Pixs from OIC PORTRAIT DAY, 2nd Jan 2010

Thanks to all the participants on Saturday. We had a very interesting session. Its good to see so many artists not just trying to capture a likeness but to add some soul to their drawings. Check out the photos in the link and do give your comments and hope to see more of you in February!! Happy New Year and keep drawing!!

OIC PORTRAIT DAY, 3rd Anniversary 2009

Yes its our 3rd annivesary!!

Come and celebrate with us, you are the stars that make each PORTRAIT DAY special!! ! Lets's spread the good vibes, draw some nice portraits & catch up with your OIC buddies at the same time. OIC's modus operandi if you don't know already- Everyone gets 15 minutes to draw the "patron" at the same time. You get $8 for each drawing sold . Make it COLOURFUL, all skill levels welcomed. You don't have to be an OIC member to join but please read the FAQ. Come and draw, network and trade tips. Hang out dinner at a not too expensive place after the event. Call 96806572 for more info. (Poster illustration by SanSan aka MoodyTwoShoes )

*DON'T sign up if you do not wish to post your work for view/ sale.

Please sign up via comments. Those who missed AUGUST's session pls use this register form! Thanks for cooperating

OIC PORTRAIT DAY 4TH JUL , SATURDAY, RED DOT MUSEUM, 2 TO 6PM

It's THE OIC Portrait session at MAAD again! Polish your drawing skills & catch up with your OIC buddies at the same time. OIC's modus operandi if you don't know already- Everyone gets 15 minutes to draw the "patron" at the same time. You get $8 for each drawing sold . Make it COLOURFUL, all skill levels welcomed. You don't have to be an OIC member to join but please read the FAQ. Come and draw, network and trade tips. Hang out dinner at a not too expensive place after the event. Call 96806572 for more info. Sign up quick @ comments section now! (Poster illustration by Adeline )

*Posting your work is a sign of appreciation to the patron/seater/ poser, DON'T sign up if you do not wish to post your work for view/ sale.

Use this register form! ( Do not post in comments )

This form is working very well. I will update the confirmed name list every 6-12hrs. Thanks for cooperating

OIC PORTRAIT DAY 6TH JUNE , SATURDAY, RED DOT MUSEUM, 2 TO 6PM

It's time for the most anticipated illustrator event of the month, OIC Portrait session at MAAD is here again! Polish your drawing skills & catch up with your OIC buddies at the same time. OIC's modus operandi if you don't know already- Everyone gets 15 minutes to draw the same customer at the same time. You get $8 for each drawing sold . Make it colourful, all skill levels welcomed. You don't have to be an OIC member to join but please read the updated FAQ. Come and draw, network and trade tips. Hang out dinner at a not too expensive place after the event. Call 96806572 for more info. Sign up quick @ comments section now! (Poster illustration by Jason Siew.)

*Posting your work is a sign of appreciation to the patron/seater/ poser, DON'T sign up if you do not wish to post your work for view/ sale.

**Seats are strictly reserved for participating artists and patrons only.

***Non-paying unofficial doodlers at the side are not welcome to be fair to participating/paying artists. - added by mindflyer.

ASK AN ARTIST

We start off Monday with a new weekly installment – ASK AN ARTIST

This week Mike (aka The Chairman) interviews Zid about his experience at the OIC-Portrait Day event

What do you look forward to at "PORTRAIT DAY"?

For me, it's the diverse participants for portraiture and ultimately able to see how different artists work.

The former is the excitement when you see facial features that really challenge your “eye-brain-hand” coordination. The latter is relatively a reason for me to engage in the discourse of influencing and be influenced in my creative process. Finally the chicks... Hey at least I'm honest about it.

How do you make your session fruitful?

By having my drawings sold! Hehe, naw, by being able to capture likeness within the given time slot, and having satisfying results by means of visually significant output.

What is your absolute fave tool at the sessions?

I'm more of a "use whatever you have at that moment" if not "use the cheapest most crappiest tool and make the best out of it" kind of artist. A ballpoint pen would do for the base lines and I'd just use anything I can find in my pencil case for finishing touches then and there. Dried markers, highlighters, correction pen, magic pen, name it. No particular favourite.

What have you seen or learn from a fellow OICnik at such sessions?

That you guys are elite and carry fancy tools! Which is awesome, made me feel like a cheapskate! I'm amazed at how you guys can capture likeness and stay focused doing it the whole day. At some point in every session when I zone out, the results are always uneasy to my eyes.

Your favourite style of portraits or favourite portrait drawing of the moment.

Of course, Kent Williams' all the time! (Attached) and also check this link

OIC Portrait Day @MAAD 5th Apr 2-7pm

It's OIC Portrait Day @MAAD !!! Join us for more fun and practice of figure drawing skills (and get paid for it). Bring your favorite drawing tools, paper and materials.

How it works:

• A customer sits for 10-15mins.
• All of us draw.
• Customer gets to choose and buy his/her favourite drawing.
• If yours gets chosen, you get $8 for each drawing.
• If not, hey it's good practice and you'll just get better.

Meet at 2pm and please be punctual. We'll go somewhere nice (but not too costly) to eat after it ends. See you there. Everyone welcome ( but must try to stay for full session from 2-7pm)! Sign up under the comments section to confirm your attendance (non-OIC members- please email us your hp nos). Call/ text 96806572 for more info.

(Thanks to Fleecircus for the illustration/ poster design)