SoCal Illustrator Meet-ups

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Welcome Illustrators!

Come join other illustrators for art critiques and discussions on industry topics. All experience levels welcome!

WHEN: Nov 9 - Zoom - Guest Speaker: Alison Weiss

Typically we meet the second Saturday morning of each month.

WHERE: Zoom

Please email Su Moon: socal-ic@scbwi.org to be added to the illustrator emails.

WHAT WE DO:

  • Exchange Ideas And Mingle:  Meetups are the best place to get to know one another! Come hang out. 
  • Illustration prompts: Prompts will be announced  a month before the meeting. Then we will critique each other’s illustration during the meeting. The goal is to develop your portfolio. 
  • Portfolio Hot Seats: Illustrators can submit their portfolio to be reviewed by the group. You can ask once a year. 
  • Guest Speakers: We occasionally have guest speakers!
  • 15 Minutes Topic of the Month: We pick a topic every month such as agents, self promotion etc. Ask anything, share anything!

COMMUNICATION:

Keep up with announcements, polls and discussions by following us on social media and signing up to be on the illustrator email list. 

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Future meeting dates will be:

Dec 14 - Zoom - Guest speaker: Anoosha Syed

Anoosha Syed - Guest Speaker Dec. 14 meet-up

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Anoosha Syed

Anoosha Syed is a children's book author, illustrator, and character designer for animation. She has worked on many beloved books including the award-winning Bilal Cooks Daal and I Am Perfectly Designed, as well as her authored titles That's Not My Name! and Lost Stick. Her past clients include Disney Jr, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Target and Google. In her spare time, Anoosha hosts a YouTube channel dedicated to accessible illustration education. Anoosha Syed shares her journey into art school, starting her illustration career and beyond. She will host a Q&A session to answer all your questions on the publishing industry, starting an illustration business, pricing and contracts, agents, and more.