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What if the secret to creating beautiful still life paintings has nothing to do with getting everything perfect?
Because the truth is, perfectionism isn’t the real problem — it’s the uncertainty that comes before it.
Not knowing where to start.
Not knowing which details to prioritize.
Not knowing how to bring it all together.
It’s this uncertainty that triggers the endless overthinking and self-doubt.
You freeze up, second-guess every brushstroke, and before you know it, your painting feels stiff and lifeless.
But what if you didn’t have to figure it all out on your own?
Pat Fiorello’s 4-Stage “Transparent Color Underpainting” Method Stops the Overthinking and Brings Joy Back to Your Painting Process in Her Brand New Course, Elegant Still Life: Fresh and Fearless Painting.
Come join Pat Fiorello as she reveals her unique painting process!
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Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an experienced, award-winning artist!
Pat Fiorello is an award-winning artist, instructor, and author of the book Bella Italia, Italy Through the Eyes of an Artist.
In 2002, after graduating from Harvard Business School and serving as Vice President of Marketing at the Coca-Cola Company, Pat chose to dedicate herself to creating art full time.
Over the past 25 years, Pat has developed extensive experience in both painting and teaching. Her work has been featured in more than 20 one-woman shows and included in over 85 juried exhibitions.
She has conducted 18 international painting workshops in various locations, among them France, Italy, Spain, and New Zealand, including private workshops at Monet’s Gardens in Giverny.
Her recent accomplishments include:
To enhance her understanding of her subject matter, Pat has completed formal floral-arranging courses, which inform her approach to painting flowers and still life compositions.
Throughout this course, Pat will share her “Transparent Color Underpainting” method — a systematic approach she’s developed to help artists create looser, more expressive still life paintings in a Romantic Impressionistic style.
“To me the point of a painting is creating beauty over perfection. If you start to get too uptight about getting something perfect, that changes your energy. Our energy, whether relaxed, excited, or uptight and doubting, shows up on the canvas.” — Pat Fiorello
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Inside this comprehensive course, Pat will guide you through her complete still life painting process, starting with the fundamentals of design and planning before you ever pick up a brush.
NOTE: Even though Pat is using oils in this demo, acrylic painters can apply this method too (instead of medium in stage one, just thin your paints with water).
You’ll discover her signature “Transparent Color Underpainting” method — a systematic approach that can help you:
Watch in detail how Pat adds life to her painting using her unique process!
Unlike traditional approaches that often lead to tight, rigid paintings, Pat’s method emphasizes planning and design first.
She shows you how to think through important questions like
This thoughtful approach can help you shift from simply copying what you see to creating artwork with intention and purpose.
Introduction:
Pat sets the foundation for success by introducing her approach to simplification in still life painting. She shares best practices for getting the most from this video and explains how she teaches. Make sure to take notes, as she’s going to share a ton of incredible lessons in this video!
Painting Intention & Design:
Dive into the “Language of Art” as Pat shows how proper planning can elevate your paintings from ordinary to extraordinary. Discover how thinking like a Broadway director helps you make strategic decisions about composition and design. Learn essential questions to ask yourself before beginning any still life painting. This chapter builds the crucial foundation for creating more dynamic, intentional artwork.
The Process:
Master Pat’s signature “Transparent Color Underpainting” method, a systematic approach that creates luminous color throughout your painting. Learn why this surprising first stage creates the foundation for vibrant, glowing results. Pat breaks down her painting process into two main divisions, showing exactly how to maintain freshness while building form. This chapter gives you a reliable framework for creating successful paintings.
Materials & Tools:
Understand Pat’s thoughtful approach to color selection and brush choice. Learn how specific tools create specific effects, and discover how Pat’s “Three M’s” of painting (Materials, Mixing, and Method) work together for optimal results. This practical knowledge helps you make informed decisions about your own materials and approach.
Stage 1: Block in Transparent Color:
Experience Pat’s unique approach to establishing luminous base colors. Learn the importance of contrast and discover tips for painting symmetrical objects with confidence. See why this foundation stage, though perhaps surprising at first, is crucial for creating paintings that glow from within. Pat shows how proper setup at this stage leads to cleaner, more vibrant finished work.
Stage 2: Build Form:
Master the art of developing your painting while maintaining freshness. Pat demonstrates how relationships between elements create natural depth and atmosphere. Learn techniques for making objects look reflective, lifting paint for different effects, and achieving that elusive balance between detail and looseness. This chapter helps you move beyond flat, rigid paintings to create more dimensional work.
Stage 3: Develop Design:
Learn how to enhance your composition with intentional design choices. Pat shows exactly how many leaves to add (and where), creating natural flow and movement throughout your painting. Discover techniques for mixing unique colors like the silvery green of eucalyptus without chalkiness. This chapter helps you make confident design decisions that strengthen your overall composition.
Stage 4: Refine & Sign:
Master the critical final stage where small decisions make big differences. Learn which details to develop and which to leave alone, how to use thicker paint for highlights, and where to place your signature effectively. Pat shares her two simple questions for knowing when a painting is finished. This chapter helps you avoid overworking your paintings while adding just the right finishing touches.
PDF Charts INCLUDED!:
Access two invaluable reference guides: the Transparent Color Underpainting Method Summary Sheet and the Opaque Vs. Transparent Color Summary Sheet. These practical resources help you implement Pat’s techniques in your own studio, providing quick reference for key concepts and color choices. Also includes a Bonus Lesson on Painting White Flowers!
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Master the “Transparent Color Underpainting” Method
Imagine laying down your first washes of color and seeing them glow like stained glass on your canvas. This is the magic of Pat’s signature method, where she shows you how to establish luminous base colors that can create an inner radiance in your paintings. While this initial stage might look surprising — even a bit shocking — Pat demonstrates how this foundational technique can help you maintain clean, vibrant colors throughout your painting process.
You’ll discover how to approach your canvas with confidence, knowing that each stage builds purposefully toward your finished piece. This systematic method can help take the guesswork out of color mixing and application, allowing you to focus on expressing your artistic vision rather than struggling with muddy colors or lost vibrancy.
Watch every step and decision Pat makes as you learn her thought process!
Bonus Resources to Support Your Learning Journey!
Every artist knows the challenge of remembering all the nuances of a new technique when they get back to their own studio. That’s why Pat has created two essential reference guides to help you successfully implement her methods in your own painting practice.
The Transparent Color Underpainting Method Summary Sheet provides a clear, step-by-step breakdown of Pat’s signature approach, helping you maintain the correct sequence and remember key decision points in your painting process. The Opaque Vs. Transparent Color Summary Sheet serves as your guide to making confident color choices, helping you avoid common pitfalls that can lead to muddy colors or lost luminosity.
These aren’t just basic handouts — they’re carefully crafted resources that distill Pat’s years of teaching experience into practical, easy-to-reference formats. Think of them as having Pat right there in your studio, guiding you through crucial decisions about color and technique.
Learn from a Master’s Experience
With over 25 years of teaching experience and a unique background that includes formal training in flower arrangement, Pat brings a wealth of knowledge to help accelerate your artistic growth. She breaks down complex concepts into clear, actionable steps that build upon each other. From setting up your still life for maximum impact to making critical design decisions, Pat shares insights gained from leading 18 international workshops and creating award-winning paintings.
Her systematic teaching approach helps eliminate common struggles and frustrations, allowing you to progress more quickly than you might through trial and error alone. Rather than spending years figuring out what works through experimentation, you can learn directly from Pat’s proven methods and experience.
✅ The counterintuitive first stage of Pat’s process that sets the stage for vibrant, glowing color that lasts throughout your painting…
✅ Why trying to paint “clean color” often leads to muddy results — and Pat’s surprising solution that maintains luminosity from start to finish…
✅ A unique approach to painting white flowers that makes them look dimensional and alive instead of flat and chalky (you’ll be amazed at how simple this is once you see it)...
✅ The “perimeter shape” secret that helps you capture the essence of any object without getting lost in endless detail…
✅ Why softening some edges can actually make other areas appear sharper and more detailed…
✅ Pat’s “sculpting with the brush” technique that creates natural-looking objects without painting every detail…
✅ The simple secret behind mixing silvery eucalyptus green without getting a chalky, artificial look…
✅ A common background painting mistake that can make your subject look “pasted on” — and the easy fix that creates natural depth…
✅ Why painting faster can actually lead to more elegant results — and specific techniques to help you maintain control while working quickly…
✅ The real reason most still life paintings lack drama (hint: it happens before you even pick up a brush) — and Pat’s systematic approach to creating dynamic compositions…
✅ A counterintuitive way to use non-colors that instantly adds sophistication to your paintings…
✅ The “quiet neutral” technique that makes your vibrant colors appear even more luminous…
✅ How to know exactly when to stop developing an area — Pat’s two simple questions eliminate the guesswork…
✅ A clever way to use your brush to “cut into” shapes that creates crisp edges without tight, controlled strokes…
✅ Why the typical approach to adding leaves often weakens the composition — and Pat’s strategic method for enhancing flow instead…
✅ How to create reflections on objects that look natural instead of awkward and forced…
✅ The “value family” approach that helps you maintain clear light and shadow relationships throughout your painting…
✅ A surprising way to use your background to strengthen your focal point without adding detail…
✅ PLUS: The often-overlooked final step that can make or break your painting (most artists never even think about this)...
…and so many more lessons that could help you become a much stronger artist!
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Very few instructors have Pat’s unique combination of extensive painting experience and clear, systematic teaching ability.
Her approach can help you bypass years of trial and error, showing you exactly how to create fresh, vibrant still life paintings step by step.
You could continue with your current approach — perhaps struggling with muddy colors, tight brushwork, and the frustration of trying to paint every detail perfectly.
OR…
You could learn directly from Pat’s proven methods, discovering how to:
Furthermore, if you live far away from Pat and can’t attend her workshops, this video is the next best thing.
It’s like having her as your personal “in-house” instructor who will teach you over and over again — and it won’t cost you an extra penny.
Plus, you’ll get to see all the materials used so you won’t end up wasting money on getting the wrong ones.
It’s a shortcut to what works so you can continue painting instead of spending time figuring out what to get or what to do!
Once you know all that, there’s no stopping you from creating even more brilliant artwork!
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However, if after watching the video, you decide it’s just not for you, let us know within 30 days of purchase and we’ll refund 100% of your money.
Disclaimer
Results require practice and dedication. The techniques taught in this video need to be studied and implemented consistently to achieve improvement in your paintings. Individual results will vary based on experience level and amount of practice.
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