Travel & Art Perfect Together, Things to consider...

One of my students painting in Tuscany

Continuing with some more tips from my recent talk, "Travel & Art, Perfect Together", here are some things to consider when deciding on a workshop:

•  What medium do you want to work in?
• Is this an instructor you'd like to learn from (style, reputation, ask other artists re:bedside manner- all good artists are not necessarily good instructors)
• Is it a location you'd love to visit
• Subject matter-landscape, light, what the area is uniquely known for?
• What will be the physical requirements of painting outdoors (walking, weather, carrying gear), are their accomodations if you have any limitations?
• Will there be activities for a spouse or travel companion who may not be painting?
• Price (local workshop vs. those requiring airfare), possibilities to use frequent flyer points or share hotel room with another student to cut costs
• Be sure to plan way in advance. Workshops often have limited space and sell out early.
• Look in the back of art magazines for ads or search on line, Shaw guides for workshop options.
• Enjoy the anticipation of looking forward to a very special experience!  

With a couple of my students
painting at Monet's Garden in Giverny France

If you'd like to join me on a fun painting adventure, please contact me. My workshops are listed on www.patfiorello.com. I have another adventure to Tuscany in September 20-27, 2014 and stayed tuned to my "Bringing Beauty to the World" Newsletter for exciting new 2015 travel workshops to be announced in August.

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