Our Philosophy "Practice is the best of all instructors."     -Publilius Syrus Why We Rock This   This might be a better-than-usual way to begin tackling that demanding portfolio update and get back to doing what you LOVE.   Mara Cespon @ Fashion Drawing Session from WouldYouRockThis.com on Vimeo.   Gain Access to New York Fashion Week Attend the fashion shows at Lincoln Center.  Get inspired.  Past shows we've sent illustrators to cover are Anna Sui, Carlos Miele, Reem Acra, Ruffian, and …

Pull up a seat and tell us your computing design dramas! Or if you don’t have any, we’ll share our tips and digital design ideas from years of industry and classroom experiences. We’re 3 NYC based designers and educators launching eLearning, webinars and blogging on digital fashion. Our Meetups will feature:  Surface & Textile Design Fashion Design & Technology Illustration Concepts Fashion Communication  Exploring Color We're just getting our Digital Design Therapy Meetup off the ground and w …

Are you a designer, writer, editor, illustrator, graphic designer, web master, event planner, marketing specialist, human resource pro, audio/visual guru, artist?? Do you work for yourself or from home and sometimes need a break in the middle of the day? Then let's get together and brainstorm, network, socialize, or just hang out. Nothing better than making friends, building our contacts and having fun!

Share your passions in photography with professional photographers Jerry Avenaim and Rolando Gomez and friends with this group dedicated to each of its members. This group is part of the http://www.PhotoMeetUps.com (PMU) co-op, or group of groups which is a social networking community dedicated to spreading the gospel of photography virtually and in person. Our goal is to help photographers become better with the photography they passionately enjoy. From beginners to advanced, PMU will striv …

For artists who love to work in colored pencils, this group is for you! We are artists who love to draw and create with colored pencils. Each week we get together and draw with our pencils. Starting with still life for a few weeks, we can move to portraiture and figure drawing. Models can be in the studio if we wish. Let's get together and draw!

                        THE RENSAISSANCE WORKSHOP & ARTIST SALON is open to those interested in learning to draw & paint, and to learn the History, Science, Philosophy & Metaphysics of Art. The workshop takes place in the studio of artist and instructor Raúl-Santiago Sebazco in Chelsea, New York. The workshop follows the centuries old tradition of the education of emerging artists in the working studio of a professional artist. It is inspired by the artist’s workshops of Renaissance Europe. Thes …

Meet, network with & learn from other local Digital Artists. All professional or aspiring Digital Artists who share an interest in digital (computer generated) art & design are welcome!

Pin Up Photography for photographers and models, as well as Makeup Artists, Designers, Hairstylists, and Illustrators! And in addition to the photos, we produce our own nights of burlesque, networking events, charity fundraisers, and Pin Up videos! Based out of the capital of the world, NYC! ---------------------------------- A big pinup WELCOME to all our friends who found us through FANGORIA and IO9!!! Fangoria: http://fangoria.com/features/94-fango-lifestyle/3192-ny-pin-up-c …

Network with other fashion designers actively working in the industry. You need to be currently employed in the industry; recent graduates of the major design schools are welcome as well. This is a group intended to help active designers continue to develop their careers, to share tips and success and horror stories, and to offer job search advice to others. Starting in April 2008, we will be meeting primarily in Second Life, which will allow us to start getting ready for the coming changes t …

Under new leadership, this group will be changing its emphasis: To this point, we have been a support for artists who have goals they want to accomplish, but need to hold themselves accountable to moving forward with their work.  We are going to continue that aspect of our meetings, but it will be in "optional" one-on-one groups...now we'll have more emphasis on practical strategies to produce more and better work, using Carol Lloyd's excellent book "Creating A Life Worth Living" as a guide. The …

I’ve got an idea I’ve never seen that before. Be First.  Find it at COLLECT. COLLECT is committed to “art for community” – creating work and events that enhance and celebrate culture within the civilization of New York City. COLLECT is committed to artists - providing a forum and mentorship for career development. COLLECT is the first voice on arts in New York City – via its blog and involvement with other media and publications If you are a working artist in New York City we want you to bring y …

Welcome to the meetup website of the legendary American Astrologer Archer One. To view our current calendar of readings, click the calendar link on the left side of this page. For instructions on how to obtain a reading, and for general metaphysical questions, please visit the message board by clicking "messages" on the left nav bar. These astrology readings combine western, vedic, and chinese astrology, numerology, energy cycles, Jungian archetypes, Enneagram analysis, and other methods to arr …

  This meetup group is a source for professionals in the newspaper, magazine, and book industries to share ideas and network with each other.  This group discusses the aspects of the business, programing, art, and publishing of slate devices like the iPad.  We will delve into the impact of these devices as they pertain to the best uses as well as develop and incorporate interactive capabilities.  It is important that everyone in this group has a significant amount of experience in any program l …

Educate the Northeast United States Population to the immediate health dangers and environmental destruction of our water supply for pure corporate profit. My initial thoughts on this group, but completely open to discussion, is that we work together to find ways to use the power of social media and digital communications to educate the public, reaching as many people as possible; work with existing No Fracking organizations (although there are only a few); and ultimately find ways to put pressu …

… We will learn a variety of techniques in mixed media, collage, drawing and painting, stylized portraiture,  paper crafting, fiber arts, stamping, art+healing, illustration, decorative painting, basic sewing and so much more. All the while making new friends and having a great time! There will be a charge (this may vary) for each meetup and this is to cover meeup fees, instruction, any room charges, all handouts and materials for the monthly sessions where we will create, meet and have fun. …

This is a great group to meet Japanese and non-Japanese people who share a common interest in Japanese art culture ranging from Japanese paintings, graphic arts, illustrations, photography, calligraphy, sculptures, and more. This group will provide Japanese and non-Japanese artist with the opportunity to personally introduce and explain their work to you and other art lovers. Not only will this group provide members with a chance to see and appreciate Japanese and non-Japanese art, but it will …