The first inaugural Summerhill Sketching Retreat continued with a day-long field trip to Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous architectural masterpiece, Fallingwater, which was recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Click here to catch up and read Part 1 of this two-part post.) Fallingwater is located in the Laurel Highlands, about an hour east of us, and it […]
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Summerhill Sketching Retreat Recap – Part 1
Is this heaven? No, it’s Summerhill. Beverlee Moreno-Ring (Summerhill Sketching Retreat guest) That quote from Beverlee sums up the euphoria felt by all of us during the first Summerhill Sketching Retreat that I hosted in July here at my home. It was perfect from start to finish. What a relief! I’ve been planning for it […]
Sketchbook Journeys: Spain
Spain was wonderful! I loved every moment and came home with a journal filled with memories. Travel changes me. Living in a different country, eating the food, walking the streets, meeting the people, learning about the history of that place – it alters my perception of the world and makes me realize how rich and […]
Come Along to Croatia in 2019!
Watercolor Sketching in Croatia with Leslie Fehling 10 days on the Island of Korcula September 8-17, 2019 Azure blue water, majestic mountains, and charming seaside villages all await you on this sketching trip to Croatia, a country of stunning beauty and rich cultural history. For ten long, relaxing days, we’ll visit pristine natural areas, beautiful […]
Last Day for Spain Discount!
Just wanted to remind you that tomorrow is the final day to receive $200.00 off the price of my Costa Brava sketching workshop tour. Register before December 1st to receive the discount. There are only a few spaces left, so, if you’ve been thinking about treating yourself to a European trip in 2019, take a […]
Oops! Revised Pricing on “Sketching in Spain” Workshop
Oops! There was an error in the pricing of the Spain workshop in my last blog post. The pricing is actually $200 lower for the single supplement than what was originally stated. So, if you were debating about coming, let these lower prices convince you. 🙂 And I just found out that you can book […]
Let’s Sketch Together in Spain!
Watercolor Sketching in Spain May 6-13, 2019 (Click here for complete information & to register) Next May I’ll be sketching, teaching, and touring in one of the most beautiful regions of Spain, and I’d LOVE for you to come along! If you’ve been thinking about signing up for this trip, now’s the time to jump […]
Step-by-Step Sketch – Mission San Juan Capistrano
My how time flies! It’s been almost a month since I returned from gallivanting around Sicily and England, and I’ve been longing to share some pictures with you and work on finishing up my travel journal, but I’ve had to put all that on hold while I put the finishing touches on the two classes […]
Arrivederci and Cheerio!
Tomorrow’s the big day! I’ll be flying off to Sicily to teach a week-long workshop near Marsala. On Saturday I’ll be meeting my students in Palermo and heading off to our home for the week at Villa Salinara, an historic villa built in the 18th century. After the Sicily workshop, I’ll catch a flight to […]
Summerhill Sketching: What Really Goes on at the House on the Hill?
Would you like to see what it’s like to take a painting class at Summerhill? I snapped some photos during the “Sketching at Summerhill” workshop I taught yesterday to give you an idea of why so many people make the trip out to my house in Prosperity, Pennsylvania, just to paint for a few hours. […]
