IC Members Show Coming Up!

Hello Illustrators Club Members, Don't forget to enter 2 pieces into the Illustrators Club Members Show coming up! It's free to enter and IC Members are guaranteed a place on the wall at the Art Institute of Washington in Rosslyn. The location of the gallery is very close to Georgetown and provides great exposure for your work! And best of all; I've said it before, … it's Free for IC members! All that is required is a small hanging fee which we use toward refreshments for the opening night of the show. Here is what you need to know: Drop off, mail or FedEx by 5:00PM MONDAY, December 7, 2009 to: AIW SHOW 2062 Cobblestone Lane; Reston, VA 20191 Check your e-mail for this message and further directions (attached).

So, if you're an IC Member, send it in … and you're in! It's free! See you at the show. David Labrozzi President Illustrators Club of Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia www.illustratorsclub.org

The Kelly Collection

The Illustrators Club of Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia had the wonderful opportunity once again to tour the remarkable Kelly Collection of American Illustration. The tour was made possible by Mr. Kelly and Collection Curator, Ms. Alberding.

Ms. Alberding's insights into the works on display were not only very informative, but entertaining as well. Her research into the tales the Illustrations were originally produced for as well as stories about the Illustrators themselves, provided viewers with a heightened perspective of these already highly regarded works.

I find myself saying this often about the experience; but truly, viewing these works first hand had been nothing less than magical. There is no doubt, everyone left that day inspired!

Thanks goes out once again to Mr. Kelly for the kind generosity he has extended to the Club through sharing his Collection. We are more than fortunate to have such a friend in the world of Illustration.

Sincerely,

David Labrozzi

President

Illustrators Club of Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia

www.illustratorsclub.org

National Archives - UK

Some fantastic work is on display at the National Archives (UK) website. Found a beautiful sequential piece of the perils of a Merchant vessel in the North Atlantic. After looking around, I had to pass it on... Check out the caracature of Fire-Bomb Fritz by Reginald Mount from 1942! Fantastic work!

I also appreciate seeing the full artboard with notations and battered edges.

Here's the link: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/theartofwar/

Think Anatomy

Just found a huge online anatomy resource - Lots of info for medical illustrators, and even something for us with weaker constitutions. Good site for those of you going through your anatomy classes -- Know your Costal Insertions of Latissimus Dorsi!

Click around...

http://thinkanatomy.com/

DACs Payback for UK Pubs

As an artist or visual creator you can claim Payback royalties if your work has been featured in a UK book, magazine or included in a programme broadcast on BBC Digital or terrestrial television. DACS pays these roylaties to successful claimants in December each year. Read more here. http://www.dacs.org.uk/index.php?m=4

DACS is a membership based organisation representing 36,000 fine artists and their heirs, in addition to 16,000 photographers, illustrators, craftspeople, cartoonists, architects, animators and designers, including some of the biggest names in contemporary visual arts.

--- If you qualify, you have until Sept 30th to put in a claim! Many Thanks to UK Illustrator Lynne Chapman for the heads-up!

We could use the love on this side of the pond, too. awe... yeah!

Go Figure! Is Starting Up Again. October 6 is On Us!

The IC sponsored figure drawing sessions are starting up again!

Show up on October 6 starting at 6 p.m. and draw for free. Sessions end at 9 p.m.

The first session will be October 6 at the Art Institute of Washington on the 11th floor. Please ask the front desk for assistance with the elevator.

The Art Institute of Washington is located in Rosslyn, VA. The location is very near the Rosslyn stop on the orange line of the metro.

After the 6th, sessions will run every Tuesday and Thursday for the Fall season (with the exception of holidays). The sessions will be held between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on those days.

As mentioned earlier in this post, on October 6, 2009 you can come and draw for free. After that the fee is $8.00/session. As

always, students and faculty of the Art Institute are invited to attend for free.

See you there!

David Labrozzi

President,

Illustrators Club of Washington DC Maryland and Virginia

www.illustratorsclub.org

Covering Media - Illustration Annuals

I came across this entry this morning over at the Covering Media blog. The author covers the medal winners of the top three annuals, going back to the beginning of inception. Society of Illustrators, American Illustration Annual and Spectrum winners are listed. I checked out the SI wiki and see Gary Kelley has the top spot with 12 gold and 15 silver medals... WOW!

Here's the link to check the tally... Didn't I see your name up there too?

http://blog.coveringmedia.com/2009/08/juried-illustration-annual-summaries.html