July is always a busy month for me. The first two weekends are Open Studios and then I drive to the South of France where I run two art and yoga holidays in July and August.

It was another successful Open Studios for me. My sketchbook collage/drawings were received really well as were the cheeky burlesque ladies. It is always a pleasant time catching up with visitors. This one was a favorite.

I have just finished the first art/yoga week at La Maison Verte www.lamaisonverte.co.uk This is a truly wonderful house full of character with a big studio space. A fantastic venue for artists and musicians alike (it is for sale if anyone is looking for new adventures..) My company, www.acy-holiday.com has been operating for ten years. Three years ago I invited Francis Boag www.francisboag.com  to join me with his teaching group, this has been a huge success. Artists and novices alike have produced beautiful  ‘Boagart’ My group work in a more independent way, responding to the beautiful environment of Maison Verte. Here is some artwork produced by our creative guests.