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Online Art Class - 20 min Vacation on French Riviera

Marina Lounis the artist • October 5, 2025

Seascape Art Studio

🌊 Online Art Classes on the Beach: Relaxation, Creativity, and Memory Training


In today’s busy world, moments of calm are rare treasures. For many seniors, finding new ways to relax, stay creative, and keep the mind active is essential to maintaining a joyful and balanced life. That’s exactly what our Seascape Studio online art classes offer — a peaceful, beginner-friendly way to paint by the sea from the comfort of home.


🎨 Painting by the Sea — From Your Living Room


My classes are filmed right on the French Riviera, where the gentle sound of waves becomes part of the creative experience.

You don’t need to travel — simply sit back, take your brush, and imagine the sea breeze around you. These classes are designed to bring the calming atmosphere of the beach directly into your home.

There’s no talking, no background music — only the soothing rhythm of the waves. It’s more than just painting; it’s a moment to pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself.


💙 Art Therapy for the Mind and Soul


Art has long been known for its therapeutic benefits — helping people of all ages reduce stress, express emotions, and stay mentally active. For seniors, watercolor painting is a gentle yet powerful form of art therapy.

It encourages:

  • Relaxation and mindfulness – focusing on soft brushstrokes and flowing color calms the mind and eases tension.
  • Memory stimulation – painting natural scenes, objects, or seaside memories helps activate creative and cognitive parts of the brain.
  • Fine motor skills – every brush movement gently supports hand–eye coordination.
  • Emotional well-being – the beauty of watercolor encourages positivity and self-expression.

Our classes are perfect for anyone who wants to stay active mentally and creatively — especially for seniors seeking new hobbies or meaningful ways to spend quiet time.


🌺 Beginner-Friendly and Easy to Follow


No experience is needed. Each Seascape Studio lesson is created for absolute beginners — anyone can paint along, step by step. You’ll start with simple shapes and learn easy watercolor techniques to create soft, relaxing images inspired by the sea: shells, fish, boats, or abstract beachscapes.

You can pause and replay as often as you wish — there’s no rush. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s enjoyment and relaxation.


🏖️ A Vacation for Your Mind


Even a short 20-minute painting session can feel like a small vacation. Many participants describe these online art classes as “a moment of peace and happiness in the day.”

By focusing on the movement of water and color, you naturally slow down your thoughts. You may even find yourself remembering favorite seaside trips or imagining new ones — a gentle way to travel in your mind.


🌿 How to Join


You can explore my full collection of relaxing beach watercolor classes on:



Each class includes:
✔️ A downloadable PDF guide with the materials list and final artwork photo
✔️ A video link to your 20–30 minute painting session
✔️ Lifetime access — paint whenever you wish


✨ The Joy of Creativity Has No Age


Whether you’re painting for the first time or rediscovering an old passion, these classes offer something truly special: time for yourself, surrounded by the gentle sound of the sea.

Painting can awaken memories, inspire new ideas, and bring calm to the heart — no matter your age. Join us, and let the waves guide your brush.


💬 Start Your Relaxing Art Journey


Bring the French Riviera to your home.
Paint, relax, and reconnect — one brushstroke at a time.


👉 Explore classes today at www.marinalounis.com or


       at my Etsy shop:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/4380737959/seascape-art-class-abstract-fish



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