Join us at Creative Alliance for our first night of drinks and drawing of 2020, featuring Jacqueline Boxx, the amazing Miss Disa-burly-TEASE, who links burlesque, glamour and spectacle to disability! Enjoy a delicious cocktail or two while competing in our off-the-wall drawing contests for awesome prizes from Blick Art Materials—no drawing experience is necessary, but bring your own art supplies and cash tips for Jacqueline!

Here's more about our January model:

"In 2017, Jacqueline Boxx became the first performer to ever compete in a wheelchair for a title at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender. Her mobility aids are as enticing as her activism, and she packs an aesthetic and emotional punch, whether she brings classic tease, nerdlesque, or neo-burlesque to the stage. Her background before disability involved trapeze, circus, hooping, cabaret, theater, bellydance, swing dance, ballet, and numerous other kinds of performance art, including touring with The Dresden Dolls as part of their Brigade. Her mobility decreased gradually and these performance outlets lessened as well, until she burst back onto the stage in 2015 with a renewed feeling of partnership with her disabled body. She has headlined and been featured in burlesque festivals across the globe, including being invited onto the Burlesque Hall of Fame stage twice. Jacqueline has also taught workshops and lectured on panels about mindful movement and burlesque basics across the country.

"Her acts are all related in some way to her experience with chronic pain and limited mobility, and she strives to bring attention through glamour and spectacle to disability. She is: Miss Disa-burly-TEASE!"

(Photo of Jacqueline Boxx courtesy of Stereo Vision Photography.)

Doors at 6:30—show up early to get a good seat! 18+ to draw, 21+ to drink.

$12 in advance, $10 for Creative Alliance members (+$3 over the phone, online, or at the door.) 
BYO drawing supplies. No photography or messy paints, please (watercolors are fine).

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Draw the amazing singer/songwriter Sabrina Chap at our eleventh anniversary celebration, which will be our last session at The Windup Space, which is closing its doors after eleven years of hosting a wide range of eclectic and amazing events. The Windup Space has been our beloved home for a decade, and we couldn't have reached this double-digit milestone without it, so on what will be the Windup's last day (which is why this session’s early on a Saturday evening), let's have a few drinks together to celebrate its eleven wonderful years, and ours, all while creating some tipsy sketches of Sabrina, who'll be striking sassy poses and singing a couple songs for your inspiration. There'll be crazy drawing contests with neat prizes from Blick Art Materials, too.

We should mention that Sabrina's coming down from NYC just for this—it's been years since she's performed in Baltimore. It might have made more sense for us to book a beloved Baltimore performer for the last event at this beloved Baltimore venue, but when we learned that the Windup Space was closing and that this might be our last session (which it may very well be, if we can't find a venue that will be a good fit for us in the next month or so), we approached Sabrina, who's been a major part of many of our favorite moments at the Windup Space, including the time she serenaded us at our wedding reception afterparty with a cover of "I'll Make Love to You" by Boyz II Men. She's only modeled for us twice in our long history, and it's been seven years since her last session with us, but in those two sessions, she's made many fans among past and present Sketchy's regulars, and we've gotten quite a few requests to have her back, so to those folks: Here's your chance—don't blow it! And to those of you who've never heard of her, join us on June 1st to see why we love her so much!

Here's more about this marvelous performer:

"Sabrina Chap is a Brooklyn-based songwriter, composer and performer. She’s got classical piano skills, the ballad lyrics of Tom Waits, the onstage antics of Phyllis Diller and the voice of a whiskey angel. Described as ‘Rousing!’ by the New Yorker, her sets are a ragtime stompin’ good time, full of laughs, heartbreaks, and just plain good songwriting."

"Sabrina Chap blazes through her boozy, bluesy set with all the delicacy of a pneumatic drill, dishing out smut, satire and existential dread in equal measure. The onslaught is relentless. Think Eartha Kitt. Think female Tom Waits. Think nihilistic Cole Porter. Her comedic deftness is matched by her musical prowess and her magnetism is undeniable."—Somna Theatre"

Check out her music and more at http://sabrinachap.com/

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Dr. Sketchy’s Baltimore featuring Sabrina Chap
Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Windup Space
12 W. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
$10 by midnight the night before / $12 at the door
All sales are nonrefundable. Cash only at the door.
Remember to bring cash tips for the models!
18+ to draw, 21+ to drink
BYO sketchbook and drawing supplies!
Proudly sponsored by Blick Art Materials
Note: No photography or messy paints, please (watercolors are fine!)

Join us for this month’s night of drinks and drawing at The Windup Space featuring one of our favorite models, Maria Bella! We’ve had Maria at our Sketchy’s a few times over our nearly eleven-year history, but we keep bringing her back for more of her dynamic poses, her stunning costumes, and her preternatural ability to smile through a 20-minute pose. She was part of the spectacular cast of our 10th anniversary celebration, but it's been three years since her last solo session with us, so if you were at our anniversary event and wished you'd had more time to focus on Maria, here's your chance!

So come draw with us, enjoy delicious drinks from our cocktail menu, and join in our crazy contests to win awesome prizes from Blick Art Materials!

Here’s more about Maria:

“Baltimore’s Sicilian Queen”, Maria Bella is founder of Gilded Lily Burlesque. She is a producer, trumpet player and burlesque performer whose acts are a mix of classic, cabaret and neo-burlesque. She uses cultural imagery, exotic flair, fantasy and world dance technique to bring clever concepts to the stage.

"She is co-producer of The Carnivalesque Roadshow, which opened for Storm Large of Pink Martini at The Kennedy Center for The Performing Arts. The Carnivalesque Roadshow has been touring the East Coast for the past four years.

"She has performed in various festivals around the US and internationally, including The Lyric Opera House, The Baltimore PRIDE Festival, named “Artist of the Year 2016” by the Asheville Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, Headliner at The Asheville Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, The Great Southern Exposure, Headliner at The Festival of Poe in South Carolina, The Purrrlesque Burlesque Festival, The Texas Burlesque Festival, The Show-Me Burlesque Festival, The New York Burlesque Festival, Queen category in the Southern Fried Burlesque Festival, The Toronto Burlesque Festival and was selected to perform in the London Burlesque Festival."

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Dr. Sketchy’s Baltimore featuring Maria Bella
Monday, May 13, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Windup Space
12 W. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
$10 by midnight the night before / $12 at the door
All sales are nonrefundable. Cash only at the door.
Remember to bring cash tips for the models!
18+ to draw, 21+ to drink
BYO sketchbook and drawing supplies!
Proudly sponsored by Blick Art Materials
Note: No photography or messy paints, please (watercolors are fine!)

Join us at The Windup Space for a sensational night of drinks and drawing featuring our amazing March model, Maki Roll! Loosen up your lines with a delicious cocktail or two, and join in our crazy contests to win awesome prizes from Blick Art Materials!

Here’s a little more info on Maki:

"Known as 'The Cosplay Cutie Turned Burlesque Beauty,' Maki Roll is the highly melanated geek of your multiverse.  Hailing from Washington DC, Maki explores the intersection of pop culture and sexuality through nerdlesque, sideshow, and other forms of performance art.  Combining her love of costuming and comic books with an extensive dance and production background, Maki has performed and produced all over the US and internationally. She has been featured in shows for New York Comic Con, Gen-Con and was a Guest of Honor at Anime Kon Expo Barbados in 2016."

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Dr. Sketchy’s Baltimore featuring Maki Roll
Monday, March 11, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Windup Space
12 W. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
$10 by midnight the night before / $12 at the door
All sales are nonrefundable. Cash only at the door.
Remember to bring cash tips for the models!
18+ to draw, 21+ to drink
BYO sketchbook and drawing supplies!
Proudly sponsored by Blick Art Materials
Note: No photography or messy paints, please (watercolors are fine!)

Join us at The Windup Space for our last event of 2018 and draw our December muse, the fabulous Betty O'Hellno! Betty first modeled for us nearly two years ago, and we're thrilled to have her back to help us close out this year with one more very sparkly (but always slightly silly) sketch night!

More about Betty:

"Betty O'Hellno is Baltimore's butter-faced burlesque beauty queen. Betty is a queer drag artist, costume designer, corset enthusiast, and graphic designer. She believes whole-heartedly in the incredible healing power of rhinestone sparkle, entrancing nipple tassels, and the positive celebration of the human body in all of its beautiful forms."

Enjoy our delicious cocktails and join in our crazy contests to win awesome prizes from Blick Art Materials! Like our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates!

Dr. Sketchy's Baltimore featuring Betty O'Hellno
Monday, December 10, 2018, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Windup Space
12 W. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
$10 by midnight the night before / $12 at the door
All sales are nonrefundable. Cash only at the door.
Remember to bring cash tips for the models!
18+ to draw, 21+ to drink
BYO sketchbook and drawing supplies!
Proudly sponsored by Blick Art Materials
Note: No photography or messy paints, please (watercolors are fine!)

Join us for our next night of drinks and drawing featuring our November model, the beautiful Bebe Bardot! 

A little more about Bebe:

"Standing at a statuesque 4'11", Bebe Bardot is the award-winning 'Brick Dollhouse of Washington, DC'! This petite powerhouse is a burlesque performer, pinup model, and professional rollergirl who proves that big things can come in small packages. She recently competed in the Burlypicks World Championship after taking home the top prize in the Washington, DC regionals, and she was also nominated for the 2018 New York Burlesque Festival Hottest Freshman Award! A vintage glamour girl at heart, Bebe has been featured in several pinup magazines including Delicious Dolls, Pinup Life, and Black Pinups. She's been wowing audiences all across the nation, and you're up next! Bebe's stacked and that's a fact—get ready for the retro shake dancer of your dreams!"

Don't miss your chance to draw this amazing performer! Come enjoy our delicious cocktails and join in our crazy contests to win awesome prizes from Blick Art Materials—no drawing experience necessary. Like our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates!

(Flyer photo: Atomic Cheesecake Studios. Design: Alexis de la Rosa)

Dr. Sketchy's Baltimore featuring Bebe Bardot
Monday, November 12, 2018, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Windup Space
12 W. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
$10 by midnight the night before / $12 at the door
All sales are nonrefundable. Cash only at the door.
Remember to bring cash tips for the models!
18+ to draw, 21+ to drink
BYO sketchbook and drawing supplies!
Proudly sponsored by Blick Art Materials
Note: No photography or messy paints, please (watercolors are fine!)

The wonderful Whiskey Joy will be our model and performer for our September session at The Windup Space! Like the drink, she's been a potent muse for many artists—Whiskey's modeled at both Baltimore and DC Sketchy's, at our special session at the BMA's Matisse/Diebenkorn opening celebration, and at several sittings elsewhere for fine artists. Grab your sketchbook and get ready to have Whiskey inspire you at this month's fun night of drinks and drawing! Enjoy our delicious cocktails and join in our crazy contests to win awesome prizes from Blick Art Materials!

A little more about Whiskey:

"Whiskey Joy is a burlesque performer, producer, costumer, and model from Baltimore, MD. Producer/co-producer of Red & Black Ball Stageshow, Variete, and TimelessTease, she has performed up and down the east coast, including at the Great Burlesque Exposition and the Steampunk Worlds Fair. Recipient of Baltimore City Paper’s 2016 Best Burlesque Partners award along with Betty O’Hellno, Whiskey Joy takes a little nip and does a little strip!"

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(Flyer photo: Jim O'Connor Photography. Design: Alexis de la Rosa)

Dr. Sketchy's Baltimore featuring Whiskey Joy
Monday, September 10, 2018, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Windup Space
12 W. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
$10 by midnight the night before / $12 at the door
All sales are nonrefundable. Cash only at the door.
Remember to bring cash tips for the models!
18+ to draw, 21+ to drink
BYO sketchbook and drawing supplies!
Proudly sponsored by Blick Art Materials
Note: No photography or messy paints, please (watercolors are fine!)

Join us for a fun night of drinks and drawing featuring the Team Maryland Roller Derby All Stars as your models! Get ready to draw some amazing group poses while sipping some delicious cocktails from our drink menu, and compete in our silly drawing contests to win awesome prizes from Blick Art Materials! We don't get to have a derby team pose for us often—this'll only be our fourth time in a decade—but every session has been incredibly fun and insanely popular, so definitely be sure to show up early for a good seat.

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Dr. Sketchy's Baltimore featuring Team Maryland Roller Derby All Stars
Monday, August 13, 2018, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Windup Space
12 W. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
$10 by midnight the night before / $12 at the door
All sales are nonrefundable. Cash only at the door.
Remember to bring cash tips for the models!
18+ to draw, 21+ to drink
BYO sketchbook and drawing supplies!
Proudly sponsored by Blick Art Materials
Note: No photography or messy paints, please (watercolors are fine!)

We're deviating slightly from our "2nd Monday of the month" schedule so that we can bring you the amazing Martika—international variety entertainer and one woman stunt show—all the way from Kansas City! Join us on Monday the 16th for a night of drinks, drawing, and a daring sideshow performance by Martika, plus crazy contests with prizes from Blick Art Materials!

A little more about Martika:

Martika is an international variety entertainer based in Kansas City, MO. She is the C.E.O. of KC Entertainment Services, LLC. Born into a military family, Martika began traveling the world at a young age. This exposure to international performers sparked her interest in the circus arts, and at the age of 8 she ignited her passion for the performing arts through training in jazz dance and classical ballet. Her passion for dance flourished when she discovered hula hooping. Constantly looking to push herself, in 2008 Martika sought out the best teachers to further her knowledge in fire arts and sideshow danger stunts.

Martika is the only one woman stunt show, and the only female sword swallower, in Kansas City. She travels solo around the world performing circus acts, fire arts, escapology, and sideshow stunts. She also teaches a variety of workshops, including at the popular international Wanderlust 108 festivals.

Martika graces the audience with her playful charm. Don't let this fool you... from hula hooping with barbed wire to swallowing swords, her distinctively spectacular show will make the audience laugh and leave them asking... "HOW DID SHE DO THAT!? I want to see more!"

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Dr. Sketchy’s Baltimore featuring Martika
Monday, July 16, 2018, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Windup Space
12 W. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
$10 by midnight the night before / $12 at the door
All sales are nonrefundable. Cash only at the door.
Remember to bring cash tips for the models!
18+ to draw, 21+ to drink
BYO sketchbook and drawing supplies!
Proudly sponsored by Blick Art Materials
Note: No photography or messy paints, please (watercolors are fine!)
Photo of Martika by Kia Randall of Celestial Pictures, LLC

For ten years, Dr. Sketchy’s Baltimore has been bringing together artists of all levels to draw fabulous models and compete in crazy drawing contests for prizes, all in an atmosphere of boozy, creative conviviality. Come celebrate a decade of dazzling life drawing at this special session, featuring four of our favorite models—Nona Narcisse, Maria Bella, Hot Todd Lincoln, and GiGi Holliday—who’ll also be performing, plus a bunch of contests with prizes from Blick Art Materials!

Note the later start time, since this is a rare moment when we’re not on a school night! We won’t be able to contain this much fun in our usual three hours and, after all the drawing’s done, we’ll stick around for another drink or three to chat and see everyone’s sketches, so get ready to stay out and celebrate with us!

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Dr. Sketchy’s Baltimore’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, June 9, 2018, from 8 p.m. to ??
The Windup Space
12 W. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
$15 by midnight the night before / $18 at the door
All sales are final. Cash only at the door.
Remember to bring cash tips for the models!
18+ to draw, 21+ to drink
BYO sketchbook and drawing supplies!
Proudly sponsored by Blick Art Materials
Note: No photography or messy paints, please (watercolors are fine!)
(Flyer illustration and design by Alex Fine.)