Dr. Sketchy this Sunday at the Palace of Wonders
More drinking and drawing this Sunday at the Palace of Wonders – featuring Shortstaxx.
Dr. Sketchy this Saturday – July 7
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.
Art in Heat Photos
Full recap coming soon. In the meantime here are some photos of the artists. As you can see, a good time was had by all. A full gallery of photos will be on the Art in Heat website in the next week or so.
Big thanks to everyone who came out to the show Saturday and also to the artists, Lobsterboy and his Revue, our DJ Adam, Molly, and Paul. Special thanks to Jared of course, Kate for all her hard work, and Mike for both the website and putting up with me these last several months.
From left: Chris Bishop, Albert Schweitzer, Alan Defibaugh, Candace Keegan, and Anna U Davis. That’s Emily Green Liddle in front.
Emily, me, Candy, Jared Davis, Alan, and Chris.
Jared, Linas Garsys, me, and Candy.
Me, Lisa Brotman, Margaret Dowell, and Chris Bishop.
Albert and Emily.
Emily and Candy.
John Lancaster and Laurel Hausler.
Dana Ellyn and Anna U Davis.
Myself and Anna.
Rob, Linas, and Mike.
The Warehouse’s Molly Ruppert and Linas.
The mysterious Bambi Galore and Jared – armed with his beer and duct tape – ready for anything.
Lil’ Dutch and myself.
“Royally Ducked” for Art in Heat
Here is my painting for Art in Heat: “Royally Ducked.” At 36″ x 48″, it’s the largest painting I’ve done in a while, which was nice after painting lots of smaller pieces for out-of-town shows.
I’ll take some detail shots and post those later in the week. Art in Heat opens this Saturday.
Art in Heat – June 30
An eclectic mix of 18 emerging and established artists from the DC area combine forces for “Art in Heat!” Join the artists for the opening reception on Saturday, June 30, from 7 – 11pm at the Warehouse Gallery. There will be drink specials at the bar, and DJ Adam will keep the party going late into the night. Art in Heat will be on display through July 30, and there is no charge for admission.
The selected artists represent the best of DC’s Outsider, Lowbrow, and Pop Surrealist artists. They’re notable for creating work that’s fun, twisted, sexy, and just plain wrong. Featuring: Ed Bisese, Chris Bishop, Scott G. Brooks, Lisa Brotman, Anna U. Davis, Jared Davis, Alan Defibaugh, Margaret Dowell, Dana Ellyn, Gregory Ferrand, Linas Garsys, Laurel Hausler, Candace Keegan, John Lancaster, Emily Greene Liddle, Albert Schweitzer, Matt Sesow, and Ben Tolman.
In addition to the art, The Lobsterboy Revue will take over Warehouse Second Stage on opening night at 8pm and 11pm with his new show, “Tiki Party from Hell.”
Join us again at Warehouse Second Stage on Saturday, July 7th, for “A Very Special Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School.” Bring your sketchpad and twisted little mind for an evening of art and burlesque.
Art in Heat will unofficially kick-off this year’s second annual Capital Fringe, which opens July 19th along the 7th Street corridor. The Warehouse is a popular venue and meeting place for Fringe, and Art in Heat is the perfect appetizer.
A complete gallery of the work will be online by June 29th.
Art in Heat
June 30 – July 30, 2007
Opening Reception
Saturday, June 30; 7pm – 11pm
Free
The Lobsterboy Revue presents “Tiki Party from Hell”
Starring Swami Yomahmi, Sugar Ann Spice, L’il Dutch, Bambi Galore, and many more.
Saturday, June 30; 2 shows, 8 pm & 11pm
Tickets: $12 available only at the door
A Very Special Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School
Hosted by Elvis and featuring Bambi Galore.
Saturday, July 7; in two sessions, Act I: 7pm-9pm, Act II: 9:30pm-11:30pm
Tickets: $8 for each session or $10 for both – limited seating – tickets will be available online
Warehouse Arts Complex
1021 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
