After two months and eight days we left our apartment in Avignon. Our time there was certainly one of the high points of our time in France, memories of Avignon will linger for a long time. It is autumn, so a couple of pieces of art reflecting the season. Be sure to check Tricia’s post…
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TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tips
If it’s not bringing you joy, why are you doing it? People create art for a variety of reasons, and these simplistic comments will not scratch the surface. Having said this there are those who do art for enjoyment, a rather broad statement for sure, then there are those that do art for commercial reasons,…
Active in Avignon and beyond
Next week I will be posting from Germany; on Tuesday our time in Avignon comes to an end all too soon. With that in mind we have been quite active – a bit of travel, art, and eating. Sunday we took the SNCF train from Avignon Central to L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue for their market day, it is…
TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip
Learn from other sketchers and artists, but resist comparing or evaluating your sketches with what others do. Art is subjective, not perfection. Develop your own style rather than trying to emulate someone else. If you think your art is not good enough just remind yourself that you share the company of these failed artists: They…
Fall is on us in Avignon
One last sketch from our trip to Marseille, Notre Dame de La Garde – the view was amazing, thankfully, we took an Uber to the top as it would have been a long steep climb. As I sit at La Cave Des Pas Sages the leaves are changing colors, and the people walking by have…
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