Urban Sketchers International Symposium 2026: A Volunteer’s Experience

Recently held in Toulouse, the Urban Sketchers International Symposium came to into conclusion a few weeks ago. These have been the four (five, if I count the day I volunteered to pack the goodie bag items) busiest days of this year for me. I have never been so physically tired in a long time but…

by Rio August 8, 2026August 9, 2026

Botanical Skincare Retreat in Portugal: My Experience

Earlier this month, I have had the utmost pleasure of joining a Botanical Skincare Retreat in the mountains of Portugal, a few kilometers off of Porto. This was organized by experts in the field, Vivienne Campbell and Lise Andersen, with the bonus of attending the retreat with DIY Skincare guru, Marie Rayma. I am a…

by Rio May 30, 2026May 30, 2026