
More Than Scenery: Reflections on a Costa Rica Art Retreat
Lush scenery, painting, laughter, delicious food, and the joy of stepping outside ordinary life for a while — here’s what made our Costa Rica retreat so memorable.

Lush scenery, painting, laughter, delicious food, and the joy of stepping outside ordinary life for a while — here’s what made our Costa Rica retreat so memorable.

Imagine painting surrounded by olive trees, the scent of sea air, and the sounds of laughter over dinner. That’s exactly what our Corfu art retreat offered — an unforgettable mix of plein air painting, friendship, and artistic courage. Join me as I share the magic, the moments, and the paintings from our week together in Greece.

Pastels, breakthroughs, and a whole lot of bold moves — here’s what went down at this Northwest Pastel Society workshop.

We’ve all had those moments — when something finally clicks and everything shifts. I just returned from teaching three workshops filled with those lightbulb breakthroughs. Come see what sparked them — and maybe you’ll recognise something in your own art journey too.

Discover how sketching in Tuscany, instead of relying on photos, helped my students create vibrant, emotive paintings that went far beyond what photos could capture.

Being inspired by my students and their art-making is one of the reasons I love to teach. Seeing their breakthroughs is such a reward! Here, I showcase some of their work.

A recap of my New Zealand pastel workshop Feb 2024
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