Presidential Address: In Person Dinner Meet-Up Cancelled

MSCA President Kevin L. Williams has sent out some news for our upcoming dinner meet-up and art show at Germantown Community Theater in January.

From Kev:

Hi, all,

JANUARY GATHERING
Garibaldi’s called and verified that due to the increase in Omicron in Shelby County they are not opening the meeting room in the near future.  Instead, let’s just gather on Zoom for January 4, 2022, at 7pm.  (Zoom link here.)

If we still want to meet up starting in February 2022, reply to let me know where you’d like to meet.

ART SHOW ART DROP-OFF/PICK-UP
As we aren’t meeting next week, feel free to drop art work off between 8am – 4pm at my work:Crone Memorials, 811 S Dudley Street, Memphis, TN 38104 (Map attached)

OR – let me know your address and I’ll plan to pick up the art Thursday. Need a reminder about what’s due for the artwork?  (Email Kev at midsouthcartoonists (at) gmail (dot) com.)

*Note: Show will be at Germantown Community Theater in January 2022 and will coincide with the play The Complete History of America (abridged). We’re allowed to sell the pieces keeping 60% and the theater gets 40%.

MSCA WEBSITE details – if anyone wants to be featured please send jpegs- RGB 300dpi at 450 pixels tall (doesn’t matter width). We could use 4-10 from each member.

If you aren’t already listed in the member directory on the site, we need a short bio, caricature jpeg (can resize it after uploading it), and whatever personal art website and/or social media links you’d like to share.

The images and info can be emailed directly to  podcast(at)drawingfunny(dot)com – just put “MSCA website” in the subject line. You can visit the site at www.midsouthcartoonists.org and feel free to share this information with your social media.  An image is attached for good measure.

35th ANNIVERSARY
2022 marks the 35th Anniversary of the Mid-South Cartoonists Association.  Do you have any ideas how you’d like to celebrate?  Message me with ideas! *(That’s a flyer for the very first meeting back in 1987

Be Safe, Be Happy, Be Well!Your Pals,
Kevin L. Williams
& Muley the Mule

If you need more info check out previous posts here on the website, or you can email the MSCA president or webmaster(s) at- midsouthcartoonists(at)gmail(dot)com.

Also, the latest “Drawing Funny” podcast episode is up- Episode 33 – “Priced To Sell- Or Sit..?”

How much is that art in the window?” In this solo episode I discuss pricing and selling– or not selling my art, what some folks have thought about the prices I charge, and if my work is worth the cost.

If you have any ideas or stories on selling art and/or how you price things, please give me a yell at podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. If you’d like to promote anything you’re selling or doing in 2022 feel free to contact me about it. I’d love to hear from you. Always looking for member news and guests for the show. I’m seriously running out of things to talk about- especially about myself!

Oh, and don’t forget to snag some free MSCA and Drawing Funny swag at local comic shops in Memphis. You can find some at Comics & Collectibles (Poplar), 901 Comics (Cooper/Young), and The Cellar (Bartlett).

Hope you have a Happy New Year!
Lin

“Priced To Sell- Or Sit..?” – New Drawing Funny Podcast Episode

New “Drawing Funny” episode is available- listen online here or most anywhere  you like to download podcasts.

“How much is that art in the window?” In this solo episode I discuss pricing and selling– or not selling my art, and what some folks have thought about the prices I charge and if my work is worth the cost. I’ve talked before about how I got into drawing funny for a living and how I’ve set up at conventions and art shows, but really haven’t mentioned why I charge what I do for my sketchcards, sketchcovers, paintings, prints, tees and more. I also talk a bit more on how I create my own art, where I’ve sold it over the years, and what expenses I’ve experienced. Plus if you’ve wondered what exactly is a sketchcard and/or a sketchcover, wanted to know how to get into doing them, or how much they pay- I talk about that as well.

I don’t have all the answers by a long shot, but if you’re struggling with what to charge for your work maybe this will help you understand art pricing and some possible avenues for selling and buying art. If you have any ideas or stories on selling art and/or how you price things, please give me a yell at podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. I’d love to hear from you.

Shameless plug alert: Lonnie Easterling and I have several of my hand drawn sketchcards and a few sketchcovers available for sale at a comic shop here in Memphis- The Cellar. There are both official artist returns cards from companies like ToppsBreygentCryptozoic, and RRParks Cards and personal sketch cards drawn on my own custom blanks- with more to come after the holidays. If you’re interested in buying any of these please contact the shop. I don’t do commission work so this is the only way to currently purchase/collect any of my art from me.

Oh, and if you stop by The Cellar in person be sure to snag some free Drawing Funny podcast and MSCA swag. Lots of buttons and stickers are available while they last, plus they make great stocking stuffers!

The Cellar: Tabletop Games & Comics
2737 Bartlett Blvd
Bartlett, TN 38134
(901) 382-8623
If you like to shop online, be sure to check out MSCA member Antonio Johnson and ADJ Designs’ merch on his website. Lots of hats, tees, hoodies, art prints and more are available.
You can also order a copy of the novic book “Bluff City Blues” on their website, or at Comics and Collectibles on Poplar Avenue.
Merry Christmas- stay warm and stay tooned!
Lin (and Lex)

Smells Like Teen Mineral Spirits- Youth And Teen Art Programs At The DAC

From the DeSoto Arts Council in Hernando, MS:

Drawing, Painting, & Sculpture

After-school Art Mentoring for creative kids ages 9-12 and teens 13-18.

During the school year, we are offering after-school classes for older youth ages 9-12 who are interested in developing a higher level of skill in the arts.

Young artists receive direct instruction in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Students explore drawing from observation, color theory, and other advanced art making techniques as they build on their own unique creative passions.

These project based classes focus on the HOW behind creating art on a 2D surface. Once a solid foundation is developed, students are free to creatively experiment with a broader range of materials and processes.

Classes meet once a week for 1.5 hours.

Learn More here or call (662)487-5888 to register.

Classes taught by Angee Montgomery.
Registration open through December 20th.

For more info on the 13-18 Teen Art Program featuring Figure Drawing and Teen Studio ImmersionClick here.


The DeSoto Arts Council
2465 Hwy 51 S
Hernando, MS 38632
www.desotoartscouncil.com
(662)404-3361
dac(dot)desotoarts(at)gmail(dot)com

 


WORKING HOURS
TUE 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
THU 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SAT 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

CLOSED: SUNDAY, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
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Angee Montgomery Studio
www.angeemontgomery.com
angeemontgomerystudio(at)gmail(dot)com
(662)487-5888