Classes for Kids and Adults at CLASSETERIA!

In January I’ll be teaching 2 FUN classes at CLASSETERIA in Bushwick! For adults, a quick one hour workshop called DRAW-FAST-NOW-YES!! Do you want to draw faster?  Are you frustrated by how long it takes to create a nice detailed drawing?  This fast-paced class will help you break out of your perfectionism and sketch on-the-fly!  I’ll take you through a series of exercises (set to music) building upon repetition, speed, and creative thinking.  This class is inspired by my experience sketching at comic conventions, Inktober, and my doodletunes.

DRAW-FAST-NOW-YES!! is Saturday, Jan 12, 2 - 3p, $25

I’m also going to be teaching Cartooning for Kids! Students will learn the basics of creating elements of a comic, such as character building, styles and usage of word balloons, panels, coloring, and more. The main project will be creating an 8 page mini comic.

It’s a 10 session course starting Jan 7 and running until March 25. We’ll meet Mondays from 3 - 4p. It’s for 3rd - 5th grade and is $350.

Classeteria is a brand new program in Brooklyn and I’m very happy to be getting in on the ground floor. The space is very cute & comfortable, which is great for creativity. Please spread the word if you know anyone with kids in the Bushwick area who would like to participate in Cartooning for Kids or other after school programs at Classeteria. There’s an OPEN HOUSE this Friday December 14th from 5-7pm at 284 Suydam, between Irving and Knickerbocker, 11237. Feel free to drop by - I’ll be there to answer any questions and pass out mini comics!

Since Classeteria is just starting up we need help in getting the word out. Fell free to share this post on social media & everywhere! Thank you and cheers to a fantastic 2019!

NYCC Sketches Open

Hey everyone! I didn’t get into NYCC’s Artist Alley unfortunately, but that doesn’t mean I can’t do sketches! I’ll still be at the convention all 4 days doing sketch work onsite! Please email me at mindy at mindyindy dot com with these details:

What do you want drawn? In color or ink? Are you at the con for just that day or multiple days? See the price list below and note I charge extra per figure. Paypal to mindy at mindyindy dot com. We can email each other about a time to meet and I can give you the sketch onsite! If you prefer cash we can meet up before I start sketching.

I’ll also be walking around the convention scoping out interesting panels, promoting my next Business Basics for Freelancers class, networking etc. 2 years ago I didn’t get into artist alley, but I actually made 2 essential connections to my career, so I try to look at the bright side!

Live Sketching at Times Square Jazz This Friday!

I'm super excited to participate in a very unique event this Friday November 20th!  Cielo Underground in Times Square hosts a jazz night each Friday, and I've been invited to do a live sketch session to the music!  Sketching musicians is something I've done a lot in my little travel sketchbooks over the years.  Now, I'll be sketching on a huge 18"x24" pad in front of an audience!  

Admission is FREE!  Cielo is at 242 West 49th Street in Times Square.  From 8:30PM - midnight.  It's a great way to wind down after the work week!  Please bring friends!   Here's the facebook invite:  https://www.facebook.com/events/422195547971405/

Saxophonist Jim Snider and vocalist Champian Fulton

Here's a piece I sketched in my sketchbook last Friday just for fun.  Others saw it, and it lead to me participating in the event.  Connections like this happen in NYC.

Working from home has its benefits and drawbacks.  I think I need one of those sunlamps.  I've been trying to get up earlier and have had mixed results.  Anyway, in the wake of recent events, I feel kind of weird posting a Daily Misfortune, because the world has far greater problems.  But it's also good to keep doing the things you love.