Dr. Sketchy's gets in a bind!

This month, Madison's own Shibari aficionado, Graydancer, put local bellydancer, Pheadra, through the ropes! Attendees got their kink on drawing all kinds of knotty poses! There were a few non-drawers in the crowd too who found this theme just too enticing to stay away! What can I say? Eventually, we'll cover anything thrown our way! Other than too much skin, that is. ;o)


Pheadra is the ultimate damsel in distress. And undress! Our ever talented artists "capture" the moments perfectly!


Graydancer seems pleased with such an elaborate tie, meanwhile Olive entertains us with stories of taudriness!


You're welcome to come and hang out with us too!


See you in May when delicate MICH takes us back to an era of flappers and feathers! Join us on Sunday, May 25th from 2-5PM at the High Noon Saloon, 701 East Washington Ave. (608-268-1122) $10 cover / 21 and UP. Olive Talique will add to the surrealness of it all, with her own flare for dadaism!

Mmmmhmmm! Last Sketchy's was saucy & lip-smacking good.

Model Moxie Rhodes knocked our socks off at Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School in March. And she even managed to look glamorous after being attacked killer tomatoes. Oh, that foxy Moxie!

Moxie impressed the crowd by fighting off a very obnoxious, three-boobed alien invader. The artists loved her cinematic poses and dramatic facial expressions. Alright, Dr. Sketchy, she's ready for her close-up...

Lots of great gifts from our local sponsors - Artist & Craftsman Supply, Mallatt Pharmacy & Costume, Lisa at Hair Forum, A Woman's Touch - were handed out. And our newest sponsor, Jim of Anxiety Gallery, took the stage and led a fun 'Planet of the Apes' contest with gobs of prizes for all.

Fun was had by all. Glenn, especially intrigued by the extra boob, managed to make friends with the alien simply by buying her a Guinness.

Things get knotty at Dr. Sketchy's in April! We celebrate a full year of drinking, drawing, and debauchery by welcoming as models the beautiful Bellydancer PHAEDRA with Rope Artist & Kink Educator GRAYDANCER for a special Shibari Sketchy's! Surrender now and mark your calendar for Sunday, April 27th from 2-5pm at the High Noon.

A hum-dinger of slumber party!

The Feb '08 edition of Dr. Sketchy's was just dreamy! Superpunk and uberhunk Shane O'Neil of Screamin' Cyn Cyn and The Pons modelled. Guest emcees Kitty LaRue (of Foxy Veronica's Peach Pies) and Betty Wantsme (freelance tramp) served as hostesses with the mostest.



Shoot your poison arrow through my heart, Shane! Ever seen a cuter cupid? Of course not. Happy Valentine's, Sketchy-style.



After a raucous round of Twister and many, many debaucherous drawing contests, Shane took the stage as Venus to strike his final set of fabulous poses. A cascade of cotton-wad hair and fake foam boobs?! Oh yeah, darlin', THIS IS ART.



LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Dr. Sketchy's goes to the movies in March! B-movies, that is. Shine the spotlight on Wisconsin, baby! Johnny Depp’s shooting a Hollywood movie here and the 10th Annual Wisconsin Film Festival is just weeks away. Did you think Dr. Sketchy’s wouldn’t want in on all the cinematic action?!

Grab your popcorn, your art supplies, and get ready for some B-movie thrills. Join us at High Noon Saloon on SUNDAY March 30th from 2-5PM as sassy burlesquer MOXIE RHODES of Foxy Veronica’s Peach Pies stars in our latest production of Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School. WATCH AS GIANT WOMEN SMASH CITIES! Scream as hot babes battle zombies! GUFFAW AS SKETCH ARTISTS LOSE THEIR MINDS!!!$10 cover / 21 and UP.

Winner of 69 Academy Awards, Olive Talique emcees. Curious cinephiles, drama queens, and extras are also encouraged to attend. Fun contests and cool prizes from local sponsors. Rolling! And…ACTION! See you there.

Feelin' hot, hot, HOT.

Miss Lychee and India Oleander swept us away to the tropics for an afternoon. Dr. Sketchy's inaugural '08 session at the High Noon in Madison, Wisconsin was HOT and sweaty.


Something fishy's going on here. One of many drawing contests, this one incorporating fish.


Photo by Kandy Watson (aka phantomkitty)

It was Shirts vs. Skirts for the dance contest. Holy hula! These ladies sure know how to shake it.


Photo by Kandy Watson (aka phantomkitty)

A tsunami of skillful sketches was produced by the January crowd. We welcomed lots of newbies for the start of the 2008. Even the fez-wearing attendee from Kenosha got sketched! And our squid friend simply took the opportuntity to get sh*tfaced.

It was a good time. Can you believe that those gorgeous models brought their own inflatable palm tree along to the gig?! Sweet.


Photo by Kandy Watson (aka phantomkitty)

DR. SKETCHY'S IN FEBRUARY:
It’s a slumber party! And you're Dr. Sketchy's best friend.

Don’t bother getting dressed. Leave your PJs on, grab your art supplies and the ouija board, and join us at High Noon Saloon on February 24th. Come show some love for Madison’s own punk rock hunk, Shane O'Neil of Screamin' Cyn Cyn and The Pons.

Sunday, February 24th from 2-5PM. $10 cover / 21 and UP
Emcee Olive Talique will serve up plenty of valentine-y goodness.
Curious cupids, teddy bears, and sweethearts also welcome.

Wear your PJs and prepare to party.



Illustration by Amethyst

Givin' 2007 the boot!

Got a special holiday wish?
Well, Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School delivers, by golly.


Photo by Kandy Watson (aka phantomkitty)
Illustrator and freshly-outed foot fiend, G.P. Watson grabbed the mic this month at Sketchy's while regular emcee Olive Talique played artists' muse.

Naughty Miss Olive unwrapped her "gifts" for the audience. Holiday cheer and a whole lotta confetti filled the air. Many charming sketches resulted.

Chastity Dickums and Howlin' Hulla Baloo of Cherry Pop Burlesque stopped by to sing a few dirty XXXmas carols and strike a coupla poses.


Contest winners received gifts galore from our band of very Sketchy santas: Artist & Craftsman Supply, Mallatt Pharmacy & Costumes, Lisa at Hair Forum, Josh at Westfield Comics, and A Woman's Touch.

Olive was heard to exclaim, as she downed her last drink of the sesh, "Happy Anti-Art School to all, *hic* and to all a good Sketch!"

IN JANUARY:
Is it getting HOT in here?! Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School is a havin' heat wave!

Spend an afternoon sipping pina coladas under the hot sun at High Noon Saloon and sketching our comely castaways Miss Lychee and India Oleander. Shipwrecked on a remote, equatorial isle in the Sketchy Sea, island life is starting to get pretty sweaty for these beauties.

Sunday, January 20th from 2-5PM. $10 cover / 21 and UP
Emcee Olive Talique and a school of dolphins host.
Curious bikini babes, starfish, and snorkellers also welcome.


Illustration by Lynn Lau

Dr. Sketchy's went off with a bang

Girls with guns. Who can resist? We sure couldn't! Cosplay model Fawn began her session posing as Lara Croft from the videogame Tomb Raider. START GAME.


Photo by phantomkitty

The geeks at Sketchy's were in heaven on this one... or Angel Sanctuary, to be more accurate. For the second series of poses Fawn was dressed as Alexiel from the manga and anime series created by Kaori Yuki.

The costuming details were astounding! There was even dirt on her wings. Sigh. To see more evidence of this delightful sight and the resulting sketches, check out our flickr pool.


Photo by phantomkitty














Photos by phantomkitty

Amid the flurry of costume changes and the onslaught of crazy contests, artists still found time to actually DRAW. (Wowie, good stuff, too!) Phew, all that PLUS an abundant flow of cocktails, as well as the usual requisite misbehavior and oddball shenanigans.

Amazing prizes (and LOTS of 'em) were provided this month by Artist & Craftsman Supply, Lisa at Hair Forum, A Woman's Touch, Mallatt Pharmacy & Costume, and Westfield Comics. Many thanks to all of our great local sponsors!

When Fawn arrived on stage as Rikku from Final Fantasy X our pencils were poised and READY.

Our Official Mistress of Photography, the mysterious phantomkitty was ready, too. Her keen eye captured every detail of the event. And this time, she got HER photo taken also. (The guy kissing her is her hubby, illustrious illustrator and Dr. Sketchy's-Madison co-founder, G.P. Watson.)










IN DECEMBER: It's a jolly holiday when Emcee Olive switches roles and becomes our model for the day. Oooooh, Santa baby!! Time to get your "holiday glow" going! Ho-ho-ho and hee-hee-hee! Come get red-nosed at Dr. Sketchy's. Spend an afternoon drawing Miss Olive Talique of Cherry Pop Burlesque as she unwraps her gifts and spreads her holiday cheer.

Meet her under the mistletoe on Sunday, December 16th from 2-5PM at the High Noon Saloon, 701 East Washington Ave, Madison, WI. ($10/ 21 and UP) Curious elves, reindeer, and snowmen also welcome.

Tricks and treats at Dr. Sketchy's!

Boy, oh BOY! It was another swell month at Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School. Hauntingly gorgeous beefcake, "Boy" of Cherry Pop Burlesque, was our October model and served as quite a fine treat for our artists.

He certainly got us all eager beaver for HALLOWEENIE!


Photo by phantom kitty
Boy began by demonstrating his athleticism in a Mexican wrestling costume and later brought out his giant banana to serve up some more delectable poses. Check out our flickr group, if you're curious to see more pix and drawings of said banana!





Photos by phantom kitty

Olive demonstrated her muscular musical prowess by playing the theremin with her thighs. Beware: an exercise video may be in the works. [Cue scary music.]


Photo by phantom kitty

Crazy contests included "best depiction of 'death by banana'" and "ghastliest drawing of Boy wrestling a spider," among many others. Cool prizes were provided this month by Artist & Craftsman Supply, Lisa at Hair Forum, A Woman's Touch, and Mallatt Pharmacy & Costume.

Artists brought their sketches to the stage so that Boy could the award "Model's Choice" prize for the day. By the time the afternoon was over, everyone had had their fill Sketchy's-style tricks and treats.


Photo by phantom kitty


NEXT UP: Prepare to geek out! Join us as we fawn over Fawn, our cosplay model, as she brings Rikku of Final Fantasy X and Lara Croft of Tomb Raider to the Dr. Sketchy's stage in real, live, 3-D action on Sunday, November 18th, 2007 from 2-5 PM at the High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI. ($10/ 21 and UP)