June 1, 2020
Widely recognised as the birthplace of the Renaissance, as well the Baroque & Neoclassicism, Italy was central to the development of Western art.
Painting & Art
Who goes on a Flavours holiday? Interviewing our painting guest, Vicky
March 19, 2018
Vicky was nervous about her first painting holiday. Three Flavours Holidays later, Vicky tells us why she keeps coming back for more. What sort of painter are you? ‘Keen amateur’ would sum me up quite well, I think. I painted quite a lot in my youth, then for one reason or another stopped…
Interview with our painting holiday guest Charlotte: It’s incredibly empowering – and great, great fun along the way!
July 10, 2017
Charlotte had never been abroad without her husband or children before. How would she enjoy her first Flavours painting holiday, travelling solo to Tuscany and Amalfi? Were you nervous? My first Flavours Holiday to Tuscany was the first time I’d ever been abroad without the family as a solo traveller, so I was pretty…
Our pick of the best Italian art exhibitions: Michelangelo & Sebastiano
March 22, 2017
One of this year’s most anticipated exhibitions ‘The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Michelangelo & Sebastiano’ is now open at the National Gallery. We’re delighted to speak to Ellie, an art historian from View From The Gallery, about Michelangelo’s most famous paintings, where they were inspired from and why it is great to paint in Italy. Until the…
The Top Museums To Visit In Tuscany
February 24, 2017
Tuscany is not only known for its stunning scenery and fantastic cooking, but the region is also famous for being the cradle of the Renaissance. Every town in Tuscany has a museum to proudly recount their history and also showcases the works of the sculptors and painters who helped shape Europe’s most influential artistic movement….
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Interview with Flavours painting tutor Michael Gahagan
February 10, 2017
We caught up with Flavours painting tutor, Michael Gahagan, to discuss why Italy is an artist’s paradise and why he passionately believes that we can all draw. Michael also shared some of his favourite moments from our painting holidays and what else he enjoys the most on a Flavours holiday other than painting. …
What are the advantages of painting in a group setting
December 28, 2016
We caught up with one of our Flavours painting tutors, and we chatted about the advantages of painting in a group setting. You can find and regain your confidence Why is it that so many people are reluctant to explore their secret desire to learn how to paint? – That’s easy, lack of…
5 of the Best Art Galleries in Sicily
June 14, 2016
The Mediterranean is a goldmine for history and culture, and Sicily is no different as it offers a rich and diverse mixture of art collected over the centuries, influenced by different visiting civilisations. We have put together a small guide into the island’s best art scenes to find the most innovative and contemporary art around….
Painting in Sicily: A day trip to Marzamemi
May 31, 2016
Flavours painting tutor, Robert Nelmes recalls an inspiring day trip to Marzamemi – a little fishing village in the south-east of Sicily Why Marzamemi? On my first painting holiday as a tutor with Flavours, I went to Sicily. As part of the holiday, we visited the old tuna port of Marzamemi which lies on the…
On the da Vinci trail in Italy
May 24, 2016
Where to find da Vinci in Italy Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest talents to emerge from the Italian Renaissance. Not only was he hugely influential as an artist and sculptor, he was an inventor, mathematician and engineer. Of course, he is most remembered for the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper and…
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Botticelli And The Art of Florence
March 5, 2016
One of the most highly anticipated exhibitions of 2016 opens in London, March 5: Botticelli Reimagined. As one of the great Renaissance painters, Sandro Botticelli and his masterpiece The Birth of Venus (pictured above) has wowed art lovers and inspired artists for centuries. Botticelli Reimagined, at London’s V&A Museum, brings together over fifty of Botticelli’s artistic works rarely seen in…
Inspiring Photos from our Watercolour Painting Holiday in Italy
January 12, 2016
Of course, pictures can never be as good as the real deal. To join us in Italy, simply contact our lovely team today!
Guide to Watercolour Painting: Top 5 Holidays
January 7, 2016
Was one of your New Year’s resolution to start a new skill or try something different? Maybe it was to pick up a new hobby? For those wanting to further their painting skills or start their artistic journey somewhere inspiring in 2016, here are some great news! We’ve put together our top 5 most inspiring…
Q&A with Ciaran: What is a painting holiday in Italy like?
December 13, 2015
Today’s Q&A session with our lovely Ciaran is about our Italian painting holidays. We have put together last week’s top 3 most asked questions from you and here are the answers! What do I need to bring on a painting holiday? On a Flavours holiday we do understand that there can be many materials…
And the Winner is…our Top Three Italian Paintings
December 2, 2015
[COMPETITON CLOSED] We were on the look out for Britain’s best amateur artist and asked you to send us your best paintings. We accepted watercolour paintings, acrylic art or anything you felt like sending us – as long as it showed us what a painting holiday in Italy is for you. We received so many…