Join the Sketch Revolution!

We're looking for enthusiastic, organized individuals to spread the Dr. Sketchy's doctrine to every corner of the globe. Whether you live in Paris or Peoria, we bet your town could use some dirty life drawing action.

Our nearly 50 branches have appeared in newspapers, magazines, and the Dr. Sketchy's Official Rainy Day Colouring Book. They've received original art, and their models have been drawn for Dr. Sketchy's projects. Plus, there are the rewards of practicing your drawing while hanging out with gorgeous half-naked girls.

If you want to join the roster of Dr. Sketchy's principals, fill out the form below. You DON'T have to be an artist. You do have to be a cool, responsible individual who can work hard and answer emails. As soon as you email us, we'll hook you up with a more detailed questionnaire and we can decide if Dr. Sketchy's is right for you.

Can't wait to meet you.

- Molly Crabapple

"Applying for a Dr. Sketchy's branch does not guarantee acceptance."

If the form isn't working for you or you haven't gotten a response in a while, please email Molly directly at molly at gmail dot com.

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Testimonials From Sketchy's Principals

I first heard about Dr. Sketchy's in an NPR story about the Seattle branch opening. I thought, "Hey, that is uber cool. I need to dust off my sketchpad and go to the San Diego branch." Low and behold, no branch in San Diego. So, naturally, I had to start it myself!

We've had 4 sessions so far, and each time many artists have approached me and thanked me for bringing something like this to San Diego. I always feel the need to thank them in turn for supporting such a great concept. The models have loved the extra exposure, and have even made valuable contacts among the artists. And they really love the fact that they can drink on the job.

Each new session is an opportunity to come up with more creative themes, funny contests, prizes, music...and work on my public speaking. Again, the integration of booze helps tremendously. And each session is an opportunity to meet more local artists.

Our sessions are becoming a great way to help mold the nascent local art scene, flex my creative muscles (which were beginning to feel a little atrophied)...and oh the booze, the curvy girls...what's not to love!

-Miss Lily. Founder of Dr. Sketchy's San Diego

"Having waited several weeks after finishing the last medicine, to see if there would be any relapse, I now send you a report of treatment. I believe I am thoroughly cured, not only of lack of artistic inspiration, but in regaining faith that life drawing can be fun, entertaining and even scandalous. Not only have I regained my artistic mojo but all who attend and take regular doses of Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School are 100% cured. Please accept my sincere thanks, Dr Sketchy and Ms Crabapple."

-Miss Louie. Founder of Dr. Sketchy's Melbourne

"Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School has transformed my life from a endless expanse of monotony and mundacity into a colorful, drunken parade of half-naked ladies, wise-cracking bohemians, and art world superstardom!"

-Angela Richardson. Co-founder of Dr. Sketchy's, Madison Wisconson.

How to Start your Own Dr. Sketchy's

By
Molly Crabapple

I've been getting a lot of emails lately telling me the same thing. Dr. Sketchy's is a great idea. Unfortunately, the writer lives in Virginia, or Salt Lake City, and there's nothing even vaguely Sketchy to be had. Well, I've got an answer.

Start your own Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School.

If you like the Dr. Sketchy's mix of booze, contests and performer/models, it's easy to start your own. In fact, I'll tell you how. Good life drawing is a boon for humanity.

Disclaimer

Molly Crabapple has no legal responsibility for any idiocy, tomfoolery or creepiness that results from using these guidelines. If you want to make a Dr. Sketchy's session, it's up to you. If you louse it up, it's your fault, not ours.

First, the Rules.

1. Email me first! That's mollycrabapple@gmail.com. Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School is a registered trademark of Molly Crabapple Illustration. Using it without permission will get you suspended over a vat of hot oil, with wombats gnawing at your feet.
2. Treat your models well. Ravishing, interesting models are the foundation on which good art classes are built. So show your models respect. Pay them a good wage (at least 20 dollars an hour in big cities, a bit less in smaller ones). Encourage the artists to tip. Bring them pillows and space heaters. Remember, models are the Dr. Sketchy stars.
3. Don't hit on models, creep out artists, or act like a jerk.
4. Make a webpage- even if it's just a myspace page. I want to link to you guys and keep track of you. Link back to Drsketchy.com. And distinguish yourself from our session by calling yourself Dr Sketchy's-Atlanta, or Dr. Sketchy's-Timbuktoo.
5. If you ever get into the press, mention us.

Okay, now here's how to do it.

Step One: Find a venue. You want a place with a bit of seating, preferably one that serves coffee and booze. Many cafes and bars are a bit slow during the day on weekends, and would be happy to have the extra people buying drinks. If you can't get a caf? or bar, you can try galleries, or even a friend's big living room.

Step Two: Book a model. I prefer models that have interesting careers. Burlesque girls, mimes, roller derby girls, bodybuilders and sideshow freaks are all great choices. Dancers of any genre make fantastic models. Let the model know she can go wild with her costume.

Step Three: Find sponsors for your contests. Dr. Sketchy's is all about cool contests. Whether the contest is best left handed drawing or best incorporation of a squirrel, artists compete to win prizes. To get free booty for your sketch class, try approaching local art stores, new restaurants, or crafty, indie businesses. Let them know that in exchange for a small donation they can get free banner advertising on your site and their logo on the flyer.

Can't find sponsors? Make or buy cool stuff yourself! And remember, everyone loves competing for a shot of liquor.

Step Four: Make a budget. Figure out how much you're spending on models, prizes and promotion. Divide that by how many people you think will come. That's your door price. Try not to go over 10 bucks though.

Step Five: Make flyers. Vistaprint.com makes affordable fliers that look classier than anything you'd get at Kinkos. Put them up on art school campuses, bookstores, coffee shops, and anywhere else potential sketchers might hang out.

Step Six: Plan the session. Typically, a life model poses for three hours, twenty minutes at a time, with five minute breaks in between and a twenty minute break in the middle. At our Dr Sketchy's we do:

10 1 minute poses. 5 2-minute poses
break
4 5 minute poses
break
2 10 minute poses
break
20 minute pose
20 minute break
3 20 minute poses with breaks in between.

During the breaks, we announce contests and give prizes.

Step Seven: Draw!

I'm really excited by how much enthusiasm Dr. Sketchy's has been stirring up. Good luck on all your Sketchy endeavors. And if you need more advice on starting a Dr. Sketchy's session - email me (mollycrabapple@gmail.com).