Cynthia De La Torre, Guest Speaker Aug, 8, 10:00 am PT
Cynthia De La Torre was born and raised in Southern California. She writes and illustrates cut-paper art picture books that teach kids about self-acceptance, finding their place in the world, and accepting other people’s differences. She loves all things weird, whimsical, and magical. She is also the former Illustrator Coordinator for our SoCal region. Her debut picture book: Flowers for Tia Luz Maria launches on July 21.
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. (No meeting in July due to SCBWI's national summer conference).
Next Meeting: Saturday, August 8, 10:00-12:00
Guest Speaker: Cynthia De La Torre
Topic: My Path to Publishing as an Author-Illustrator
Cynthia shares a behind the scenes look at all the ups and downs that led her to finally achieving her life-long dream of becoming a published author/illustrator. Cynthia will share all the resources that helped her develop into a stronger author and illustrator, as well as her publishing experience with her debut picture book: Flowers for Tia Luz Maria. Her book launches on July 21 and you can order it HERE. She will also sell and sign books after her presentation.
Where: Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting Room
15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618
Irvine Ranch Water District makes its facilities available for use by residents and nonprofit organizations merely as a public service, but does not, by allowing this use, endorse or support the purpose of the event or its sponsor
Cost: Free
Please email Heather Soodak: [email protected] to be added to the illustrator emails, get the zoom link, 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.
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- 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:
July- No Meeting (SCBWI summer conference)
Sep 12 - Lisa Johnston Hancock
Oct 10 -Jim Hoover - Zoom
Nov 14 - Larissa Brown- location TBD
Dec 12 - Desi & Jon St. Amant- location TBD
Some In person events take place at the Irvine Ranch Water District Community Meeting Room
15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618
Irvine Ranch Water District makes its facilities available for use by residents and nonprofit organizations merely as a public service, but does not, by allowing this use, endorse or support the purpose of the event or its sponsor
Some in-person events take place at the: Orange County Classical Academy (OCCA) 4100 E Walnut Ave, Orange, CA 92869