Cloudy skies are not typical in Provence in June. We were fortunate to have spectacular skies throughout our stay in Les Bassacs.
My trip to Provence began with a five night stay at Vertigo Hostel in Marseille, France. It ended with a two nights stay at the same hostel. The two weeks between were spent with a wonderful group of artists attending Susan Abbott’s painting workshop in Les Bassacs. The workshop exceeded my expectations in every way. Over the next …
No one ever said to me “You shouldn’t be doing that in here” or “Please don’t draw here.” There’ve been times I’ve not been permitted to set up a chair and block a passageway, so I stand and draw. There’ve been times I’ve been reminded that I’m in a restricted area and must leave “as …
My recent trip to California was fabulous. The Watercolor Techniques Workshop at Riley Street Art Supply in Santa Rosa was filled to capacity. I’m proud of how hard they worked and how courageous they were with their paintings. Excellent work ladies! It’s not easy to let loose and break through barriers of preconceived notions. . …
I have had two significant mentors in my life as an artist, Adolf Konrad and Betty Stroppel. Adolf passed in 2004. Betty passed this morning. Both Adolf and Betty believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. I now hold two batons in my hand. Adolf, in many mysterious ways, has continued to be …
Last day of a road trip vacati0n…. Tom is already asleep …. I was ten stories up reflecting on the last seven days on the road. I love those precious moments when I realize, and accept, that progress has been made. I brought along gouache, but didn’t squeeze it out into the pans until last …