Pat Fiorello didn’t start painting until she was 35, but she quickly discovered that, with practice, it was a skill that anyone could master. When she teaches, she wants her students to know that everyone can improve and grow as an artist regardless of age. As a painter, she believes you never run out of things to learn, and it’s the learning that gives you a sense of aliveness that keeps you vibrant, creative, and joyful.
Since 2009, Pat has worked with Michael and Linda to create unique, enriching experiences for her students across Italy.
Pat likes the idea of a cloister, the origin of the name Il Chiostro. Because as one moves around the cloister, they find themselves. Pat feels the same is true for her students; she wants to help them grow as artists and learn about themselves. Many people participating in her workshops finally have time to do something for themselves and discover their creativity. Whether they raised a family, built a career, or both, they’ve reached a point when they can care for themselves and grow.
Pat is a popular and experienced instructor who has been teaching painting for over 25 years.
She is known for her floral paintings which have been exhibited in American Impressionist Society, NOAPS and Oil Painter of America juried shows. 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 in 2021. Streamline Publishing has produced a full-length instructional video on Pat’s floral painting methods which is soon to be released worldwide.
Pat Fiorello has taught 14 workshops with Il Chiostro in five locations in Italy and New Zealand and more than 30 online workshops.
Pat’s is working with us again in 2025 and teaching a workshop in Verona and Lake Garda in September 2025.
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Pat Fiorello is an award-winning fine artist, instructor and author of the book, Bella Italia, Italy Through the Eyes of an Artist. 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. 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 in 2021 and 2023. Pat’s work was selected as Best Floral in the April 2023 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 20 international workshops in Italy, Spain, New Zealand, and France, including private workshops at Monet’s Gardens in Giverny.
Streamline Publishing produced and distributes a full-length instructional video called “Vibrant Florals, Paint Your Garden” featuring Pat’s floral painting methods. It is now available on PaintTubeTV. Pat was on the faculty of the 2023 Realism Live painting conference, reaching participants in all 50 states and 19 countries worldwide.
See more at patfiorello.com, @patfiorello on Instagram, PatFiorelloArtist on Facebook and Pat’s online gallery
Website: www.patfiorello.com