ON-DEMAND COURSE
Design and Composition for Artists
with Pat Fiorello, Master Artist & Mentor
Learn to intentionally design paintings that communicate your unique vision.
In this presentation, you’ll discover:
The elements of design—your essential creative tools
The principles of design and how they work together
What to consider before you begin painting for stronger compositions
Proven compositional formats and guidelines—and when breaking the “rules” creates even stronger art
Audience: Fine Art Painters
Stage: Emerging
Session Dates & Times:
1 x 1 hour sessions
$33.00
WORKSHOP Description
Strong paintings don’t happen by accident. Great composition is the invisible framework that gives artwork its power, guiding the viewer’s eye and creating a memorable visual experience.
As renowned painter Sergei Bongart said, “No amount of great painting can save a bad design.” Beautiful color and expressive brushwork cannot compensate for a weak composition. Strong design is the foundation upon which every successful painting is built.
In this inspiring and practical presentation, Pat Fiorello introduces the tools and principles of effective design while encouraging you to move beyond simply copying a photograph or painting exactly what you see. Through examples from master painters and plenty of practical ideas, you’ll discover how intentional design choices can elevate your work, strengthen your compositions, and help your paintings communicate with clarity, confidence, and lasting impact.
You’ll leave with both the knowledge and the inspiration to plan your paintings with purpose—and create artwork that truly stands out.
High School, University, and College students get 20% OFF. See FAQs at the bottom of page.
Instructor Bio
Pat Fiorello is an award-winning fine artist, instructor and author of the book, Bella Italia, Italy Through the Eyes of an Artist. She has been painting for 30 years and works in both oil and watercolor. Her work has been featured in 20 one-woman shows and been included in over 100 juried exhibitions, including the American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America and NOAPS. She is a Signature Member and Past President of the Georgia Watercolor Society. As a finalist in the Florals and Gardens challenge, Pat’s work appeared in International Artists magazine and was also published in The Richeson International Still Life and Floral competition book (2021, 2023.) Pat’s worked was selected as Best Floral (April 2023) and Best Oil Painting in the 13th Annual( 2024) PleinAir Salon competition sponsored by PleinAir® Magazine.
Inspired to devote her life to creating and sharing beauty, Pat made a radical career shift following a 20-year career in Marketing. After attending the Harvard Business School and serving as Vice President of Marketing of The Coca-Cola Company, in 2002 she followed her calling and dedicated her life to creating art on a full-time basis.
Pat teaches workshops both in person and on-line, and has led over 20 international workshops in Italy, Spain, New Zealand, and France, including private workshops at Monet’s Gardens in Giverny.
Streamline Publishing produced and distributes two full-length, instructional videos, “Vibrant Florals, Paint Your Garden” and “Elegant Still Lifes, Fresh and Fearless Painting”, featuring Pat’s painting methods. Both are available as a DVD or digitally/streaming on PaintTubeTV.
To learn more, see PatFiorello.com
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