The Creative Trail

16/07/2025

There’s something powerful about stepping into a place where creativity is part of everyday life — where craft is woven into the rhythm of a place.

A craft holiday isn’t just about learning a new skill — it’s about reconnecting with your creativity in ways that surprise and nourish you.

✳️ I've written a blog post with five reasons this kind of trip can be so inspiring.
You can read it in full here: https://thecreativetrail.com/craft-tour-for-creativity/

We’re also running a free info session next Wednesday, 23rd July, if you’re curious about our 2026 Jaipur tour.

Info + RSVP: https://thecreativetrail.com/webinar/

14/07/2025

🎨 Early Bird Ends Friday! 🏞️
Join us for Art Holiday Andalucía with Phil Dean — and save £300 if you book by this Friday!

✨ Expert tuition & artistic inspiration
✨ Time to relax and focus on your creativity
✨ Vibrant culture & rich architectural heritage
✨ Breathtaking landscapes
✨ 4-star comfort throughout

Whether you're just starting out or have years behind the sketchbook, this art holiday is your chance to draw, explore, and unwind in one of Spain’s most inspiring regions.

📅 Book now — limited spots available!

07/07/2025

We can’t wait to meet you tomorrow — Tuesday 8th July at 6:30 pm (UK time)!

Join our free online session to hear all about our Art Holiday to Andalucía, happening this October 2025 with renowned artist Phil Dean aka .

We’ll walk you through the itinerary, share what to expect and answer your questions — from favourite sketching spots to the magic of Andalusian light.

📍 Online — link in bio to sign up

✨ Come get a feel for the trip, meet artist Phil & trip host Louisa, and start dreaming of sunlit rooftops and historic streets!

07/06/2025

A journey into Jaipur’s timeless crafts, vibrant culture and rich traditions. 🕌

This January/February, we’re heading to India for an 11-day creative holiday designed for curious, hands-on travellers. Think block printing, natural dyeing and learning directly from master artisans. 🧵🖐️

We’ll talk through the itinerary, what to expect, who it’s for, and answer any questions you might have. Whether you’re seriously thinking of joining or just want to hear more about the experience, you’re very welcome.

🪷 Monday 6:30pm (UK time)
🎥 Free online session
🧭 Link in bio to register

03/06/2025

Love colour, creativity, art and crafts?

Join us tomorrow evening for an inspiring arts and crafts session where you can meet artist Charlotte Gerrard Charlotte Gerrard Paintings and founder Louisa de Jong. They’ll be sharing all about our upcoming trip to Rajasthan in February 2026 – a vibrant hands-on journey into the heart of Indian craft and creativity.

Come along, get creative and discover what makes this trip so special!

01/06/2025

📣 Meet the Creatives – Live Online Session This Week!

Join us this Tuesday, 3 June at 6:30pm (UK time) for an online info session all about our Art Holiday Andalucía with renowned artist Phil Dean aka . ✏☀️

We’ll walk you through the itinerary, share what to expect and answer your questions – from favourite sketching spots to the magic of Andalusian light.

🗓 Tuesday, 3 June at 6:30pm (UK time)
📍Online – link in bio to sign up

✨ Come get a feel for the trip, meet Phil & Louisa and start dreaming of sunlit rooftops and historic streets!

09/05/2025

We’re delighted to welcome as the artist leading our art and craft tour to Rajasthan in February 2026. ✨

Charlotte is a London-based visual artist whose work is deeply inspired by India — its colour, culture, people, language, and animals. 🦚 Her expressive, layered paintings reflect years of connection with the country and a unique ability to capture its spirit.

Meet Charlotte this weekend at the Affordable Art Fair, Stand L5, where she’ll be exhibiting her stunning India-inspired works. 🖼️

🎟️ DM us for free tickets 🎟️— and feel like you're stepping into Rajasthan for a while. 🦚

26/03/2024

My book comes out tomorrow !! It is all very exciting. I have ehad messages and letters from all over the world.
I do forget to go onto this account and be Debra Parkinson !
I always presume everyone follows my Journeys and creative days on Instagram, but if not, here are some photos of my mad and amazing week!
A selection of photos, from funny articles about me in Hindi, to meetings with the Indian Ambassador

If you would like to find out more or order a copy or three
Visit my website
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12/03/2024

Spending a happy hour filling my head with beautiful Images from our February journey.








 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

26/02/2024

26/02/2024

You may have been following my journey in India at Debra Luker Artist or on Instagram .luker

I have been revisiting many of my favourite places and meeting the people who are in my new book, giving them photos and of course drawing and sketching filling books as well.

The Pigment Trail-My new book is an ode to India, I country I fell in love with and found it to be my personal creative inspiration.

I am posting a few images from the trip and also will upload pictures from the Art tour as well this week.

Is available to pre-order on my website - find out more

Debra Luker: London based Mixed media Artist with a fascination for India. From creative adventures with a sketchbook, Workshops to Art Commissions

04/02/2024

Sketching and doing our thing 😁😁🤩🤩❤️❤️