Litchfield Painting Workshop 2025

Oct 11, 2025
Golden sunrise over ocean waves at the beach.
Golden Sunrise over the waves greeted us the first morning.

Litchfield Beach always delivers.

Ten years ago a dear friend said we ought to paint and have a workshop at the beach.

Of course, I was down for that. 

Women enjoying a beach sunrise in casual attire, smiling and relaxing by the ocean.
Blessed with the best students in the world.

The Ladies of the Traveling Paints have enjoyed each other, painting, and the beach for 10 years. Many came one or two times, and a few have been there almost every time. Each year was special in its own way.  A few of the best things are: each morning we watch the sunrise together, each evening we push ourselves to paint a little more, and the hugs as we head home after another year’s event has passed. It has been a miracle to spend that kind of quality time together on a consistent basis, a loving basis, a supportive basis, on a love for the ocean basis, and of course we paint! : )  Happy Anniversary Ladies!  

I love how they each have their own perspective.

Colorful ocean-front art studio with painting supplies, easels, and ocean views, showcasing creative workspace near the beach.

Bright coastal studio with ocean views, painting supplies, and natural light.

The technique we worked on this year was getting the movement of water in our paintings. Here’s what AI had to say about my demonstration painting: “A textured oil painting capturing the lively movement of the sea with expressive brushwork and muted color palette, emphasizing nature’s power.” I’ll take that! : )

The sun greeted us and the moon bid us farewell. Splendid!

P.S.

I tried to send this post last Sunday.  I was unable to edit my photos’ sizes on my iPad, so I couldn’t upload them to the program. I’ll bring my laptop next time. 

Try not to miss next Sunday’s post about Springbank Retreat Center in Kingstree, South Carolina. A little oasis of peace. 

Thank you for your interest. It is very much appreciated.

Michel

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17 Comments

  1. Kathy Hartzog on October 11, 2025 at 10:40 pm

    I love this so much!

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    • Michel on October 12, 2025 at 5:34 pm

      Me too!

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  2. Jeannie Irvin on October 12, 2025 at 9:15 am

    You nailed it!!! It’s MAGIC every year!💗

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    • Michel on October 12, 2025 at 5:35 pm

      So lucky

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  3. Bonnie Rossiter on October 12, 2025 at 6:40 pm

    Gorgeous and inspirational!!! I’m glad you had a wonderful time together!!

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    • Michel McNinch on October 12, 2025 at 7:44 pm

      Hey Bonnie. Sure do miss you. Hope you are doing well I your new location. Visit sometime?

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  4. Tina on October 12, 2025 at 7:36 pm

    I love seeing your yearly adventures in Litchfield with your ladies!!

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    • Michel McNinch on October 12, 2025 at 7:43 pm

      It has been wonderful!

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  5. Marila Turbyfill on October 12, 2025 at 9:50 pm

    This is wonderful!!Captured the moment of y’all’s art adventure perfectly 😍Love and miss you!

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    • Michel McNinch on October 13, 2025 at 1:06 pm

      We remembered you on this trip. We tried to remember everyone who had come with us and remembered that you did.

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  6. AJ on October 13, 2025 at 1:26 am

    Love waking up to read these updates and see the (always) stunning work. Be proud. love you!

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    • Michel McNinch on October 13, 2025 at 1:07 pm

      I love that you are proud and that you can wake up and as far away as you are, can read what I’m up to. I love you. Take care of yourself, honey.

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  7. Sr. Anita Braganza on October 13, 2025 at 5:26 am

    Sounds like you ladies had an amazing time together – fun, creativity, beauty, amazing art…cheers to many more ‘painting’ years together!

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    • Michel McNinch on October 13, 2025 at 1:08 pm

      Sister Anita! Thank you for dropping in to read my blog this week. Next week it’ll be about my wonderful experience at Springbank Retreat center. Thank you so much For everything. My stay was perfect. I am looking forward to my return with my ladies of the traveling paints.

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  8. Donna Rawls on October 13, 2025 at 3:47 pm

    Blessed to be part of this group!

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  9. Michel on October 13, 2025 at 4:40 pm

    We are blessed to have you with us.

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  10. Dianne Meadow on October 14, 2025 at 12:39 pm

    Another fabulous time together in a beautiful setting. So thankful to be included.

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