I've always heard about the gorgeous light in Paris, but I never imagined that all of France (well, the parts I visited anyway) would have that same light! At times, it seemed pearlescent or iridescent...and so very clear.

It was a delight to walk around medieval towns and villages to sketch and paint (and take photos) because of that light. But I would be remiss if I didn't also mention the subject matter of said sketches and photos...delight visits to so many small towns, parks, rivers, castles, gardens, and cities made this trip worthy of being made into an ImaginaryTrips.com' online class!

I hope you'll join me for the Imaginary Trip To Southwest France and Le Vieux Couvent! We'll explore the lovely convent and its gardens, where we stayed as well as some of the most intriguing small villages (Saint Cirq Lapopie and Beynec), larger cities (Sarlat) and some off the beaten path destinations (Castelfranc).

There is something for everyone! I will be sharing my sketchbook and the pages I created while in France and I'll also show how I create a more finished look once I'm home.

Class starts on April 18th and will feature four assignments. There is an interactive class as well as self-study class option available.

To join in and get registered today, please click here for more information!


I am going back to LVC in September this year and would love to have you join me for the 10-day travel and art workshop! It's not to be missed! The convent was originally built in the 1600's and has been lovingly refurbished into an art retreat complete with secret gardens, a koi pond and lovely courtyard. The classroom and art library are both huge and available 24/7.

This is a true immersion experience as we will get out to explore, sketch and paint the Dordogne and Lot Regions each day! We'll make use of the classroom to finish our pages in the evenings and during any inclement days.

And I have to say, the people of LVC make this place truly magical! From the wonderful meals they create from local sources to the care they show in everything they do, this is one of those rare workshop opportunities that transcends the words, "travel art workshop!"

I hope you can join me for this awesome experience!

To learn more and get registered, please click here!

I hope to see you in France!

Actually, I think it's time for two BRAND NEW Imaginary Trips To Paris!


As most of you know, I'll be getting on a plane to Paris in a little over two months...squeeee! I am so excited and I want to share my excitement with all of you as well. (There's still time and a few spaces if you want to come to Paris, too! Click here to get the details.)

To make the trip last longer and so you can come and play too, I've put together two trips—one before I go and the other after I return!

In the first Imaginary Trip To Paris!, we'll be visiting some of the city's famous iconic sites. We'll delve into the rich lives of Parisians along with how they travel in style as well as the cuisine. This class starts on Thursday, August 23rd! To learn more and sign up for special savings, please click here. 

Already sick of the cold? Me too. Let's head to the beach!

Click here the class title the details for "An Imaginary Visit To The Beach!"

Class starts on February 15th—hope to see you there!

I am thrilled beyond words to introduce you to the ALL NEW ImaginaryTrips.com web site!

The old web site has been limping along but it lacked so much functionality as to be nearly useless. The new site has all kinds of new capabilities I'm still learning how to utilize. There's even a new logo!

I cannot tell you how many sketches and doodles I've made over the last eighteen months attempting to find the new look of Imaginary Trips and none of them felt right. Then one day I was glancing through a journal I'd been working on and I saw the red suitcase—inspiration hit. Next thing you know, Imaginary Trips has the beginnings of a brand new look!

Class Offerings

While I'm thrilled with the new look, one of the things I am most excited about is the way I am able to offer and organize new class offerings.

By clicking on the menu item, Classes, you can learn about the different types of classes I offer or you can go into the drop-down menu to search by the type of class you're looking for on-line interactive or online self-study as well as live classes. The last option allows you to search ALL new classes at a glance by clicking on the Upcoming Classes!

I can even schedule classes out into the future so you'll be able to see what's coming up and eventually there will be a calendar to make it even easy. There's also a "News" section so you can learn more about what's going on behind the scenes at Imaginary Trips.

Of course, there's always more to do and there are plans to add tutorials, art supply suggestions, a Frequently Asked Questions page and a few other treats. They'll be added as time and schedules allow. As you look around on the site, should you find a broken link that doesn't work, by all means, please let me know!

I would love to hear your thoughts on the new look and logo as well as the functionality of the site.

New Online Class

I am so excited to get back to teaching online after a long hiatus over summer. An Imaginary Visit to the American Southwest will begin on October 12th! Click the class title for more info!
We'll be visiting 3 national parks: Arches, Bryce Canyon and Zion as well as Antelope Canyon on this trip. The brilliant colors, the vistas that stretch for miles, the unique rock shapes and all those glorious textures make these parks an artist's playground!

Class will start on October 12th and includes four assignments complete with video demos and downloadable handouts. There are also three different class formats and depending on your learning style and time constraints, there's sure to be one that works for you! Ready to go? Click here for more info! Have questions? Let me know!