🎨 Sketch, paint & travel with me in 2025


Hi Reader,

Paint your travels – join me for a watercolour retreat in 2025!

FRANCE : June

FULLY BOOKED

The charming villages, sun-drenched landscapes, and inspiring locations make this retreat an absolute dream… and it filled up fast! With full days of sketching, exploring, and painting on location, this retreat is always an incredible creative adventure.

Drop me an email to be added to the waiting list.

ITALY : October

Golden light, rolling hills, and historic streets—Tuscany is a sketcher’s paradise! This retreat is all about capturing the essence of travel in your sketchbook, learning to simplify complex scenes, and gaining confidence painting on location. We’ll explore charming villages, soak in the atmosphere, and fill our pages with the beauty of Italy.

PORTUGAL : September

A hidden gem in Portugal, Monsaraz is a medieval hilltop village with whitewashed streets, centuries-old stone walls, and sweeping countryside views. This retreat is perfect for those who love quiet beauty, nature, and a sense of history.


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Whether you’re new to travel sketching or looking to deepen your practice, these retreats are all about learning, exploring, and connecting with like-minded creatives in breathtaking locations.

I would love to have you join me!

📩 Spots are limited—secure yours here:

Looking forward to painting with you,
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 — and it's magic.

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