MADAME ONCA!!!

This amazing Renaissance woman does it all – international torchsinger, artist, aurthor, bellydancer, and producer of TribOriginal: Tribal Dance, Music & Culture Camp and ABSfest: the Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival. She has traveled extensively as a solo artist with both the Mezmer Society and the Accidental Circus. This year, she is going above and beyond to bring Virginia a sprinkling of the burlesque world with its first ever, Virginia Burlesque and Sideshow Festival! Come draw this multi-talented ringmistress!

Join our headmistress Deanna Danger and artistic mistress Brit Austin of BLA Illustration on Wednesday May 15h from 6-9pm at Strange Matter (929 W. Grace St., RVA). Admission is only $7, or $5 w/ student ID! Seating has been filling up quick in our sessions, be sure to get there early to get a good spot!

As always, one free Dr. Sketchy pass given away as a door prize! We'll also have 3 drawing contests for you to try your hand at winning some fabulous prizes!

***Sponsored by BLA Illustration- The Art of Brit Austin

Get those pencils sharpened Richmond, we'll see you there!

For more info on the Virginia Burlesque and Sideshow Festival:
http://www.virginiaburlesque.com
http://www.facebook.com/vaburlesqueandsideshow

Photo courtesy Jay Paul
Poster by BLA Illustration

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*Bring your own drawing supplies!
*Seating is first come first serve, and drawing will begin PROMPTLY at 6pm.
*By attending the event, you are agreeing that you or your art may be photographed.
*Personal photography is only permitted from your seat as reference photos (no flash please).
*Tag us in scans of your work afterward! We're here to promote you too!

http://www.drsketchy.com
http://www.drsketchy.com/branch/Richmond
http://www.deannadanger.com
http://www.blaillustration.com
http://www.hardestworkingwomaninshowbusiness.com
http://www.virginiaburlesque.com
http://www.strangematterrva.com

FOXY FAUX PAS!!!

This lovable trickster loves coming out once in a blue moon for many a burlesquepade, her performances are unforgettable and you will leave sore from laughing! This April, we have caught the Foxy just for you! Come join in the drawing of the most extravagant, outrageous ridiculousness with us! 

Join our headmistress Deanna Danger and Artistic Mistress Brit Austin of BLA Illustration on Wednesday April 17th from 6-9pm at Strange Matter (929 W. Grace St., RVA). Admission is only $7, or $5 w/ student ID! Seating has been filling up quick in our sessions, be sure to get there early to get a good spot!

As always, one free Dr. Sketchy pass given away as a door prize! We'll also have 3 drawing contests for you to try your hand at winning some fabulous prizes!

***Sponsored by BLA Illustration- The Art of Brit Austin!

Get those pencils sharpened Richmond, we'll see you there!

Photo courtesy Jamie Spencer Photography
Poster by BLA Illustration

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*Bring your own drawing supplies!
*Seating is first come first serve, and drawing will begin PROMPTLY at 6pm.
*By attending the event, you are agreeing that you or your art may be photographed.
*Personal photography is only permitted from your seat as reference photos (no flash please).
*Tag us in scans of your work afterward! We're here to promote you too!

www.drsketchy.com
www.drsketchy.com/branch/Richmond
www.deannadanger.com
www.blaillustration.com
www.strangematterrva.com

Sally von Streusel!!!

You can constantly see her shimming her burlesque self on many a Richmond’s stage, in Baltimore with the Slomski Cabaret, or even at her own production, Little Show Peep Burlesque! She has come down from the heavens to share some sweet ambrosia and nectar with you! BEWARE, BEWARE the Ides of March – for you might not be able to stop drawing this beautiful nymph!!!
 

Join hostess Brit Austin of BLA Illustration on Wednesday March 20th from 6-9pm at Strange Matter (929 W. Grace St., RVA). Admission is only $7, or $5 w/ student ID! Seating has been filling up quick in our sessions, be sure to get there early to get a good spot!

(((BUT WAIT!!! Where is our lovely headmistress and usual hostess, DEANNA DANGER, you gasp!?!

That renaissance woman is on her own crazy burlesque TOUR up and down the WHOLE east coast called the MASON DIXIE BURLESQUE TOUR with some of the best talent in the biz! Do not fret, she will be coming to her Richmond home Thursday, March 14th at Gallery 5 to show you all of her hard work!)))

As always, one free Dr. Sketchy pass given away as a door prize! We'll also have 3 drawing contests for you to try your hand at winning some fabulous prizes!

***Sponsored by BLA Illustration- The Art of Brit Austin!

Get those pencils sharpened Richmond, we'll see you there!

Photo courtesy Abbey Faye Photography
Poster by BLA Illustration

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*Bring your own drawing supplies!
*Seating is first come first serve, and drawing will begin PROMPTLY at 6pm.
*By attending the event, you are agreeing that you or your art may be photographed.
*Personal photography is only permitted from your seat as reference photos (no flash please).
*Tag us in scans of your work afterward! We're here to promote you too!

http://www.drsketchy.com
http://www.drsketchy.com/branch/Richmond
http://www.deannadanger.com
http://www.blaillustration.com
http://www.strangematterrva.com
http://masondixieburlesque.com/

Puppie Buffé!!! ...Richmond's pinup model, bellydancer, burlesque dancer, and fire performer extraordinaire!

This lovely lady will be portraying a variety of pin-up poses for your lonesome valentine's day heart - because we know you are too busy stuck in a cave drawing your own little heart out. So put down those chocolates and make your way over to draw this adorable darling!

Join Headmistress & hostess Deanna Danger with her ~new~ partner in crime Brit Austin of BLA Illustration on Wednesday February 20th from 6-9pm at Strange Matter (929 W. Grace St., RVA). Admission is only $7, or $5 w/ student ID! Seating has been filling up quick in our sessions, be sure to get there early to get a good spot!

As always, one free Dr. Sketchy pass given away as a door prize! We'll also have 3 drawing contests for you to try your hand at winning some fabulous prizes!

***Sponsored by BLA Illustration- The Art of Brit Austin!

Get those pencils sharpened Richmond, we'll see you there!

Photo courtesy Dave Parrish
Poster by BLA Illustration
Vintage motif by beinspyred

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*Bring your own drawing supplies!
*Seating is first come first serve, and drawing will begin PROMPTLY at 6pm.
*By attending the event, you are agreeing that you or your art may be photographed.
*Personal photography is only permitted from your seat as reference photos (no flash please).
*Tag us in scans of your work afterward! We're here to promote you too!

http://www.drsketchy.com
http://www.drsketchy.com/branch/Richmond
http://www.deannadanger.com
http://www.blaillustration.com
http://www.strangematterrva.com

Tis the season of buying, shopping, spending, and EATING! We are consumers, we consume. We eat it all up. We even drink all the milkshakes. Dr. Sketchy's RVA this month brings you a special model and theme to satiate your hunger for drawing....and meat dresses.

Dr. Sketchy's RVA Presents: Hungry For Fashion!

Featuring Norfolk based cosplay model and fashion designer, Tenshi no Itami! This supremely talented lady will be portraying world famous pop icon, LADY GAGA, in not just one of her iconic fashion statements, but THREE....of course including the infamous meat dress from her appearance at the VMA's.

Join Headmistress & hostess Deanna Danger on Wednesday November 14th from 6-9pm at Strange Matter (929 W. Grace St., RVA). Admission is only $7, or $5 w/ student ID! Seating has been filling up quick in our sessions, be sure to get there early to get a good spot!

As always, one free Dr. Sketchy pass given away as a door prize! Our prize sponsors this month are Baby Tattoo Books, Deanna Danger Productions, and Vaudeville Galore! Draw to win yourself a pair of tickets to "Cheeky Monkey Sideshow" at Gallery 5 on 11/17, a pair of tickets to "Byrlesque At The Byrd" on 12/2 at the Byrd Theatre in Carytown, or a beautifully illustrated keepsake book!

Get those pencils sharpened Richmond, we'll see you there!

Photo courtesy Judith Stephens, http://www.chohoview.com

http://www.babytattoo.com
http://www.deannadanger.com
http://www.strangematterrva.com

Yaaarrrrggghhhh! Shiver me timbers we have a sexy scallywag of a pirate wench taking the models stand at Dr. Sketchy's RVA! This month we are featuring professional model and photographer, Deanna Marie in "A Pirates Life"!

AAAAANNNNND.....because drawing a model is one thing, but drawing a model while dressed up as a pirate too brings a whole other level of fun to this Anti-Art School drawing club! We're happy to have The Red Vein Army, Virginia's premier haunt enthusiasts & haunted event promoters/produce
rs to help us administer A PIRATE COSTUME CONTEST! Don your Davy Jones' best, and come out for 3 hours of cabaret figure drawing on the high seas!

Double the Deanna's this month as Dr. Sketchy's headmistress Deanna Danger hosts her name sister from the East, Deanna Marie! *Deanna Marie* is a professional pinup & alternative model who travels the globe posing for and working behind the camera! Deanna is also a fire performer, and we'll get a breath of fiery fresh air from her during one of our session breaks outside!

Join Richmond's notorious figure drawing club on Wednesday October 17th from 6-9pm at Strange Matter (929 W. Grace St., RVA). Admission is only $7, or $5 w/ student ID or dressed in pirate garb! Seating has been filling up quick in our sessions, be sure to get there early to get a good spot!

As always, one free Dr. Sketchy pass given away as a door prize! Our prize sponsors this month are Baby Tattoo Books, The Red Vein Army and Deanna Danger Productions! Draw to win yourself a pair of tickets to "Gypsies! Tramps! Thieves!" at the Carnival of 5 Fires 2012 at Gallery 5 on 10/19, creepy Halloween schwag from Ryan & Bryan of the Red Vein Army, or a beautifully illustrated keepsake book!

Get those pencils sharpened Richmond, we'll see you there!

http://www.babytattoo.com
http://www.deannadanger.com
http://www.strangematterrva.com
http://www.redveinarmy.com
http://www.onestoppinup.com

This month Dr. Sketchy's RVA throws it back to the golden age, with "The Lady Courtesan" featuring Deepa de Jour!

Known as the 'Delectable Dish,' Deepa de Jour is the producer of the Richmond Burlesque Revue, and was one of our very first branch models!

Ms. de Jour will be portraying one of vintage erotica's most notorious characters, The Mata Hari! A one-time horseback riding performer who flirted and flaunted her way up to be one of the worlds first and foremost Ecdysiasts (...and often times, regal courtesan). Was she a spy too?...The world may never truly know, but one thing is for sure, our Mata Hari will infect your creativity with curves, killer looks, and an itch to sketch in sepia!

Join us for 3 hours of cabaret figure drawing with Richmond's Premier figure drawing club, Dr. Sketchy's! THURSDAY September 27th at Strange Matter (929 W. Grace St., RVA), from 6-9pm. Admission is only $7 (or $5 w/ student ID)! Hosted by headmistress, Deanna Danger!

As always, one free Dr. Sketchy pass given away as a door prize! Our prize sponsors this month are Baby Tattoo Books and Boom Boom Basics Burlesque & Performing Arts Studio! Draw to win yourself a pair of tickets to the Boom Boom Basics Student Recital on 9/30 at Gallery 5!

Get those pencils sharpened Richmond, we'll see you there!

www.facebook.com/drsketchysrva
www.babytattoo.com
www.deannadanger.com
www.strangematterrva.com
 

Dr. Sketchy's RVA welcomes art monkeys back to Strange Matter this month, for the August session "The Wonder of Woman" featuring Queenie Von Curves!

Known as "The Queen of the Curves," Queenie our Dr. Sketchy's *Gl-Amazon* will be portraying queen of the comic book elite, clad in corset, boots, crown, and cuffs...the one and only, Wonder Woman!

Join us for 3 hours of cabaret figure drawing with Richmond's Premier figure drawing club, Dr. Sketchy's! Wednesday August 15th at Strange Matter (929 W. Grace St., RVA), from 6-9pm. Admission is only $7 (or $5 w/ student ID)! Hosted by headmistress, Deanna Danger!

As always, one free Dr. Sketchy pass given away as a door prize! Our prize sponsors this month are Baby Tattoo Books and Vaudeville Galore! Win a pair of tickets to see Queenie perform in "Burlesque Roulette" on 8/17: https://www.facebook.com/events/454600667904532/

Get those pencils sharpened Richmond, we'll see you there!

http://www.facebook.com/drsketchysrva

Dr. Sketchy RVA's THIRD YEAR ANNIVERSARY session!

We want to first thank all our fans, artists, models, sponsors and venues for keeping us going for 3 years this month!!! And we're excited to bring you another year full to the brim of beautiful models, unique themes, and... fabulous prizes! Starting off with.....

The beautiful and exotic, Kamikaze Keiko as a supreme viking warrioress in RISING VALHALLA!

Miss Keiko is one of Richmond's beautiful burlesque starlets, and when she isn't shakin' and takin' it off on stage, she's busy crafting the best and most "metal" soaps known to man! She is the creator of Nouveau Riche Soaps! And with her soap line "Blood Bathory"...we knew this theme would be just perfect for your doom metal drawing fantasies!!!

You *might* even get a surprise guest model for some epic battle drawing scenes...someone who hasn't been on the Dr. Sketchy's modeling stage for quite sometime (though you see her every month anyway...).....catch the hint art monkeys???...Yup....our headmistress Deanna Danger will be polishing and sharpening her swords for this one!

Join us for 3 hours of cabaret figure drawing with Richmond's Premier figure drawing club, Dr. Sketchy's! Wednesday, January 18th at Strange Matter (929 W. Grace St., RVA), from 6-9pm. Admission is only $7 (or $5 w/ student ID)! Hosted by headmistress, Deanna Danger!

As always, one free Dr. Sketchy pass given away as a door prize! Plus, win a tri-pack of Nouveau Riche Soap's metal soaps (includes "Black Mass," "Ritual Sacrifice," and "Trial By Fire"), a pair of tickets to the Debut of Vaudeville Galore on 1/21 at Gallery 5, or a book from our national sponsor, Baby Tattoo Books!

Get those pencils sharpened Richmond, we'll see you there!

http://www.drsketchy.com/branch/Richmond
http://www.babytattoo.com
http://www.nouveaurichesoap.etsy.com
http://www.deannadanger.com
http://www.strangematterrva.com

Photo by Time Machine Photoworks

You guys asked for more comic book themes...and we deliver!

Dr. Sketchy's RVA Presents "The Black Cat" featuring model April LeQueen!

Our second out of town model hails from the mountain city of Asheville, North Carolina. There Miss LeQueen performs and produces burlesque shows, and does as much fetish/alternative/goth modeling as she can! This gorgeous lady will be bringing to life one of Marvel's sexiest characters, The Black Cat!

Join us for 3 hours of cabaret figure drawing with Richmond's Premier drawing club, Dr. Sketchy's! Wednesday, November 16th at Strange Matter (929 W. Grace St., RVA), from 6-9pm. Admission is only $7 (or $5 w/ student ID)! Hosted by headmistress, Deanna Danger!

Our prize sponsors this month are Voix De Ville Follies and Baby Tattoo Books. Draw to win at all our sessions!

Get those pencils sharpened Richmond, we'll see you there!

http://www.drsketchy.com
http://www.drsketchy.com/branch/Richmond
http://www.babytattoo.com
http://www.voixdevillerva.com
http://www.deannadanger.com
http://www.strangematterrva.com