Fillmore Garden
12 x 12 Oil Painting by Pat Fiorello
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Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Fillmore Garden
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Hydrangea & Stock II
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Hydrangea & Stock I
Hydrangea & Stock I 12 x 16 Oil Painting by Pat Fiorello $650 |
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink 16 x 12 Oil Painting by Pat Fiorello $650 |
Saw this lovely bouquet at Frameworks Gallery's 40th anniversary celebration a few weeks back and took a photo on my phone. Not the best of lighting, or ideal setting, but tried to distill what I had to capture the simple beauty of the bouquet without a lot of extraneous detail.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Garden Roses
In honor of 2014 marking my 20th year of painting, I am having a special thank you anniversary sale on Saturday Dec 6, 1-5pm at my studio in Atlanta. If you are in the area and would like to attend please contact me with your email address and I'll send the details. For those of you who are not in the Atlanta area or are not available on Saturday I am extending the sale on-line from 5pm Friday 12/5 thru 5pm Saturday 12/6. 20% off all available oils and 50% off all available watercolors. To see a broad selection of what may be available visit my Daily Paintworks gallery.
Garden Roses 12 x 16 Oil Painting by Pat Fiorello $650 |
My study of greyed mixtures |
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Warm & Tender
Monday, November 24, 2014
Sunny Pienza
Sunny Pienza 12 x 16 Oil Painting by Pat Fiorello $650 |
Monday, November 17, 2014
Giverny Gladiolus
Giverny Gladiolus 16 x 12 Oil Painting by Pat Fiorello $650 |
Here's an example of taking multiple reference photo's to create a scene. Below are 4 different photo's I used to develop this painting as well as a little thumbnail sketch. Here's where artistic license comes in. I loved the lush and colorful gladiolus but wanted a bit of Monet's house in the background to give a sense of place. So I used a bit of the house from another photo and a weeping willow from a different photo. Also liked the idea of a path to lead you in. That is very characteristic of that garden. Lots of narrow paths surrounded by an abundance of colorful flowers.
If you've ever dreamt of seeing Monet's Garden, I have an opportunity for you to join me for a very special opportunity to paint there on location June 4-11, 2015. For more information, see: this flyer or website for additional information and how to register. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Space is limited to 8 participants, but there are still a few spots available.
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Saturday, November 15, 2014
Pienza Balcony II
Pienza Balcony II 8 x 10 Oil Painting by Pat Fiorello $300 |
Pienza Balcony I |
Friday, November 14, 2014
Fall Hydrangeas
Monday, November 10, 2014
Gladiolus in the Garden
Gladiolus in the Garden 8 x 8 Oil Painting by Pat Fiorello $200 |
This is a small study of some of the vivid flowers in the garden with Monet's home in the background.
There is still space available if you'd like to join me for the painting experience of a lifetime. We'll be painting the landscape around Giverny and visit Monet's Garden each day to paint after the tourists are gone so you can paint, photograph and enjoy the gardens without distraction.
For more information, see http://www.artcolonygiverny.com/ or a flyer on my website. Feel free to contact me if any questions or if you would like to register.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Apples in the Sun
Apples in the Sun 9 x 12 Oil Painting by Pat Fiorello $425 |
Friday, October 31, 2014
Holiday Special- November Free Shipping
"Bella Italia, Italy Through the Eyes of an Artist" $35 FREE Shipping anywhere in the U.S. during the month of November. To help kick off the holiday season, I'm offering free shipping on orders for my book, "Bella Italia, Italy Through the Eyes of an Artist" anytime from November 1 through November 30. If you're looking for something different for friends or family members who love Italy, art or both, this may be a gift they will truly enjoy relaxing with and remembering good times traveling through Italy. The book contains over 80 of my paintings of Italy from Tuscany to Lake Como to Venice and many beautiful small towns in between. I'll be happy to autograph and inscribe the book for you (just let me know who to address it to when you order). More information about the book, including a sneak peek preview, is available at :my website. But be sure to use this special Buy Now button during the month of November to avoid shipping costs. |
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Pienza Light
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Pienza Balcony
Pienza Balcony
9 x 12 Oil Painting
$425
This scene is from a charming little town Pienza.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
French Whites
French Whites 12 x 16 Oil Painting on Gallery Wrap Canvas by Pat Fiorello $650 |
Friday, September 26, 2014
Italy - A Painter's Paradise
Why do so many people dream of traveling to Italy? In fact, with over 47 million visitors in 2013 Italy was ranked one of the top 5 in world tourist rankings by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as part of their World Tourism Barometer publication.
And this fascination with Italy is not new. From about 1660’s thru 1840, Italy was part of a traditional trip in Europe called the Grand Tour. It was an educational rite of passage for nobility and the wealthy to visit Italy to expand their horizons in terms of art, culture and the roots of Western civilization. And many artists, including John Singer Sargeant and others, dating back to Corot, have made Italy a destination for extended painting excursions.
Italy A Painter's Paradise 7 x 10 Watercolor $100 |
the enjoyment of Italian art, food and culture. Beyond being the inspirational birthplace of the Renaissance, there’s something about the beauty of the landscape that is compelling and enduring when it comes to art.
In preparing to teach my first workshop in Tuscany, I pondered the question of why Italy has had such an attraction for artists for centuries through the perspective of art. I observed that Italy naturally possesses many of the aspects of well-designed art. Its beauty is inescapable. From the enchanting and elegant lakes in the north to the lush agrarian beauty of Tuscany, to the breathtaking Cliffside towns on the Amalfi Coast, beauty is all around.
There are many contrasts in textures and natural color harmonies as the old stone buildings came from the earth so they perfectly complement the landscape that surrounds them. There are powerful diagonals in the landscape, for example in Tuscany with the rolling hills and vineyards that create a dynamic composition so they eyes to enjoy. And there is the story telling power of centuries old buildings that have character. One can only imagine what life was like in those towns 100, 500 or 1000 years ago. So viewed through the eyes of an artist, it is easy to see why Italy holds such a unique appeal.
I go further to explore and share the beauty and magic of Italy in my book, “Bella Italia, Italy Through the Eyes of an Artist”. It’s a visual tour of Italy through over 80 of my paintings. For more information, please see: http://patfiorello.com/bella-italia. The book is meant to celebrate the beauty of Italy. If you have been there, it is sure to bring back warm memories. And if you haven’t visited yet it will surely have you be dreaming of Italy! And just maybe booking that next trip!
Thursday, September 25, 2014
The Joy of Geraniums
A "paint along" demo for my students in Tuscany showing techniques for painting flowers and suggesting texture in watercolor.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Remembering Florence
Remembering Florence 21 x 15 Watercolor by Pat Fiorello Sold |
She originally had taken an horizontal picture of this favorite resort she stayed at in Florence, Italy. I could tell by the way she talked about this place that she really had such warm memories of being there. So with a little cropping I was able to translate it into the vertical format she needed to fit on her wall space and be consistent with the other painting.
Again, took some artistic license to move a few things around, make it a sunnier day, simplify and emphasize some colors that were in the other painting so the palettes would harmonize. Also brought more variety to the greens. cooler in the distance, warmer up close so there wasn't so much of the same green as in the photos.
If you'd like memories of one of your favorite places turned into a painting you can enjoy each day or for a special gift, please contact me for a complimentary design session- either in person or via phone.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Three's Company
Three's Company 8 x 10 Oil Painting by Pat Fiorello $300 |
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