Renowned artist Corinne Vomscheid is organizing a unique "studio clearance sale" this weekend at her gallery in Lannion, offering paintings starting at just 20 euros (approximately $20). Following the tradition of garage sales and house clearances, this well-known painter is taking a new approach by clearing out her studio space to make room for new artwork.
Vomscheid, who has operated her gallery at 41 rue de Tréguier for thirty years, emphasized that the sale doesn't signal retirement. "I'm doing well, I'm not retiring. But I paint more than I sell. So I need to make space at some point," she explained. The artist teaches adult classes throughout the week at her gallery, where her work spans different periods of her career.
The sale will feature artwork from all periods of Vomscheid's artistic journey, displayed in her shop windows and on gallery walls. Visitors can browse through everything from her early works on Japanese paper to her latest cubic and colorful creations. The collection includes drawings, sketches, oil paintings, and pastels, representing the full spectrum of her artistic evolution over three decades.
Pricing for the weekend sale is designed to be accessible to all art lovers. "Paintings start at 20 euros. And the most recent ones are at half price," Vomscheid noted. The sale will also include frames, though no technical art materials will be available for purchase.
Vomscheid has established herself as an influential art educator in the region, having trained generations of painters over her career. For fifteen years, she taught children through the Rive Gauche association before transitioning to focus on adult instruction at her Tréguier street location. Each year, adults flock to her workshops to learn various painting techniques and develop their artistic skills.
The impact of her teaching extends beyond casual instruction, as many of her former students have pursued professional careers in art. "Some of my students have become art teachers. Several of my former students have built careers, either as visual arts teachers or as artists. It's a source of pride. I will continue to teach," she said, highlighting her commitment to art education alongside her personal creative work.
Despite her busy teaching schedule, Vomscheid maintains time for her personal artistic practice, continuing to create new works while nurturing the next generation of artists. Her studio sale represents not just a practical need for space, but also an opportunity for art enthusiasts to acquire original works from an established local artist at affordable prices.
The studio clearance sale will take place over two days this weekend. The gallery will be open on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and on Sunday, November 30, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, giving art lovers ample opportunity to browse and purchase from Vomscheid's extensive collection.
