Presented monthly, Saturday Stories invites guest illustrators to lead children and their adult companions in a read-aloud workshop related to the wide range of materials and processes that illustrators use to create their picture books. Dive into a great book this September as New York Times Best-selling Author and Illustrator Mike Lowery joins us for…
Artists of all skill levels are invited for costumed figure drawing at the Society of Illustrators. Chairs and sketch boards will be provided, but artists should come prepared with their own art materials. Guests are also invited to enjoy their favorite cocktail at our bar. Please note, doors for this event will open at 6:00pm.…
Since 1958, the Society of Illustrators has elected to its Hall of Fame artists recognized for their distinguished achievement in the art of illustration. Artists are chosen based on their body of work and the impact it has made on the field of illustration. Please help us in honoring this year's recipients at the annual…
Meet Cecilia Ruiz, acclaimed Mexican author and illustrator. Enjoy Cecilia's behind the scenes presentation of her amazing illustrations, books and hear all about her background. After a fun book reading of her latest book, Mr. Fiorello's Head, participants will explore printing and how to build a character with wonderfully basic geometric shapes and a beautiful limited color palette. For more about…
Meet New Yorker Cartoonist Yinfan Huang for a 90 minute Comic Arts Workshop. Students will learn about different comics genres and formats and how to create a quick and easy-to-read 4-panel comic from start to finish. Exercises range from making simple yet sophisticated 4-panel comics based on a prompt or theme to coloring techniques using…
Light Brunch, Bottomless Mimosas, Longer Poses! Artists of all skill levels are invited for Saturday figure drawing at the Society of Illustrators, hosted by Johnny Dombrowski. Chairs and sketch boards will be provided, but artists should come prepared with their own art materials. Guests are also invited to enjoy a light brunch and bottomless mimosas.…