The Ochres of Roussillon
Roussillon was one of my favorite towns in Provence. It is famous for its history of producing ochre pigments for arts and construction. Today the industry has declined due to…
The Evolution of Derain
I’ve been familiar with André Derain as an originator of Fauvism, a painter of wildly colored landscapes and portraits with energetic brushstrokes and skewed drawings. If you don’t know what…
Cabrières d’Avignon
The trip to France was wonderful. Here is a page from my journal with “snapshots” from around the quaint old town of Cabrières d’Avignon. One morning I started out…
Filling the Well
In this technique, you go beyond simply recording, and start “filling the well” with source material for future creative ventures. You begin to combine your experience of the place with…
Borrowing Language
Words and images combine well in a travel journal. But if you don’t consider yourself a writer, don’t dispair. Here are several ways to add language to your pages. Incorporate…
Getting Acquainted with the Landscape
In preparation for my upcoming trip to France, I’ve been reviewing my notes about travel journaling and looking back at what I’ve done on past trips. Most of my journaling…
What to Pack?
It’s almost time to pack art supplies for the summer travel season. Where are you going this summer? Where is your favorite place to paint? What sort of kit do…