- Modern Impressionist Magazine will be hosting an exclusive and immersive workshop retreat with master artist at a beautiful Chateau, 1 hr from Paris and near the chateaus of the Loire Valley. Join us for this one of a kind event!
- 8 day/7 night stay at a beautiful chateau in the Loire Valley
- 5 day immersive workshop with master artist
- Catering included
- Transportation to and from the airport
- Transportation on painting excursions
The Workshop
- Nestled just an hour and fifteen minutes from the heart of Paris, the Modern Impressionist Workshop Retreat in France offers a five-day immersive experience (8 days/7 nights in Chateau) that transforms the way artists perceive light and color. Set in a historic chateau, students are enveloped in an atmosphere of elegance and creativity, with gourmet meals catered to their every need. The retreat includes enriching excursions to the picturesque Loire Valley, where the landscape itself becomes a living canvas. Under expert guidance, participants learn to capture the fleeting beauty of their surroundings, honing their skills in an environment that has inspired artists for centuries.
Bouthonvilliers castle is located in Dunois, or more precisely in Perche Goët, a charming country which separates Beauce from Perche, just 1h from Paris and close to the chateaus of the Loire Valley. A magnificent forest massif, of more than 100 hectares, surrounds this residence formerly called Boscovilore (House of the Woods). Bouthonvilliers castle is surrounded by a beautiful 20-hectare English-style park, classified as a Historic Monument.
The property also benefits from outbuildings, a “small” French-style park, a 1-hectare vegetable garden, a swimming pool, a lake and a chapel installed in the 19th century in a 16th century dovecote.
The main body of the building is a 7m wide manor house with double exposures. The East/West orientation gives it great brightness. The elegance of its symmetrical architecture, dating from the 18th century, has earned Bouthonvilliers its classification as a Historic Monument. The castle is made up of two pavilions from the 16th century (Henri IV) and a central part from the 18th century with attic roofs. Inside, the period parquet floors and moldings contribute to the extreme refinement of this exceptional residence. This timeless universe will allow you to live a unique experience.
The outbuildings, built in the 19th century for the castle staff and horses, still house today the stables as well as two gîtes completing the castle’s accommodation offering
About artist
Richard Oversmith
5 day immersive plein air workshop
Richard received formal training in Fine Art and Illustration at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan. While at Kendall he was invited to study at the Royal College of Art in London, England. There he gained experience in plein air painting and found direction in his work as an oil painter. He graduated from Kendall College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1995 and moved back to his home state of North Carolina to pursue his dream of becoming a professional artist.
Galleries That represent his work.
New Mexico
South Carolina
Texas
California
MICHELE BYRNE
Artist Statement:
My main focus is the art of conversation, both literal and figurative. I love to capture the energy and mood of people interacting with each other and their surroundings. I use a bold and colorful palette to create expressive and impressionistic paintings that invite the viewer to join the conversation.
I work both in the studio and plein air, often painting scenes of urban life, cafes, architecture and landscapes. I enjoy the challenge of painting from life, observing the changing light, colors, and shapes.
Our pricing
Shared room in cottage house
- With shared bathroom
- (detached a short walking distance from main chateau)
- $4100
Private room in cottage house
- (Shared bathroom)
- $5400 Single
- $7400 Attendee and non painting companion
Private room in main chateau
- With shared bathroom
- $5900 single
- $7900 Attendee with non painting companion
- $8900 Two painting attendees
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