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As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a journey that has been as challenging as it has been rewarding. French bureaucracy, with its labyrinth of paperwork and visa processing, has been a formidable opponent in my quest to set up my business in France. At times, it felt like I was … Read more

If you have been following my portrait paintings and would like to see the finished pieces together with these amazing artists work then please join us at the Petite Gallery in Monsegur from 11 October to 17 November A really exciting exhibition exploring portraiture – a wonderful way to spend an autumn afternoon.

I visited Maison du Fort in July 2024 for a week’s art retreat.  I knew Leesa quite well beforehand as we’d lived in the same village in Sussex, UK and I’d attended some of her workshops and exhibitions. But apart from that I didn’t really know what to expect.  I’d never been on an art … Read more

It’s been a while since our last blog… we have been absolutely up against it preparing for our first art retreat in June for nine guests.  The Studio was completed in March and was looking fabulous for our first holiday family to come and have a lovely art day and lunch with us. So at … Read more

NOVEMBER – SOURCING & MAKING So, I have found the house to be a treasure trove of beautiful vintage furniture, linens and crockery. However, there are gaps. The family took a few treasured, or actually expensive, items (an amazing painting from the office – that I was hoping they would over look – fat chance!) … Read more