# Burlesque Illustrations Dr. Sketchy's Show for the Toronto Burlesque Festival 2009 By Christina Butty | Published 2009-07-25 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-sketchy-toronto-burlesque-festival References: [drsketchy-toronto](http://www.drsketchy-toronto.com/) Dr. Sketchy’s open life drawing sessions are a deviation from the usual life drawing offerings. His sessions use (preferably) elaborately dressed models rather than the typical nudes. As part of the Toronto Burlesque Festival, Dr. Sketchy (a.k.a. Brett Despotovich) displayed some of the more artistic creations done at his classes at the [Gladstone Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sip-and-learn). The results from the Dr. Sketchy’s open life drawing sessions vary wildly. Some of the sketches are more [abstract](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-are-you-looking-at), while others hit the nail on the head as steamy tributes to the models. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Elaborately Dressed Models:** Opportunity for fashion and costume industry to collaborate with life drawing sessions to create unique and visually captivating experiences. - **Abstract Sketches:** Artists and galleries can explore the growing demand for abstract and unconventional life drawings as an alternative to traditional nude sketches. - **Steamy Tributes:** Event organizers and entertainment industry can tap into the popularity of steamy burlesque-themed art sessions to attract a diverse audience and create immersive experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Costume:** Utilize life drawing sessions as a platform to showcase and promote elaborate costumes and designs. - **Art and Galleries:** Cater to the demand for abstract and unconventional life drawings by showcasing and selling these unique artworks. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** Include burlesque-themed art sessions as a unique and immersive experience to attract diverse audiences to events and venues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Black Touring Burlesque Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touring-burlesque-company.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Abstract Toronto Home Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elte-fine-art.md) - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md) - [Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-doubt-your-eyes.md) - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md)