Last night was the first ever Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School at the Museum of Contemporary Art. It was also my first Dr Sketchy's. Such fun. We started with 2 minutes poses. My sketches from those were very dekooning-esqe, as were most other people's. There were a lot of them (but they help to fill up my sketchbook) and then we had a burlesque performance, a break, and on to the five minute poses. My results from the 5-minute poses were a great improvement. That was when I saw that the practice with the Fast Sketching Techniques has all been worthwhile. We had two ten-minute poses and it was easy to get the drawings done in the time using this technique. These are from those poses.The models were great, with fabulous costumes. There were three of them, and we were very close to them and had a great view. In the beginning that was a challenge itself, particularly as I was working in A5 size.
There were three models for three hours, two burlesque performances in all, a free drink (and the bar was open all
evening), plus they kept one of the exhibitions open in case we wanted a break. There were competitions with terrific prizes as welll. The best thing was that it was very friendly. All for $20.
evening), plus they kept one of the exhibitions open in case we wanted a break. There were competitions with terrific prizes as welll. The best thing was that it was very friendly. All for $20.MCA rocks!
5 comments:
Sounds like a lot of fun, Wendy. Alas, it would be a long drive for me though to join the fun!
Jim in North Pole, Alaska
Wow! This sounds like such a special occasion. After you mentioning Dr Sketchy I strolled past the Art Bar and read the poster about it. I had never heard of It/him/her before. I must say my daughters and art friend who were with me thought it was a bit strange. But it sounds great to me. I love your sketches. I have actually had that Fast Sketching book in my cart over at Amazon for about a year, and always end up saving it for later because I'm not sure. If you have found it helpful I am definitely clicking the 'proceed to check out' button this time! Thanks for your wonderful comment on my blog. I did respond to it there, and then came here to see what you've been up to.
I'm jealous! that sounds like so much fun! It must be tough though. I already have a hard time in short poses with a nude model, but trying to get the costume as well - wow. The ones you've posted here are great. As I've said before, I also found that book very helpful. I should get it out again and practice some of those techniques.
I hadn't heard of Dr Sketchy either but it sounds like a wonderful workshop. I wonder if I'd have the courage to give it a try. Your drawings are a great incentive. MCA has such good exhibitions and workshops, always worth a visit.
Sounds like you had a blast and have the artwork to prove it! Thanks for passing on the quirky :)
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