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How does your Arden grow?

2012-02-03T18:49:16Z

Did you miss our last session with Arden Leigh posing as Madame Récamier? How could you? Are we just not important to you? Are you seeing someone else? Oh, God, you are, aren't you?

Despite your inconsiderate behaviour, Keith Jenson has provided us with a video of the session.

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Our January Session:

2012-02-03T13:47:15Z

Our January session, “Biker Babes,” was arguably our best session yet. Long poses of skin, steel, and curves combined with cheap drinks and great entertainment… What more could an artist ask for?

Our models for the evening were Jennifer and Yarrow, two beautiful young ladies who love to ride and look great doing it. They were a lot of fun to work with, interacted well with the crowd, and were amenable to suggestions for poses from the artists.

Our entertainment for the evening was Hell’n Fury, a burlesque performer with a knack for sideshow fun. Hell’n is the cofounder of Drew Blood & the Pickled Punks Sideshow and the founder of Whiskey Makin’ Mamas. She first performed a Carmen Miranda-style burlesque, followed by her sideshow act. This included catching a mousetrap on her tongue, dancing (and jumping) on broken glass, and eating fire. The audience was mesmerized! Luckily for us, Hell’n has promised to return—probably in July—to both model and perform.

We’re looking forward to it!

Of course, our thanks goes out to Granite State Harley Davidson for the sponsorship of the session and use of their gorgeous bikes. Check them out at http://www.granitestateharley.com and tell them Dr. Sketchy sent you!

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Dr Sketchy’s Brighton Returns!

2012-02-02T19:15:30Z

Dr Sketchy's Brighton returns with a pin-up and latex extravaganza- featuring top alternative model Dolly Diamond!

So come and draw- previous life drawing experience unecessary!

Tuesday 7th February

Upstairs at The King and Queen Pub

13-17 Marlborough Place

BRIGHTON

8pm-10pm

£6 entry

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Desperately Sketching Susan

2012-02-01T07:06:54Z

Strike a pose!

In our first session of the year, we are paying homage to the material girl herself. Blonde ambition brings this superstar all the way from Wellington to grace the sketchy stage. Our 'Susan' is the glamorous pin-up, Willow Noir, and she's set to strike (several) poses and melt hearts.

This is a life drawing class like no other. Drinking! Drawing! Divas!

It doesn't matter if you're drawing for the very first time, or know your drawing tools intimately. All you need is your own imagination (perhaps some drawing materials and a little booze) and you'll be sketching poses like there's nothing to it. Some of our lucky (art) stars will even win prizes!

Get ready to express yourself! Bring pencils, paper, ink and pens to the bar; get into the groove and dress the part of an 80's icon or incarnation of Madonna.

Our sponsors answer our prayers! Absolution, Gordon Harris, Madam Butterfly’s Vintage Style Boutique and international Dr. Sketchy's sponsor Baby Tattoo Books.

We advise that there is no photography at this event. Capture our model with drawing only, or you'll be in trouble, deep!

Thursday 16 February, doors open 6.30pm, first pose 7.30pm.

R18 Canterbury Bowling Club - 109 Salisbury Street, with entry via Gracefield Ave.
BYO drawing materials and sketchpads.
Tickets $13 plus booking fee, available online via Cosmic Ticketing, with limited in-store tickets available from the Cosmic Corner store in container city.

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Sideshow

2012-01-31T11:06:10Z

Après une pause de deux mois, nous avons enfin lancé notre saison 2012! Le 28 janvier, nous avons accueilli de nouveau comme modèle Blanche Neige, cette fois pour une séance inspirée des attractions de bizarreries!
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After a two-month break, we finally launched our 2012 season! On January 28, we welcomed back Blanche Neige as our model, this for a session inspired by sideshows!

Pour visionner le blogue complet de la session, visitez : Dr. Sketchy Montréal
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To view the full session blog, visit: Dr. Sketchy Montreal

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KaBOOM!!

2012-01-31T02:59:48Z

KaBOOOM!

Wrexham will not know what's hit it! An art class like no other!

Starring International Burlesque performer - *KIKI KABOOM*

Voted as one of the top 50 Burlesque stars worldwide of 2009 by '21st Century Pin-Ups and WINNER of best newcomer and London Burlesque Week the same year!

and pole artiste - *LIZ HALLIWELL*

We're thrilled to have both talented ladies to come and pose for your pencils!!

You don't need to bring a thing! Paper and pencils are provided. But if you prefer to bring your own materials, please make sure wet media aren't any more messy than a neat watercolour set.

Tickets £8.50 / £6.50 for Students NUS

Penny Black, 2-4 Abbot Street, Wrexham.

You can buy them online NOW at www.drsketchynorthwales.co.uk

*Please do invite your friends to our page www.facebook.com/drsketchynorthwalesandchester

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Dr Sketchy’s Hobart - Valentine’s Edition

2012-01-30T09:08:02Z

Description

Your favourite world wide cult event is back in Hobart February 3rd with a love theme for Valentines Day!

Get you sketchy pads and pencils at the ready, The Diamonds of Burlesque have yet another bevy of sexy poses for you to capture on paper along with some saucy sexertainment of Classy Burlesque and Pole Dance!

Fri 3rd Feb
Doors open 5.30 for 6pm start

Marmalade Cafe
237 Elizabeth St
North Hobart

Tickets $15 + stay on for Marmalade Cabaret straight after for only $5 (usually $10)

Tickets online - www.drsketchyshobart.com.au + on the door

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Dr. Sketchy Indianapolis With Desde Mae Q Moana honoring Miss Bettie Page

2012-01-29T12:37:59Z

Last night was a very fun Dr. Sketchy. We were honored once again to have the Indy Web Comics group join us ( http://www.facebook.com/IndyWebcomics ). They are an amazingly talented bunch of characters. Desde did a fabulous job posing and everyone had a great time all around. Hero House Comics ( http://www.facebook.com/herohousecomics ) donated some lovely prizes. It was also the birthdays of a few of the art monkeys so after about an hour everything became really blurry.

You can see lots more pictures on our picture page or like us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/drsketchyindy

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DR SKETCHY SWFL PRESENTS 30 MINUTES OF SKETCHINESS AT TIME LORD FEST

2012-01-28T04:44:08Z

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/

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Issue 14, War on VD!

2012-01-25T17:45:59Z

Big Phat Love Bombs are coming your way as Dr. Sketchy declares War on VD! Thursday, February 23rd from 6-9pm will see mass creation explode all over Good Luck Macbeth Theater - 119 N. Virginia Street. Everyone over 18 is drafted for the service of music, prizes from fantastic local, national and international businesses, contests and hot model soldier action. For you conscripts over 21 there is a cash bar. $7 to get in, Facebook Friends get 2for1 - bring someone who's never been for $3.50 each! BYO art supplies. This Sketchy is brought to you by allies bohocrush and our new alliance with Nightmare Studios Tattoo. Artillery supplied by Artemisia Moviehouse, Prism Magic, Good Luck Macbeth Classic Theatre Company, What Katie Did and Baby Tattoo Books.

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January photos and February announcements

2012-01-24T19:11:41Z

January has kicked in full force and Angela Ryan blew us away once again. You can see photos in our photo section and catch all the fun even if you couldn't make it out.

This February we're celebrating Valentine's day with the heartbreaker, Flossie Carmichael. She'll pose and tease your heart to keep your puppy love pencils busy while romancing your sketchpads with candy kisses and chocolate hearts. Plus we have some great prizes to give out from our great sponsors of "What Katy Did" and "Baby Tattoo" and fantastic tunes provided by DJ TIGERBEE so come on out and enjoy some sweet treats that only Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School can bring you.
xoxo

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The Joy of Six

2012-01-22T01:42:40Z

Hello, Art Monkeys!

We recently had our sixth anniversary session. As those of you who just looked it up on Google know, the traditional gifts for a sixth anniversary are sugar and iron. Unfortunately, my suggestion for a session based on my Iron Man/Strawberry Shortcake crossover fanfiction was summarily rejected on the basis of being stupid. I am not discouraged, though, and if I ever have a marriage that lasts 6 years, I have some big plans for the night of that anniversary. Hopefully, repulsor rays will have been invented by then.

Anyway, as for Dr. Sketchy's sixth birthday, much like my sixth birthday party, this was done lolicon style, with a frilly dress and more pink than a cotton candy factory. Lillet St. Sunday was our model, and I am assured that she is actually over 6 years old in real life and that it is perfectly legal for me to have Kate Black's photos of the session on my hard drive.

As I understand it, this costume was inspired by Death's lesser-known cousin Catnap.

Yes, that is her real hair colour.

Also like my sixth birthday party, all of the adults present were drunk off their asses.

Rihanna was actually not allowed to stand under Lillet's umbrella.

It's like Chekhov's gun - when she comes onstage in a skirt, you know she's going to lift it at some point.

Backstage, Lillet spent hours ensuring that she was pink enough.

This is actually a Lillet St. Sundae doll that we posed in a miniature replica of the stage that we built in our copious spare time.

A little something for the sock fetishists.

Foley had just come from an earlier birthday party at a Burger King.

Oh hi, Yao!

I think she has a question. I know that she has some chutzpah to hold a pose with her arm raised.

But then, I'm not going to question the wisdom of her poses when she's holding a damn sword. I think this was the point in the session when shit officially got real.

I sometimes have trouble facing myself in the mirror each morning. It had never occurred to me that I could bring a sword to fight me off.

Okay, quick, pretend I'm Brad Pitt in Se7en. "What's in the box? What's in the fucking box?!" Now keep pretending I'm Brad Pitt. Hey. How are you doing?

Oh. It was just the prize for one of our contests. So Brad Pitt got all pissed off over nothing.

The art from this session was fantastic, but I've come to expect that.

We had a traditional birthday cake.

We also had traditional birthday car bombs.

And then we had our traditional Drinking Contest. No matter how old we get, some things will never change.

Thank you to Melissa, Kate, Foley, Yao, Keith, and Jawad.

- Syd Bernstein

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Bohemian Night with Hannah the Butcher

2012-01-21T21:31:19Z

What better way to spend an unconvential night of art than in the company of like-minded unconvential people. This Sunday is Bohemiam night for the Dr. Sketchy's Anaheim chaper. Join us Vagabonds on an artistic adventure as Hannah the Butcher comes to our home at the Rothick Art Haus.

Time:

Sunday January 22

7 pm to 10 pm

Location:

Rothick Art Haus

170 S Harbor Blvd.

Anaheim, CA 92805

$10 Online Prepay

$12 At the Door.

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Appearing this month: Eva Destruction

2012-01-21T21:21:20Z

Coming to Dr. Sketchy's this Wednesday? So is EVA DESTRUCTION, our wonderful model for January!

About Eva: Eva hatched back in the days before video games only had 2 buttons and has since excelled at pressing as many of them as she can. An expert in 14 different forms of verbal martial arts, Eva has fought her way around the linguistic world and proven herself to the Dahlia Llama of Kung Fu. She has worked in the best gorlesque show in Victoria and in her spare time stitches clouds together.

Eva will be sporting custom fashion by Sideshow Sam. Get down to The Superior Cafe on Wednesday, grab a beer & draw with us!

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3rd Annual Dr. Sketchy’s Los Angeles 26 Hour Marathon

2012-01-21T19:25:23Z

Join us for 26 non-stop hours of artistic inspiration Saturday, January 21st at 8:00 PM through Sunday, January 22nd at 10:00 PM. Seriously... 26 hours of 'round the clock models. Reserve a spot now for $39 by clicking this link, or pay $45 at the door.

Models Include

Danni Doll (Saturday 8:00 PM)

Mosh (Saturday 9:00 PM)

Marian Liddell & Tiffany Chin-Sim (Midnight)

Dove Benari & Miss Crash (Sunday 4:00 AM)

Sash Suicide (Sunday 8:00 AM)

Samion (Sunday 3:00 PM)

Ulorin Vex (Sunday 7:00 PM)

Plus appearances by Amanda H., Auralynn, Mrs. Baby Tattoo, Gabby Grave, Ariella Cohen, and whoever else wants to get naked.

More details and advance payment/reservation information here.

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