I was interviewed today about “Royally Ducked” and the other work I have in Art in Heat. I’ll get the video online as soon as I can.

I haven’t included video content on my site previously, but here’s one to get the ball rolling. It’s an interview with Robert Williams, an artist and the founder of Juxtapoz magazine. It’s been around a while but worth watching if you’re interested in lowbrow and pop surrealist art.

The show went great, and we had a big crowd – full of very serious artists. In between drawing sessions, Elvis, “The Red King,” kept the audience occupied and well fed by throwing them twinkies. Big thanks to Bambi Galore, L’il Dutch, special guest Buster Hymen, and Elvis, “The Red King!”

Bambi and Buster

Elvis, Bambi, and Buster judge the drawings

L’il Dutch

Nice windmills

Nice tulips

Bambi and Elvis after the show

More drinking and drawing this Sunday at the Palace of Wonders – featuring Shortstaxx.

As part of Art in Heat, there will be a Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School this Saturday night at the Warehouse. Hosted by Elvis, the “Red King” and featuring Bambi Galore and Lil’ Dutch. The show starts at 7, and drawing continues until 11:30. There will be drawing contests and drink specials, and everyone is invited to stay after Dr. Sketchy for karaoke with Elvis.

Space is limited, but you can buy tickets online now and reserve a spot via the Art in Heat website: www.artinheat.com

Date: Saturday, July 7
Time: 2 Sessions! Act I: 7-9pm, Act II: 9:30-11:30pm
Place: Warehouse Second Stage
Cost: $8 for each session or $10 for both

Email info@artinheat.com if you have any questions.

art by Alan Defibaugh

FAQ (courtesy of www.drsketchy.com)

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. Sharpen your pencils over the garbage can.

Are there easles? Tables? Sketchpads?

The Warehouse has a few tables. All seating is first come, first served.