ETC Artist Talk: Morag Caister

For the second artist interview in our autumn term, Draw’s Jake Spicer will be talking with artist Morag Caister. The event is free and everybody is welcome, so please feel free to share this link as widely as you would like.

About Morag Caister

Morag Caister is a British artist known for her expressive figurative paintings that explore existential themes through contemporary portraiture. Morag graduated with a BA in Painting from the University of Brighton in 2019, and gained national recognition in 2022 when she won Sky Arts' "Portrait Artist of the Year" competition, leading to a commission to paint British icon Sir Lenny Henry. This achievement propelled her onto Forbes' "30 Under 30 Europe: Art & Culture" list and earned her a place in the Evening Standard's "Art Power List 2023." Since then, her work has been featured in collections such as the National Portrait Gallery, Glyndebourne and Soho House.Morag's artistic practice is characterized by intimate live sittings, where she captures the essence of her subjects through intricate, emotive lines and a thoughtful, sparing use of colour. Her figures are often framed with loose brushwork, emphasizing how bodily compositions and postures offer a glimpse into inner worlds. This approach invites viewers to connect deeply with her subjects, fostering a sense of shared human experience.

How to join

If you'd like to join the online talk via Zoom you just need to book a ticket here or click on this link HERE - your image will not be visible on screen and you will be able to type questions for our guest artist.

Past ETC talks

You can find all of our past interviews on our YouTube channel HERE. Thank you to our Patreon supporters for providing the support and funding for these free talks!

Supporting the sessions

Draw's ETC programme of artist talks are free to attend and are funded by the Draw Patreon, with the artists paid for taking part. If you enjoy these talks, and would like to support them to continue, why not become a supporter by signing up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month. You’ll get the in-person concessionary rate, plus Patreons get tiered access to a wealth of resources including our extensive artist’s photo reference library, live online life drawing & portrait drawing classes, online recorded courses and much more.