Dr. Sketchy's is what happens when cabaret meets art school. Dr. Sketchy's is the little Brooklyn event that became a movement. Founded in 2005 by artist Molly Crabapple, Dr. Sketchy's asked a simple question. Why can't drawing naked people be sexy?
We comb Brisbane to find the most beautiful burlesque dancers, delicious fetish models, spunkiest Rollergirls, and the the most rippling hunks of man. Then we let you draw them for three hours. Interspersed with posing are ridiculous drawing contests (best left handed drawing? Best incorporation of a woodland animal?) where you can win alcohol and fancy prizes. From it's humble Brooklyn beginnings, Dr. Sketchy's now has more than 50 branches around the globe, including Hollywood, London, Tokyo, Rome, Melbourne and Sydney. Now, we add Brisbane to that ever-growing list.
Please see these sites for more information: http://www.drsketchy.com/ http://www.mollycrabapple.com/
The point is that is isn't typical life drawing. Here, the drawing sessions are about opening your mind, pushing the envelope, encompassing the model's personality and uniqueness, funny contests, and having a fun time. It's also about joining various aspects of our city's culture to the benefit of everyone, in a social and promotional way.
Dr Sketchy's runs every second Wed Evening (6-9pm) and every second Saturday afternoon (3pm-6pm) at Metro Arts.
