overstreet’s design work focuses on identity development and branding for a wide range of organizations including non-profit and independent businesses. He has been teaching design and foundation classes for over 10 years at universities and colleges in the west coast and has also earned a National Endowment for the Humanities Award in 1999. Currently Overstreet is working with Bay Area youths at Cameraworks’ “First Exposures” Mentorship Program. He graduated in 2001 with a MFA in Studio Art from University of Idaho, focusing on Mixed Media and Graphic Design.

Join us for a fun and informative demo on the marvels of the – still fresh in beta –Adobe Muse software.

Guild News is looking for Submissions!

GUILD NEWS

Winter Issue

Submissions Accepted through December 19.

This 8-page issue will feature intellectual property & graphic design. 

We are looking for the following submissions:

-Volunteer illustrator for cover and spot illustrations for feature article (if interested, contact Sara Chapman at sara@artsquadgraphics.com).

-Volunteer for Member’s Desk (free publicity for your services/work; all you need to do is provide digital photos of your workspace and three sentences of copy; illustrator Ned Harrision does the rest). This issue has been reserved already, but you can sign up for a future issue.

-Your personal professional news for the Spotlight column.

Also-

Your ideas for articles and info you’d like to see in Guild News.   

Send all ideas and submissions to

Deborah Kantor, Editor

dkantor@nycap.rr.com

Chapter Administrator Position Available

Are you looking for some part time work and to get more involved with the Guild??

Then we have the job for you!

Northern California Graphic Artists Guild is looking for a Chapter Administrator.
It is a paid position involving 20 hours a month work helping to organize the chapter.

Contact Fuzz for more details;

norcalgag@gmail.com

 

Your Mom Said You Could Be President

2011 Call for Nominations

Take a Leadership Position with the Northern California Chapter 
 and help shape the Guild into what you think it should be!

Jonathan Lemon is stepping down as President after a wonderful two years. Also departing will be Mark Estes as Vice President.We are looking for two new volunteers to fill these positions.

 

The Call for Nominations is now open for the following Chapter Committee positions:Northern California Chapter President

As the administrative head of the chapter, the president is primarily responsible for getting things done and is the chair of the Chapter Board of Directors, Chapter Executive Committee and all meetings of the Chapter membership. The president is also signs chapter checks issued as payments to any vendors engaged by the chapter, or for any reimbursements to other chapter members.

The president is also primarily responsible for developing new ideas and methods for chapter growth and improvement. The president represents the image of the chapter at all functions and serves as liaison to the National organization.

Northern California Chapter Vice President

As successor to the president, the vice president should become familiar with the procedures and requirements of that office. As a member of the Executive Committee, the vice president performs assignments and duties as required by the president and the board, and should assist the president whenever possible or when asked. The vice president shall serve in the absence of the president.

General Information for Candidates

All successful candidates must be available to attend Board meetings once a month, and be involved in ongoing phone and e-mail dialogue to conduct chapter business and make decisions that need to be made between Board meetings. President and Vice President positions require approximately 15 hours of time per month (including the Board meetings). There is also a chapter administrator, Fuzz (Louise) Grant, to help with the administrative functions of running the chapter.

Plenty of training will be provided for any position. If you are interested in Guild issues, responsible, and detail-oriented, we want YOU!

Terms for these positions begin now, and end on June 30^th, 2013.

The Graphic Artists Guild, Inc. Constitution and By-Laws provides any eligible member in good standing with the right to run for Chapter Board positions. Please note that associate and student members may not vote or hold office, but they may nominate and petition the candidacy of others.

Petitions are available by emailing from Fuzz, norcalgag@gmail.com All completed petitions (signed by 10 members in good standing, this can be done via email), the nominee acceptance statement, and the nominee’s biographical information must be received by December 1, 2011 to:

Fuzz

norcalgag@gmail.com

Let’s make NorCal a vibrant enthusiastic group together!

VMA Events

Upcoming Visual Media Alliance Events.

Our friends at the Visual Media Alliance has some great events coming up.  Check them out!

Mailing Bootcamp SF
Date: 11/10/2011, 1 day(s) Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Place: South Beach Harbor Community Room, San Francisco
Mailing Bootcamp is a one day overview of the relationship between the USPS regulations that govern proper mail preparation and their impact on mailpiece design, processing and postage costs

Mailing Bootcamp Sacramento
Date: 11/09/2011, 1 day(s)
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Place: Dome Printing, Sacramento

Paper: Love It, Know It, Spec It…
 Date: 11/09/2011, 1 day(s)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Place: South Beach Harbor Community Room, San Francisco
A beginner’s course offering an in-depth look at paper. Students will learn how paper is made and how characteristics developed during it’s manufacture effect the sheet’s printability and end use.

Lunch and Learn: Is Time on your side? 
Date: 11/18/2011, 1 day(s)
Time: 12 – 1:30 pm
Place: South Beach Harbor Community Room, San Francisco
Join us for a lunch and learn where we discuss the possibilities and learn from each other the time tricks of the trade.

PICTIONETWORKINARY- October 19th THIS WEDNESDAY!

        October Event- Wednesday 19th October

What??

Join the Guild in October for an action packed night of networking,
drawing and food.

John Kinkade of Snake Oil Cartoons will kick off the night with a brief talk about his satirical work. Then we move onto the evenings activity- PICTIONETWORKINARY.

You guys are all creative right?  So instead of boring networking (I’m a systems engineer. Zzzz) we are going to amp it up by drawing and alternatively guessing what your creative passion is.

This is a great exercise to hone your marketing pitch and to think outside the computer screen!

Some questions to ask yourself:

• What do I rock at?
• I am the …..(blank)….. go-to person.
• What am I known for?
• If a tree falls in the woods… OK not that one.

Don’t forget to bring along business cards and your creative spirit.

Where:
Vo’s Restaurant
59 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA

Via BART: an easy walk on Broadway Ave to Grand Ave. (3 1/2 blocks from 19th street BART).
See map below.

Via Car: after 6 pm free parking.

When:
             6:30 pm in the back room.

             5.30pm Board Meeting- Members welcome.

Cost: 

        FREE and Vo’s will be putting on a complimentary wine tasting.

See you all there!

Creative Professional Webinar Series

Starting in October, the Graphic Artist Guild will begin a series of five webinars designed to help you achieve your business goals and to grow your business. Each hour-long webinar will be presented by some of the top names in communication arts and marketing. Participants are encouraged to submit their questions in advance, or via text chat during the presentation. You’re invited to attend a single webinar, or sign up for the entire series for a discounted price.

Not a Guild member? Join the Guild by Oct. 19, and attend the entire webinar series for FREE. Guild members up for renewal: Renew your membership by Sep. 30, and attend the entire series for FREE.

Webinar Schedule:

Thursday, Oct. 20 – Strategies for Pitching New Clients

2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST, 12:00 noon MST, 11:00 AM PST)

Whether it’s a cold-call (ugh!), networking, or word of mouth, the “pitch” is crucial in establishing your relationship with prospective clients. Attend this webinar and you’ll be full of confidence the next time you are approaching a new client

Thursday, Nov. 17 – Social Media Marketing for Creative Professionals

2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST, 12:00 noon MST, 11:00 AM PST)

Whether you plan to market yourself, or market your clients, you’ll learn how to use social media to promote effectively

Thursday, Dec. 15 – From Gig to Retainer: How to Create Long-Term Client Relationships

2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST, 12:00 noon MST, 11:00 AM PST)

Turn short-term clients into long-term partners and build a revenue foundation for your growing creative professional services business.

Thursday, Jan. 19 – The Pricing Game



2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST, 12:00 noon MST, 11:00 AM PST)

Thursday, Feb. 16 – Applying The Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines to Your Everyday Business

2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST, 12:00 noon MST, 11:00 AM PST)

 

This webinar is FREE to Guild members, and is included for non-members who purchase the entire webinar series. If you are not a Guild member, are not purchasing the entire webinar series, but are interested in attending this webinar, please contact the Guild office. 

Save the date! Wednesday 19th October.

Wednesday October the 19th will be our next event in Oakland.

There will be games, food, networking and a speaker!  Sweet!

 All Play!

FREE Webinars to Guild Members who renew their membership!

Series of 5 Webinars on career development for designers/illustrators/web designers — FREE to Guild members who renew their membership!

If your Guild membership is up for renewal this fall, you’re eilgible to attend all five of the Guild’s professional career development webinars for free!

Just renew by September 30th to be eligible.
Webinar topics include:

* Applying the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing and Ethical Guidelines to your everyday business
* From Gig to Retainer: How to Create Long-term Client Relationships
* Social Media Marketing for Creative Professionals
* Strategies for Pitching New Clients
* The Pricing Game

More info, visit: http://www.graphicartistsguild.org/membership-renewal/

New Featured Artist- Bardo

We are pleased to present the work of Bardo.  Bask in the awesomeness…

Kraken ©Bardo 2011

What is your background?

In high school I took a gamble and went to a start-up charter school, the Marin School of Arts and Technology. The name was slightly deceiving since we only had an art teacher the first year, but the project-based curriculum was very open and lent itself well to creativity. Over a couple summers I supplemented my formal art education with classes at the Academy of Art University. I also took a3D intro course there as I was interested in the video game industry. I scored an art internship at Toys for Bob, a local video game company owned by Activision/Blizzard. I worked there during my breaks while I was going to SCAD where I majored in Illustration. I have also been experimenting with sculpture, furniture building, jewelry, web design. I want to do things involving fire, metal, and light. I am currently working full time at Toys for Bob as an Environment Artist and experimenting/doing freelance projects on the side.

Green Hare Packaging ©Bardo2011

Wolves ©Bardo2011

What is your technique?

I combine digital and traditional to get the tactile organic look I want while having a degree of speed and flexibility. I normally use graphite or ink to do the black and white drawing. The line art and most of the rendering is resolved at this point. Depending on the use and composition of the drawing I may have the image split into separate drawings to be layered. The black and white gets scanned and arranged, and colors, adjustment layers, textures are added. Having everything on separate layers here makes it easier to make changes based on clients’ requests.

Beowulf Cover ©Bardo2011

Event Horizon Film Poster ©Bardo2011

Zombie Prom ©Bardo2011

What is your involvement with the Guild?

I first learned about the Guild when I was taking a Self Promotion class for Illustration at SCAD and we used the GAG Ethics & Pricing book. I want to be more involved in creative rights, knowing what the expectations are from clients and artists, being educated enough to inform others and conduct my business wisely. When I came back to the Bay Area I found there was a chapter here. The first event I went to after joining was a summer potluck. Tamales and cupcakes were eaten, business cards were exchanged, and new faces were met.

Bike Ghost Light ©Bardo2011

Edward Lear Rabbits ©Bardo2011

Mutant Warrior ©Bardo2011

Do you have a favorite client story?

My first client story started as a contest in high school making logo sketches for a catering company. The winning artist would be selected to do the final logo and get some cash. I somehow managed to get in contact with the company and bypass the entire contest part, which disgruntled some of my peers. After a week or so of sketches and revisions, I had 3 logo ideas that I thought were quite clever and looked good. I also had one that tried to fit an exact description of what they had in mind; it looked the worst. Of course, they ended up choosing the worst looking one. 4 years later I’m driving through town and see the horrid final logo emblazoned on the side of a building. I shudder. The moral of the story: don’t send sketches of a drawing you don’t want to complete.

Thor ©Bardo2011

Finntroll Logo ©Bardoart

The Arrival ©Bardo2011

Contact Information

Bardo

http://bardoart.com/

Email: bardo@bardoart.com