Q. What is Dr. Sketchy?
A. It's a live figure drawing session that takes place once a month at Tatame Lounge. The models are superheroes, burlesque performers, retro housewives, bellydancers, drag queens, etc. It's a hoot.

We provide you the most ravishing, exotic, fascinating models our fair city can provide. Elaborate costumes, fabulous makeup, and amazing personalities. (On that note...if you have a pair of fishnets or a sequined bra, you might want to contact us for modeling opportunities. We'll pamper and worship you.)

Artists of all skill levels and occupations are welcome to come. Even non-artists who just want to hang out and have some sake and good times with good people are more than welcome. Artists are asked to pay $5 for the evening to help cover model fees and prize costs. Oh, did I mention we have contests? Silly, ridiculous contests.

Q. Who created this wonderful idea?
A. That honor goes to the lovely Miss Molly Crabbapple and her Dr. Sketchy New York. Please send her the accolades and praise. I am but a humble servant spreading the good word of Dr. Sketchy to Orlando.

Q. Who started the Orlando chapter?
A. The local chapter was founded by Tamara Gray as an excuse to get away from the computer once in a while and draw with friends. It's run with incredible assistance from Phil Vox, the art monkey king.

Q. Why is there a cover price?
A. While we love the idea of gaggles of models baring quite a bit for the fun of it, the fact is, they need some sweet, cold cash to buy the liquor that keeps them warm at night. Of course, we keep the price low at $5 because we're starving artists too.

Q. What mediums can I work in?
A. Just about anything, but we prefer dry mediums. Keep in mind things are going to be moving fairly fast, so sketching is probably going to be easier than painting a watercolor right there. Just don't make a mess and tidy up after yourselves.

Q. How often does Dr. Sketchy's take place?
A. Currently, once a month on the first Wednesday of the month. If we become insanely crazy popular, that might happen more often.

Q. Can I come and hit on the models?
A. Did you ever wonder what a woodchipper does to your face? These gals (and guys!) are there to work it for your artistic benefit and have a little fun, not field lame dime-a-dozen pickup lines.

Q. So... Contests? What type of contests?
A. Some examples:
Best incorporation of a randy monster.
Best rendition of model as a hulking ninja-robot warlord.
Best rendition of model as opposite gender.

The limits are boundless, and the prizes can range from free drinks to cool stuff from whatever our sponsor or owners throw out there.

Q. Are you looking for models?
A. Always! We'd love to hear from you. In particular, we love hearing from models who have a good bulk of existing costumes, an enormous sense of fun and humor, and the ability to prance about with staggering levels of awesome.

Email all inquiries to drsketchyorlando@gmail.com

Q. How about sponsors?
A. We love people who love us. We also love people who give us cool stuff and we then advertise the fact that it is, indeed, shiny and neat.

We'd be glad to discuss business, just give us a poke at drsketchyorlando@gmail.com

Q. How can I help?
A. There are a number of things you can do!

Get the word out.

Bring your friends, even if they don't draw.

Friend us on Myspace!

Carve our URL into the moon.

Carve your name into the moon, with a "Brought to you by Dr Sketchy Orlando chapter!" underneath.

Give us the moon.

Maybe not all of the above, but most of those are applicable. You can also email us at drsketchyorlando@gmail.com to talk about volunteering with events, etc.