art retreat in france - june 2023
13 June 2023
It’s hard to believe that our wonderful 10 days at Perigord Retreats was a month ago already. I guess it’s taken me that long to absorb the whole experience and take it all in! I can honestly say ...
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old abandoned building in alto mijares, spain
25 May 2023
An old, abandoned, stone building in a beautiful peaceful place - you know I'm hardly likely to just walk past that without wanting to sketch it! This one is built alongside an old aqueduct (sadly no ...
painting holiday in france - june 2024
30 March 2023
In June 2024 I'm planning to go back to wonderful Perigord Retreats to guide another small group on a painting holiday in France. Based on the last trip I guided there, I can honestly say this will be...
terraced houses in chulilla, spain
23 March 2023
I've been sketching for a number of weeks in lovely Chulilla in Valencia, Spain. The white terraced houses, combined with terracotta roofs, are so fresh and bright. The town is built onto a steep slop...
magical morocco - painting holiday october 2023
15 March 2023
Visiting Morocco has been on my mind for years! The vibrant colours, the culture, the architecture and landscapes - all so different to anything I've ever sketched before. I'm really excited to announ...
sant joan del codolar, catalunya, spain
23 February 2023
The sanctuary of Sant Joan del Codelar is nestled in some huge, old cypresses, and at the foot of the Montsant Range, just inland from Tarragona in Spain. It's one of our favourite places for the abso...
paint a historic coastal tower in sardinia
26 January 2023
All along the coast of Sardinia are these wonderful coastal towers. Every one is a little different and they're always in a spectacular position. Dating from around 1570 onwards, a series of coastal t...
autumn in the spanish pyrenees
1 November 2022
Join me sketching outside in the beautiful Pineta Valley. I spotted this huge autumn tree dwarfing a lovely little barn right outside the national park of Ordesa y Monte Perdido. I knew immediately I'...
sketching a lavender field in france
16 September 2022
In July Harrison at Perigord Retreats filmed me painting their beautiful lavender field. So much fun to be painting outside in lovely morning light and have someone else be thinking about all the tech...