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The Wonder of Lavender in Provence Your first step into a lavender field is a complete sensory invasion. First there’s the unique color, and then the unforgettable scent. When a breeze crosses the field, it becomes a sea of undulating purple. Then there’s the...
Feb 20, 2025 | Art History, couples travel, inspiration, painting holiday, Paris, Places, travel, travel for artists, travel tips
Photo: Reza Bina. Unsplash 48-Hour Artist’s Dream Trip to Paris: The Perfect Itinerary for Art Lovers Guest Blogger: Vanessa Françoise Rothe If you’re an artist — or simply an art lover traveling to France, the question isn’t if you should visit Paris, but...
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The ultimate recommendations for 24 hours in Florence 24 Hours in Florence – A Perfect Day in Florence If you’re an artist or an art lover, spending a day in Florence is a dream come true. Known as the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence offers a...
Feb 12, 2024 | Art History, Art News, Reviews, travel, travel for artists
“White Ships”, John Singer Sargent 1908, watercolor over graphite, with gouache and wax resist, Brooklyn Museum, National Gallery of Art “Tarragona”, c. 1908, watercolor over graphite with gouache. New Britain Museum of American Art, National...
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Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, View of the Forest of Fontainebleau (1830) How the Artists of the Forest of Fontainebleau Opened the Door to Impressionism By: Vanessa Françoise Rothe Impressionist landscape paintings are among the most widely known and appreciated works...