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If you measure successful exhibitions by the number of people attending and pictures sold then the recent show at Castelnau de Montmiral by Claire de Soissons, Pila Lopez and Michel Bonnal has been a success.
The art work shown included engraving, sculpture and photography.
Why Saintes? to help a friend with a beautiful House for sale ~ and as a possible new home for my marine art (and me)… 
Naked model or clothed, Emmanuelle Duchesse proved to be a beautiful charming and nubile model for some 11 very talented artists’ life drawing in varied styles near Itzac.
Claire de Soissons who lives near Itzac created this life drawing occasion, no teaching, rather a congenial chance to get on with the work. 
This life drawing session was a pilot scheme for future days to network with other artists and people interested in fine art.