Tomorrow I leave for La Belle France. My plan is to post weekly here about what I am seeing and doing, and how these new surroundings will inspire the art work I will be doing.

Will it affect my color palette? (I hope so! the Provence tablecloths and Jacquard dishtowel colors are beautiful)

How about the architecture and landscapes I will see- what kinds of new shapes and forms may inspire new jewelry or sculpture?

Please join me here every week and let’s discover together how a new place can lead to a new perspective of art making!

In the current issue (May/June 2009) of Somerset Studio magazine, is my two page article on Capturing Ancient France- an overview of my workshop last year at La Cascade.  La Cascade is the beautifully renovated artist retreat house owned by Gwen Gibson, where I hold workshops each summer. This July will be my sixth summer there. It has become very special to me and the highlight of my year.

Please read and enjoy the descriptions and pictures of what we did, where we went and the fun we had.  I’m gearing up for this July’s two workshops and if you would like to join me for next years in July 2010 we’ll be there during the glorious sunflower season.

I’d love to share this dreamy place with you! Go here for a description and please email with any questions!