FAQ
How is Dr. Sketchy's different from a normal life drawing class?
In normal life classes, silent students sit in a silent room and draw a bored, oft-uninteresting model. In Dr. Sketchy's we've got bodacious burlesque queens as models. We've got ridiculous art contests (best incorporation of a woodland animal? Best imagined costume?), good music and flashy prizes. We've got a selection of posh beverages- alcoholic and not- available to buy.
At Dr. Sketchy's, we don't care if you picked up a pad yesterday or 50 years ago. Come to drink or to draw. We're happy to have you.
Who are you? Who's Dr. Sketchy?
I' m Molly Crabapple, and I draw saucy Victoriana for magazines. I used to work as a life model during art school. One day, during my complaining sessions, A.V Phibes asked if she could do better. Thus, Dr. Sketchy's was born. I have a bunch of awesome helpers, like the eloquent John Leavitt and the witty Syd Berenstien.
Dr. Sketchy is a literary device.
What mediums can I use?
All dry mediums are okay, as are dip pens and a neat watercolour sets. Oil paints, messy mediums and stinky mediums are not okay. Please don't cause a mess. We have to stay afterwords and Joi will spank us. Sharpen your pencils over the garbage can.
Are there easles? Tables? Sketchpads?
Lucky Cat has some tables and comfy couches. All seatings' available first come, first served, so if you're late you might end up sitting on the floor. If you want a guaranteed table or seat on the couches up front, we will reserve one for you for an extra six dollars. Tables go fast.
You can reserve a table by clicking this here button
We try to bring sketchpads and pencils for dropins, but no guarantees.
Sorry, no easles. We're both wimpy girls, and easles are heavy.
What happens if I reserve a table and all the tables are booked? Will there be seats if I just show up?
The Lucky Cat is a small space, and seating is limited. While we never turn anyone away, if you just show up, you might have to stand or sit on the floor.
If you reserve a table, and there aren't any available, I will email you immediatly and ask if you want 5 dollars back and a chair reserved, or a full refund. If you don't get back to me, I'll give you 5 dollars back and reserve you a chair.
Moral? Reserve a table early!
Do I need a paypal account to reserve a table?
Nope! Paypal takes all credit cards and debit cards.
Hey, why isn't the model naked? I thought this was life class!
New York city has an ordinance against naked girls and drinking in the same room.
Besides, Dr. Sketchy models show more than enough flesh to get in all the latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major you might desire.
Dr. Sketchy's sounds cool. I wanna model? What's the deal?
Dr. Sketchy's looks for ravishing and/or fascinating people with good costumes. If you're a performer with a mailing list, even better. Send a picture and a brief bio to jen@mollycrabapple.com. Contortionists, tattooed hunks, Siamese twins and burlesque dancers very encouraged to apply. Doctor Sketchy's pays $60 dollars, plus tips.
Dr. Sketchy's sounds cool. I own a small business and want to sponsor you. Tell me some details.
Well, you've come to the right place! We're always looking for sponsers for our art contests. Donations of cash or art related goods (sketchpads, ink, cheap liquor…) will get you a logo on our poster, prominent placement on our website, mention in our monthly newsletter, on stage shoutouts, and the eternal love of two girls who can stick nails up their noses. Email jen@mollycrabapple.com
Dr. Sketchy's is the awesome, but I don't live in New York. How do I get my fill of dirty life drawing?
Start your own Dr. Sketchy's. Even if you live in Podunk, all you need are a few artists, a hot model and a dream. We even wrote a guide to starting your own Dr. Sketchy . If you need graphics or advice, email me. Good luck!
I'm a socially maladept comic geek who lives in my parents basement. Can I come to Dr. Sketchy's and pick up girls?
No. No you can't.
I did a great drawing at Dr. Sketchy's. Can I send you a copy?
Please do. We'll stick it up on the gallery page.
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