About Your
"Ciao Bella" Retreat Hosts
Susan Yeates
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Artist, Author, Sketchbook Hoarder
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I teach aspiring sketchers, doodlers and dabblers how to live more creatively, re-discover their inner artist, and build confidence in their sketchbooks.
I’ve worked as a successful professional artist for over 15 years, authored 6 art books including Sketchbook Challenge: 100 Prompts for Daily Drawing, spoken at TedX Woking, been featured on HobbyMaker TV, created over 35 online courses, and taught thousands of aspiring artists sketching and drawing techniques through my membership, retreats and online courses.
For the last few years, sketching on a regular basis those things that I see around me has been my foundation, and underpins all of my creative endeavours. To just grab a pencil and sketch what you see in front of you, wherever you happen to be is such a joy.
Like a deep breath of fresh air, sketching for fun and creative play, offers a moment of calm in a hectic world.
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Website: www.susanyeates.co.uk
Email: learn@susanyeates.co.uk
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/susanyeatesartist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanyeatesartist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqoA9k6BIY34CnAtrX6Gfg
Missy Tripp Ronquillo
Artist / Facilitating Artistic Expression /
Radiates Positive Energy
Since 1996, Missy has thrived as a freelance artist, specializing in personalized paintings. In 2009, she established Pescado Y Amor, a studio/gallery that became a creative haven where she conducted workshops, cultivated her brand, and discovered her unique voice as an artist. This studio is a sanctuary of good vibes, inspiring art and community.
With 27 years of teaching art at the college level, and in her studio, Missy has gained vast experience in the art world. Currently, she holds in person workshops and retreats, bringing creatives to inspiring locations. The goal of each workshop and retreat is for students to leave with new skills, creativity nourished, and spirits refreshed.
"Exploring the world through art is a gift and a joy that I love sharing. My primary objective in life is to bring as much joy as possible to the people I meet, and I achieve this through creating and teaching art."
Website: https://www.pescadoyamor.com/
Email: missy@pescadoyamor.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missytrippronquillo/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/missy.ronquillo
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pescadoyamor/
About US!
Hi! We're Missy and Susan! We first connected in 2022 during a mastermind group we both joined, and we've been friends and colleagues ever since.
Now, we're thrilled to invite you to join us for an all-women's retreat in Tuscany!
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We are fun, we are creative, and we are ready to explore Tuscany with you.
Grab your girlfriends, grab your sketchbooks, let's make paint, and let's explore Tuscany together. Let's go!