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FAQ
Where does Dr. Sketchy Byron take place?
Dr. Sketchy Byron takes place at the legendary Buddha Bar and restaurant Byron Bay located in the Byron Bay Premium Brewery, Skinner Shoot Road, Bryon Bay. 02 6685 5833. www.byronbaybrewery.com.auView Google Map
How often does Dr. Sketchy Byron take place?
Dr. Sketchy's takes place once a month on the third Tuesday of that month, from 6:30-9:00pm at the legendary Buddha Bar, Skinner Shoot Road, Byron Bay.
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. Everything you spill or stain, we have to stay afterwards and clean up.
Are there easels? Tables? Sketchpads?
The Buddha Bar has plenty of chairs and a few scattered tables. You are welcome to bring a small side table if you wish - very small. Bring your own art supplies. All seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
We sometimes have sketchpads and pencils for drop-ins, but we sometimes don't.
Sorry, no easels.
Hey, why isn't the model naked? I thought this was life class!
There are some restrictions in regards to full nudity in a restaurant/bar area, but hey, Dr. Sketchy models show more than enough flesh to get in all the latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major you might desire.
I did a great drawing at Dr. Sketchy's. Can I send you a copy?
Yes please, with your permission, we will upload selected works to the gallery and various pages on the site. Email them to drsketchybyron@gmail.com
I'm a photographer. Can I shoot pictures of your hottie models?
Maybe. Dr. Sketchy's has an official photographer. While we love photography, we've found the needs of photographers can be antithetical to those of artists - and a flash is downright distracting. We also think that models should get paid more posing for photography and we don't have the dough. However, you're welcome to shoot us a line with your portfolio. If we likes what we see, we'll pass it along to the models (who have the final say). If you're press, of course you can take photos. We provide three opportunities for you to snap the model's pose so you can finsh your work at home.
If you take photos without permission, you will be kicked out, with no refund. Models are not zoo animals.
I'm a socially maladept comic geek who lives in my parents' basement. Can I come to Dr. Sketchy's and pick up girls?
No. No you can't.
I have entitlement issues and want to take them out on the Dr. Sketchy's staff. Can I yell, be rude or cause a scene?
No. Rudeness to any member of the Dr. Sketchy's crew will lead to immediate expulsion, without refund. We suggest you adopt a nicer attitude towards service people.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED? INFORMATION FOR MODELS, HELPERS, SPONSORS and OTHER SAINTS
Dr. Sketchy's sounds cool. I wanna model? What's the deal?
To apply, send us an email with a little about yourself, and some low res photos, possibly a link to your website. We'd love to hear form you especially if you are a: circus performer, little person, contortionist, female body builder, drag queen, professional ballerina, aerialist, or other person with unusual physiology, insane costuming or extreme physical skills. We rarely book men, but if you are a handsome, muscular young guy who's comfortable posing with women and doesn't creep them out (professional dancers preferred) we can keep you in mind. Models must be comfortable having their photos and likenesses used in Dr. Sketchy's advertising and projects.
Dr. Sketchy's sounds cool. I own a small business and want to sponsor you. Tell me some details.
Well, you've come to the right place! We're always looking for sponsors. Donations of cash, prizes, or printing will get you a logo on our poster, mention in our monthly blog, on stage shoutouts, and eternal love. Email drsketchybyron@gmail.com and find out more about how sponsoring us can help spread the word about your business.
I want to help out at Dr. Sketchy's. Need any helper monkeys?
Yessiree! If you want to hang flyers, haul chairs, post on message boards, do graphic design, hand out postcards or spread the word, drop us an email. We will shower you in free swag, invites to exclusive events, and our hot, sticky love. Email drsketchybyron@gmail.com