Artists Inspired by Provence · Barefoot Blogger · Inspire Nice is Nice but Marc Chagall Makes It Nicer July 19, 2017To say the Côte d’Azur city of Nice is all about fancy beach clubs, great French and Italian food and the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean, you’d be right. It’s all that… … and more. Nice was the home of artist Marc Chagall during the last part of his life and the largest collection …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Christine van der Linden · Hans Zeegers · Inspire Biot Glass and More: A Creative Haven in the Heart of Provence March 6, 2025The Côte d’Azur has long been a magnet for renowned artists like Chagall, Picasso, and Matisse. Its enchanting landscapes, mild climate, and vibrant colours have inspired generations to bring their creations to life here. Today, Biot, a charming hilltop town near Antibes, is a sanctuary for artists and craftsmen who settle in the region to …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Meet Artist Jo Charlton her Painting is Inspired by Provence January 29, 2025Jo Charlton is a self-taught British artist who has recently moved back to England after 20 years in France. She has the great fortune to still have a house in Puyloubier, Provence. Having lived in London and Paris she finds the open countryside much more enriching to her soul. She uses oil and acrylic paint, …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Jill Steenhuis Exhibits in Aix Annual Show June 11, 2015Every June, there’s a must-visit exhibition in Aix from a talented local family – painter Jill Steenhuis, her sculptor husband Sergio Ruffato, plus their son Serge, also a sculptor. Jill paints in an impressionistic style and usually takes her inspiration from Aix, the Sainte-Victoire and the countryside around her lovely home. Who is Jill Steenhuis? …Continue Reading
