πŸ‚ Autumn update


Hi Reader,

Is the change of seasons motivating you to make creative plans? Yes! Then here's a juicy newsletter full of inspiration.

Painting Holidays

LAST CHANCE! ITALY 2025

18 - 25 October

I'm packing my bags already, but I thought to let you know we have one room left!

NEW! MOROCCO 2026

7 - 14 March

I’m teaming up once again with Katel & Harrison from Perigord Retreats β€” but this time we’re trading French villages for Moroccan spice!

Think vibrant souks, exciting bazaars, intricate tiles, warm light, and landscapes begging to be sketched.

Early bird special!!
10% less if you book before the 2nd of October.

FRANCE 2026

27 May - 05 June

Summer wouldn't be summer without 10 days at Perigord Retreats.

Wonderful days of painting, excursions to beautiful places, culture, fantastic food and company.

Almost full!

ITALY 2026

18 - 25 September

We have a week staying at the gorgeous Hotel Leone, a 500 year old palazzo.

There are beautiful places to explore and paint, a studio available 24/7, Italian cuisine and local experiences. Perfect.


Can't travel? I've still got you covered...

Check out my new collection of 14 autumn / fall themed watercolour tutorials on Patreon, designed to help you explore a wide range of techniques and skills.

And there are more autumn inspired tutorials coming up in October.

Subscribe or purchase individually.


Behind the scenes...

Team Walden has been very busy renovating things! You know, of course, about the big renovation of our historic house in Spain. That's coming on well and all the major bits are done. Phew!! But, there was another old thing that needed attention too. Please check out my new website!

I hope to paint with you somewhere soon!

Warm regards,
​Renee

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Renee Walden

Helping others capture their memories in colour is one of the greatest joys of my artistic journey. On watercolour art retreats and in workshops I've watched people grow braver, laugh louder, make friends, and fill pages with art they never thought possible. I'm right there alongside them β€” and it's magic.

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