Artist's Sketch Book Holidays
Japan  Kyoto & Osaka, 18 - 29 October 2026 and 2027
Angkor Temples  8 -19 November 2026 and 2027  
Stradbroke Island, QLD, Australia 26 - 05 July 2026

ANGKOR TEMPLES 
8 - 19 November 2026
Marion Hughes, award winning artist  
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2027  8 - 19 November 
Craig Penny, award winning artist  
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JAPAN
18 - 29 October 2026
Artist, Tony White Australia is an Awarded, talented Artist in his own right. Beautiful art  are a result of dedicated practice.Let Tony share  his artistic world with you.
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Kyoto in early Autumn offers a vast array of historical, arts; city streets decorate their street lighting  to get ready for new kimono designs before it gets colder in November

​Osaka is big city life with a vibrant urban ambiance, entertainment, and a diverse range of unique culinary options to tempt you.
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​Nth Stradbroke Qld
26 June to 5 July 2026
Marion Hughes Feature Artist, 
North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) is a stunning sand island near Brisbane, offering pristine beaches, freshwater lakes, surfing, hiking, and  easily accessed by ferry.  A popular escape known for its natural beauty.
Marion Hughes Feature Artist, 
Stradbroke Island, Qld, Australia
Marion lives lives close to Stradbroke Island, an extremely popular seaside holiday location. A dedicated and prolific award winning artist ,
Kyoto and Osaka this year in late October, a beautiful time of year In Japan
We and others are excited to be coming back to Japan

Artist's Holiday Reviews

anne, japan, , travelling artist, tours, art holidays, pastel painter, artist awards,,
JAPAN
​"Wonderful painting trip, well organised, great 👍company, accommodation and lovely compassionate people." ​Anne, USA.
​(Anne is an accomplished pastel artist)
GREAT LAKE KOMPONG PHLUK
​🙏 To Painting Holidays and  Craig Penny our talented artist, 
​“I am so appreciative of the amazing tour you planned
it was my best holiday ever.” Debbie, Melbourne
 Lisa, tom,, artist, painter, photographer, sketching review, japan, fushimi inari, torii gates, glen at painting holidays,
ANGKOR WAT
​“Tom and I had a fabulous holiday. Very happy to endorse it, Happy Christmas to you (Glen) and the fabulous Heart.
She is a knockout! 
Lisa & Tom, Melbourne
PHNOM PENH
​"We had an amazing time 👍
on the now "famous" red chair.  It’s so whacky I’m not sure others will get how funny it was." 
Jane & Robin  
Thanks to our artist Craig,
and Glen at  Painting Holidays

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