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First Art Course – 2020

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 by Janet Brady

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We hosted our first 5 day course at the beginning of Feb. Lovely guests from the UK and the US. We collected two of them from Exeter train station and they began the week with a glass of wine in our cosy lounge with an open fire. Some worked in…

Happy New Year

December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 by Janet Brady

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Firstly find the time to paint, give it as much importance as other things you do. Plan in advance what you are going to paint, start thinking about it, collect ideas in a sketch or scrap book. If you have only allocated yourself a morning or afternoon to paint you…

A gift of a painting!

December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 by Janet Brady

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I think there’s nothing better than giving the gift of a painting or a print. Sitting down and painting something needs a fair bit of prep, but if you have planned your time and finished your work, had your prints made, then well done. Framing a piece can be troublesome.....…

Cards!

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 by Janet Brady

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All of the exhibitions I take part in allow card sales as part of the display. Whether hand making mini versions or professionally printing this is another string to your bow, a small income stream and spreads the word about you as an artist.I often use up cut offs, trial…

Religious icons

November 2, 2019December 11, 2019 by Janet Brady

Janet Brady

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I recently went to Perugia for a few days and in their National gallery I saw an exhibition of Icon and religious paintings. Wow how beautiful, I’m not religious but I can appreciate the skill, talent and beauty of this work. What really turned me on was the decay, the…

Calamansac – Cornwall

May 4, 2019 by Janet Brady

Janet Brady

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Enjoying the Painting course - fab location! Who could wish for more... amazing colour and beautiful weather - we are having a great time. Exploring the wood, creating textures, movement, drama, tone. First move “composition” explore, focus, zoom!

Amalfi

April 27, 2019April 28, 2019 by Janet Brady

Janet Brady

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An opportunity to snap up the last room on our trip! Now Full! June 2nd - June 9th 2019 - A rare opportunity to join us on this painting holiday in Amalfi. Due to a cancellation 1or 2 places have become available. This course was so popular it was fully…

Featured holiday of the month! Corfu 2019!

April 27, 2019April 27, 2019 by Janet Brady

Janet Brady

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Painting on the beautiful island of Corfu. Sun sea and most important Plenty to PAINT! One of our favourite painting locations, staying on Voltana Beach, yards from the sea ( so tempting ) our sixth visit! 7 days in the sun a painting opportunity at every turn! Sea views, the…

Japan 2019

March 14, 2019 by Janet Brady

Janet Brady

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March 14th 2019 - We have arrived in Japan and the weather has been sunny and bright, and a bit cool in the shade. We are hoping to experience the best of the Cherry Blossom season. We have found plenty of trees in blossom but not the glorious show that…

Japan 2019!

February 24, 2019February 24, 2019 by Janet Brady

Janet Brady

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We are off to Japan for our second painting trip! How exciting to return to Japan and have another opportunity to explore, discover and paint its stunning beauty! Our trip is two weeks earlie4 than last year and there is a very good chance we will be there in peak…

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