Author Archives: Frank Schwartz

About Frank Schwartz

Frank Schwartz is the founder of CarFriend.me and Advanced Automotive Consulting Services, partner in The Middlecott Sketchbattle Experiment and serial entrepeneur. A long time automotive enthusiast, Frank started reading car magazines at the age of 8 and has spent 30+ years working inside the automotive industry. In his spare time Frank races with the Sports Car Club of America, spends time working on his numerous project cars and supports many local charities.

CES2020 Sketchbattle returns to Sin City

Posted on January 6, 2020

Thanks to the move to June, the Detroit Auto Show gives a gift to the attendees of the annual Consumer Electronics Show.  Our January Sketchbattle Pro can now take place in a warmer climate and be exposed to a new … Continue reading →

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The Kids Take Over – Sketchbattle Jr. Pilot Event

Posted on October 31, 2019

According to Sketchbattle JR. Co-Founder Frank Schwartz, “Sketching is a form of communication, so if you can sketch, you are technically bilingual”.  Original Sketchbattle Founder Brook Banham and Schwartz launched the pilot Sketchbattle JR. event in the west side industrial … Continue reading →

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Sketchbattle Pro By the Bay

Posted on October 31, 2019

After 18 events, you would think we would run out of ways to make the Sketchbattle series of events exciting. You would be wrong. Sketchbattle Pro #18 was held as part of the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on the … Continue reading →

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Pebble Beach Concours d’elegance Sketchbattle Pro #18 presented by HRE

Posted on August 16, 2019

While it is a mouthful, the event is easily digestible.  9 sketchers, 2 rounds of 30 minutes each. One winner, $2,500 Grand Prize.  At the Inn at Spanish Bay as an official part of the Pebble Beach Concours d’elegance.  Presented … Continue reading →

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Pebble Beach Sketchbattle Pro – Meet the Contestants

Posted on August 15, 2019

To say we are excited about our first Sketchbattle Pro event Pebble Beach is an understatement.  The fact we are an official part of the week’s activities?  Blessed! Details are below for the event tomorrow, Friday August 16th at 5:30pm … Continue reading →

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GM Wrestles the Trophy Back

Posted on July 15, 2019

Designer Night at the Races(TM) presented by Lacks Enterprises.  If there is one constant in the battle for the title of Fastest Design Studio in the East, it is the fact that if you wait long enough the title will … Continue reading →

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California Karting presented by Lacks

Posted on July 1, 2019

Do you have time to talk about the Five-C’s of Design?Competition, Camaraderie, Charity, Carting (pardon my spelling, but alliteration is cool), with a Car Show thrown in for good measure!   Thanks to longtime partner Lacks Enterprises, the best design event in California returns to … Continue reading →

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