Enjoy reading about what's new from Painting with Nicola.

Maybe it's a new painting course, an interactive event, a look at my latest exhibition or about my life in the south of France. 

Here are a variety of arty or French lifestyle-related subjects which I hope you find interesting.

Where ever you are, keep safe and keep painting, love Nicola



Nicola Blakemore | May 01, 2026

There is a publication in France called 'The Connexion' which has French news in English. Here is an article about me and what I do.

Nicola Blakemore | Aug 10, 2025

On Tuesday August 6, I was sitting on my terrace at dusk, when I noticed a red glow on the horizon, heading south towards the Pyrenees

Nicola Blakemore | Aug 01, 2025

In France, 14 July is a national holiday called Fête nationale française which commemorates the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille.

Nicola Blakemore | Jan 17, 2025

In 2025 I will have been living in France for 17 years. Where has it gone and how has it been. Time to share the good the bad and the ...

Nicola Blakemore | Jan 14, 2025

In 2025 I will have been living in France for 17 years. Where has it gone and how has it been. Time to share the good the bad and the ...

Nicola Blakemore | Nov 01, 2024

The first thing to remember when celebrating Halloween in France is that you’re celebrating Halloween in France.

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