Come Paint in Monet's Garden!

Giverny Trellis
 Oil Painting by Pat Fiorello
SOLD

I’m  very excited to share that I’ve arranged to be able to bring a small group of artists to paint privately in Monet’s Garden in Giverny France.   This workshop/artists retreat will be June 4-11, 2015.

It is only possible to take 8 people with me for this exclusive trip. I’ll be teaching both oils and watercolors. I taught there several years ago. It was truly an exceptional experience to paint there -one of the highlights of my life.

My last workshop at Monet's Garden with 2 of my students,  Sue and Pauline

If this could be your painting dream of a lifetime, then contact me as soon as possible and I’ll share all the details.

 I’m sure the 8 spots will be snapped up quickly.  So if you know this is something you want to do to reserve your spot,  you can complete the application and submit to Rick Nuckolls at  artcolonygiverny.com.    Please let me know if you do so, so I can keep a list of who’ll be coming. The workshop will fill on a first come first serve basis.

Here's a link to a pdf flyer on my website with more details.

Where we will stay in the small village of Giverny, where time stands still.

Paint the scenes Monet made iconic

We will have special access to paint in the garden when it is not open to the public. Amazing experience to be there ( some have described it as almost a spiritual experience) paint there and bring home lots of fantastic photo references for future works and memories.

For more information see: artcolonygiverny.com

P.S. Don't forget Friday August 1 is the start of my "365 Days of Beauty" initiative. To follow along, "Like" Pat Fiorello, Artist on Facebook

365 Days of Beauty!

Photo by Pat Fiorello at the New York Botanical Garden

I'm on a mission to share more beauty, love and inspiration in the world.

Starting August 1, I'm initiating a campaign, 365 days of Beauty! I'll post something of beauty everyday onto my Pat Fiorello, Artist Facebook page.  Some days it will be new paintings and other times photo's of beautiful places or things that might provide a momentary escape to beauty! An occasionally I'll have some contests , giveaways and other fun ways to share beauty.

To follow along,  please "Like" my  Facebook Artist page at this link: http://on.fb.me/1qfCWbN

Beauty can do so much for us-invoke a sense of wonder, peace, gratitude & joy in this busy world. Why not have more moments of beauty every day? Please Share with others who might enjoy a little more beauty in their lives too! Thank you!

French Country Garden

French Country Garden
9 x 12 Oil Painting
by Pat Fiorello
$400

A small study in preparation for a larger painting of this scene of a french garden. Seeking to strike a delicate balance to get the sense of an energetic, lush, full garden without getting overly busy.

Innocence

Innocence
24 x 24 Oil Painting
 by Pat Fiorello

Another take on an all white bridal bouquet designed by and outstanding Connecticut floral designer Jane Rynaski of Just for You Floral Design Studio.

I had done a version for the bride last year and she wanted a dark background and to skew to the pink tones but based a photo of the same bouquet taken at a differnt angle, I decided to see how it would look in a higher key with warmer tones painted on a much larger scale.

Here's the original below.  I think both work, just 2 different interpretations and different moods for this exquisite bouquet.

Wedding Whites
12 x 12
Sold

Georgia Bride

Georgia Bride
20 x 20 Oil Painting
by Pat Fiorello

Here's another a bouquet with a fresh color palette from a wedding where the floral arrangements were designed by John Grady Burns of Flora by John Grady Burns based in Atlanta.  John creates absolutely exquisite floral arrangements for many types of special occasions. I had the honor of studying with him at the Halls School of Floral Design where he is an instructor.

 You can see more in his beautiful books "Personally Yours" and "Evergreen".  Both available on http://www.jgbflora.com/

             

Photo of bouquet designed by John Grady Burns that served as inspiration for my painting.

Wedding Day

Wedding Day
20 x 16 Oil Painting
by Pat Fiorello

I'm working on a display with examples of my bridal bouquet paintings. Since the brides have the originals I needed to recreate some examples in a larger format. This is similar to one I did last year of a wedding venue- flowers at an outdoor gazebo where a ceremony was held. The floral arrangements for this wedding were done by the talented floral designer Anik Keuller of Anik Designs. Her creations always have a beautiful sense of style, flow and artistry.

I also took photos in my studio along the way so you can see this painting unfold before your eyes.

     
To learn more about my custom bridal bouquet paintings, click here.
My "Forever Bouquet Paintings" are special way to keep your own wedding day memories alive forever or to give a unique and memorable gift to a favorite couple. Contact me via my website contact page or Facebook page if you are interested in learning more.