ART BREAKS
For over two decades, I have led painting holidays and workshops in the UK, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and the United States. Working across acrylic, watercolour, and oil, I respond directly to each location through mark-making, colour, and gesture. Whether painting coastal horizons, urban rhythms, or rural terrain, I am drawn to the sense of movement within landscapes—the way places shift through time, weather, and human presence. Earlier training in performance coaching and facilitation subtly informs my approach to teaching, helping to create a calm, supportive atmosphere that encourages confidence and openness, while the focus remains firmly on painting as a process of looking, responding, and inhabiting a place.
Travel and cultural immersion are central to both my teaching and my personal work. I speak Spanish fluently and have working knowledge of Italian and French, which allows for close engagement with local cultures and everyday life. I have led painting retreats in Spain, Turkey, Greece, the UK, and the United States, each grounded in direct experience of place. These environments encourage a slower, more attentive way of seeing, where observation, walking, and return visits deepen visual understanding.
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Description“I have attended Anna’s fabulous watercolour course in stunning Lafkos three times, and I’m so looking forward to my fourth. Anna is an inspiring tutor. As a complete beginner I was nervous but Anna put me at ease with her friendly, informative encouragement and ability to make learning this new skill seem achievable - and always great fun. Anna not only explains technique with her demos, but also inspires with her use of vibrant colour and ability to capture something of the moment, a sense of the essence of the place. It has been invaluable learning to really observe my surroundings, see the colours, think about composition and to be bold and not afraid to experiment, as I find my own style.”
Harriet Morgan , UK
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Art breaks in india
Join me on my very first painting holiday in India. Together, we will visit four unique and special places that beautifully showcase the rich local culture and vibrant daily life of Southern India.
ARt BREAKS in GREECE
Bespoke painting holidays in Greece, carefully based in the scenic South Pelion region, offering a unique and inspiring artistic experience.
ART BREAKS IN SPAIN
I deliver bespoke painting holidays for small groups in the beautiful and inspiring regions of the Mar Menor, Murcia, and Cabo de Gata, Almeria. These carefully curated experiences are designed to provide a perfect blend of creative exploration and relaxation.
ART BreAKS In TURKEY
Bespoke painting holidays in Kalkan, a historic town on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. Our week-long holidays blend wine, food, and visits to Lycian ruins to create expressive artworks reflecting the region’s history and spirit.
ART BREAKS IN USA
Two engaging workshops held at the Monarts Centre in Morgantown, WV. Capture the Rhythm of Movement with expressive techniques, and discover the true heart of Appalachia through the stroke of your brush.
I am an art leader with various holidays providers in the UK I also run bespoke art breaks in the Cotswolds including Drawing and Sketching, Rambling with a sketchbook and Acrylics.