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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. …
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…
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….
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…
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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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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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November 17, 2015
Watercolour is a very delicate form of artwork to try out, and the stunning settings of our painting holidays have inspired some beautiful watercolour pieces from our guests over the years. However, it is often perceived by beginners as the most difficult and daunting to try out. 1. If you buy good quality painting…
October 23, 2015
From Italy to the UK – we love everything to do with art and painting. That’s why we got so excited when Sky Arts recently aired its “Landscape Artist of the Year” competition on TV, 2015. We got even more excited when we spotted Robert Nelmes, our inspiring tutor on our painting holidays in Italy,…
October 2, 2015
Italy is a great place for a painting holiday – it provides stunning landscapes, fantastic light and plenty of inspiration. It was also the place Sue Smith found her inspiration. The “Ancient Artist”-blogger and author started her professional art career when she turned fifty. In her quest to understand more about the craft she loves, she…
September 21, 2015
[COMPETITION CLOSED] We at Flavours love everything to do with art – especially Italian art! Whilst there are many painting competitions available for aspiring professional artists, we think there is a lack of opportunity for amateurs to show their work. That’s why we’re running our Big Painting Competition – we’re searching for Britain’s best amateur artist!…
August 26, 2015
Have you been on one of our week-long painting holidays? If so, you might have asked yourself where to go to continue developing your painting skills. Once you return home – inspired and keen to learn more – you might find it tricky to locate an appropriate course for yourself. That’s why we’ve put together…
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