Painting Holiday in Lucignano, Tuscany
May 1 - 9 2024
We will work on the issues common to all mediums:
*warm and cool colors *composition *light and shadow *pushing color *editing what you see.
Group limited to 9 participants!
waiting list as of March 4
Includes lodging, all breakfasts, first night's dinner, transportation to San Gimignano, transportation to and from the airport in Rome and wine tasting with lunch at Tuscan Chateau (seen below)
What exactly is a painting holiday? It's a term used more in merry England than in the states. Regardless, click here for reasons why you'd want to go on a painting holiday.
Single occupancy $2345 (limited availibility) double occupancy $1845 per person
Click here for information on lodging.
Click here for information on lodging.
You can pay your balance on this workshop, and you do not need a PayPal account! You can use any credit card.
Click on the Buy Now button.
When the next page comes up, put 'balance' in the Description box
Please put the amount I invoiced you in the 'Price per Item' box (do not include the $ sign), click on continue
You will see Pay with PayPal ignore that and just below it you will see Pay with Debit or Credit Card.
Click on that, and you will check out as a guest - insert your email address and click on Continue to Payment
Enter your credit card information and that's it! You'll get confirmation.
If you prefer, I can send you an invoice directly to your email address
Click on the Buy Now button.
When the next page comes up, put 'balance' in the Description box
Please put the amount I invoiced you in the 'Price per Item' box (do not include the $ sign), click on continue
You will see Pay with PayPal ignore that and just below it you will see Pay with Debit or Credit Card.
Click on that, and you will check out as a guest - insert your email address and click on Continue to Payment
Enter your credit card information and that's it! You'll get confirmation.
If you prefer, I can send you an invoice directly to your email address
Includes lodging, all breakfasts, first night's dinner, transportation to San Gimignano, transportation to and from the airport in Rome and wine tasting with lunch at Tuscan Chateau.
Here is a 19 second taste of Lucignano and the surrounding landscape.
Tuscany is a magical place in the springtime. The rolling hills, charming villages, and picturesque views make it one of the most sought-after travel destinations in Italy. And for us painters - the landscape is mystical! The rolling hills of Tuscany in the springtime are a sight to behold. With its lush vineyards, towering cypress trees, and colorful wildflowers, the Tuscan countryside is a paradise for nature lovers.
Tuscany is also known for its history, artistic legacy, and its influence on high culture. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and of the foundations of the Italian language.
Here is a map of Italy showing where Arezzo is. Lucignano is about 25 km sw of Arezzo
Tuscany is also known for its history, artistic legacy, and its influence on high culture. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and of the foundations of the Italian language.
Here is a map of Italy showing where Arezzo is. Lucignano is about 25 km sw of Arezzo
Among the wines of Tuscany Sangiovese is the most widespread variety in the region and is the main base of many of the best Tuscan red wines, such as Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello di Montalcino, Morellino di Scansano and Carmignano.
Here are some photos of our lodging 'Il Cassero'.
Hear Rick Steves talk about San Gimignano
Some scenes around Lucignano
Our daily transportation. We will have two of them. I drive one and my friend Massimo Ricci will drive the other.
