First off, thanks to all drinker, drawers, gawkers, judges, bartenders and one very cool dj for a fun time.

Now, to clear up one strange detail from the contest:

Twhid and I had did not have any say in the art judging. People kept asking us about it but we decided to leave it up to the unbiased pros. The only thing we did do to influence the outcome was supply the judges with lots of drinks. The judges, after a good bit of delegation, seemed to have just picked what interested them. We found out later that the judges did not pick the winners for a single drawin, but selected people who produced a body of good works.

So, here is the odd part.

Luisa, who won, happened to be the first person to show up. I think she even came before 8pm when the show was to start. She won, though it looks like she had only one drink. Later that night when she signed into the bar ledger, I think she said she was the person who emailed me about the event. Only two people emailed me about the event and one was to say they could not attend but liked the idea. And now, after a small google search, I find out that she may the same Luisa who writes for New York Magazine. Hmmmmmmmm….

I think MTAA and the judges have been hustled by a pro. And to this, I say, congratulation Luisa. You are the ideal Dinkin and Drawin Champion 2004. All contender for 2005 take note.

ps. if you are in nyc, the drawings will stay up at the bar for the next two weeks if you would like to take a look. permanent link to this post