Joyeux Noël!

Have you been naughty or nice?! I hope that you enjoy a wonderful week of celebration and 2023 brings you much happiness, good health and many many things that you wish for. This festive face was the subject of our … Read More

Sketch Club!

During this pandemic one of the things I have missed a great deal is sketching with friends. It’s not just fun to spend time with like-minded people but it’s inspiring too. Sharing time talking about our ‘watercolour woes’ and ‘drawing … Read More

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Every Day in February

It’s back – another year has already passed (and what a year it has been!) and tomorrow #edif21 ‘Every Day in February’ begins again. If you’re not already a member, join the group here >>> here!Read More

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Giving Tuesday

People love seeing ‘real’ art in their newsfeeds – especially during difficult times like these.  Contributing a photo to #GivingTuesday will help spread a little bit of sketchy joy this November, and every sketch entered is a winner !… Read More

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Menu du Jour

Unfortunately, like many other holidays this year, Sketching for Foodies could not go ahead this month – so this online workshop is the next best thing! Food sketching is one of the most fun, and it’s increasingly popular because of … Read More

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Sketchtember 2020

Sketchtember 2020 is here to help you fill several pages in your sketchbook and try some new techniques, but perhaps not every day. It’s up to you. Sign-up for the free modules and give it a try!… Read More

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France workshops with Ian Fennelly 2021

When the world is traveling again (let’s imagine it is a ‘when’ not an ‘if’), Ian Fennelly will come back to France! Ian’s quirky whimsical sketches and unique style of drawing have won him thousands of followers, clients and sketching … Read More

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New 2020 brochure!

In light of the recent lockdown I hesitated about printing these brochures, but they are now available and if you’d like to receive a copy for yourself or a friend, please just email me your address and I’ll gladly post … Read More

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Nos 17 Villages en Lumière

I think it is fair to say that this is the year when nothing is going according to plan – for anyone. My list of events for spring included an exhibition at the tourist office for the Canal du Midi … Read More

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Summer Programme

The Sketch Languedoc! Summer Programme restarts 22 June! The summer sketch diary has been in place for a while, and after many weeks of confinement and caution, I’m delighted to confirm it can now go ahead. Please check the calendar … Read More

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Virtual Sketchwalks – June 2020

The Urban Sketchers manifesto is strictly about drawing on location, sketching what you see in context, but for various reasons that’s not always possible – either because of working hours, travel restrictions, or you simply don’t feel comfortable drawing in … Read More

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Sketching beyond Covid

In France we have been ‘deconfined’ for just over a week and this area has been designated a ‘green zone’. This suggests that the number of Covid cases are falling, restrictions can be eased and we can resume some pre-pandemic … Read More

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My new Online Sketchbook

Well this is a turn up for the books! Two of my great pleasures are to a) sketch outside and b) spend time with people. One thing I never expected to be doing in Spring 2020 is recording online classes. … Read More

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Models wanted!

I am planning a series of online workshops to draw and paint animal ‘portraits’ in different styles!  If you would like your pet (cat, dog, fish, horse, llama, chicken, hamster, rabbit … ) to be the star of the show, … Read More

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Painting in Provence

For the second year running, Sketching for Foodies and other Sketch Languedoc holidays have been included in the annual guide to Painting Holidays in Provence… Read More

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The accident book

We are conditioned not to make mistakes, to err, to be on the wrong side of ‘right’. As a creative, this conditioning spells big trouble with a capital T. What makes a line bad, or a paint colour the wrong … Read More

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Salon d’Art

I recently participated in the Salon d’Arts in Marcorignan. This 2 day event gives local artists and creators an opportunity to share their work for sale or by commission.… Read More

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Croquis Café

From November through to March, some new 2hour Croquis Café workshops are available on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings in Béziers, Capestang, Narbonne and Carcassonne.… Read More

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Sketchtember!

If you’re unable to take part in a local event then please join me in Sketchtember and sketch from home! … Read More

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Every Day In …

The Every Day in May group started in May 2011 on Flickr. The Flickr group later migrated across to Facebook and sparked an annual initiative to provide a list of sketching prompts for people to follow. There are now worldwide Facebook groups for every month of the year.… Read More

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Daily Sketchers

In the creative arena, there’s a huge amount to be gained from joining an art group. The Daily Sketchers is a small and friendly private Facebook group, and if you would like to join you will be very welcome.… Read More

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Le Grand Moulin Fête de Noël

Attending this event was a very last minute decision! I have crossed business paths with Jackie, the organiser, on several occasions. She writes articles for the local newspaper amongst other things. Jackie was quite insistent that I should take some … Read More

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