“ I like attending meetups because career and personal interest activites are the spice of life. ”

“ I am a graphic artist with the Dallas Morning News and I have a BFA degree. My daughter and her two boys and I live together with a houseful for cats and dogs. ”

“ I'm a fine artist looking for people (all colors, shapes and sizes!) interested in art modeling and also other artists interested in a regular figure drawing/painting group. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because nobody succeeds alone and I need all the help I can get. Hopefully I can give a bit too. ”

“ Hi, please let me know what kind of events are planned this fall. ”

“ I am looking to meet people with similar interests. ”

“ Would like to share ideas and conversation with other local artists. ”

“ Not sure if I want to play competitivly or just get somepeople to gether on a regular basis for a few drinks and some good competition. There are couple of new sports bars in Plano I need to check out to see if they have boards. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I really want to improve on my figure drawing, among other thing ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need models and original photography to improve my painting skills. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I recently took a portrait class at the Art Institute of McKinney and loved it. I enjoy all art forms and would love to meet and share ideas with other artists. ”

“ I am a beginning painter, and would like to meet with others for conversation, inspiration, edification, instruction. I would like to see others work, others see my work, grab a bite to eat, people watch, etc. ”

“ Hi! I'm a single mom with a 2 year old son. I work in Richardson and live in McKinney. I have been through a recent breakup (with my son's father) and am looking for things to do with people who may be in sort of the same situation as I am. ”

“ I want local SCBWI Meetups because I have a book in progress. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because, I enjoy giving and recieving critiques. It is always neat to see a new technique. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am majoring in Drawing/Painting at the University of North Texas and would like to meet other artist's and get feedback on my paintings. ”

“ Oil painting & charcoal portrait drawing are my favorites. Since I am an engineer, I hardly have time to do any art work anymore. Joining this hopefully will inspire & motivate me more to pick up my long rested paint brushes again. Thanks, Ginzu ”

“ I'm a writer currently pursuing an MFA in creative writing. I'm working on my first book and am now submitting short stories for possible publication. I'd like to meet others that share my passion for the written word! ”

“ I want these local Meetups to interact and share experience with other involved artist, also to learn from others and gain more experience. ”

“ I am an artist in the Dallas area.... and are always up for meeting new artist.... and networking ”

“ I am new to Ft Worth/Haltom City, Texas. Honestly I am new to the state, been here a month. I want to meet other people who share my love of writing and photography. You can reach me at leannday69@yahoo.com or on messenger as okiebrighteyes. ”

“ I want local Writer's Block Meetups because creativity and drive inspire the same in others. I want to supply and receive from those with similar goals. ”

“ I'm a local artist seeking kindred spirits to fire my enthusiasm nd inspiration. ”

“ Comics make me feel all warm inside. ”

“ My name is marsha and I paint in oil. I have talken a few courses but need practice in drawing. I am a Dallas native and a Realtor. ”

“ hi, i'm from south africa. really interested in a drum circle meetup. ”

“ Hi I'm an artist in Plano, TX and would like to meet up with some artist in the area. ”

“ Hi everyone. My name is Donna. We have three male German Shepherds. Axel our youngest, is pictured with my husband Angel. Also members of http://members.aol.com/swdogclub ”

“ My husband and I are tired of friends who decide to have kids and keep saying "things won't change", and everything does once they have kids. We want to meet other childless by choice couples to go to movies, eat at nice restaurants, just hang out.. ”

“ I want local Figure Drawing Meetups because I want to improve my skills. I am a graphic designer but would like to draw more than I currently do ”

“ I want local Writers Meetups because I have created writing groups in five states in the past and I am looking forward to meeting local writers and discussing each other's inspirtations. ”

“ I want local Metal Arts Meetups because I'm new to the area and would like to meet like-minded artists. ”

“ I want local Art Meetups because I'm an artist looking to mingle with other artists to gain more experience, share my work, more exposure, and just plain have a good time. ”

“ I'm a writer and I keep travelling all around the world. I'm French and guess what I'll be in Paris from August 20th for a month. ”

“ MwanaKenya mkikuyu halisi kutoka Nairobi, lakini sasa naishi McKinney - karibu an Dallas. ”

“ I'm a creative mom of three teenage boys. I would love to get to know other artists/parents who are nurturing creativity in the their own lives and the lives of their kids - when are we supposed to have to have time to do the laundry? ”