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sant joan del codolar, catalunya, spain

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...

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autumn in the spanish pyrenees

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'...

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sketching a lavender field in france

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...

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painting holiday in france - may 2023

painting holiday in france - may 2023

5 September 2022

In May 2023 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 ...

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autumn sneaks up on us

autumn sneaks up on us

7 April 2022

It seems like we've just had the best summer anyone can remember in years and years! Hot, sunny and the best thing for me - almost no wind :-) And now the beautiful weather continues and the trees are...

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