About Us
Contact Us
Links & Resources
Facts
Painting Blog
Art  Club
Artists Paintings
 

A SOUTH AFRICAN PAINTING HOLIDAY


If you are a seasoned plein-air artist or even a beginner
Discover a painting holiday in South Africa where you can be guaranteed exciting painting results in the bush

Find the perfect landscape in South Africa that will truly let you get in touch with your creative abilities



   From: Sally Wilkinson
    Date:


    Hello Leisure artists

    You’ve probably always wanted to paint like a professional and to do it in a unique setting in a beautiful country

    Imagined yourself sitting out in the African landscape painting under tropical skies like Meryl Streep in ‘Out of Africa’ but just don’t know how to make it happen…

    Then you’ll find the best information on South African painting holidays if you continue reading

    EVERYONE can have an exhilarating and creative South African Painting Holiday

    You will have the opportunity to eat, sleep and breathe art and life in Africa then translate your emotions onto paper in the artistically stimulating atmosphere of a water colour painting vacation tour…



Free Painting Book
I have sourced a really helpful, inspiring book which usually you would have to pay for but I'm giving it away free - A gift to to you to help encourage your painting.

Get your free
"Canvas Painting for Beginners"
by Derek Pryde now

It's jammed full of helpful info for painters like you, who want to know everything from; which brush to choose, to finding a subject and discovering what kind of painter you really are.

Get your Free Canvas Painting for Beginners

Email

Name

Then

Don't worry -- your e-mail address is totally secure.
I promise to use it only to send you Painting tips for Beginners.


*A WARNING*

You don’t want any painting holiday unless it meets the following criteria

&loz  Can the tutor paint otherwise how are they going to help you

&loz  Hours of tuition will you get you don’t want to be left in the dark when you reach South Africa

&loz  Check their references from other people

&loz  Good facilities as one gets older spartan conditions are something you don't want to have to put up with

&loz  Meal arrangements you don’t want to be in self-catering while you’re painting or find they can’t cater to your dietary needs

On this painting excursion, you will...


    Get professional tips and secrets to improve your painting technique while enjoying a very different landscape

    Stay in some awe inspiring lodges

    Track down the Big 5 in their natural habitat to sketch

    Paint landscapes while sitting under a tree canopy as in “Out of Africa”

    Join an accredited ranger twice a day in the conservancy for game walks and drives and

    Discover fascinating facts about the landscape first hand

    Discover the African bush and the Zulu culture still steeped in the past

    Learn more in 10-minutes than you will probably learn all year on your own



  • Even if you are new to painting or sketching we will show you how while you enjoy the impressive landscapes of South Africa
  • Enjoy a painting holiday with your art group, club or friends
  • Benefit from more than just art workshops discover a country on a painting tour where satisfaction is guaranteed
  • Enhance your whole painting experience and get an insight into an intriguing and exciting painting environment
  • 3 hours a day painting aca ‘Out of Africa’
  • Whether you want to do your own thing with just a bit of guidance or whether you want more basic advice we are here to give you exactly as much tuition as you require
  • The tour is designed so that you see the sights without being exhausted by traveling and have plenty of time to capture it all in your sketchbook
  • Relax in amazing surroundings with great food, cool company and a comfy bed each night
  • Learn:
    How to paint lights and shadows
    How to create atmosphere in your paintings
    What to choose to paint from the vast landscapes
    To make your photographs work


    As Featured On Ezine Articles My name is Sally Wilkinson your holiday director. I was a teacher for 25years. On moving to South Africa I wanted to share my lovely location with people who would appreciate it's beauty - artists. I ventured into internet marketing following my interest in painting and partnered up with a really good art tutor

    Gill Van Wyk a tutor/artist with 15 years experience, an honors degree and a wealth of knowledge which she enthusiastically imparts including informative extras about the animals, the environment and the Zulu culture. Gill has exhibited and sold paintings to people in places as far flung as Austria, Australia and the UK

    We then joined with Cindy de Vries a tour operator with 20 years experience, renowned for the concern she shows her client's. Cindy and her team always take the greatest precautions to maximize safety and comfort.
    Although you can always be assured of our best service unfortunately misdemeanors can happen no matter where you are in the world however Cindy has a brilliant safety track record.

    Together we can bring you the best quality holiday possible, and are united in our desire to share a love of this stunning country with its treasure chest of beautiful scenery with appreciative artists like you

You are literally minutes away from changing your life...


With "South African Painting Holidays " you are about to discover exactly how:

    Gill Van Wyk our resident artist/tutor, will offer guidance, coaching and encouragement throughout each painting session and will be available well into the evening to chat to so you can benefit from her years of experience (though she will need some sleep)

    You will be no more than 10 painters in your group to ensure you get plenty of personalized assistance and advice from Gill

    You will be with international companions who have similar aspirations to talk painting with.

    Your non-painting partners are very welcome to join you as there is plenty for them to do even while you are painting

    You’ll stay in beautiful twin en suite rooms in stunning settings.

    You will eat scrumptious fresh meals suitable for your dietary needs

    You’ll even have one breakfast in the bush followed by a painting session in the conservancy

    You’ll enjoy moonlight evenings listening to the sounds of the wild - cicadas, a lion roaring, hippo laughs, a breeze through the grass and much more....

    You will visit two world heritage sites of natural beauty, vast tracts of bush land where the famous Big Five live, exquisite sandy beaches that stretch forever, dams and whimsical Drakensberg mountain regions

And much, much more!


Testimonials:


I had painted in oils for years and it was Gill who introduced me to watercolour painting gently coaxing me into uncharted areas and allowed me to realize a new part of myself. I now thoroughly enjoy my watercolours and our plein air painting trips. I’ve been on 2 already both of which were thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring.
Judy Nudds, South Africa

Gill is a genuine, easy going person always fun to be around. She inspires me to be better and guides my art without being over-bearing.
Celeste Wagner, South Africa

A tasteful stay, morning views like no other
MG, SA

Thank you for a memorable few days in a wonderful setting unforgettable food.
FF, UK

One of the hidden gems of SA, spectacular lodge, friendly staff, fascinating tour, the perfect gathering place
MD, USA

Do pass on my kindest regards to your great team of tour guides and drivers. We consider them to be most excellent.
David Evans, UK

The whole trip was extremely well organized and the accommodation first class. We have traveled widely and enjoyed the ‘ministrations’ of extremely capable and well informed representatives such as those employed by Tauck in the United States. None has been as outstanding as Cindy. Her skills as a tour manager were incomparable the best we have ever experienced.
Sarah & Gordon Appelbe, York

The attention both of you gave to ensure that everyone’s individual requirements were catered for was much appreciated by everyone and me in particular. With many members of my group now wishing to repeat the tour next year, it speaks volumes for the hospitality that we found on this our first visit to South Africa.
John Prichard, Buckinghamshire England


    Now I know you may still have some concerns...

    After all -- who are we to be telling YOU where to have a painting holiday?

    And, more important, how can you trust what we're telling you? These are important questions.

    So you can feel confident knowing that we're not just some "flash in the pan," let me tell you about what we've been doing in Africa to enable us to give you the best holiday:

Take a Look:-

So what is included in the prices for these painting holidays?

Claim your fun filled painting holiday and join those already booked in. Remember there are only 10 painting placements on each tour so there’s no time for procrastination Make sure you get your best ever painting experience in South Africa this year


Included:

    All accommodation as stated - Luxury twin/double en suite rooms

    All meals as stated

    All painting tuition, excursions and talks

    Services of your professional artist throughout

    Airport pick-up and drop-off

    All transport in a luxury 7-seater (based on 6 guests) or 15-seater (based on 15 guests) vehicle.

    All guide fees

    Fuel and toll fees

    All entry fees

    Shakaland Tour – all inclusive of show and traditional meal

    Hippo Barge cruise

    All SA government taxes including VAT

    All tourism and conservation levies

    Administration charges

    On arrival a very comprehensive traveling artists pack


Read the full itinerary by clicking on the holiday that appeals to you most and see where you could be painting this year


See the 8 Night Itinerary with videos here

See the 12 Night Itinerary with videos here


Painting, sketching and photographic stops– Plenty of time allowed to ensure a memorable holiday.
Bring along your friends– Special rates for groups
Enjoy the sights and sounds- Memories to paint from for years
See mankind’s earliest paintings– Feel the significance of your art
Tuition for your personal skill level Find new strengths and satisfaction
Touring around South Africa- Time to enjoy the journey and the destinations
Stunning locations- Specifically chosen for what they can offer an artists eye
Good food– So necessary for good painting!
Great company– Everyone on the tour has an interest like you in

painting

Plein air in Africa- Learn the secret to fine painting in Africa



There are two tours of differing lengths depending on the time you have available to indulge your painting interest while you tour South Africa
An eight night tour, or for the luckier among you, a 12 night stay

If you are fortunate enough to have more time available I would strongly recommend the longer tour for absolutely the best of everything, beach bush and mountains too.

For more information browse through the itinerary here

or Choose when you would prefer to travel here



BONUS#1 Worth over $79

As part of your South African Painting Package Holiday, you will also receive a FREE 90-Day Trial Membership to Gill’s exclusive Art Club.

Here, you'll have INSTANT Password-Only ACCESS to Gill’s private club. I know you'll be absolutely THRILLED with the one-on-one mentoring, and profitable secrets you'll learn in this innovative Art Club. Plus you have 24 hour access to Gill and a whole bunch of activities in her Academy for 90 whole days!

Do nothing but use the easy-to-follow Club pages full of hints and tips and reap the rewards.
And after 90 days you'll be ushered in at the low investment of just $27 per month or $297 for your annual membership another saving of $27 on all the information you need to bring your painting to new heights!

BONUS#2 Worth $57

Plus, you will also get... three(3) 10 minute, video blogs with Gill --delivered to you during the 90 days

BONUS#3

Plus, I'll also throw in a really useful resource, your very own personal, free downloadable book entitled "Trees and How To Paint Them"

“Super Bonus Worth a massive $4073

Every group of 10 people booking a 12 night painting tour will get 10% back. You just pay for your airfare to get to Durban and we will take all 10 of you on the 12 night tour as set out on the itinerary but for 10% less than the advertised price!



Wow
Am I crazy or what?
Obviously I can’t keep it at this level for long
so claim your savings while I’m still celebrating summer!

Don’t waste too much time thinking about this one or you might find all the booking slots filled


Click Here To Book Now


Warm Regards,

Your Holiday Director
P.S.
Accept our warm invitation to join us on a holiday we promise you will remember – forever

Don't just go on any art holiday
Enjoy the ancient, rich cultural heritage of the Zulu people who live in an incredibly beautiful environment.
Be assured of a memorable painting experience

Come on a Quality Painting Holiday in the South African Landscape