Smithtown High School East

The engaging Mr. Tim Needles art teacher at my old High School, asked me to come in and give a presentation to his AP class. How could I refuse my old Alma Mater, even though I wasn't a super huge fan of High School when I was there (call it teenage angst)? It was very interesting to see the old place.


Setting up my presentation in chronological order really made me think about my 23 years as an illustrator. Time seemed to go fast.


The students were such a delight. They were warm and interesting and talented. They are many times more sophisticated then I was when I was at their present state. They also were big fans of each other, telling me what their classmates amazing strengths are, such a great class dynamic.



I enjoyed visiting with them. I wish them much success in their futures!
Actually I know they will all have great futures.


I loved seeing what they were working on. I was very impressed too.




All photos by © Tim Needles 2012
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FIT Lecture Series Presents Dan Yaccarino

Once again, another Illustration Department Lecture starring special guest Dan Yaccarino, famed illustrator and writer of many children's books and creator of Oswald animated series for kids on Nick Jr. also Willa's Wild Life now on NBC.
Please join us October 24th room D211 at 6:30-8PM.
See you there!

Chris Buzelli Lectures at FIT -Spring 2011

Please join us for a night with Chris Buzelli, an award wining, amazing illustrator. This Wednesday April 27, 2011 in the "A" building Alcove. This event is free and open to the public.

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Chris Buzelli made a wonderful impression during his lecture. His work is amazing and I speak for everyone here when I say seeing his originals was such an added plus.
Thanks Chris and Soojin!
Also thanks everyone who came out, all you amazing FIT students, faculty and friends!

Lecture Series at FIT

Once again, The FIT Illustration Dept is hosting another lecture. Mark this date!

DECEMBER 8th Wednesday
6:30 to 8 pm

7th Ave at 27th Street NYC

This event is FREE and open to the Public.
Join Us !
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FIT Lecture Series Part II

"How I got my First Job" join us to hear today's top working illustrators talk about their first job and much more.
Wednesday March 24th 6:30-8 pm
This event is free and open to the public

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Thanks to all who attended last night, and especially to the wonderful lecturers who created inspiration and filled the room with excitement with their early tales that lead to such successful careers.


Yuko Shimizu, Fernanda Cohen, Marcos Chin


Fred Harper


Zina Saunders with the microphone


Fernanda Cohen



Yuko Shimizu


Attendees

Lecture Series at FIT

Join us February 24th 6:30 PM at the Haft Auditorium: Seventh Ave at 27th Street C building, Second Floor

See more from my visit at Deep 6 where Act-i-vate members share a studio.

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Mike Cavallaro (feet), Tim Hamilton, Leland Purvis, Simon Fraser, Joe Infurnari and Dean Haspiel

Such an amazing lecture, I want to Thank those who attended. Also the extremely talented and interesting guests, Mike Cavallaro, Tim Hamilton, Leland Purvis, Simon Fraser, Joe Infurnari and Dean Haspiel. Act-i-vate is a webcomix collective solely created by artists to give a platform for their unique stories.
The evening was filled with vital information, funny stories, and a unique perspective. I was charmed as was the audience.
Thanks again!