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Annee is an award-winning artist and a Fellow of both the Victorian Artists Society and the Guild of Realist Artists. Annee was invited recently by an international Art Society, Mondial Art Academia, based in France, to join as a member selected by a Panel of its Jurors, granting her the title of “Chevalier Academicienne” (the closest translation to this would be Master Painter). She is also a member of the Watercolour Society of Victoria and the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors, in addition to other art groups and societies. She is an avid En Plein Air painter and has been tutoring for over 30 years, imparting her knowledge and enthusiasm to her classes. Annee has taken part in many Overseas and Australian group exhibitions, in addition to having held 17 solo exhibitions. Besides French, which is her native language, she is also conversant in Italian and Spanish and has conducted 10 European workshops.
Annee paints in a fluent and confident style, holds a strong sense of composition and sound draftsmanship and will tackle a wide variety of subject matter. Whilst painting in Pastel and Acrylic, her favourite medium remains Watercolour.
DAY 1 Friday 14 July, 2023
Cairns, Queensland
Tour members will be met at Cairns airport at
1.00pm and be taken on a city tour of Cairns. This
will include a visit to the lush Flecker Botanical
Gardens, renowned for having one of the best
exhibitions in Australia of tropical plants. We will
be able to meander through the butterfly lined
pathways under the green canopy and see the
various plant and wildlife. We check into our hotel
late afternoon and then meet for welcome drinks
and an included dinner.
DAY 2 Saturday 15 July, 2023
Cairns, Queensland
Our first day of painting in beautiful Cairns.
Annee will begin the painting program with a
demonstration and individual teaching in the town
of Cairns.
DAY 3 Sunday 16 July, 2023
Cairns, Queensland
Today we travel on the Skyrail to Kuranda. We
will travel by Gondola over and through the
rainforest canopy, with views and sights that are
truly amazing. The Skyrail journey includes two stops, Red Peak Station and Barron Falls Station.
Kuranda is a little picturesque hidden village in the
rainforest, it is famous for its engaging arts & crafts
and indigenous artefacts. There will be time for
lunch, to explore and paint in Kuranda. Annee will
choose some wonderful subjects for you to paint
in Kuranda.
DAY 4 Monday 17 July, 2023
Cairns, Queensland
Palm Cove is a unique, quiet and relaxing village by
the sea, where centuries old “paperbark” Melaleuca
trees line the casual esplanade. The beach is within
a very long cove that stretches all the way to
Kewarra Beach. Annee will spend the day painting
with you and helping you capture the charm of
Palm Cove.
DAY 5 Tuesday 18 July, 2023
Cairns, Queensland
A full day of painting and exploring Cairns with
Annee. Annee will start the day by painting a
demonstration followed by individual tuition.
DAY 6 Wednesday 19 July, 2023
Cooktown, Queensland
Today we travel to Cooktown that has over two
centuries of rich history. Cooktown was the site of the first white ‘settlement’ in Australia when
Captain James Cook, having accidentally struck
the Great Barrier Reef, off the coast north of Cape
Tribulation, struggled up the coast and beached
the Endeavour on the shores of the Endeavour
River. Cooktown is famous for its pristine beaches;
there are also tropical lagoons, waterfalls, hidden
gardens and magical mountain views. This evening
there will be an included dinner at our hotel.
DAY 7 Thursday 20 July, 2023
Cooktown, Queensland
A full day of painting and exploring spectacular
Cooktown with Annee.
DAY 8 Friday 21 July, 2023
Cooktown, Queensland
This morning there will be an opportunity to visit
the Cooktown museum, a heritage-listed former
convent and school. In the afternoon there will be
a painting session in Cooktown.
DAY 9 Saturday 22 July, 2023
Port Douglas, Queensland
Today we travel to Mossman Gorge, where we will
walk into the lush rainforest. We then travel the
short distance to our hotel in Port Douglas, which
has a distinctive laid-back atmosphere and a lowrise
tropical old world charm. The world famous 4
Mile Beach is right at your doorstep and is a great
place to see the sunrise. This evening we will enjoy
an included dinner.
DAY 10 Sunday 23 July, 2023
Port Douglas, Queensland
We explore the charms of the Sunday markets at
Port Douglas. The markets are located in a grassy
park, right on the waterfront overlooking the beautiful Coral Sea. Vendors come from all over the
Far North to sell their products. With shady palm
trees and warm, caressing ocean breezes blowing
in from the ocean, an array of arts, innovative crafts,
clothing and exotic fruits, the Port Douglas Markets
are much brighter than your regular marketplace.
It is the perfect place to spend a Sunday painting.
This evening we will enjoy an included dinner.
DAY 11 Monday 24 July, 2023
Port Douglas, Queensland
Today we travel to the Daintree rainforest. Estimated
to be around 125 million years old, the Daintree
Rainforest is the oldest tropical lowland forest in the world. There are over 3000 species of plants found
in the Daintree Rainforest, with a small percentage
being rare or endangered. It is also home to over
40% of all Australian bird species. Today we will
enjoy a crocodile boat ride along the Daintree River
followed by a painting session. This evening we will
enjoy a final critique session with farewell drinks
followed by an included farewell dinner.
DAY 12 Tuesday 25 July, 2023
Departure
Tour members will be transferred to Cairns
domestic airport to meet flights departing after
12.00pm midday.
| TWIN FARE PER PERSON | SINGLE FARE |
|---|---|
| AU$4,650 | AU$5,645 |
| NON PAINTER DISCOUNT | AU$250 |
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“It was so well organized. We got to see all the best places, but without feeling we were being herded around like cattle, like you do on some tours. There was plenty of time to paint, and the instructor told me more about how to improve my painting style in weeks than I have learned all year back home. I really did get individual attention.”
“I particularly enjoyed meeting people with similar interests and having a working reason for being in a location.”
