Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Creative Display Next Weekend by Barbara Pitcher March 10, 2015Three local creatives are getting together next weekend to exhibit their work. ‘Profusion’, above, is typical of the exuberant and colourful impressionistic/abstract style of Barbara Pitcher. She works with oils, acrylics and mixed media to paint flowers and locations that resonate with her. Barbara Pitcher is a talented lady who can switch from fluent English …Continue Reading
Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur 8 Boredom Busters for the rest of March on the French Riviera March 16, 2016Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Is it just me or does anyone else feel a slight lull after Festival February that saw some major events here on the French Riviera – Nice Carnival, Fête du Citron, Fête du Mimosa etc?? Personally, I enjoy that each month there is always so much to see …Continue reading …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Hilda Stearn · Inspire Art in Provence January 25, 2016I cannot claim to be an art critic however I know what I like and this summer I was invited to a vernissage (from the French verb to varnish which is an interesting choice!). This preview event is usually by invitation and what better setting than Crillon-le-Brave? Nestling into the hillside at the foot of …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Christmas in Provence December 19, 2014Dutch-born Anne-Marie Simons is a traveller. She studied in Paris, worked in Brussels and then moved to the United States where for a long time she worked only to support her travel-bug. Today, Anne-Marie and her husband Oscar reside in Aix-en-Provence where she continues to hone her writing. The following is an excerpt from her …Continue Reading
