Southern California's Mixed Media Artist, Laura McCollough, is Announcing the Opportunity to Learn and Be Inspired on a European Art Retreat

As a mixed media artist and scrapbooking enthusiast, McCollough has experienced the benefits of trips to storybook locations such as Lake Como and Paris. She feels that the landscape and local culture evoke inspiration and award travelers a unique perspective that they will carry with them back home.

"Stepping away from our ordinary lives can be incredibly inspiring. We will see things and experience the culture in a way most of us have never had the chance to before," McCollough said. "Many of the locals have become my dear friends and introducing them to my guests opens up an opportunity for retreaters to better understand and experience the culture."

Some of the industry's leading art teachers that have been a part of past retreats or will be joining the group this summer are Celine Navarro, Zoey Scarpelli, Jeanne Oliver, Stephanie Ackerman, Heidi Swapp, and Teresa Collins. "These ladies are talented artists and teachers. I am so fortunate to have them be a part of the retreat," commented McCollough.

Along with exploring their surroundings, getting to know the locals and sampling their cuisine, the artists and budding artists on the creative retreats will get to spend a portion of their time tapping into their new found creativity in art classes. Depending on the week crafters choose, the art classes cover a variety of topics including:

Innovative Scrapbooking and Memory Keeping

Altered Art Creations

Photography Basics and Beyond

The Principles of Mixed Media

Collage Art Arrangement

McCollough believes that traveling is enriching, the locations are truly inspiring, and the experience is priceless. "People that come to my art retreat leave with more than their own hand-crafted art. They have gained lifelong friendships, wonderful memories, renewed passions, and have experienced beautiful surroundings like no other."

More about A Kiss on the Chic
A Kiss on the Chic is a business built on ideas. Laura McCollough's goal is to inspire others and help them explore their artistic side. Like many women, McCollough is always trying to think of new ways to display and share the beautiful moments in her life. This desire led her into the world of altered art and scrapbooking. Through her website, blog, Pinterest board, Etsy Shop and Facebook page, she shares home décor ideas, fashion and beauty tips, food and restaurant reviews, traveling stories and more. For additional information about Creative Retreats hosted by Laura McCollough or to view her website, log onto www.akissonthechic.com.