Dr. Sketchy’s Philadelphia

I went to Dr. Sketchy about a year ago. I think it was the first one for Philly. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, I had seen photos from NY events, but what’s to say they’d be the same in Philly? It seemed a bit awkward because it wasn’t a large turnout and it was in the middle of the day (a steaming hot day). We had to wait for another event to dismantle before we could be seated so it was a bit delayed also.
As for the actual drawing and the models… it was quite interesting. The theme was superheroes. I have never been to art school and I have a style all my own that doesn’t really involve «sketching» I just draw straight up (very hit or miss). Most of the poses zipped by before I could really get anything down. As we got to the longer poses I enjoyed it more. The costumes were cool (most of them). Overall, I think the event was short lived and it wasn’t quite as crazy as what I saw in the photos from NY. I’m not as passionate about drawing by hand as I used to be so maybe that had something to do with the vibe being off. The venue is pretty cool by the way. I think it would’ve been better at night.
I may consider checking one out again someday.

I’ve only been to Dr. Sketchy’s a few times and it’s always a good experience. During my time in Art School, there were only 2 courses that utilized Life Drawing. After that, you were basically left out to dry. To be honest, the models in school were kinda boring anyway.
Now picture a place that provides interesting models with different themes, ranging from Art Deco and Film Noir to characters from graphic novels. Picture models from all walks of the entertainment industry who actually have life in them. Music is arranged so you don’t have to draw to dead silence. Heck, even booze is available, if you feel the need to have a drink or two.
Dr. Sketchy’s is Anti-​Art School, but in the best way imaginable.