Some years ago, I was introduced to a small group of people engaging in an interesting activity. They were creating art. In and of itself, this wouldn't be something out of the ordinary, yet combined with alcohol and carried out in a pub, it became something special.
The artist is often thought of as a solitary person, and art a lonely pursuit but Drink and Draw turns that concept on its head and encourages its members to exercise their talent in a social setting where they can explore a variety of themes, sharpen their styles and learn from one another in a friendly environment. Oh, and get merry while they're at it!
You don't have to be a Picasso or Pollock to join us. It's free! Just bring your own art supplies and buy your own drinks.
Now, the Kilkenny Drink and Draw group are preparing for their Arts Week exhibition and I joined them last week to check in with them to see how they were getting on. Their answer is all over this page in the form of the pictures they were working on. We have everything from the Master Sword to Ian McKellan, a Disney Princess and beyond.
Drink and Draw meet up every Tuesday night in Billy Byrnes pub in Kilkenny and new faces are always welcome. In their own words - "You don't have to be a Picasso or Pollock to join us. It's free! Just bring your own art supplies and buy your own drinks." This Tuesday, it's business as usual and the regular members will be hard at work finishing up the pieces they hope to display during their Arts Week Exhibition. The Exhibition itself will begin on Friday, August 7th and the work of the members will be on display in Billy Byrnes for the duration of the festival.
You can find information and more over on the Drink and Draw Facebook page and you can show your support for the group by paying a visit during their Arts Week Exhibition.
