Tag: NCS
MSCA May Days & More Event News
Hey gang- well, this spring has already been busy. Last weekend Nicki and I attended the Earth Day celebration here in Hernando. It was the first Hernando Farmers Market of the year on the Courthouse Square, and the DeSoto Arts Council had their spring art fest going on there as well. The weather was mostly overcast, but mild temps most of the time we were there and a decent breeze blowing, so it was a very pleasant way to spend a Saturday. Continue reading
MSCA: Feb’25 Dinner Gathering, Artwork, and Festivals
From MSCA president Kevin L. Williams:
Greetings again, MSCA’ers!
Hope this finds all our favorite ink slinging, pencil pushing, digital doodling, wordsmithing, and enthusiast-ing folks well.
New “Drawing Funny” Podcast: Ep. 59 – “SEC NCS @ ATL”
New “Drawing Funny” Podcast Episode Available – Ep. 58
New “Drawing Funny” podcast episode is available for downloading. You can listen in the player below or most any podcast platform you prefer.
Caricatures For Fun And Profit – Our February Class With Greg Cravens Was A Success!
Well, another MSCA Monthly Dinner at Garibaldi’s Pizza is in the books…sketchbooks that is!
At this month’s dinner we had MSCA/NCS member Greg Cravens share his secrets for turning caricatures into cash, and how to have fun while doing it. Continue reading
Drawing Funny Podcast Episode 56 – “MSCA 2023 Review” With Prez Kev
Show notes: Mid-South Cartoonists Association President Kevin L. Williams joins me for this 56th “Drawing Funny” episode. We discuss what a busy year 2023 was for the MSCA and what plans are in the works for this new year- such as the 901 C0mics East Drink-N-Draw night and Sat-Art-Day, upcoming art shows around town, and MSCA monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi’s Pizza. Continue reading
Artistic Opportunities: Contests, Classes, And Events
Katie Jones shared this information with us that the Smithsonian is holding a portrait contest with great prizes for portrait artists. It would be great to see some of you in that museum!! So, go apply! See the graphic below… Continue reading
Art Classes, Art Entries, and Art Shows – What’s Coming Up!
Hey, gang-
Hope you’re all warm, dry, and not sitting in the dark. It’s been a couple crazy days here in the mid-south with all the ice blowing through the area over Ground Hog’s Day this week, but the sun has finally returned and the weather is warming back up…for now. Lots of art stuff coming up, so let’s not waste any time getting to it… Continue reading
“There once was a man named John Lotshaw.” – NCS Member And Friend Of The MSCA Has Passed Away
Hey, gang-
Unfortunately this time I have some very sad news to pass along….MSCA prez Kevin Williams has informed me that longtime National Cartoonists Society member and friend of the MSCA , John Lotshaw, has passed away while visiting family in South Carolina for Thanksgiving. Continue reading