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.
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 clean. Sharpen your pencils over the garbage can.
Are there easels? Tables? Sketchpads?
There will be some tables. All seating's available first come, first served, so if you're late you might end up sitting on the floor. It is reccemended that you bring a drawing board or a firm surface with you just in case.
We try to bring sketchpads and pencils for dropins, but no guarantees.
No easels, dudes.
Hey, why isn't the model naked? I thought this was life class!
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?
Jenny Longshot books Dr. Sketchy's 3 months in advance. We rarely book guys, as they don't draw the same crowd as girls do. Though, if you are a hot, ripped specimin of man, don't let that put you off from applying. Our models generally come from a performance background. As far as girls, we're looking for you to fall into one of these four catagories. Be heart-stoppingly gorgeous. Posess a unique talent (trapeze, contortion, sword-swallowing, burlesque), or extraordinary costumes. Or, simply be well known enough that if we put your name on the flyer, lots of people will show up. The best way to get rebooked is to draw a crowd. If you're interested, email Jenny-
drsketchystl@hotmail.com
Models make at least $45, plus an average of $50-$60 more in 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, prizes, or printing will get you a logo on our poster, prominent placement on our website, mention in our monthly newsletter, on stage shoutouts, and eternal love. Email Jenny (drsketchystl@hotmail.com)
Dr. Sketchy's is the awesome, but I don't live in St. Louis. 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. Click your way over to the Start Your Own Dr. Sketchy's page. If you use this to start a session, but call it something else, you're not a very nice person, and Molly Crabapple will eat you.
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?
Post it on the boards!
I'm only 18. Can I come to Dr. Sketchy's?
The Atomic Cowboy is a restaraunt, and is therefore an all ages venue.
I'm a photographer. Can I shoot pictures of your hottie models?
Maybe. Dr. Sketchy's has an official photographer. While we love photography, we've found the needs of photographers can be antithetical to those of artists- and a flash is downright distracting. We also think that models should get paid more posing for photography and we don't have the dough. However, you're welcome to shoot us a line with your portfolio. If Jenny likes what she sees, she'll consider it. If you're press, of course you can take photos.
I want to help out at Dr. Sketchy's. Need any helper monkeys?
Yessiree! If you want to hang flyers, post on message boards, hand out postcards or spread the word, drop us an email.
When's the Dr. Sketchy's Official Rainy Day Colouring Book coming out?
It's out now, so go buy a copy!
THANKS MOLLY!