Thursday 16 July 2009

DR. Sketchy's, July 13 2009

I was able to attend my first Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School in months this past Monday (YAY!)
I brought the worst paper the draw on I've ever bought (BOO!)

No idea why I bought this paper. I rarely leave an art supply store empty handed and I'm prone to just buy things that I might try out, so I must have bought this pad on a whim. I grabbed it on a similar whim on the way out instead of my other stacks of paper. I really felt like using conté Monday, but after setting up at the Cameron House and making a few warm-up marks on the paper I had an immediate sinking feeling. The wise and gorgeous Sharlena was sitting next to me and commented that she didn't like this paper when she tried it some time ago. I tried a few other media on it and settled for carbon pencils. I really should have brought a nice slick newsprint or similar surfaced paper as that was what I really wanted to work with. Bad planning.

Since that was worst aspect of the night, I really shouldn't complain -- but since I already have I guess I'll have to live with it.


The model, Mitzy Creme, was insanely cute in a biker-chick-pixie mode you don't see very often.
Her response to someone suggesting drawing a penis on her left me snickering and laughing for a while.
The first sketch challenge was the best incorporation of Teletubby Tinkie-Winkie. I won a weird blue drink that tasted like a melted mint popsicle.
The second sketch challenge was EXTREME FAIRY TALES -- so I did a Bo Peep/Goldielocks mash-up. Sharleen won with a wonderful Peter Pan drawing and got a six-pack of delicious-looking cupcakes

Next time I'll bring supplies I'm already comfortable with.
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I found a link that ties back to the Bridgman review:
E.M. Gist, who is an artist and teacher that does very excellent work, posted a very good looking guide to studying Bridgman on his blog . He indicates that the method was likely crafted by his art instructor at the Watts Academy. It's certainly something I'd consider including whenever I start teaching life drawing again.

3 comments:

Sharlena Wood said...

I don't think I've ever been called wise before, but it goes well with gorg, so I'm lovin' it! I also love your kick ass fairy tale mashup, and I really should have shared my cupcakes with you. I'll make it up to you, and bring you some decent paper to play with next session ;)

Brett Despotovich said...

As always, awesome. Great to see you again, and I hope to see you soon (when you drop off your work for the Sketchy Retro!)

Brett Despotovich said...

'Please don't draw me with a penis!'