From Watercolours, acrylics and, her favourite medium Oils, Ann captures the atmosphere of the day with her artworks. Preferring to paint 'en plein air’ Ann admits there is no better way to capture the scene than being there in person. Her art shows this with atmosphere and light, saying even on an overcast day there can be contrasts.

Ann can often be seen setting up her easel at various locations around Exmoor National Park. Exmoor itself offers so many different challenges with landscapes, seascapes and wildlife.

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Each day you will visit a different painting location. Everything is included from full board, tuition, lunch and drinks throughout the day. The holidays are relaxed and informal with small groups. You will be sure to have a lot of fun. Guests need to bring their own art materials. Easels, boards & chairs are available.

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Parracombe is hosting its first arts and literary festival, including workshops, walks, talks, theatre, music and film, all taking place between the two bank holidays in May. Highlights include Daily Telegraph writer Eleanor Steafel talking about her ABC of cookery, author Luke Aylen is part of our writer's workshop, unpacking the three big components for fiction writing: setting, characters, and plot-types while Annie Garthwaite discusses her novel 'Cecily', focussing on one of England's greatest medieval women. There's plenty more on the schedule, too. Don't miss it. Tickets range from £15 to free

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A half hour presentation looking at 1950’s film and photograph of the Lynmouth Flood Disaster followed by a gentle stroll around the village to look for signs of the Flood and how it changed the Village. A free event with donations to CareMoor for Exmoor appreciated.

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