Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Join Artist Jill Douglas for Painting in Provence December 12, 2019It was 2015 when an opportunity dangled in front of Jill Douglas’s painting easel in Los Angeles. Could she help out for a few months at Atelier Fourwinds, an artist’s retreat, in the Alpilles village of Aureille? Born in England, life took Jill to France and then to Southern California for an extended period. The …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
Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Two New Art Exhibitions in Marseille January 17, 2017December 3rd was the launch of a show of illustrations by the amazingly talented René Gruau who worked for major fashion and style publications during his long and creative life. There was a big expo of his work in London a couple of years ago and his skill at drawing The details on this exhibition in …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire Van Gogh’s St Remy de Provence December 10, 2015Much has been written about Vincent Van Gogh’s life, the famous Dutch painter who led an expressive, tortured life. This statue le voleur de tournesol (the Sunflower Thief) by Gabriel Sterk may just capture the essence of Van Gogh’s work – as you never quite look at sunflowers, irises, olive trees or wheat fields the same …Continue Reading
