A city like no other!This is true in spadefuls. We have visited this place many times, at different times of the year. Probably our favourite time is in January, a bit cold, a bit misty, but few people about and you can wander untroubled. Just to mention, at the...

Having visited most of the great art museums of the world, I couldn’t wait to visit St Petersburg. I had seen an exhibition of Russian painters in NY and also studied them quite a bit. This was a pure 12 day solo indulgence.For info there is a bit of annoying...

Many people are familiar with Spain. We have been to all the usual places including Canaries and Balearics, but following are a number with which people may be less familiar, but which we have liked. These are noted from an artists perspective. MadridFabulous city -...

Island with a Difference We have visited most parts of Italy at different times. We are doing a note on Sicily on the basis that it is a fascinating and very attractive place and also, maybe, a place less visited. It is about 30% of size of Ireland and packed with...

This was a short 3 week toe-in-the-water visit to Sardinia and was a most pleasant experience - people, history, scenery and towns.We stayed in Carbonia in the SW. An interesting purpose-built town, built in 2 years by Mussolini in 1936. It was built around the coal...

A curiosity which we eventually visited. We would never have anticipated that there was so much to see in Malta and Gozo. The Capital Valetta is remarkable, so much to see and do. Unquestionably the highlight is St Johns Cathedral - the art is spectacular - including...

Over the years we have made several trips to this interesting and exotic city where Europe meets Asia. We have always found it a most attractive and friendly place (mind you, I was almost arrested for painting the Hajia Sofia-yeah really!)The main attractions,...

We have visited and painted in this area many times. We have generally stayed near Antibes or in Beausoleil beside Monaco. The following are our thoughts strongly influenced by the Arty-farty perspective. We usually fly to Nice and hire a small car-this makes it...

We spent a month in Croatia - in 3 locations south to north. Following is a few notes to give a feel. A smashing place - real friendly folks - great scenery. As I have mentioned, when you are standing making a show of yourself painting, we always attract folks to chat...

Athens A city we have visited several times. On our last visit, we had researched and found a low cost hotel with a roof view of the Acropolis. This was used for several day and night time daubs (and the odd tincture!)The highlight of course is the Acropolis with the...