Exciting News - A&I Exhibition 2005

Emma · 05-01-2005, 05:02 PM

STOP PRESS!!!!

It’s been a very busy year for Sweatdrop with many new releases, new members and some exciting projects underway –
One of which we can now officially announce!
Sweatdrop are proud to announce their involvement in the following event:

The Artists & Illustrators Exhibition 2005.
July 21st - 24th

For those who don’t know of the exhibition, this is a large event which last year attracted over 14,000 visitors to London’s Business Design Centre.
As you can see, it’s an event spread over four days and will be wall to wall with artists, manufacturers, publishers and creativity! The exhibitors vary broadly across a whole range of genres and styles, and the event is always keen to introduce new and innovative art styles to the exhibition.

So where does Sweatdrop come in?

This is a very exciting time for Anime and Manga themed art in the UK, with its influence being felt now more than ever in the mainstream art world. More and more people want to know about this wonderful medium and how they can create the style. Sweatdrop Studios will be exhibiting and selling at the event, but also will be providing workshops, seminars and larger ‘conventions’; The latter being 4 x 90 minute presentations covering aspects of Manga-styled art and its creation.

The following Manga-themed presentations will be on offer over the 4 days:

Conventions:
· Day 1 – Manga – A history and overview of the Japanese Art form
· Day 2 – Manga – Creating the style #1
· Day 3 – Manga – Creating the style #2
· Day 4 – Manga – Sequential Art

Workshops:
· Kids workshop – hands-on workshop for younger artists
· Drawing a character – basic and hands-on guide to creating and drawing anime style characters
· 1 Page comic-drawing session – we’ll walk you through creating a single page comic

Demos:
· Seminar – preparing and printing comics
· Inking – demonstrating the power to change a piece of artwork through the use of inking techniques

Sweatdrop are immensely proud to be representing the UK Manga community at this event and we really hope that many of you will join us there! This is our chance as a community to show the outside world just how varied, powerful and emotive an art style this is. The more manufacturers realise how popular the medium is in the UK, the more they will cater for it! There are so many talented manga artists in the UK now, so if you’re one of them or an enthusiast of the style, why not come along? Maybe take part in the workshops, pick up some high quality art materials direct from the manufacturers (Letraset are just one of the brand names in attendance!) or maybe just wander around the event and absorb the sheer variety of artists and illustrators in the UK.
Either way, it looks set to be a big event and we’d love to see you there!

Ticket prices are estimated to be:
£11 on door
£9.50 pre-booking online
We’ll offer up more detailed information as soon as we know it!

- EXTRA NOTE
For those of you attending the Tokonatsu festival this summer, although the weekend is the same, you'll be glad to know that the exhibition also runs on the thursday before the con, so no need to miss out on the fun of Tokonatsu! And remember that Sweatdrop will also be in attendence at the festival. ^_^

Artists & Illustrators Website: http://www.aimag.co.uk/

Manga_Girl · 06-01-2005, 09:53 AM

This is by far one of the most intereting news that I have heard, lately in 2005! I think I will definatley dropby to improve on my art skills!

Thanks for the info Emma!

lei · 06-01-2005, 10:47 AM

Cool- congratulations you guys! I'm definitely interested in visiting this event. Sheesh there are so many things that go on that I don't know about... I bet this Artists and Illustrators exhibition has probably been around for years

Anyway I'll definitely go. Congrats again!

Ari · 06-01-2005, 12:40 PM

The Artists and Illustrators exhibition relates directly to the Artists and Illustrators magazine - check it out here. Magazine well worth reading for anyone with a tipple for drawing.

Also, dig the main coverline on the current issue. UK manga art is beginning to merge into the manstream :-D

Azure · 06-01-2005, 06:40 PM

oooh Congrats guys! i'll do my best to come ^^

lei · 06-01-2005, 06:46 PM

Ah-ha, cool. Although, I bought a copy of A&I A while back and was highly disappointed because I thought it was, well, to use a not-so-rude word; rubbish @_@; I feel really evil now for saying that @_@;

But maybe the latest issue will be worth picking up >D

Andy · 06-01-2005, 07:11 PM

This sounds great! Best of luck to ya!....I actually might go to this too^^

Emma · 10-01-2005, 07:29 PM

Update guys^_^

just to say that A&I have confirmed ticket prices will be as follows this year:
pre - bookings: £10
on the door: £12

And that last year's exhibition actually attracted a whopping great 17,000 visitors!! wow ^_^

Mogchan · 11-01-2005, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emma

Update guys^_^

just to say that A&I have confirmed ticket prices will be as follows this year:
pre - bookings: £10
on the door: £12

And that last year's exhibition actually attracted a whopping great 17,000 visitors!! wow ^_^

*Sigh* I do wish I could drop by and say hi.... Looks unlikley though.

Emma · 11-01-2005, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mogchan

*Sigh* I do wish I could drop by and say hi.... Looks unlikley though.

i know hon. these dates are such an arse

i'm totally gutted that i can't come to toko....
the onyl way you could get to the exhibition would be the thu. but i'd imagine you guys will be setting up and stuff ne??
hey - if it goes well, we may have next year too! you never know - and then we could get dates sorted^_^

Dchan · 11-01-2005, 05:27 PM

You're welcome to pop down somewhen thursday if you like, nobody's likely to tell you to bugger off, if you come in the evening we'll be finished setting up (hopefully) and you can join the party! (^_-)

Emma · 11-01-2005, 09:06 PM

that would be lovely!!
thanks for the offer hon!! i don't know what time we wrap up each day actually....but it's good to know i'm welcome if i do have the chance!
^_^

ruthyboo · 20-01-2005, 12:52 PM

Can you tell me a bit more about the workshop for kids? What will they include, how long will they be and what age are you aiming them at?
THANKS

Dock · 20-01-2005, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruthyboo

Can you tell me a bit more about the workshop for kids? What will they include, how long will they be and what age are you aiming them at?
THANKS

We will have a little more information on the different workshops available tomorrow. As for the age-range, we're aiming at children from 8-12, but the content should accomodate older and younger children also.

Manga_man · 07-03-2005, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dock

We will have a little more information on the different workshops available tomorrow. As for the age-range, we're aiming at children from 8-12, but the content should accomodate older and younger children also.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Planet Manga book

page - 14/15
Manga - a history... - £10.00
Creating the style #1 - £10.00
Creating the style #2 - £10.00
Sequential art... - £10.00

Inking the power... - £7.00
Printing - the ins ... - £7.00
Kids' manga workshop... - £16.00
Drawing a charicter... - £16.00
One page comic... - £16.00

Are these all the right prices for advanced bookings?
Are there any other offers like booking online saves some money?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emma

just to say that A&I have confirmed ticket prices will be as follows this year:
pre - bookings: £10
on the door: £12

Thanks if you can help

IF i do go to them.. it says i can bring a friend along for free, is that true, if

then if i go to all of them (if the prices above are right it comes to £120.00) then does that mean i can bring my friend along to all of them?
if

then nevermind
i probably will go to all of them

Is the pre-bookings on the web or something, or are all the pricings changed from the books prices (see above)?

It also says

Quote:

Originally Posted by Planet Manga Book

Page - 12/13
Book a manga convention ticket
and recieve two COPIC Ciao
markers for FREE worth £5.90

is that true, so if i go to every single manga convention ill keep getting two markers for free?

Ta

(sorry for this xtra long post)

Missino · 07-03-2005, 04:17 PM

Pfff...Well naturally, I live in France...This is exactly the kind of thing I'd love go to but of course...Well good luck to you all anyway!

Manga_man · 08-03-2005, 05:11 PM

can someone answer myquestion?
its not the one above this one, but the one above the one above this on

anywho
im just asking (this has nothing to do with anything about the thing this threads in) is it possible for me to do work experience at your studios?

Dock · 08-03-2005, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manga_man

can someone answer myquestion?
its not the one above this one, but the one above the one above this on

more info available: http://www.sweatdrop.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2038

Sorry for the delayed reply. I think you're correct about the prices of the conventions and workshops. It's not clear whether there's a discount for pre-booking, but we'll find out precisely closer to the time.

Rirekon · 08-03-2005, 06:37 PM

Well done and congratulations!

Buuu · 08-03-2005, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manga_man

im just asking (this has nothing to do with anything about the thing this threads in) is it possible for me to do work experience at your studios?

I'm afraid that because we only make comics in our spare time, we don't really have anything we could offer as work experience.

However, if you want to learn about making comics, you'd learn more by drawing and printing your own than you would doing inking for someone else.

06-01-2005, 10:47 AM	#3
lei Shake 'n Bake! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 937	Cool- congratulations you guys! I'm definitely interested in visiting this event. Sheesh there are so many things that go on that I don't know about... I bet this Artists and Illustrators exhibition has probably been around for years Anyway I'll definitely go. Congrats again! __________________

06-01-2005, 12:40 PM	#4
Ari Back for more Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: East London Posts: 2,596 --> Sweatdrop Admin	The Artists and Illustrators exhibition relates directly to the Artists and Illustrators magazine - check it out here. Magazine well worth reading for anyone with a tipple for drawing. Also, dig the main coverline on the current issue. UK manga art is beginning to merge into the manstream :-D __________________ Kelmanix.com

06-01-2005, 06:40 PM	#5
Azure Writer type Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: L Posts: 1,309 -->	oooh Congrats guys! i'll do my best to come ^^ __________________ Shonen.co.uk//voiceacting.co.uk

06-01-2005, 06:46 PM	#6
lei Shake 'n Bake! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 937	Ah-ha, cool. Although, I bought a copy of A&I A while back and was highly disappointed because I thought it was, well, to use a not-so-rude word; rubbish @_@; I feel really evil now for saying that @_@; But maybe the latest issue will be worth picking up >D __________________

06-01-2005, 07:11 PM	#7
Andy previously known as AngelsEgg Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oxford Posts: 573	This sounds great! Best of luck to ya!....I actually might go to this too^^ __________________

05-01-2005, 05:02 PM	#1
Emma Badgers! Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 9,624 Sweatdrop Admin	Exciting News from Sweatdrop central ^_^ STOP PRESS!!!! It’s been a very busy year for Sweatdrop with many new releases, new members and some exciting projects underway – One of which we can now officially announce! Sweatdrop are proud to announce their involvement in the following event: The Artists & Illustrators Exhibition 2005. July 21st - 24th For those who don’t know of the exhibition, this is a large event which last year attracted over 14,000 visitors to London’s Business Design Centre. As you can see, it’s an event spread over four days and will be wall to wall with artists, manufacturers, publishers and creativity! The exhibitors vary broadly across a whole range of genres and styles, and the event is always keen to introduce new and innovative art styles to the exhibition. So where does Sweatdrop come in? This is a very exciting time for Anime and Manga themed art in the UK, with its influence being felt now more than ever in the mainstream art world. More and more people want to know about this wonderful medium and how they can create the style. Sweatdrop Studios will be exhibiting and selling at the event, but also will be providing workshops, seminars and larger ‘conventions’; The latter being 4 x 90 minute presentations covering aspects of Manga-styled art and its creation. The following Manga-themed presentations will be on offer over the 4 days: Conventions: · Day 1 – Manga – A history and overview of the Japanese Art form · Day 2 – Manga – Creating the style #1 · Day 3 – Manga – Creating the style #2 · Day 4 – Manga – Sequential Art Workshops: · Kids workshop – hands-on workshop for younger artists · Drawing a character – basic and hands-on guide to creating and drawing anime style characters · 1 Page comic-drawing session – we’ll walk you through creating a single page comic Demos: · Seminar – preparing and printing comics · Inking – demonstrating the power to change a piece of artwork through the use of inking techniques Sweatdrop are immensely proud to be representing the UK Manga community at this event and we really hope that many of you will join us there! This is our chance as a community to show the outside world just how varied, powerful and emotive an art style this is. The more manufacturers realise how popular the medium is in the UK, the more they will cater for it! There are so many talented manga artists in the UK now, so if you’re one of them or an enthusiast of the style, why not come along? Maybe take part in the workshops, pick up some high quality art materials direct from the manufacturers (Letraset are just one of the brand names in attendance!) or maybe just wander around the event and absorb the sheer variety of artists and illustrators in the UK. Either way, it looks set to be a big event and we’d love to see you there! Ticket prices are estimated to be: £11 on door £9.50 pre-booking online We’ll offer up more detailed information as soon as we know it! - EXTRA NOTE For those of you attending the Tokonatsu festival this summer, although the weekend is the same, you'll be glad to know that the exhibition also runs on the thursday before the con, so no need to miss out on the fun of Tokonatsu! And remember that Sweatdrop will also be in attendence at the festival. ^_^ Artists & Illustrators Website: http://www.aimag.co.uk/ __________________ Sweatdrop Studios are go go go....^_^

06-01-2005, 09:53 AM	#2
Manga_Girl AKA Cherish Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London,UK Posts: 773 -->	This is by far one of the most intereting news that I have heard, lately in 2005! I think I will definatley dropby to improve on my art skills! Thanks for the info Emma! __________________ *Achieve Goals!!* "We are all unique in our own way, don't be someone else, be yourself." Cherish's Blog - The current projects that I am working on! MY DA - Comments would be much appreciated.

10-01-2005, 07:29 PM	#8
Emma Badgers! Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 9,624 Sweatdrop Admin	Update guys^_^ just to say that A&I have confirmed ticket prices will be as follows this year: pre - bookings: £10 on the door: £12 And that last year's exhibition actually attracted a whopping great 17,000 visitors!! wow ^_^ __________________ Sweatdrop Studios are go go go....^_^

11-01-2005, 05:27 PM	#11
Dchan Gamera Obscura Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 722	You're welcome to pop down somewhen thursday if you like, nobody's likely to tell you to bugger off, if you come in the evening we'll be finished setting up (hopefully) and you can join the party! (^_-) __________________ Samurai: "Your technique is impressive!" Ronin: "Indeed, I learnt it from your Mum!"

11-01-2005, 09:06 PM	#12
Emma Badgers! Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 9,624 Sweatdrop Admin	that would be lovely!! thanks for the offer hon!! i don't know what time we wrap up each day actually....but it's good to know i'm welcome if i do have the chance! ^_^ __________________ Sweatdrop Studios are go go go....^_^

20-01-2005, 12:52 PM	#13
ruthyboo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1	Can you tell me a bit more about the workshop for kids? What will they include, how long will they be and what age are you aiming them at? THANKS

07-03-2005, 04:17 PM	#16
Missino No.1 Bartender ^_~ Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 703 -->	Pfff...Well naturally, I live in France...This is exactly the kind of thing I'd love go to but of course...Well good luck to you all anyway!

08-03-2005, 05:11 PM	#17
Manga_man Improve or tie Dryin' Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In happy land Posts: 444	can someone answer myquestion? its not the one above this one, but the one above the one above this on anywho im just asking (this has nothing to do with anything about the thing this threads in) is it possible for me to do work experience at your studios? Last edited by Manga_man : 08-03-2005 at 05:17 PM. Reason: urm, forgot to put something in

08-03-2005, 06:37 PM	#19
Rirekon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1	Well done and congratulations!