Road to Artdom: June 2008

Air Force Art Program: USAF EC trip

Last week I was privileged to represent the U.S. Air Force Art Program and visit the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center to document the Air Force Phoenix Warrior Training Course and Air Force Exercise Eagle Flag. I was joined by fellow artists James Bennett, William Frake (Ice Age- Creator of Scrat) John Finger , Steven Walker; and escorted by Tech. Sgt Scott Sturkol.

It was an amazing experience that has left me with many great memories, insightful information and over 2000+ images of photo reference to sift through. I will be making a couple of paintings that I will then be giving to the Pentagon to be apart of the U.S. Air Force's Art Collection.

To see more images of the other artists and myself go to the USAF EC and see a feature by our guide, Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol
http://www.expeditionarycenter.af.mil/news/story_media.asp?id=123103914

Labels: airforce, illustration, travels

Illustration West 47 Call for Entries Artwork & Comic Con

Illustration West 47- Call for Entries Artwork
Copyright 2008 Tatiana

As the Show Chair for the Society of Illustrators Las Angeles, it has been a labor of love organizing Illustration West 47. The Student Call for Entries are currently being accepted. For more information please download the PDF here: http://www.si-la.org/Student_CFE.pdf

The Professional Call for Entires will be opening soon. We have an exciting caliber of judges lined up for this years competition that reflect the diversity of our categories from art directors, entertainment executives, illustrators, editors, and comic book professionals.

We have combined two existing categories, Entertainment and Visual Development, into one category. Doing so has allowed us to add a brand new category, Comic Books/ Graphic Novels. This year will be our first year having presence at San Diego Comic Con with an exhibitor booth and panel.

We are booth #2616. We will be in the main exhibit space located across from and next to Dark Horse Comics, Bongo Comics / Simpsons, and the industry machine known as Marvel Entertainment.

Our Panel:
Saturday, JULY 26 3:30-4:30pm
ROOM 30AB

Labels: comiccon, exhibition, illustration, sila

Career Day

I had the pleasure of presenting at a wonderful Career Day to 3rd - 5th graders. It really excited me to be invited to present my career as an artist and designer to the students among lawyers, city planners, bankers, and a multitude of other traditional jobs. The students openness and intrigue of the arts was very refreshing.