Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Hotel de Caumont: Artist Nicolas De Stael in Provence July 3, 2018The Hotel de Caumont has been open for 5 years now as an arts centre, and this current exhibition,’ Nicolas de Stael in Provence’ has to be the best I have seen here. It focuses on the short time this interesting painter spent in Provence, July 1953-June 1854, when he discovered the luminous sun and beautiful landscapes. …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Bring Provence Home with a Painting by Ashley Tinker December 9, 2025We 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 …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · William Adams My Visit to Paul Cézanne’s l’Estaque in Marseille January 18, 2022I’m up early, driving to l’Estaque. Heavy traffic along the Autoroute to Marseille, but not nearly what it will be during rush hour. I arrive around 7:45, with the sun just above the horizon. Visiting Cézanne’s L’Estaque I head first to Corbières at the eastern edge of the village. Cézanne explored and painted along the …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Barefoot Blogger · Inspire · Villages Towns and Cities Inspiring Van Gogh to LUMA, Arles is a Must-Visit for Art Lovers in Provence July 16, 2025If you love Van Gogh, Gauguin, or art history, Arles should be on your travel list. Arles inspired Van Gogh, who created over 300 works here, convinced Paul Gauguin to join him in an ill-fated artistic collaboration and where some of the most famous scenes in art and history still exist today. Arles a Must-Visit …Continue Reading
