Category Archives: Middlecott Sketchbattle Experiment

Sketchbattle Pro #19 CES-uccessful

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Frank Schwartz

Since its inception, the Sketchbattle series of events have evolved and grown from a small intimate cocktail party and sketching competition to a significant and critically important stop at major events around the country.  2019 demonstrated the first Sketchbattle Jr™ … Continue reading →

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CES2020 Sketchbattle returns to Sin City

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Frank Schwartz

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 by Frank Schwartz

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 by Frank Schwartz

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 by Frank Schwartz

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 by Frank Schwartz

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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My Other Vehicle is Unmanned – Sketchbattle Pro 17 Chicago

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Frank Schwartz

Over the past 7 years, the Sketchbattle has evolved and grown from a small intimate cocktail party and sketching competition to a significant and critically important stop on the the North American Auto Show circuit.  Except for one event in … Continue reading →

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5th Avenue Death Match – Sketchbattle Pro #16 New York

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Frank Schwartz

Just when we think we have the “Experiment” part eliminated from our event title, we do something new and exciting.  In New York at the Jalopnik office we were presented with something that had never happened in 15 previous events … Continue reading →

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Today, Today, Today

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Frank Schwartz

In the midst of Manhatten  8 designers will come together in an epic clash of stress, drama and talent to compete for the title of Sketchmaster at the inaugural Sketchbattle Pro New York thanks to the support of Jalopnik and … Continue reading →

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Middlecott Sketchbattle Experiment San Francisco

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Frank Schwartz

“The best part of the name Middlecott Sketchbattle Experiment, is the ‘Experiment’ part, because it allows us to do pretty much anything with the event” says founder Brook Banham.  Started in 2012, the event changed significantly when Frank Schwartz and AACS came on board in 2014.  Over the past few years the event has evolved […]

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