Upcoming Sojourns:

• Arts Sojourn in Tuscany
  The Walled City of Lucca
  June 3 - June 13, 2009
  
  Arts Sojourn on the
  Italian Riviera
  Sestri Levante and
  the Cinque Terre
  June 13 - June 22, 2009

  Surf and Turf Sojourn
  The Best of Tuscany
  and the Riviera
  June 3 - June 22, 2009

"If images of the Italian Riviera don't inspire you, the gallery of work by previous sojourners and the director might."

The Wall Street Journal
- March 2, 2004

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NOW IS THE TIME TO LIVE YOUR DREAM IN ITALY!
Join us for glorious art vacations in Tuscany and on the Italian Riviera with spectacular scenery, four star accommodations, delicious food, and great company.

Do you have an interest in art and travel? Would you enjoy painting and sightseeing in Italy, accompanied by a diverse group of creative people? If so, you've come to the right place. Our philosophy is simple - to create the most relaxing and enjoyable Italian vacation experience possible, featuring the best accommodations at the most reasonable cost. Arts Sojourn is for those who enjoy the camaraderie and advantages of group travel without the rush and regimentation. Click on OUR NEXT SOJOURNS for details.

- Matthew and Barbara Daub, directors

Plein Air Painting

Plein air is the term used to describe painting that is done outdoors, “in the open air”. Plein air painters work directly from nature, seeking to capture the varied, shifting effects of light and atmosphere on the landscape. Although some people associate plein air painting with Impressionism, plein air painting does not conform to any one style, subject, approach, or philosophy. This has been true historically, and it is still true today.

MORE ABOUT PLEIN AIR PAINTING IN ITALY

Director's Gallery

Matthew Daub is a respected painter and professor of art. His watercolors can be found in many prestigious public and private collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Click here to see some recent examples of his work as well as some of the works created by past Sojourn participants.

VIEW ARTS SOJOURN PAINTINGS