Apr 17, 2020 | art materials, art retreat, painting holiday, painting workshop, Provence, Tips for Artists, Tips Tricks and Art Hacks
Hands in the Lascaux Caves of France. Venetian Red (ferric oxide) has been used in painting, from prehistoric to modern art. Like many colors used on the palettes of today’s artists, Venetian Red has a fascinating and dramatic backstory. In addition to its place in...
Jan 15, 2020 | Art News, Artist interview, Interviews, scholarship, Tips for Artists, Tips Tricks and Art Hacks
Scholarship Program 2020 Once a year, we offer a scholarship to one of our exclusive workshops. The recipient is an up-and-coming artist faithfully chasing their future goals. We do this because we’re very interested in inspiring those who are dedicated to painting...
Nov 17, 2019 | Apps, instructional video, Reviews, Tips Tricks and Art Hacks
Time is of the essence for the plein air painter. When you’re painting outdoors and trying to get something down on canvas, time is precious. From the moment you set out that day, you’re battling the sun’s movement across the sky. Anything that can save you...
Nov 5, 2019 | Artist interview, instructional video, Interviews, painting workshop, Provence, travel, Workshop News
Joseph Z Paints Provence In September 2020, we will be hosting world-renowned watercolor artist, Joseph Zbukvic’s painting workshop in Provence. Joseph is one of the most highly regarded watercolor masters of our time, and it is hardly surprising that his work...
Aug 19, 2019 | art materials, Tips, Tips for Artists, Tips Tricks and Art Hacks, tricks and Hacks for Artists, Uncategorized
As far as actual painting supplies go, there are many lists of what to take when plein air painting. Just Google them. Over the past 10 years of delivering plein air workshops and after 1000s of paintings outdoors, we have discovered there are other things that can...
May 15, 2019 | painting holiday, Tips Tricks and Art Hacks, travel, Workshop News
Staying in touch… “Can You Hear Me Now?” You are coming to France, Italy or anywhere in Europe for a one-of-a-kind art retreat, and will be immersed in the color, sight, sensation and utter creation of the experience. You don’t want it marred...
