Join us in the historic Russell House Gardens in Broadway, famously painted by John Singer Sargent in his masterpiece Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. This unique experience offers an hour-long time slot where you can observe four professional artists as they capture a scene featuring models dressed in the attire of Sargent’s era. Stroll through the beautiful garden, soak up the 19th-century ambiance, and witness artistic talent in action.

Your ticket for a 1 hour time slot to watch the demonstration also includes access to the garden, an invitation to return at 3 pm for an exhibition of the completed paintings, a complimentary glass of fizz, and the chance to engage with the artists.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for art lovers, gardeners and history enthusiasts alike—don’t miss out!

The Artists:

Haidee-Jo Summers VPROI RSMA – Haidee-Jo is an award winning artist whose work is a celebration of light filled moments revealed in rich and vibrant oil paint. She finds beauty in the ordinary, mundane, and intimate rather than the grand vista.   She has written two books on oil painting.  

David Curtis ROI RSMA – David is one of the country’s finest and best-known painters.  He has won numerous awards and has written several books.  He represents the gold standard of modern day “real painters”.  

Tushar Sabale WGA, CAS (Festival Ambassador) – Tushar is an award-winning Indian born, British artist based in London.  He paints mainly from life and plein air in oil colours but occasionally enjoys painting objects.  He places his work between Impressionism and Realism and some Luminist touches.

Mattie Ree Neal – A talented young American portrait painter (and daughter of portrait artist Michael Shane Neal) Mattie is a member of the Portrait Society of America. In 2023 Mattie was chosen by the MET Museum’s copyist program to take part in a 9 week study where she painted in the gallery from Sargent’s Wyndham Sisters.

The artists will start at 11am and finish by 3pm, so this time slot is for the first hour.

Tickets £20

Tickets go on sale through the website at 10am on 17th March.

You can become a Benefactor for as little as £60 to qualify for priority booking and support our Outreach Projects in doing so, applications are now open

Haidee-Jo Summers VPROI RSMA

David Curtis ROI RSMA

Tushar Sabale WGA, CAS

Mattie Ree Neal

The Gardens at Russell House