Friday 3 September 2021

Due to everyone's lives being interrupted by Covid


 It's been a sad, sad few years for everyone.

Here at La Petite Galerie, I've been concentrating on building a new portraits website. 

You can see it here:

www.raysportraits.online

This code will get you a 50% discount on any painting - simply type it in or cut and paste it when you hit the Buy Now button: 50OFF

Please don't hesitate to email if you have any queries.

ray@johnstonesinfrance.com


Saturday 1 April 2017

MY PORTRAIT SITE

ART HOLIDAYS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY,
OR FOR COUPLES, OR GROUPS OF FRIENDS
SUMMARY:
"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
Contact Ray here: ray@johnstonesinfrance.com

HOW IT WORKS
This art holiday for families or groups of friends is available at La Petite Galerie 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.
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.

For more details about the house, please click here:
www.johnstonesinfrance.com

3 or 4 FREE ART SESSIONS
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.

Here are some examples of what paintings you can choose to do.

How to do a painting of a local village.


How to paint your favourite personality - or pop star - or film star - or someone in your family - or anyone else you have in mind.


How to do a flower painting.


How to paint a portrait - step by step.


How to do a copy of one of the great masters.



Each session lasts an hour or two.
WHAT DOES THIS ART HOLIDAY COST?
Here are the standard rates at La Petite Galerie - there are no extra costs for the art sessions with Ray.

2 BEDROOMS
April/May & Oct €700 per week
June & Sept €800 per week
July & Aug €950 per week

3 BEDROOMS
April/May & Oct €900 per week
June & Sept €1000 per week
July & Aug €1150 per week

PLEASE SEND EMAIL FOR DATES & WEEKS AVAILABLE 2018

Contact Ray here: ray@johnstonesinfrance.com

What to do on the days we don't have an art session?
THERE’S ALWAYS LOTS TO SEE AND DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT PAINTING:
Swim at the heated outdoor pool (only 5 mins away on foot)
Walk amongst the vines or in the forest.
Taste wine and Armagnac.
Shop the local markets.
Eat in a nearby bistro or restaurant.
A host of picturesque villages to explore.
Click here for more.

SUMMARY

Take home your own souvenir painting of Gascony.
All ages and all levels welcome. 
"Everyone, yes, EVERYONE can learn to paint and draw.” 
Week long holidays in a private gite with three bedrooms.
Including 3 or 4 morning or afternoon art sessions. 

All watercolour materials included.

Contact Ray & Lynne here: ray@johnstonesinfrance.com