Join TV artist Dermot Cavanagh for a truly magnificent Painting Holiday to Italy’s breathtaking Portofino Riviera—home to some of the most inspiring scenery in all of Italy. This is a region where the locations are every bit as colourful as the paintbox, and Dermot would love to help you experience the magic for yourself.

Paint the days away in handpicked locations that simply ooze inspiration, while enjoying the comfort and hospitality of a superb Riviera hotel. Dermot has selected painting sites with subject matter guaranteed to motivate and excite artists of all levels, from complete beginners to more experienced painters.

Dermot has organised an unforgettable daily itinerary of painting tours throughout Portofino, Santa Margherita, Rapallo, and other spectacular locations, offering a true taste and flavour of this vibrant Mediterranean region.

The Italian Riviera stretches along a crescent-shaped coastline between the south of France and Tuscany. The Riviera di Ponente is known for its stylish beach resorts, while the Riviera di Levante is defined by rugged cliffs, turquoise coves, pastel seaside towns, and the famous Cinque Terre fishing villages. Its crown jewels—Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, and Rapallo—provide the perfect backdrop for a truly creative and captivating experience that will live long in the memory. You won’t be disappointed!