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Mini-inspiration – exploring the darker shades by Tom Shepherd

By Mary-Anne Bartlett on 26/12/2025

In our new series of mini-inspirations, we will be offering you a quick painting tip or technique from our brilliant[...]

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An Artist’s View by Shelly Perkins

19/12/2025

Wildlife artist Shelly Perkins on her sources of inspiration and love of wildlife My love of painting wildlife was sparked by... Growing up in rural Shropshire my world was always filled with wildlife and being outdoors. I was taught to look and observe from a[...]

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Destination Guide: Namibia

15/12/2025

Desert-scapes, dunes and wildlife galore! Namibia, located in South West Africa, is truly unique, and whether this is your first time or a returning visit, it will never cease to inspire you! Here everything is vast; the skies, the deserts, the dunes, the coast, add[...]

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Changing the way you see the world…

12/12/2025

An insight into Art Safari travel + art + discovery + creativity + relaxation What Is an Art Safari? Imagine waking up somewhere beautiful — the glow of sunrise over a savannah, the quiet ripple of a riverbank in Suffolk, the colours of a bustling[...]

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Art Suppliers

11/02/2021

Here are some art suppliers for you to delve into - for your own continuing voyage of discovery. Be aware that you might need a large cupboard, then a room, then an art shed or studio.  And you'll find your own favourites.  For now, keep[...]

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I’m painting the amazing Galapagos wildlife – from...

29/01/2021

Our virtual painting holidays have hit the international press.  We are thrilled with The Guardian feature on Art Safari, which shows how much sketching and painting can mean to us, especially during these difficult lockdown months. I was delighted to have a newbie in the[...]

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Art Safari Virtual Holidays – how to use...

08/10/2020

Most of you have been busy zooming for ages!  But in case you haven’t here’s a quick lesson on how to use Zoom for the first time… Zoom is a video-conferencing app that enables you to connect with people over the internet. You are able[...]

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Live virtual Art Safari to Morocco with Vicki...

06/08/2020

Join Art Safari tutor Vicki Norman on a virtual holiday in magnificent Morocco! 12, 13, 14 August VIRTUAL HOLIDAY on Zoom. We’ll spend four wonderful days painting the ancient alleyways of the colourful medina, the grandeur of the Atlas mountains and the vast desert valleys[...]

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The Art Safari Cookbook

29/05/2020

How about this for an exciting idea – The Art Safari Cookbook!! Yes, we're writing a cookbook – featuring all the countries we’ve been to – with drawings, photos, stories and recipes! That’s 7 continents of food and art!!! It’s going to be fun, informative,[...]

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Mary-Anne Bartlett Artist in Lockdown

07/05/2020

Corona has turned my life upside down.  It was a roller-coaster of emotion when everything first ground to a halt.  We had to unpick sooo many plans.  Three tours had just come to an end, and thankfully most of our guests were back in their[...]

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The Cheetah Republic 2026

 

 

It’s very much Africa booking season here at Art Safari – the perfect time to reserve your place to amazing Namibia with Shelly Perkins!

Take a look at the online itinerary here, limited spaces remaining: The Cheetah Republic 2026

Orkney: Seabirds and Clifftops 2026

 

 

Next June join Art Tutor John Threlfall as he brings you to his favourite spots in wild and colourful Orkney!

Take a look at the online itinerary here: Seabirds and Clifftops 2026.

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