Bring Provence Home with a Painting by Ashley Tinker

We did just that: we brought a sunflower field from Provence into our home—not literally, of course. We received a wonderful gift from some generous friends: an oil painting by Ashley Tinker titled “Tournesols, Castillon.” Every time I look at this painting, I feel as though I am taking a brief journey to the countryside near the village of Paradou in the Alpilles. While it may not compare to being there in person, it serves as a lovely mini escape and a truly thoughtful gift.

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Who is Ashley Tinker

Ashley Tinker is a Canadian artist based in Mollégès, Provence. After studying fine art in Florence and Montréal, she has made Provence her home for 13 years.

Ashley and her husband, Robin, a project manager, renovated a small house in Maussane-les-Alpilles and appeared on House Hunters International.

They have since purchased a lifelong project in the lesser-known village of Mollégès. Their property includes a farmhouse and two barns dating back to the mid-1700s. Their first project was to renovate one of the barns, transforming it into a beautiful two-bedroom holiday rental, a task Robin mainly completed by himself, except for the roof. After that significant undertaking, they installed a new floor, windows, and a roof on the second barn, which Ashley now uses as her studio. Here, she welcomes collectors into her atelier/workshop, located just 10 minutes from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.

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Provencal Inspiration

Ashley draws inspiration mainly from the nearby Alpilles Regional Park, notably its olive groves. Her impressionistic style, characterized by heavily textured and visible brushstrokes, captures the vibrant essence of the Provence landscape. Understanding her artistic approach can enhance your appreciation of her paintings and of how she brings the beauty of Provence to life on canvas.

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Stay tuned for updates on two upcoming exhibitions of Ashley’s work in Provence in June 2026. One exhibition will showcase her oil paintings of the olive groves in Alpilles, while the other will feature ink drawings inspired by the sunflowers from her garden. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to her directly to view her work or schedule a visit to her studio, building excitement for her upcoming displays.

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Ashley usually doesn’t share her paintings online, but she’s been busy with several commission projects. Recently, however, some of her paintings are available for viewing on her site.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott

With her camera and laptop close at hand, Carolyne has traded in her business suits for the world of freelance writing and blogging. Her first airplane ride at six months of age was her introduction to the exciting world of travel.

While in Provence, Carolyne can be found hiking with friends, riding the hills around the Alpilles or tackling Mont Ventoux. Her attachment to the region resonates in Perfectly Provence this digital magazine that she launched in 2014. This website is an opportunity to explore the best of the Mediterranean lifestyle (food & wine, places to stay, expat stories, books on the region, travel tips, real estate tips and more), through our contributors' articles.

Carolyne writes a food and travel blog Ginger and Nutmeg. Carolyne’s freelance articles can be found in Global Living Magazine, Avenue Magazine and City Palate (Published Travel Articles).