Members of the Cayman Islands National Gallery are welcome to “drop in” and paint a real live model on Thursday evenings during the new Live Studio Nights.  The new sessions take place at the National Gallery Education Centre at their brand new building just off the Esterley Tibbetts Highway, and cost $CI15.00 per person. They offer an informal atmosphere to art enthusiasts of all ages, (provided they are over 16 years old) and abilities.

There is no instructor for the course, but other more experienced artists are willing to offer some friendly advice, if needed.

During each session a model sits for fifteen minutes at a time, and then takes a five- minute break (sitting perfectly still can be very hard work) before resuming.

The models are fully clothed or costumed, and the National Gallery is always looking for more to volunteer. There is no payment, but modeling could earn a student artist a batch of free sessions behind the easel.

Artists bring their own materials- it could be a full set of paints and a canvas, or just a sketchbook and pencil- although materials are on sale if they happen to run out of something.

The convivial atmosphere includes a glass of wine and sophisticated jazzy music, just right for getting into an arty mood after a hard day in the office.

At the moment only a few sessions are planned, for the month of March, but if the Live Studio Nights prove popular- there will be more later on in the year.