tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39988375483178728842024-03-05T15:28:00.947-08:00ART HOLIDAYS FOR FAMILIES & FRIENDS See also: http://raysportraits.onlineraysportraits.onlineUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998837548317872884.post-52292512016507204822021-09-03T07:03:00.001-07:002021-09-03T07:12:52.104-07:00Due to everyone's lives being interrupted by Covid <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKKHJhX95_06HubEJxj6VsYsXQj02nKW2CnEqVefniK2Nx2JlivCFClzoyamTD2Cw5sgIG9XeZ031NR4p2qDJdIS5Qdun_TiOZr1mPPivdSDHzD8MIcwQjNeWFHaEMzySDUBeMWl2bgRM/s730/final+page+3-compressed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="730" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKKHJhX95_06HubEJxj6VsYsXQj02nKW2CnEqVefniK2Nx2JlivCFClzoyamTD2Cw5sgIG9XeZ031NR4p2qDJdIS5Qdun_TiOZr1mPPivdSDHzD8MIcwQjNeWFHaEMzySDUBeMWl2bgRM/w617-h376/final+page+3-compressed.jpg" width="617" /></a></div><br /> It's been a sad, sad few years for everyone.<p></p><p>Here at La Petite Galerie, I've been concentrating on building a new portraits website. </p><p>You can see it here:</p><p><a href="http://www.raysportraits.online">www.raysportraits.online</a></p><p>This code will get you a 50% discount on any painting - simply type it in or cut and paste it when you hit the <i>Buy Now</i> button: 50OFF</p><p>Please don't hesitate to email if you have any queries.</p><p><a href="mailto:ray@johnstonesinfrance.com">ray@johnstonesinfrance.com</a></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998837548317872884.post-12361573046247103182017-04-01T12:15:00.001-07:002021-05-12T22:31:05.513-07:00<a href="http://raysportraits.online" target="_blank">MY PORTRAIT SITE</a><br />
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ART HOLIDAYS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY,<br />
OR FOR COUPLES, OR GROUPS OF FRIENDS<br />
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SUMMARY:<br />
"Everyone, yes, EVERYONE can learn to paint and draw. I’ve never had a disappointed student. The deal includes all art materials. Please email me for full details.” Ray Johnstone<br />
<a href="mailto:ray@johnstonesinfrance.com"><span style="color: blue;">Contact Ray here: ray@johnstonesinfrance.com</span></a><br />
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HOW IT WORKS<br />
This art holiday for families or groups of friends is available at <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.johnstonesinfrance.com/Home__.html"><span style="color: blue;">La Petite Galerie</span></a> </span>in SW France. It take the form of a standard self catering gite holiday in a large 3 bedroom house - with 3 bathrooms - in Gascony - PLUS you get three or four art sessions at no extra cost.<br />
This means that you arrange your own meals, either preparing them in the large kitchen or using the BBQ in the private, walled garden. There are also plenty of options in nearby French restaurants or bistros.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">For more details about the house, please click here:</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.johnstonesinfrance.com/">www.johnstonesinfrance.com</a></span><br />
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3 or 4 FREE ART SESSIONS<br />
Ray will liaise with you and send his recommendations regarding your 3 or 4 art sessions. This will be based on the ages and experience of those participating. All art materials are included for your watercolour paintings.<br />
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Here are some examples of what paintings you can choose to do.<br />
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How to do<span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://artholidaysfrance.blogspot.fr/2012/05/another-medieval-village.html"><span style="color: blue;">a painting of a local village.</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">How to paint your</span><span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://artholidaysfrance.blogspot.fr/2013/08/theyre-back.html"><span style="color: blue;">favourite personality</span></a></span> - or pop star - or film star - or someone in your family - or anyone else you have in mind.<br />
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How to do a <a href="http://artholidaysfrance.blogspot.fr/2012/05/ians-flower-greeting-card.html"><span style="color: blue;">flower painting</span>.</a><br />
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How to<span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://artholidaysfrance.blogspot.fr/2011/08/self-portraits.html"><span style="color: blue;">paint a portrait</span> </a></span>- step by step.<br />
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How to do a <a href="http://artholidaysfrance.blogspot.fr/2011/06/nine-times-visitors.html"><span style="color: blue;">copy of one of the great masters</span>.</a><br />
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Each session lasts an hour or two.<br />
WHAT DOES THIS ART HOLIDAY COST?<br />
Here are the standard rates at La Petite Galerie - there are no extra costs for the art sessions with Ray.<br />
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<span style="background-color: lime;">2 BEDROOMS</span><br />
<span style="background-color: lime;">April/May & Oct €700 per week</span><br />
<span style="background-color: lime;">June & Sept €800 per week</span><br />
<span style="background-color: lime;">July & Aug €950 per week</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow;">3 BEDROOMS</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">April/May & Oct €900 per week</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">June & Sept €1000 per week</span><br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;">July & Aug €1150 per week</span><br />
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PLEASE SEND EMAIL FOR DATES & WEEKS AVAILABLE 2018<br />
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<a href="mailto:ray@johnstonesinfrance.com"><span style="color: blue;">Contact Ray here: ray@johnstonesinfrance.com</span></a><br />
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What to do on the days we don't have an art session?<br />
<span style="color: blue;">THERE’S ALWAYS LOTS TO SEE AND DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT PAINTING:</span><br />
Swim at the heated outdoor pool (only 5 mins away on foot)<br />
Walk amongst the vines or in the forest.<br />
Taste wine and Armagnac.<br />
Shop the local markets.<br />
Eat in a nearby bistro or restaurant.<br />
A host of picturesque villages to explore.<br />
<a href="http://www.johnstonesinfrance.com/Lots_to_See_and_Do_Nearby.html"><span style="color: blue;">Click here for more.</span></a><br />
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SUMMARY<br />
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Take home your own souvenir painting of Gascony.<br />
All ages and all levels welcome. </div>
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"Everyone, yes, EVERYONE can learn to paint and draw.” </div>
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Week long holidays in a private gite with three bedrooms.</div>
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Including 3 or 4 morning or afternoon art sessions. </div>
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All watercolour materials included.<br />
<a href="mailto:ray@johnstonesinfrance.com"><br /></a>
<a href="mailto:ray@johnstonesinfrance.com"><span style="color: blue;">Contact Ray & Lynne here:</span><span style="color: blue;"> ray@johnstonesinfrance.com</span></a><br />
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