I've always loved the art that was inspired by Japan. By the 1860s, several well known European and American artists were avid collectors of Japanese art. It influenced their work. This influence was so great that a new phrase took the art world by storm in 1872 — Japonisme.Japonisme is the influence of Japanese art (especially ukiyo-e wood block prints) on impressionist painters of the late 19th century. It also applies to later influences upon Art Nouveau and Cubism. Van Go

Evelyn Dunphy & French Escapade Invite you to join us in a Watercolor Workshop in the French Alps Aug 28-Sept 4, 2019 You can save by signing up early! "Seek Those Who Fan Your Flames....rumi" I am delighted to tell you that once again I will be teaching a workshop with Jackie Grandchamps and Valerie Sans of French Escapade. We've gone to spectacular places in the past few years, and our choice for August 24 - September 4th of 2019 is another jewel in our itinerary! I think t