Painting Holidays in South of France - individual art classes, stunning locations!
 | For painting holidays in South of France, come
and stay with us in the beautiful mediaeval village of Lagrasse, where
you will experience an unforgettable art holiday – our painting courses
cater for all levels of ability from beginner on. Combine a wonderful
holiday in France with a painting course , with Henry Blackmore as your
guide and mentor. Lagrasse is situated between the walled mediaeval Cité of Carcassonne and the Mediterranean city of Narbonne.
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Philosophy
Are your paintings dull, flat, lifeless?
- Just as control of lighting in an interior can give atmosphere – so the control of light can soften, highlight, focus and give atmosphere to a painting.
- Discover the part that colour, edge control, and texture can play in giving life to a painting.
- Learn the techniques in the daily art classes that can make your paintings live.
- Have you been to art classes or painting holidays/painting courses where you feel that you are not learning much of value – no real substantial change to your abilities?
- Henry will aim to impart some of the best techniques acquired over 40 years of painting experience as a professional commercial artist and also as a fine artist, with both abstract and figurative painting.
- Here Henry will teach you fundamental yet simple methods of composition which will give your paintings impact.
- Henry will not simply tell you what to do but show you how to, by doing demonstrations.
- The painting courses are specifically tailored to the student’s ability and needs. So, whether it is relaxing painting holidays or painting courses with specific content, let us know.
With over 30 years experience as a full-time professional artist and
also a prior background in commercial art, Henry is uniquely placed to
encourage and help you improve your skills on this painting holiday. He
has many years experiences as a guest artist invited by art groups to
lecture and demonstrate techniques, also advising on mounting
exhibitions and framing requirements. So come to Lagrasse for that memorable painting holiday.
 | Lagrasse is named as one of the most beautiful villages in France – nestled in a green valley surrounded by vineyards and lush forests. It is home to the 12th century Benedictine Abbey – still in use and open to the public, above the River Orbieu which flows through the village. The village itself boasts 7 excellent restaurants, a museum and many artisans – artists, potters , leather goods producers, etc. and also offers a hairdresser, ATM machine, bakery, newsagent, pharmacy, grocery shops and brocantes (antiques). |
 | Its central market was built in the 13th century and is surrounded by fine period buildings and the town hall. The area around Lagrasse has many well signposted hill walks, cycling tracks, and also picnic areas. Wine tasting is available at more than half a dozen outlets in the village and also in many of the surrounding vineyards. There will be no shortage of wonderful locations where you can create your perfect painting. One key aspect of the painting course will be a “how-to” session followed by the practical element with a field trip. |
, Lagrasse, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon | 0033 468 49 30 57 |
