When many artists think “life drawing,” they think of sterile rooms, bad lighting, and bored, silent, models with nary a hint of personality. Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School is the little New York art event that became a movement. Artists draw glamorous burlesque dancers, compete in contests, and win wacky prizes. From its humble Brooklyn beginnings, Dr. Sketchy’s now has over 100 branches around th
e globe, including Los Angeles, London, Rome, Tokyo, and Melbourne. Now, Katie Mehas is bringing Dr. Sketchy’s to St. The monthly sessions will feature burlesque babes, roller derby girls, drag queens and fetish models, along with contests, prizes and alcohol galore. Since its inception in 2005, Dr. Sketchy’s has received coverage from the likes of The LA Times, The Washington Post, BBC Radio, NPR, The Village Voice, WNBC, Time Out London, and The New York Times. Regular sessions are held on the second Thursday of each month at the Sake Bomb, 548 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701. Admission is $10 at the door. Keep an eye on this space for more information!
