Dr. Sketchy's 2012

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School in Ottawa is the only drawing event I have the time to attend. It is an amazing evening where artists of all skill levels join together for a theme based life drawing evening with contests and prizes. Hosted by the wonderful artist, teacher and friend Sharon VanStarkenburg, I always enjoy myself and leave with a few gems.

You can check-out Dr. Sketchy's on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/drsketchyottawa/

Here's what I have drawn at this event in 2012. Enjoy!
Dr. Seuss 10 min - pencil

Barbarella 5 min - pencil

Horoscope 10 min - pencil

Horoscope 10 min - pencil

Horoscope 20 min - pencil

Memories of Kiev 10 min - pencil

Horoscope 5 min - pencil

Memories of Kiev 2 min - pencil

Memories of Kiev 5 min - pencil

Memories of Kiev 5 min - pencil

Memories of Kiev 2 min - pencil

Memories of Kiev 5 min - pencil

Nancy Drew 1 min - pencil

Nancy Drew 1 min - pencil

Nancy Drew 1 min - pencil

Nancy Drew 10 min - pencil

Nancy Drew 2 min - pencil

Nancy Drew 2 min - pencil

Nancy Drew 2 min - pencil

Nancy Drew 5 min - pencil

Super Villainy 10 min - pencil

Nancy Drew 5 min - pencil

Super Villainy 2 min - pencil

Super Villainy 20 min - pencil

Super Villainy 5 min - pencil

3rd Anniversary 1 min - pencil

Horoscope 10 min - pencil

3rd Anniversary 1 min - pencil

3rd Anniversary 2 min - pencil

3rd Anniversary 2 min - pencil

3rd Anniversary 2 min - pencil

3rd Anniversary 20 min - pencil

3rd Anniversary 5 min - pencil

Barbarella 10 min - pencil

Barbarella 2 min - pencil

Barbarella 20 min - pencil

Barbarella 2 min - pencil

Barbarella 5 min - pencil

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