I just got back from Sangiovese Ristorante where I wined and dined on behalf on the staff of Oranje and especially co-founders Ryan Hickey and Adam Crockett. There were only a hand full of us compared to the many that participated which was kind of disappointing. I was hoping to run into more of the artists to see how their night was at Oranje 2009.
There was great food, great music, and great conversation. I invited my friend and founder of Grimey Studios, Derek Martin along for the ride. We discussed a range of topics spanning from politics to digital SLRs to the oil tanker that exploded on I-69 earlier today. We were also lucky enough to talk with artists Dominic Sansone and Mike Altman. Their styles couldn’t be farther from each other but I enjoy both of their work a lot. Mike brought in some glossy 8.5 x 11 promo sheets and started spontaneously doodling attendants portraits on the back of them. He has a great way of capturing someone’s likeness with very few strokes of a pencil.
You can check out his work at http://mikealtman.com/
Here is me in Mike Altman’s world. I’d say it’s pretty accurate.
I don’t get out much especially to fancy restaurants so it was a nice change of pace for an evening. I just want to say thanks again to Ryan, Adam, and everyone who made Oranje possible this year. I had an amazing experience and am very fortunate for the contacts and friendships I have made through the process.
