9 June 2026
Five times at Périgord Retreats, and the magic is still there.. Every single time I hop on the train in southern France and get whisked through French countryside and villages to Gourdon Station — ...
26 March 2026
I'm just back from Marrakech, and honestly, I'm still processing it. The colour alone is enough to keep a painter busy for months — saffron yellow, paprika red, the deep earthy tones of cumin and tu...
19 March 2026
A week in Marrakesh: sketching, souks, and golden sunsets. I've been home a week now, and I'm not quite back. Part of me is still sitting in front of the Koutoubia Mosque as the light turns golden, he...
5 November 2025
I’m still dreaming of the autumn colours in Tuscany — the rolling landscapes, the hilltop villages, the incredible food, and the unforgettable setting of Hortulanus. But what lingers most are the ...
23 June 2025
I've just returned from another magical 10-day retreat at Perigord Retreats in France—and I’m still smiling. My sketchbook came home with pages of sketches in it, but my heart feels even fuller: w...