Dianne has been to France twice with ArtStudy Giverny to paint in Monet's garden en plein air.

Information from a past show
Three in Giverny
Upfront Gallery, Artspace, Raleigh City Market
March 2 - April 1, 2006
opening reception Friday, March 3 for First Friday Gallery Walk, 6 - 10 pm

Paintings by Artspace artists Carol Chianese, Anne Haynes Jenkins, and Dianne T. Rodwell from their fall 2005 study in Monet's ancient village of Giverny, France (population 500). They studied with internationally known painter Gale Bennett through ArtStudy Giverny, lodging one block away from Monet's world famous house and gardens, painting there daily in privacy afforded ArtStudy participants, practicing the impressionist technique of capturing light and atmosphere directly from nature, in plein air. The curriculum included the study of impressionist theory, and the history of the impressionist and plein air movements. ArtStudy provided painting excursions to nearby Moulin de Fourges, Vernon, and Les Andelys with additional sessions at ancient Hotel Baudy and selected areas along the Seine River. The artists displayed their works in a special on campus exhibition with guest dignitaries from Giverny and Foundation Claude Monet, celebrating the 10th year anniversary of ArtStudy Giverny.

All images ©2007 Dianne T. Rodwell, all rights reserved worldwide.