upcoming retreats...
Marrakech ... vibrant souks, exciting bazaars, intricate tiles, warm light, and landscapes begging to be sketched
At Perigord Retreats, Dordogne ... a watercolor painting trip to some of the most beautiful villages in southern France.
At Hotel Leone, Montelparo ... sketch in a picture-postcard setting of medieval villages, mountains, and coast
Marrakech ... details still to be finalized
At La Romita, Umbria ... details still to be finalized
At Perigord Retreats, Dordogne ... details still to be finalized
At Hortulanus, Tuscany ... details still to be finalized
I'm Renee Walden
A passionate plein air painter.
I sketch the world around me in watercolours, capturing stories of places, journeys, and everyday beauty. Painting outdoors allows me to form a deep connection with the landscapes and people I encounter.
Each year I fill a pile of sketchbooks - these are my most treasured possessions.
A studio painter.
I take the vivid memories from my outside adventures into my studio to create larger watercolours or mixed media works.
Whether representational or abstract, my work reflects my love of wild places, quiet moments, and the passage of time.
A creative enabler.
Helping others capture their memories in colour is one of the greatest joys of my artistic journey. On watercolor art retreats and in workshops I’ve watched people grow braver, laugh louder, make friends, and fill pages with art they never thought possible. I'm right there alongside them — and it's magic.
