A few days spent in Arles is well worth your time. Nestling in the Bouche-de-Rhône ( the mouth of the Rhône river) on the edge of the Carmargue, it is of course, famous for being some of the painting inspiration … Read More
We have been having some very strange weather. All four seasons in one day and very windy. Today the sun showed its face and seemed to call me to go and look at the sea. So off I drove to … Read More
Snow in the south of France? Yes, it does happen from time to time. I took this a number of years ago, they are some of the olive trees in the square of my village. In fact, the snow did … Read More
A LIVE and INTERACTIVE course that will really lift your painting to another level and build your confidence. After many years of teaching people how to use watercolour paints, I have pin pointed the five main difficulties that people struggle … Read More
The chateau dates from the 12th century and was on the front line between the French and the English during the 100-year war. The atmosphere of earlier centuries is present everywhere, shooting holes, thick walls, high rooms with huge wooden beams and a … Read More
Shakehands with your brushes, look after them, learn how to get the most from them and they will reward you with years of service. There are simply thousands of brushes on the market these days. Some are made from natural materials such … Read More
As you get into your new passion you will find yourself building up a collection of useful ‘stuff’ to keep in your bag. It’s a bit like your pencil case that you had at school. So, here are a few … Read More
Painting with Nicola goes to Spain. Come and join me in time to start your painting tuition on Monday October 4. You will be staying at Manna House a quiet venue which is situated in Catalonia in North Eastern Spain. … Read More
Painting Holiday in the south of France – with tuition starting Monday June 28. Can you make it? Come and paint in the sunshine and dine under the stars, staying in a traditional southern, French village house. Quarante is a hilltop … Read More