Please join me, Paint by Destination and AmaWaterways with Paint by Destination in the French Riviera and the Rhone River.  Join us on this unforgettable watercolor and travel experience.

Paint by Desintation is offering a pre-cruise on the French Rivier prior to the river cruise! The precruise, which is an additional offer, begins on Monday, August 4th where we meet and stay for 4 days and 3 nights at the Chateau Le Cagnard in Cagnes Sur Mer - France! We plan on staying in the little mountaintop village of Haut de Cagnes at the Chateau Le Cagnard.   This is a 4 -Star Boutique property and includes daily breakfast and a Welcome dinner.  

The pre-cruise will offer an additional 2 day painting experience in the small village of Haut de Cagnes.   It also includes pickup from Nice Airport, drop off at Arles Port for your River Cruise Workshop (Group Transportation) on August 7th.  

This is a premium river cruise with a number of wonderful tours.  Paint Impressionistic Watercolors where it all began!  Paint with us both on the river cruise, where we have a designated classroom and sketch & paint with us outside on our tours in the charming French cities along the Rhone River.    

There is currently a waiting list for this cruise and pre-cruise experience.  

The cruise is on the beautiful Rhone River in France.  During the cruise, there will be 5 days of watercolor workshop instruction on the river boat in a dedicated classroom space.  Enjoy three nights on the beautiful French Riviera before the cruise embarkation date.  Transportation from the French Riviera to the embarkation port in Arles will be provided free of charge by Paint by Destination.  

You also have the option to enjoy two nights in Paris, France after the cruise disembarkation date.  Transportation from your Paris hotel to the embarkation port will be provided free of charge by AmaWaterways

Join us when we paint and sketch the beautiful historic cities of Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Touron, Vienne and Lyon France.  

Join us in Tequisquipan, Mexico in January 2026 for a unique watercolor workshop experience in old Mexico. The maximum accommodation for this workshop is 10 people, so space is limited.

The trip includes 7 days of accommodations, 5 days of painting, meals and transportation to and from the airport in Queretaro. Meals include all breakfast and lunches provided by a private chef at the Villa, a farewell dinner/celebration with music in the Villa. Accommodations including double occupancy rooms, en plain air, tours and a private cooking class. The workshop does not include air fare, trip insurance, tips, meals other than those noted and optional activities such as massage, yoga and private wine tasting.

Cost is $1675.00 USD based on double occupancy .  There is a $350 cost to upgrade to single occupancy. We encourage travelers to travel together and share a room since space is limited. A deposit of $300.00 is required to be submitted when making this reservation. 

This trip will include a week long stay in Tequis, Mexico including daily indoor watercolor workshop and plein air painting and sketching in the town of Tequis, Mexico and urban sketching in surrounding regions.

This watercolor workshop will include 5 days of painting including the basics of watercolor, urban sketching & painting and how to compose and paint impressionistic watercolor paintings.  The class will include sketching basics, in-class watercolor instruction on a simple 3 step process of painting, urban pencil and ink sketching techniques and en-plein air painting in the village and surrounding areas of Tequisquiapan. 

There is a good introduction and information about Tequis in INTERNATIONAL LIVING. CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE ABOUT TEQUIS!

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Located just 20 minutes from the international airport. This trip package will include accommodations at 1 of 2 Villas, pickup and transportation to and from airport on day of arrival and departure, all Breakfast and Lunches (private chef) at main Villa, a departure dinner at main Villa, Five (5) day indoor painting workshop and instruction (9:30-1:30pm) with optional plein air painting in the afternoon on 2 days, a cooking Class (from private chef), select guided tours, morning Yoga, craft Tour and Shopping and a visit to Bernal.

Download the MATERIALS LIST for this workshop HERE.

If you would like to contact me for future workshop inquiries, feel free to contact me.

Join me May 13-21, 2026, for 8 unforgettable days cruising from Venice to Rome aboard the Wind Surf. Before we set sail together, enjoy an optional, 2-day pre-cruise plein air workshop in Venice on May 11-12, painting its famous canals and harbors.

On May 13, we will disembark from Venice, Italy to set sail along the coast of Croatia for a wonderful Mediterranean cruise on the Wind Surf–the flagship of the Wind Star Cruise Line. Paint By Destination will host a Welcome Reception for our group of artists during our first evening together onboard the Wind Surf! We will discuss our painting and excursion schedule of the week and answer any questions you may have. All excursions will be in the mornings, after breakfast, and then we will have our painting workshops in the afternoon either onboard in a private space or at port.    

On May 14, 15, and 16, we will visit Croatian coastal cities of Rovinj, Split, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the walled city of Dubrovnik! Included in this watercolor workshop cruise is six unique excursions, such as visiting the “History of Art” in Split, touring the Episcopal complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in Porec, and visiting the old city walls of Dubrovnik, where I painted the Old City in 2021!    

On May 17, we will embark for Kotor, Montenegro where we will visit the picturesque Kotor Bay & Baroque Village of Perast. We will also visit the Cathedral of St. Nicholas and other monuments including the Parish Church, the 12th century Sveti Djordje Church, and the Sveti Nikola Church, built between the 15th and 17th centuries.    

We will also get a local experience, by getting to taste some of Montenegro’s traditional sweets, made from an original recipe used during the Baroque period. Then, we will have free time before boarding a private motor boat to Gospa od Skrpjela, a Baroque-style church situated on one of two islets in the bay of Kotor, across from Perast.      

On May 18, we have a full-day at sea as we make our way to Italy. On this day we will have workshops on board, relax as we cruise the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, and enjoy entertainment provided by Windstar Cruises.    

On May 19, we arrive in Giardini Naxos, Sicily!  We will then tour the beautiful city of Taormina. Built in the 3rd century B.C., the city was later almost completely renovated by the Romans. It is perched on a terrace overlooking the sea, with a medieval character that will delight you. You will stop near the center of Taormina, where we’ll have time on your own to enjoy the town and paint the picturesque architecture.    

On May 20, we stop in Sorrento, Italy where we will take an excursion farther into Italy to the ancient ruins of Pompeii. This remarkable UNESCO Site is perfectly preserved since the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. We will learn about the excavation techniques and what the residents were doing at the time of the eruption, and we’ll gain insight into the lives of the ancient Romans as we discover baths, theaters, temples, markets and the huge forum with the Arch of Nero. In the afternoon, back on board, you will have free time to enjoy your last full day onboard the Wind Surf, gather your belongings, or paint together one last time.    

On May 21, we say farewell and disembark at our last stop in the ancient and historic city of Rome, Italy.  Here we will disembark from our journey and say goodbye until next time!  

Pricing & Inclusions:

From $5,524.60 per painter (double occupancy), $4,886 per non-painter, $7,833 for a single painter. This price includes:  

• 6 hand-selected group excursions

• 8 nights luxury accommodation aboard flagship vessel, the Wind Surf  

• All onboard meals & WiFi  

• Dedicated group coordinator  

• Watercolor workshops for painters  

Excludes: Alcohol, gratuities, international flights, transfers, and pre-cruise workshop.  

Pre-Register Now – Limited Availability!  

Secure early access before this workshop is announced on the Paint By Destination website and newsletter! A 15% deposit is required (which is refundable until 120 days before departure, minus a $50 processing fee).  

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