Larissa Brown, Guest Speaker Nov. 14, 10:00 AM
Larissa Brown is a multi-faceted artist whose creative talents spans multiple industries. She worked as an animation artist for Nickelodeon's The Rugrats and has illustrated almost a dozen books for Nickelodeon's licensed properties, including Avatar: The Last Airbender. Her debut graphic novel, Blake Laser (HarperCollins) is a 24th-century science fantasy about a biracial girl who must save the planet from aliens. She has taught art and comics to folks at Cartoon Network, Google and LinkedIn. Her educational company, OC Art Studios, has reached thousands of children and adults all over the world. During the pandemic, she created an online community of BIPOC art students and partnered with X to offer more than 500 full scholarships to hopeful animation and illustration artists. She spends most of her time teaching art at colleges and universities in Orange County and currently works as a Disney Fine Art artist. Her work can be seen in galleries at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. Her favorite color is yellow because it symbolizes joy, which she loves to share through warm hugs. She also loves to dance, though she keeps her singing to herself.Writing and Illustrating Graphic Novels & Zines Larissa pulls back the curtain on how author illustrator collaborations really work and the honest workflow behind partnering with an illustrator, or being one. She'll discuss how to write scripts artists actually want to draw from and how zines can double as both storytelling playgrounds and a marketing tool. Writers and illustrators will leave with inspiration and tools for their next project.
Welcome Illustrators!
Come join other illustrators for art critiques and discussions on industry topics. All experience levels welcome!
Typically we meet the second Saturday of the month.
Next Meeting: Saturday, Nov. 14, 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Guest Speaker: Larissa Brown
Topic: Writing and Illustrating Graphic Novels & Zines
Larissa pulls back the curtain on how author illustrator collaborations really work and the honest workflow behind partnering with an illustrator, or being one. She'll discuss how to write scripts artists actually want to draw from
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Please email Heather Soodak: [email protected] to submit 3-5 art samples, be added to the illustrator emails, get the zoom link for virtual meetings, and for specifics on submissions.
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.
- Bluesky
- Illustrator Email list: Contact Heather Soodak at [email protected] to be added to the Illustrator email list.
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Future meeting dates will be:
Nov 14, 10:00-12:00 - Larissa Brown- Zoom
Dec 12, 11:00-1:00 - Desi & Jon St. Amant, Arvida Bookstore