I’ve arrived at beautiful La Cascade where I’ll be teaching workshops this summer (info on France page). After landing in Paris we went straight to Versailles for a day of exploration.

The chateau and gardens are a feast for the senses. I was particularly inspired by the sumptuous wallpapers and upholstery fabrics- glorious color combinations that I can see will lead to a new series of brocade brooches.

And the hundreds of beautiful statues throughout the gardens and fountains got my imagination going on a new approach for a series of Renaissance figures.
Today was spent here in the garden at La Cascade, weeding and pruning a path to the beautiful river and waterfall (la cascade).

Bonjour! I’m off to France in a few days and my goal is to “journal” from there evey week (depending of course on finding cyber cafes along the way) to show you how I’m using what I see as a “creative spark” and inspiration. 

I’ll be joined in June and July by my students- adventuresome and talented- who will be coming for my workshops in southern France.  The area is so rich with medieval villages, artists, flea markets- I’m excited to share it all with you. 

So please check in every now and then- I’ll begin about June 1st- and join me on this adventure!