Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire Over My Dead Body: Musée Granet Fulfills Its Destiny with Cézanne August 20, 2015You can believe there was a lot of competition and jealousy among artists in Aix. In fact, the poster boy for Aix-en-Provence, Paul Cézanne, was spurned by fellow artist and curator of The Museum of Aix from 1892 to 1925, Henri Pointier. Pointier, who never excelled to the degree that Cézanne did as an artist, …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Simply Watercolours a Virtual Painting Course by Tessa Baker February 16, 2023Tessa Baker is a talented artist who runs small-group painting holidays and workshops in Provence, Italy, and other beautiful destinations. For several years, she has organized Painting Provence with Tess tours. The intimate group size ensures that everyone gets the personal attention required. These weeks are creative, intense, and productive. In addition to the travel …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Cezanne à Château Noir, a book by William Drea Adams and Thierry Maugenest August 21, 2025The authors of Cezanne à Château Noir are passionate admirers of Paul Cezanne’s art. The book centers around Château Noir, a private estate located on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence, near Le Tholonet. This stunning location offers views of Mont Saint-Victoire and continues to inspire artists even today. After visiting Château Noir three years ago, William …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Musee Granet 10 Ans d’Acquisitions March 7, 2016This exhibition brings together many of the paintings and sculptures that the musée Granet has collected over the past decade. The museum has, since its inception, been the recipient of donations from various local aristos and painters, but it is increasingly buying works to enrich the collection.…Continue Reading
