Testimonials on our painting workshops and art tours
Memories of the time I spent in Tuscany with you and the other artists brightened up my days. My friends and my Husband (Who is my sternest critic) love my new-found confidence and style of painting .Thank you so much again for a fabulous 10 days. (S. B., Adelaide, Australia, 2011)
Yves and Monica went out of their way to make sure everyone was involved and having a good time… I would certainly like to do this workshop again. I would recommend it to my friends. Well done! (M.J. H., Ottawa 2011)
Every day we travelled, piling into the van, teasing Piero with our jokes. Montepulciano, Cortona, Assissi, Pienza, Firenze and more – painting, laughing, learning, struggling with our brushes, paints and fears. “LET GO!” cried Yves. “MORE PAINT!” said he! “Forget the ‘pretty picture’ – paint with your HEART!” and “Paint your own stories, and be honest!” urged our instructor as he pushed us further on our journey. We struggled, we groaned, we despaired, we triumphed! (S.P. Adelaide, Australia, 2009)
I really enjoyed the workshop, learned more about painting than I expected. The company was great. The setting is great – lots or room to mill about, paint, walk, swim… (.P. D, Ottawa, 2011)
I am returning because of the excellence in the teaching of art history combined with real painting lessons, the itinerary, the tours and the food. The whole experience is based on the culture of the country one stays in and Yves and Monica make the most of it. (B. P. Ottawa, 2011)
I enjoyed so much the place full of charm and history, the spirit, the conversation, the tasteful and colourful meals, etc. I laughed for ten consecutive days among wine, delicious food and friends… It was an ADORABLE experience. (T. G., Bogotá, Colombia, 2011).
I am writing to thank you both so much for the wonderful experience of Provence – life, laughter, lavender; fabulous art, friendships, food, fun & Yves with his inspiration!So many villages & beautiful fields & skies & mountains & sunsets, & yes, even nights!! Many many thanks to you both for such a fantastic & fabulous week. But whilst my painting doesn’t yet reflect where my heart would like to take it, I can only keep working on this & becoming braver & letting go… (L.L, Adelaide, Australia, 2011)
I hope life is starting to settle down for you after our wonderful time together in Provence….what an experience! Thank you both! Times like these just can’t be put in words adequately for me as I feel so privileged to be part of this experience…(L.B, Adelaide, Australia, 2011)
I learned to be bold with colour and to have an ordered palate. Thanks for the drives around the many little cities and arranging for us to join in on a town celebration. Thanks for cooking the imaginative tasty meals that I looked forward to each day. I will ever remember these experiences. ….(E.W., Ottawa, 2011).
The ambiance, the surroundings, the food, the artistic immersion, it was a worthwhile experience…. (E.M. Ottawa, 2010)
I used to paint, now I am an artist! (S.P.., Adelaide, Australia, 2009)
Thank you for a most wonderful journey! The art, the food, the company, the humour! Everything was you! (T. P., Adelaide, Australia, 2009)
Unforgettable friendships, fun, food, happy hours and hours, painting , learning , seeing gorgeous historic places and driving through beautiful scenic country. A feast for all the senses! (M. & B. H, Adelaide, Australia, 2009)
Thank you for a wonderful time, best workshop, marvellous motivation and discussion, superlative food and ambiance; words fail. (G.S., Adelaide, Australia, 2009)
A fantastic journey! Learning, loving, laughing, eating!… I was absolutely blown away by the workshop and it far exceeded my expectations. (M. O., Adelaide, AU, 2009)
Thank you for a wonderful ten days and so much inspiration. (S.M. Adelaide, AU, 2009)
Thank you for your wonderful inspiration. The experience has been wonderful; the scenery, the food and your lovely company. (LB. Adelaide, Australia, 2009)
From the sunny Adelaide my home by the beach to the sunny Tuscany Hills where I shared life, laughter and lovely times with old and new friends. What an experience! Thank you! (S.T. Adelaide, Australia, 2009)
My evaluation is simple; I gave it fourteen out of ten. I am reliving the moments as I sort through our thousands of photos. For me it was the most amazing and rewarding experience. For that, I thank you both. (I.O. Adelaide, Australia, 2009)
Yves is a teacher who knows how to get the potential of his students. He makes us dive in the depth of who we are (Le Droit, Feb. 26, 1999)
Just a note to thank you for a fantastic trip. We both enjoyed it immensely. Your knowledge of the art and cultures of France and Italy (not to mention the transportation systems, language, etc…) added tremendously to the success of the trip. We learned about places and things we could never have found out for ourselves. On our own we would have wandered aimlessly, missing many of the highlights (L.S. Portland Oregon, 1999, USA)
