Way back in February, we were excited and nervous to launch a second session each month. The second session would take place towards the beginning of each month, on a Wednesday evening from 7pm - 9pm. We introduced a new "in the round" layout for the session, with the stage to the centre, ensuring our model, Sarah Vixyn turned to face each side during posing. We also included a longer pose than usual, which was 40 minutes. We have had really positive feedback about the session and are looking forward to building up the midweek sessions.

Thanks as always to our wonderful crew and our cupcake sponsor Pow! Cake That for custom cupcake prizes!

All photos by Kerri Katastrophe More over on our branch website here!

We kicked off our art classes of 2014 in comic book style with Gotham City as our backdrop and three feisty femme fatales; Azaria Starfire as Poison Ivy, Deirdre J as Harley Quinn and introducing a new model to the Dr. Sketchy family – Hazel Farrell as Catwoman!

Later in the session, The Joker even made an appearance as Azaria transformed for her manic and quirky performance.

Prizes were sponsored by Baby Tattoo Books and incredible cupcakes by Pow! Cake That.

You can view the full gallery of photos from our session by the fabulously multi-talented Kerri Katastrophe over on our branch website!

Our final session of 2013 featured models Kerri Katastrophe and Sarah Vixyn as The Nutcracker and the Sugar Plum Fairy! With Kerri stepping out from her usual role behind the camera, veteran Dr Sketchy's Dublin photographer Peter of Griffpics.com joined us to shoot the session. We were also joined by film-maker Aoife McGarry who put together an incredible video from the session.

Prizes were sponsored by Baby Tattoo Books and incredible cupcakes by Pow! Cake That.

More from this session on our branch website.

DR SKETCHY'S DUBLIN: in the Nutcracker from mcgarry on Vimeo.

We’ll be joining Sky Arts at the RDS, in Dublin, on Sunday 14 July from 10am to 6pm, providing free sessions through the day to celebrate their Portrait Artist of the Year Competition!

Whether you are a professional or amateur, come and join the coolest Art School in town. With three gorgeous models, fabulously attired, propped and posed, Dr Sketchy will bring out the artist in you, with themes including Lichtenstein-inspired Pop Art, the work of Art Nouveau pioneer Mucha and Degas ballerinas. Grab a sketch book and add a bit of glamour to your doodles! To enquire about booking a place please email festivalbookings@storyvault.tv

Starring:

Azaria Starfire

Sade O’Sapphic

Sarah Vixyn

Presented by Scarlett Nymph

For more details see Sky Arts’ Website!

This was a dream session for me, the fabulous Azaria Starfire had proposed the theme months before and we had roped in Dark Knight Fontaine to model along side her.  Red Boy created the visuals for the backdrop and on the day everything came together perfectly!  I was even more delighted when I saw these photos by Kerri Cherry, because I never thought she’d be able to capture the atmosphere so well – but she did!

Check out the rest of the photoset over on our branch website.

In March, we created an undersea cavern populated with beautiful sea nymphs and mer-people for our Under the Sea session featuring Bella Agogo and Randal Jones!

Check out the full gallery by photographer Kerri Cherry over on our branch website.

Back in September 2012, the Dublin branch hosted a 'Blade Runner' themed event feauring models and performers Azaria Starfire, Rachel Lally and Sarah Vixyn.

Photography from the session was by Kerri Cherry (below) and Rick Taylor (above) The photo gallery is now  online on our dedicated branch blog here.

This weekend, the lovely Azaria Starfire is joining us once again, this time for a 'Metropolis' themed session.  More info and tickets here.

Our first Summer Nights session came with a very fitting Grease theme!!! Everyone at Dr.Sketchy’s Dublin HQ was super excited about it.  We had the stunning Epiphany DeMeanour as Sandy Olsson and Lycan Animal as heart throb Danny Zuko.

This talented pair are no strangers to the stage they also provided the sessions entertainment too. Over the course of 3 hours we saw Sandy transform from demure girl next door into a smoking hottie! (If you dont believe me check out the photos & the amazing black pants Epiphany/ Sandy is wearing.)
We got to see a whole new side to Danny Zuko as he gave us a fantastic cross dressing rendition of Look at me, I’m Sandra Dee. Things heated up with their rendition of You’re the one that I want as there was slight hint of bondage!  As Danny stripped down to his smalls he realised the T-Bird logo was missing from his underwear. Cue blushing girl from the audience to doodle the logo on his underpants!!!

The poses were hilarious and imaginative too as they had a Greased Lighting prop to play around with. We were also entertained by the films sound track, a caption competition, booze and cupcakes. And yet again the whole team pulled off a fantastic session.

It was also a day for lots of visitors and Sketchy regular models to pop in as it was the same day as the Pride 2012 Parade in Dublin City. Phil T Gorgeous and Sade O’Sapphic stopped by to say Hi! and fill us in on all the celebrations around the city for the day, which also made us a bit jealous as we would have loved to have attended and taken part in the festivities.

Michelle Noir

Photos by Cherry Sedition

Dublin summers are usually notable for the grey skies and chill in the air, but on the last Saturday in May, we experienced a bit of a heat wave – ironically, as our theme was better suited to a gloomy day!  So, we cranked up the air conditioning, kept the pitchers of ice-cold cocktails topped up and celebrated the 2nd birthday of our branch with a Miss Havisham themed session!

Our models were Blue Ruin and Postmodern Sleeze, while we were treated to the musical stylings of Lady K & Ruby Noir who put a jazzy twist on contemporary songs.

We will be back in 4 Dame Lane on the 30th June in our new later time slot of 5pm to 8pm with a Grease themed session featuring Epiphany DeMeanour and Jonas Wal.  Tickets on sale now!

If you  cannot wait that long, you can check out our very special sessions for Dublin Pride this weekend at the Little Green Street Gallery.  Secure your places by paying a deposit here!

More photos by Cherry Sedition from the session can be found here!

DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE OUR NOVEMBER SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE UPSTAIRS IN SWEENEYS OF DAME STREET (Formerly Le Cirk):

http://www.sweeneysdublin.com/

Our last session of the year, we’ll be kicking off the festive season with ‘A Black & White Christmas’ theme.

- Featuring -

Epiphany DeMeanour
Foxy P Cox

Beautiful models, festive performances, booze, prizes and much more!