From the time I was a kid, I’ve had a secret longing to spend a week at a dude ranch, and next January I’ll finally have a chance to don my cowboy hat and give it a try. And what’s even better is that I can bring fifteen of my art pals along, so you’re […]
Tag: Art workshops
Lower Slaughter & Snowshill Manor
With its flower-draped cottages, stone footbridges, and picturesque water mill, the tiny village of Lower Slaughter is a must-see on any tour of the Cotswolds. (In Old English, Slaughter meant “muddy place”.) We visited on a beautiful day but could only stay for an hour or so. Nonetheless, I managed to dash off a quick […]
England Sketchbook: Fish & Chips
Here is another sketchbook page from our day in the village of Broadway in the Cotswolds. After a chilly morning spent sketching quirky Broadway tower and the panoramic views from its hilltop location, we headed down the hill to the village for a few hours of free time. (See my previous post about Broadway tower […]
Sketching in Giverny – The Old Mill at Vernon
During my workshop in Giverny, France, a few months ago, we visited Monet’s garden one morning, and then, after lunch, took a side trip to the nearby village of Vernon, famous for a beautiful old mill that sits on the River Seine. (I shared the journaling from that day in an earlier post.) The Old […]
Sketching in Giverny – Monet’s Famous Lily Pond
Years ago, long before I dared to dream of the life I’m now living, I looked at pictures of Claude Monet’s garden in Giverny with a sense of wonder and admiration. The iconic view of the lily pond with its arched Japanese bridge was so perfect it almost seemed unreal. But one day last September, […]
France 2025: Giverny
After two fun-filled days in Paris, it was time to pack my bags and go to work, teaching a week-long workshop with French Escapade in Giverny. I had been looking forward to this trip for a long time and was so excited to finally see Monet’s garden and walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh. […]
Sketch the French Alps in 2026!
Sketch the French Alps with Leslie Fehling in 2026! Just imagine waking up every morning, flinging back the drapes in your hotel room, and feasting your eyes on this…
SketchDesigning in Carmel-by-the-Sea
SketchDesigning in Carmel-by-the-Seawith Leslie Fehling October 26-30, 2026 & November 2-6, 2026 What makes a perfect painting vacation? I’ve heard a lot of discussion on that subject among my students over the past decade of teaching travel painting workshops, and I’ve taken their collective wisdom and put it to good use when planning future tours. […]
Sketch the French Alps in 2026!
Sketch the French Alps with Leslie Fehling in 2026! Just imagine waking up every morning, flinging back the drapes in your hotel room, and feasting your eyes on this…
Santa Barbara Travel Journal – Part 3
Before I left for California, my friend asked what I wanted to see and do while I was visiting. I told her I just wanted to hang out, talk, relax, and paint. And that’s what we did! We sketched and chatted and laughed and inspired each other. We watched sunrises and sunsets and drank wine […]
