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 · Barefoot Blogger · Inspire Take Home a Piece of France? Think “Packable Art” August 2, 2017One of the first artist friends I made after moving to Uzes was Andy Newman, an American with deep roots in France. Andy had read my blog and emailed to tell me about himself, that he and his partner had a home near here, and that he had painted many of the scenes I had …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Hotel de Caumont in Aix Yves Klein Exhibition October 25, 2022The subject of the next exhibition at the Hotel Caumont, which starts in October, has been announced. The clue is in colour. It is a new look at the work of the internationally famous French artist Yves Klein. He is best known for his love of an intense shade of blue, which was marketed as …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Virginia Johnson Custom Home Illustrations and Gardens Too January 18, 2019Custom Home Illustrations Years ago, when we bought our first house, a friend gave us a thoughtful housewarming gift. She commissioned a custom illustration a “house portrait” of our new home. The artist created a small watercolour print of the house from a photograph. The picture hung in our home for 20+ years and even …Continue Reading