Every Sunday 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m MT / 10 a.m. PT

Cartoonists, illustrators, graphic artists, photographers, writers, creatives: Freelance Fandango is going virtual for the duration, and everyone is invited!

Freelance Fandango started out as get-together of freelance creatives in the Tacoma area. Now FF has gone virtual. They’ve invited the Guild to sponsor them and spread the word. Join Freelance Fandango for a Zoom meeting to share your experience and news. Show and tell is a regular feature, so have your art supplies handy and turn your webcam on.

***Freelance Fandango will not be held on major US Holidays. 

Tuesday, August 10, 2021
5:30 – 6:30 PM PDT | 6:30 – 7:30 PM MDT
7:30 – 8:30 PM CDT | 8:30 – 9:30 PM EDT

Join us as we discuss the principles of traditional design used in layouts of book covers, along with the options of self-publishing.

We are excited to have two speakers for this August 10th event.

Liz DiFiore is a freelance illustrator specializing in children’s picture book illustration, though she also creates middle grade illustration, video and board games, and other commissions. Liz’s favorite stories to work on are personal and emotionally impacting, displaying kids and/or adults dealing with big emotions (like anxiety or empathy) and interpersonal relationships (like kids and their parents, family members, or friends).

Since 2018, Liz has been a member of the Graphic Artists Guild serving in the roles of NE Regional Rep 2019-2021, NE Associate Rep 2018, SMAC Chair 2020-2021, SMAC 2019-2020, Advocacy 2018-2021, Membership Benefits 2020-2021, and is President At Large.

Liz is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and an active streamer on Twitch with a growing community of fellow creatives. She hopes the live creation of her art is as delighting as the finished product. Visit her Twitch page at lizziebydesign for her current stream schedule.

Linda Secondari is the Principal and Creative Director of Studiolo Secondari, a design firm in NYC focusing on book design, branding, and design strategy. Linda is an award-winning creative director and design strategist who integrates design innovation with critical business experience.

Before establishing Studiolo, Linda was Creative Director at Oxford University Press. She managed a large international design team (New York, Toronto, Oxford, and Delhi) with a yearly title output of 3,000+ titles.

The AIGA, NY Book Show, Stiftung Buchkunst Competition of the Frankfurt Book Fair, and the AUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Show have recognized Linda’s work.

Open to members and non-members.

Wednesday, 8/11/2021@ 7:00pm to 8:30pm CST

OPEN FORUM
++ Bring a Question . . . How do I write a proposal?. ++
What is the best way to contact a new client lead?.

2021 topics at monthly Midwest Sketch Night:

• • • • • • • • • • • January: Virtual Realty
                    • February: License that artwork – Let the $$ flow
                    • March: Make a Podcast
                    • April:  Growth – P.E.R.S.O.N.A.L.I.Z.E.– I.T.
                    • May: Draw it
                    • July: In-person, eye-to-eye, ‘Meet ‘n Greet’: Columbia, Missouri

A little sketching is on tap, perhaps add a beverage!

Laughter & Draw(ing), Geek(ing) & Tech talk –
about important industry issues, solutions and suggestions

REGISTER to join

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midwest-sketch-night-its-a-virtual-event-tickets-132820065391