ITALY PAINTING TOUR SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011

Maxine took 10 students to Venice (4 days) and San Gimignano in Tuscany (8 days) to paint and sketch both the cities and the landscape. Working on site produced some challenges (especially in Venice). She had to choose locations that could accomodate the group, without impeding the traffic, with good compositions - and in the shade....as the weather was gloriously sunny every day, which did give excellent shadows though! The picturesuqe Tuscan countryside provided some beautiful views - especially in the early morning, with mist sitting in the valleys. The colours and textures, together with the ornate architectural embellishments of Venice provided a wonderful contrast to the austere fortress town of San Gimignano. Paintings and drawings were completed in both watercolour and inks. The group shared excellent and varied local cuisine and experienced the unique history of Italy and its cultural traditions. Below, you can see a sample of her results in these 2 beautiful locations.

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****************MAXINE IS PLANNING TO EMBARK ON ANOTHER PAINT.ED TOUR TO ITALY IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015 to Venice & Radda in Chianti (Tuscany) artist in focus: JOHN SINGER SARGENT one of the best watercolourists EVER!....................................................

*************My next tour date is  SEPTEMBER 17 2017 FOR 2 WEEKS TO ITALY.....VENICE &
SANTA  MARGHERITA 
BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED.....TOUR IS FULLY BOOKED!!( AT JAN.2017)