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A San Ramon Valley artist is preparing to find new inspiration through an exclusive residency in the French countryside starting Friday.
Milo Brown, who grew up in San Ramon and now lives in Alamo, has been selected for the Chateau d’Orquevaux International Writers and Artists Residence program that runs through March 5 at the property once owned by 18th century philosopher and art critic Denis Diderot.
“The idea is that new experiences spark creativity and proximity encourages friendship and collaboration,” Brown said. “In this residency, I hope to continue building a cohesive body of work and connect with other artists from around the world.”
Art has always been an outlet for Brown, who currently has work on display at the Blackhawk Museum and is a part-time tutor. Brown paints primarily with acrylics, but has been experimenting with watercolors and sometimes returning to oil painting.
“I used to go to art galleries with my grandparents and they would tell me about the impressionists, so I grew up very connected with art,” Brown told the Pleasanton Weekly. “I don’t remember when I first picked up a pencil, but I keep returning to art as a way to express complicated emotions and share my heart.”
“After visiting the Manet and Morisot exhibit at the SF Legion of Honor, I decided to get serious about my art again and join a watercolor class with local artist Julia Oversloot,” Brown said. “My friend, Kellan Nguyen, who is also an artist with a physics background, sent me a link to the Chateau d’Orquevaux application, and the rest is history!”
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