France Painting Holiday 2016

Come join me in their final year of doing Art Holidays at Bandouille, France

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Watercolour Portrait of Zahrah . . .

"Zahrah"
Watercolour on Arches
© Stephie Butler

It's been a slow start to 2015 for me painting wise, but I managed to get back to it and put the finish touches on this one today. I'm so fortunate to have a beautiful granddaughter as a subject. I've painting her a few times now and feel with each one I get nearer to capturing her personality, I have to say I think this is my best and my favourite.

This started out as a demo for a student towards the end of last year and this shows it after the initial wash and an added touch to the eyes.

Next stage was adding more layers and building it up gently. On such a young child with a sweet expression you need to keep it soft.











If you would like to learn how to paint like this, come join me on a paintiing holiday in France. All abilities welcome and don't worry if you are a beginner as everyones receives lots of one to one help and advice during the workshops.

For details contact Drew & Bix at  www.francepaintingholiday.com 

Painting Holiday at Bandouille . . . 2015

Come paint with me in France 28th Jun - 4th July 2015

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Last year I spent a glorious week as the guest teacher  of a portrait watercolour group at the beautiful Bandouille in France and am thrilled to say I will be back there again in 2015 teaching watercolour Portraits and Wildlife.

Bandouille A heavenly place to relax and paint .

Bandouille is a beautiful stone building, part of 12th century monastery and part 18th centuary farmhouse. 24 acres of the most beautiful surroundings, consisting of a 12 acre lake with outbuildings and barns, along with the remains of the original church, the magnificent monastery dome, two smaller lakes, fields and orchards.  I can't put into words how lovely it was to stay and teach at Bandouille. Bix and Drew go over and beyond making you welcome and comfortable in their  home.

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Watercolour Portrait Workshop in Bandouille, France.

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I will be tutoring a Watercolour Portrait Workshop at the beautiful Bandouille in France.
Come join me for the Week commencing 1st June 2014.
Details and booking : http://francepaintingholiday.com/#/stephie-butler/4580212126

For all who have been asking for a workshop here is your chance to join me in an absolutely gorgeous setting