Let's get together on a Sunday afternoon to draw sketches and talk about arts.

This idea arose partially from my previous experiences, and in part in conversations with local artists. We are planning to meet in Carlsbad and in Oceanside.

Current State

By July 12, we almost agreed on two events:

1. First, hosted by Peter in Carlsbad, on this ranch, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.
   Confirmed date and time: July 28, 12pm - 2pm, meeting at the parking lot.
    
   This is what he is saying about the location and the materials:
   This is mostly an outside place with architectural attractions. If we were to do figure drawing, we have pedestrians (who are moving and unreliable) and each other, if we want to go that route. With some planning, I could set us up indoors and with some small lights, and a little bit of privacy. Probably shouldn't paint in that space, however, but drawing and WC would probably be fine.


2. Second, hosted by me, Lena, in Oceanside, to the North of the Oceanside Municipal Airport on 76 (Google directions), at my place, inside.
   Suggested: August 18, 12pm - 2pm
   
   Media restrictions: pencils, pens, some watercolor - non-messy non-dusty and odorless art supply (no oils, no acrylics, no pastel, charcoal, etc).

Our Museum Talk

What we discussed in the Oceanside Museum of Art on July 7, plus my proposal on time and supplies:

1. For the first time, just get together with our sketchbooks / small surfaces to chat about what we can do next.
2. We can have various options to draw from reality like still life setups or views, open landscape or a window view.
3. We can sketch each other, either while drawing, or taking turns in being a dressed model for others for 20 minutes.
4. In the future, if enough of us are interested, we could invite models and split the cost.
5. We could get together on a Sunday afternoon (for the daylight) either outside in Carlsbad on a ranch or in Oceanside, inside.
6. The art materials should be adjusted to the location: en plein air outside and non-messy pencils and pens inside, etc.

 What else? Text me with suggestions and I'll list them here. If we gather at my place in Oceanside, let's enjoy some fresh fruit as well.

Our Names

The interested members of the group, most of us are from the Artist Alliance:

1. Peter (host in Carlsbad), 
2. Aishwarya (organization),
3. Karen (modeling experience),
4. Quincy,
5. Lorna,
6. Andrew,
7. Lena (another host, in Oceanside, and the author of this writing).

Please let me know if I should use your last names and links to your art here.

Aishwarya's Notes

Aishwarya will help us to organize the events. She asked me to place the link for us to coordinate timing:

https://whenisgood.net/sketchbookparty

The results: From the poll so far it looks like for July 28 and August 18 12-2 works for everyone except Quincy. 

Aishwarya also asked me to keep the updates here and message everyone. Please check the current state in the beginning of the article.

Talk to you all soon,
Lena

• Place: Oceanside, CA, Carlsbad, CA, North County, San Diego
• Time: afternoon
• Properties: informal, recurrent
• Goals: fun, communication, creation
• Features: group, free
• Artwork: sketch, life model
• Links:
  • Permalink: https://lenanechet.com/start/event/sketch
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