Are you an artist, or do you want to be one? Art lovers of ALL skill levels are invited to attend Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School at The Celtic Ray and experience what is easily the most exciting and creative alternative life drawing session in SW Florida! This isn't the standard life drawing night you're used to. We encourage (responsible) drinking, socializing, snacking on tasty treats and we encourage wild cheers and applause to show appreciation for our models! So, grab your sketch pads (iPads welcome), sharpen your pencils, have a Cup of Curry or three and lets make some Art!

Join us as we make Strawberry ShortSk8's Birthday the Sketchiest one possible! Clues to our theme is going to include "Sweets" and "Roller skates"...

RSVP On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/455557111170130/

RSVP on Meetup.com: http://www.meetup.com/DrSketchySWFL/events/96059172/

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Cover Charge: $5 in advance and $8 at the door depending if there will be a performance etc. (18+ to Draw / 21+ to Drink)

What to Bring: You will want to bring a drawing board, sketch pad or something sturdy to draw on as sometimes table space is a bit limited....also, any dry materials (or super quick drying medium as poses are sometimes quick) - such as colored pencils, markers, charcoal, pencil, etc. We are also working with "Bar" lighting so you might want to pack a small book lamp. We will be doing a series of short poses (1, 2 and 5 minutes) and then work up to some longer 20 minute poses. Models will typically be costumed or wearing clothing to a point, as this is not a nude drawing session. Tipping of the model is encouraged.

Location Location Location: We are holding our event at The Celtic Ray located in Downtown Punta Gorda at 145 East Marion Ave. It is located on the Corner of US17/Marion and Nesbit right next to the Bank of America. We will be holding our event upstairs.

Where to Park: Parking is on Street however there are no parking meters to worry about. You can easiest parking would be next to the Ray in the Bank of America overflow lot.

Photography: Dr Sketchy is primarily a Social Drawing Event however we do welcome Photographers from time to time. Be Respectful. Different Models will have different requests regarding photographing them during our events, we will try to provide this information before the event and go over it again during the event. If you are invited to take pictures during our events please make sure to share copies of the photos with the models and also with Dr Sketchy SWFL. If you are one of the Artists drawing during our events, please be mindful of when the models do not want to be photographed before taking pictures with your camera phone - we want them to keep our models happy.

The Celtic Ray: The Celtic Ray Public House in downtown Punta Gorda opened in 1997 by Proprietor Kevin Doyle. At that time there wasn’t a single establishment in the area that offers a full liquor bar and high-quality imported draught beers, bottled beers, ciders, fine wines, as well as, a selection of “soft” beverages. Their menu features traditional Irish Pub favorites made from fresh ingredients and family recipes. The Celtic Ray’s Fish & Chips are famous world-wide! http://www.CelticRay.net/

Contact Information: Contact Heathyre via email DrSketchySWFlorida@Gmail.com or leave a message on our 24/hr voicemail: 941-882-0677.

Websites:
http://www.DrSketchySWFL.com/
http://www.Facebook.com/DrSketchySWFL
http://www.Meetup.com/DrSketchySWFL
http://www.DrSketchy.com/branch/SWFlorida

Are you an artist, or do you want to be one? Art lovers of ALL skill levels are invited to attend Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School at In Your Face Cupcakes | Beer Wine & Coffee Bar and experience what is easily the most exciting and creative alternative life drawing session in SW Florida! This isn't the standard life drawing night you're used to. We encourage (responsible) drinking, socializing, snacking on tasty treats and we encourage wild cheers and applause to show appreciation for our models! So, grab your sketch pads (iPads welcome), sharpen your pencils, have a cupcake or three and lets make some Art!

Join us for the Sketchiest Event in SWFL! Dr Sketchy's SWFL Branch is Re-Booting - Bigger and Better than before! To Kick off our Reboot we're going to shake things up a bit...First off, we will be holding our event at In Your Face Cupcakes - Beer Wine & Coffee Bar! Next we are switching nights! We are going to be holding our events the Second Wednesday of the Month. You do NOT want to miss April's event, to kick off our New Location / New Night will be featuring not one but TWO of South Florida's "Sweetest" Burlesque performers of Cupcake Burlesque on stage for your sketching pleasure! The evening will feature performances by Candy Muldune and Mademoiselle Rowdy Pants who will then all do a variety of timed poses for you to sketch to your hearts content!

Cover Charge: This will be a Burlesque Performance AND Drawing Event so we are asking $8 in advance and $10 at the Door. FYI: Future (non-burlesque) events will be $5 in advance and $8 at the door. (18+ to Draw / 21+ to Drink)

What to Bring: You will want to bring a drawing board, sketch pad or something sturdy to draw on as sometimes table space is a bit limited....also, any dry materials (or super quick drying medium as poses are sometimes quick) - such as colored pencils, markers, charcoal, pencil, etc. We will be doing a series of short poses (1, 2 and 5 minutes) and then work up to some longer 20 minute poses. Models will typically be costumed or wearing clothing to a point, as this is not a nude drawing session. Tipping of the model is encouraged.

Location Location Location: We are holding our event at In Your Face Cupcakes located in Downtown Punta Gorda at 117 W Marion Ave. It is located behind River City Bar and Grill via the walkway between Pomegranate & Fig and the Sea Grape Artists Gallery.

Where to Park: Parking is on Street however there are no parking meters to worry about. Preferred Parking is along West Marion Ave (Parallel Parking) or in the parking spaces or Parking Lot traveling north on Taylor Road. Traveling south on Taylor Rd there is the new Parking Garage or in parking spaces at the Old Charlotte County Court House or along Herald Ct.

Photography: Dr Sketchy is primarily a Social Drawing Event however we do welcome Photographers from time to time. Be Respectful. Different Models will have different requests regarding photographing them during our events, we will try to provide this information before the event and go over it again during the event. If you are invited to take pictures during our events please make sure to share copies of the photos with the models and also with Dr Sketchy SWFL. If you are one of the Artists drawing during our events, please be mindful of when the models do not want to be photographed before taking pictures with your camera phone - we want them to keep our models happy.

In Your Face Cupcakes: Cupcakes range in price from $1.50-3.75. Wine starts at $2.00 and Beer starts at only $1.00. Also available grilled flat bread pizzas made with organic ingredients. Call 941-505-CAKE for more information or to pre-order specific flavors. Website: http://www.InYourFaceCupcakes.com/

Contact Information: Contact Heathyre & Brian via email DrSketchySWFlorida@Gmail.com or leave a message on our 24/hr voicemail: 941-882-0677.

Websites:
http://www.DrSketchySWFL.com/
http://www.Facebook.com/DrSketchySWFL
http://www.Meetup.com/DrSketchySWFL
http://www.DrSketchy.com/branch/SWFlorida

Are you an artist, or do you want to be one? Art lovers of ALL skill levels are invited to attend Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School at Torch Bistro Sushi and Rumtini Bar! Grab your sketch pads (iPads welcome), sharpen your pencils, listen to some great music and get ready to Draw!

Join us for the Sketchiest Event in South West Florida on Wednesday, February 29th 2012 at the fabulous Torch Bistro Sushi and Rumtini Bar located at 2113 Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda. The event will run from 7:30 til about 9:30 p.m. Models start promptly at 7:45 p.m. The cost is $5 in advance, $8 at the door ($5 for Voyeurs) with plenty of drink specials and free parking. We are asking that artists only bring dry mediums to work with as table space will be limited.

Our Pinup Muse for the evening will be local Fashion and Fitness Model, Bree Dillow! You may recognize her from around town, she is also the Proprietor of In Your Face Cucakes, and she will be bringing some tasty treats as prizes for the evening.

"My fascination with modeling is deep rooted with my appreciation for fashion and awe-inspiring appreciation for photography. My modeling experience in the past has given me some of the most remarkable experiences one could only imagine." - Bree Dillow / MM#490368

If you are in the South West Florida area you might want to make sure to stop by, you won't want to miss this! 

Event Details
Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/DrSketchySWFL/events/51144212/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/143791335740163/

Love, Pinups and Sketchiness!
Heathyre

Doctor Who just got a little Sketchier thanks to Dr Sketchy SWFL and Time Lord Fest in Tampa!

We will be holding a 30 minute Dr Sketchy Panel with 4 Whovian models for attendees to draw.

Meet Sketchy Model Mitchell Spencer who will be posing as The 10th Doctor during Time Lord Fest - Tampa!

"My name is Mitchell Spencer i am 18 years old and i am a Performing Arts Major with a minor in dance at the University of Tampa. i have been acting and singing since i was 15. and in this past month i was given the great honor of performing at The Straz center for the performing arts. I was pulled into the "whoniverse" by my room-mates only a few short months ago and i have been addicted ever since. One of my great ambitions as an actor is to become the 13th incarnation of The Doctor"

Meet Sketchy Model Allison Farrell who will be posing as Rose Tyler during Time Lord Fest - Tampa!

I'm 18, currently in college (University of Florida) studying Forensic Anthropology. Been cosplaying since I was about 10, making my own costumes since I was 13. It's my passion (along with Doctor Who). If you wanna see more of me, check out our Doctor Who Fan Film, coming soon. We have a Facebook page. And so do I! Look me up, I would love to meet some new people who share my passions!

Meet Sketchy Model Fallyn Angel who will be posing as River Song during Time Lord Fest - Tampa!

"I've been an avid costumer of over ten years, and a lifetime fan of Doctor Who. I love creativity and expressing one's fandoms in any way possible." (Photo Credit: Derik Gutowski 2011)

Meet Sketchy Model Shaundra Pederson who will be posing as Amy Pond during Time Lord Fest - Tampa!

"My name is Shaundra. I will be graduating from USF this semester with a B.A. in Mathematics, and I currently work as a graphic designer for a wedding photography company. I love Doctor Who, specifically doctors 10 and 11, and have recently started getting into the classic Doctor Who episodes. I'm loving Tom Baker's doctor! Can't wait until Saturday!"

Time Lord Fest is a mini-science fiction and literature convention focusing primarily on Doctor Who and the writings of independent authors. It will be held at The Empress Tea Room & Bistro in Tampa, Florida (located in the Carrollwood Village Shop on the corner of N. Dale Mabry & Fletcher.) ...where you can meet fellow Whovians, sip some tea or have a beer, and share an evening with friends!

Dr Sketchy SWFL is scheduled to start around 9:00pm (right after the Ken Spivey Band) where we will try to pack an entire Dr Sketchy event into 30 minutes...People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but *actually* from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint - it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly... time-y wimey... stuff.

So Join us at Time Lord Fest! Remember - Don't Blink! You might miss it!

Here is the Facebook Event Page for more informaton: http://www.facebook.com/events/223794247675578/

Cassandra is a Multi-Disciplinary Artist specializing in musical theatre, theatre, commercials, and modeling. She is currently trying to expand into the world of film and television. She is SAG Eligible and a proud Actor’s Equity Membership Candidate. She has modeled with Over 50 Photographers since her move to Los Angeles in early 2008. Cassandra has performed professionally at several theaters throughout the Midwest including Timber Lake Playhouse and Thin Air Theatre Company. She also has a strong standing relationship with Plan-B Entertainment on the West Coast and has worked with several theaters and directors out there as well. She has been involved in one touring production and looks forward to working with Prather Entertainment in Florida in 2011. Cassandra plans to be fully ensconced back in Los Angeles by Fall 2011. Come sketch this Uber-Talented model before she leaves South West Florida!