Imagine: you’re looking at lavender fields swaying in the wind, the air smells sweet and the sun warms your shoulders. Or roaring waves break on cliffs and leave bubbling waters behind them. Fascinating scenarios that serve as fascinating motifs to paint. Dreamy works of art are everywhere, whether you set up your easel in Provence or on the cliffs of Dover.
Of course, you can continue your hobby at home. With its cozy little spots and serene mountains, Switzerland offers a multitude of templates for artistic creation. But as often happens, the familiar loses its appeal at some point. Sea, river or lake views, romantic palaces and monasteries – the whole environment offers rich motifs. In the end, it’s up to you where to go with paints and brushes to find inspiration.
Watercolor painting in idyllic Sweden
Travel agencies organize a wide variety of painting trips to the most beautiful places in the world. Professional artists who will convey their knowledge will accompany you. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an advanced user.
In June 2023, Baumeler Reisen will go, for example, to the west coast of Sweden, accompanied by Märta Wydler. Watercolors are created inspired by beautiful nature and a carefree lifestyle. More information here.
The most beautiful picture spots of the Greek islands
Wolfgang Traub has been painting for 50 years. Since 1993, he has been organizing painting holidays as well as giving studio lessons. He brings his many years of experience to organization and practice.
The diverse beauties of Greece can be experienced in a creative two-week vacation. The best picture spots of the beaten tourist track are visited daily by rental car. Swimming, beach and walking are also not neglected. At Malferieningriechenland.de you will find various dates for painting trips to different islands in Greece.
Painting under the Andalusian sun
In 1990 Gabrielle Graessle and Christof Sonderegger moved south after years of experience in the Zurich art scene. They are now at home in Provence in France and near Granada in Spain. Both places offer painting courses that focus on getting to know one’s own creativity. You don’t need any special knowledge, just an interest in painting and experimenting.
The Spanish finca of artists is located inland, near Granada. Visitors are rewarded with beautiful views of the sea and wilderness with cactus and almond trees. You can make a reservation at malenundferien.com.
Get inspired by Provence
Kukundo is a platform that provides an overview of painting courses, summer academies and creative holidays. Providers can create a profile and advertise their courses and workshops.
Get inspired by Provence
Kukundo is a platform that provides an overview of painting courses, summer academies and creative holidays. Providers can create a profile and advertise their courses and workshops.
Artfrance is one of these providers. In Provence, works of art are created in the village of Les Mages. There are many picturesque stops in the enchanting, Mediterranean-influenced landscape: nearby you’ll find, for example, the fairy-tale towns and villages of Uzès, Barjac and Saint-Ambroix.
A renovated stone house in the medieval center of Saint-Jean-de Valériscle is the starting point for the Art Week, which takes place on different dates. The painting course costs about 300 euros.
Discover your creative streak in Portugal
“Sketching while traveling is a great way to approach artistically what is new and foreign – even familiar,” writes art teacher Susanne Brose on her website. Brose lived in Portugal, her adopted country, until 2002. She teaches art and creative methods in Germany today she.
The art teacher accompanies him on travel sketch courses and painting excursions to Portugal and Kaiserstuhl near Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany). In its former state, it serves as a small studio course location in the old town area above the port of Alcântara. Painting trips to the town of Lagos and the beaches and villages in the area are also included in the program. I usually paint outdoors. Interested parties can find information on creative Courses.de.