Keystone Game Studio - Art Director Opening in Taiwan

In case there are any Art Director interested. Keystone studio in Taiwan is looking for an Art Director for their project. For more information, you can visit their site at:
http://www.kgsmail.com/english/main.php

Job Listings:
http://www.kgsmail.com/english/joinus-art.php

This might be a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in traveling and working abroad.

Cheers,
Kevin

Junction Point/Disney Interactive Studios - Concept Artist Opening

Junction Point studio is a game studio located in Austin Texas. It was founded by Warren Spector and is a part of Disney Interactive Studio since 2007.

Currently they are looking for a 16 month contract concept artist to work full time at their Austin office with possible permanency after the contract expires.

Here is their website and current job listings:
http://www.junctionpoint.com/jobs/careers.html

To summit, send your resume or questions to:
DISJunctionPointRecruiting@disney.com

Kazu Kibuishi Graphic Narrative Workshop on April 18th ~ May 16th !!

Kazu Kibuishi, creator of Amulet, Daisy Kutter and Flight Comics is teaching a 5 week Graphic Narrative course at Gallery Nucleus from April 18 ~ May 16, 2009 (9AM~12PM).

This is a great workshop for anyone interested in story development or creating their own project.

For all current students of Concept Design Academy, Nucleus is offering a special $50 discount toward the course. (Just show them your spring 2009 term receipt as proof)

Basically you get the $500 class for $450.

For more info, you can visit Gallery Nucleus website at:
http://www.gallerynucleus.com/event/192

For more info on Kazu's work, you can visit his blog at:
http://www.boltcity.com/

Space is limited, so RSVP soon while spaces are available.

Thanks,
Kevin Chen

Carlo Arellano's "Character & Creatures" Workshop this weekend~!!

Here is one of Carlo's new sketch posted on his blog site:
To see more, you can visit Carlo's website at http://chainsawart.blogspot.com/ .

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to send you a quick update on the event coming up at Concept Design Academy this weekend:

Carlo Arellano’s 2 day “Character & Creature Design” workshop on March 21^st and 28^th

The workshop will be from 2 ~7PM and Carlo is one of our best instructors in teaching solid design and functionality for both characters and environments.

As of today, we still have a few spaces available. So, sign up soon as the space is limited.

To sign up, please RSVP by e-mail and we will send you the confirmation and payment instructions shortly over e-mail.

Thanks again for your time and keep in touch!!

Best,

Kevin

(*** Update: Here is one of Carlo's Demos from the class. Enjoy~!! ***)

Second Khang Le "Environment & Lighting Workshop" on April 18th

Due to popular demand, we are opening up a second workshop for Khang Le on April 18th, 2009.

The spaces are limited, so sign up soon to reserve your spot.

To give you a sneak peak for what is coming up, here is the demo from Khang's Feb. 28th workshop. Enjoy :)

UPDATE - Weekly Figure Drawing Workshop at Gallery Nucleus

Hi Everyone,

Nucleus is hosting their weekly figure drawing workshop this Wed, March 11th.

It is a part of their new event called "SBS (Sketch Book Society). The invitation is for everyone who is interested to draw on Wed. night from 7~10PM. The cost will be $15 to help chip in for the model and refreshments.

For more info you can visit:
http://www.gallerynucleus.com/event/186

Hope to see you there~!!

Kevin

Spring 2009 Enrollment Status (updated 5/4/09)

Available:

- none -


Full or Locked:

Creature Design with Jerad Marantz - Full

Sketching for Environment with Ed Li - Full

Entertainment Projects with Andy Chung - Locked

Analytical Figure Drawing with Kevin Chen - Full

Environment Design (Mon) with James Paick - Full

Environment Design (Sun) with James Paick - Full

Vehicle & Mechs with Paul Christopher - Locked

Cinematic Storyboard with Jay Oliva - Locked

Environment & Light with Khang Le (Feb. 28) - Full

Character & Creature Design with Carlo Arellano (March 21, 28) - Full

Digital Painting Techniques with Jaime Jones (April 25) - Full

Environment & Light with Khang Le (April 18) - Full

Digital Painting Techniques with Jaime Jones (May 23) - Full

3 Day Composition Workshop with Marshall Vandruff (May 29, 30, 31) - Locked

(*** For all FULL workshops, there is a waiting list available. Sign up if you wish to be notified when there are any last minute openings from cancellations. Thanks for your support. ***)

Sign up soon as spaces are limited~