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Student Feedback
Pat Fiorello
Watercolor Instructor
I found
Pat to be an excellent teacher--she was thoroughly prepared,
complete with handouts and examples of the material she presented,
and her instructions were clear. She exhibited patience, good
humor, and excellent, creative ideas for improvement as she went
from person to person while the class worked. Good teaching is rare
and I am happy to recommend her.
Carolyn McDade
I would
highly recommend a watercolor workshop by Pat Fiorello. I learn so
much from her not only because it is inspiring to watch her work as
her painting is beautiful. I also learn a great deal because she is
so able to articulate her ideas in ways that I can understand and
she provides structure that I can hang onto in order to grasp
specific concepts such as color, value and design. I thoroughly
enjoyed painting from my photographs of Greece with her guidance and
even sold one that I put in a student-teacher art show!
Michelle Baird
I've
had the pleasure of attending a variety of Pat Fiorello's
workshops. Each was well organized to meet the stated objectives,
but more importantly, I had a lot of fun. Pat invites her students
to watch her demonstrations at close range, which creates a relaxed
learning environment. She brings great enthusiasm to her
workshops, and challenges her students to experiment in order to
grow as artists. Along the way, Pat shares what she has learned
about color, composition, brush strokes and the varied
characteristics of watercolor. The individual attention I've
received has improved my skills and confidence. I think anyone can
teach technical proficiencies, but it is a rare, talented leader who
can truly provide inspiration, and create excitement around getting
the paint out of those tubes. That is the difference Pat brings to
her workshops.
Laura Guilfoyle,, Atlanta, Georgia
Pat
Fiorello - She is an outstanding painting instructor. To say it in
one sentence "She gives you clear cut, step by step, guidance
towards the class topic". I have been completely amazed at the
outcome (I created) from her detailed instruction. She is
GREAT!
Cindy Sir - Spruill Art Center
Pat
Fiorello is an excellent teacher. I had not painted in watercolor
for 10 years and her class brought me back up to speed with greater
skills and techniques than I had before. Her demonstrations and
encouragement are extraordinary. Her teaching skills are geared
toward any level student.
Arlene Barnes
Pat, great class. You really did show us 'beginners" that we can, in
fact, paint! I certainly enjoyed the class and look forward to more
in the future.
Beverly Lowry
Of all the
painting classes I have taken, Pat Fiorello's classes were by far
the most enjoyable. Her enthusiasm and love of watercolor painting
is positively contagious and she generously shares her knowledge of
the subject. Her upbeat personality and attention to each individual
made each class experience a pleasure.
Beth
Thomas
"Pat
Fiorello's instruction and leadership has been invaluable in my
growth
in developing my artistic skills. Her teaching abilities,
interactive
classroom approach, and one-on-one skills are what I feel make her
so
uniquely well-suited to leading students to their personal goals. I
have
greatly enjoyed my lessons with Pat, immediately seeing the positive
results
in my artwork, and I look forward to the next opportunity of gaining
more of
Pat's wisdom and vision in my art journey through my time in her
instruction."
-Chuck Dunlop, Smyrna, Georgia, USA
Pat, thank you so very much for the
wonderful watercolor class. I, along with many in the class, have
never attended such a comprehensive class with such a "complete"
instructor. You not only taught by demonstration, instruction and
advice (three strengths rarely found in one person), but also were
such a source of enthusiasm and inspiration. You helped me
personally by easing my fear of green and trees, and also by helping
me to "see" good composition. Before the class I had felt that I
reached a dead-end with painting, but am now eager to plow on. I
even bought sepia to improve my value paintings! Look forward to
taking a class with you again sometime in the future.
Erna Cottile
Pat is
an excellent
instructor. Her handouts are very professional and cover all of the
key bullets of the class for future reference.
Irene Bledel
I enjoyed your class and felt that you were very
knowledgeable and helpful. I am impressed with the amount of time
you have spent learning and practicing the art of watercolor. Your
suggestions were very helpful.
D. Hart
Pat was a great instructor! As a beginner with watercolors,
I wasn't sure how I would ever get started with such a new painting
medium. Pat broke down the supplies, the methods and the steps to
create a wonderful painting that I was proud to show off! And, best
of all the tips and tricks that I learned stay with me even now as I
continue to explore the world of watercolors. She's a wonderful
painter and an even more incredible (and fun!) instructor. I'd love
to take more classes from her in the future!
Carrie Beth Swisher,
Norcross, GA
The workshop (Painting Landscapes in Watercolor) was great!
Pat knows everything about watercolor painting-every aspect-and she
is able to teach it in very understandable terms. There was a nice
flow to each day.
Participant -NJ workshop
I enjoyed the
class immensely. I loved the demonstrations. They were very
informative. You gave us loads of very useful information which I
haven't heard before. The class was very well organized and very
thorough.
L. Kasavi
Pat, Thank you for
giving us a full 2 days. Often teachers cut day 2 short.
Thank you for a working lunch and being a serious teacher. So often
teachers are more about "giggle" than "learn". For the first time, I
actually learned and had fun. A truly excellent class and I'm
a tough evaluator. This was absolutely the best painting class I
have attended (and I have attended art school). It could only have
been enhanced by being longer.
C. Sanes
Pat's workshop was
well organized- it built from basic to advanced. It built on layers
of knowledge.
Participant- NJ workshop
Pat's workshop
offered distinct instruction, layered learning, varied specific
skills with time to practice, lots of individualized help, clear
demonstrations. The critique at the end was really helpful. This
course more than met my expectations, it exceeded it. I felt VERY
comfortable.
N. Mail, Red Bank , NJ
Pat's workshop was
well organized, relaxed. Offered a full range form basics plus
addressed techniques and philosophy. Affirming,. Pat is able to
explain anything easily, demonstrates aptly, stays focused, relaxed.
There was an effective mix of demo and painting time. Good personal
coaching at all /each students level.
W.B.
Pat is an excellent instructor for the following reasons: patience
with
students, excellent demonstrations, works individually with
students,
flexible, excellent lesson plans and class outline. Pat is well
prepared and
would make an excellent instructor for an overseas workshop.
Bob Herbert (Retired Public School Teacher)
Pat,
You are a wonderful teacher. I am so glad that you left the rat race
behind and found your calling. I for one gained so much knowledge
and I look forward to being a student in all of your classes.
Jennie Odom
Pat, I want to let
you know how much I enjoyed your class. I can truly feel how much
you put into your class to reach all of your students. I am a
beginner, as you know, and I look forward to all that I can continue
to learn. Most of all, the joy of seeing the world and everything in
it so totally different fills me everyday. It is exciting.
Wanda Walston
Pat , I just had
to tell you how much I have enjoyed your classes!! You are
such a good teacher and you make it really, really fun!! I
have learned so much from you. I am looking forward to your workshop
in August about painting from travel photos. Pat you are an
inspiration, and a wonderful artist! Thanks for all you do!
Valee Penn
Pat, Blair and I
wanted to thank you for the wonderful painting classes this past
month. It has been one of the highlights of our week. You are so
helpful and inspirational and the people in the class were such fun.
I was glad to hear that a lot of them ( 9 including us) have signed
up to the next class.
Jane and Blair Buckler
I
attended Pat's "Art for Non-Artists" watercolor class about a year
ago and it was a revelation. In one day, I learned everything I
needed to know to get started and make continuous process with this
medium. Pat taught us about color blending, brush strokes, texturing
with materials like kosher salt, composition, combinations of wet
and dry brushes and paper, and materials. I continue to progress
with watercolor painting, thanks to the foundation I received in
this class.
Neville Carson
Pat, the workshop
today was a most valuable experience for me! I thank you for sharing
your teaching talent, your expertise and extensive experience as an
artist. In addition, your wonderful outlook on creating art as a joy
in life is infectious. I am encouraged to put your valuable ideas
into practice for myself. I hoop I'll have the pleasure to see you
again in the near future.
S. Sligh
I very much liked that you brought supplies to class so all we had to do was show up! For someone who struggled just to find time for a workshop, and was a bit intimidated by the long lists of expensive materials that many of the other instructors required, this was such a gift. I also liked the way that you structured the day -- morning for skills, afternoon for a team painting exercise. What else can I say? It was easy and fun to be in your class and thank you so much for getting me started on a very fulfilling journey.
Debbie Lazicki
As a
first time painter, I found Pat Fiorello to be an excellent
instructor. She made me feel comfortable and motivated me to try
despite my lack of experience or confidence. She excelled at
breaking the process down into manageable steps, so that it felt
easy to succeed. She provided the right amount of information to
understand what we were doing without overwhelming us with facts.
Most importantly, she designed the class so that we would leave with
a finished piece of artwork, which to this day I view with amazement
and pride. She made the entire experience enjoyable and opened my
eyes to my artistic potential. Any organization would be privileged
to have an instructor with her talent, passion and ability to
connect with students.
Verona S. Eaton ,Marketing Maven Consulting, LLC
Even
though I did not come with much knowledge or ability in painting, I
gained a lot from being taught by Pat Fiorello about the basics of
watercolors. How to compose a scene, how to plan for proper
perspective, and how to work with colors are three of the main
benefits I took away, and I even have found ways to use these
concepts in my work as a writer.The atmosphere of the class was very
enjoyable as well. People of different ability levels were learning
together, and everyone felt comfortable. As Pat coached and
critiqued each student's work, her emphasis was on praising
strengths, and the corrective suggestions were always positive and
encouraging. The total experience was very beneficial to me as a
novice. I heard much more experienced artists in the class say the
same thing.
Lea Agnew , Writer
Pat,
thanks for all your wonderful help this past year with the
watercolor
classes at Binders, Sandy Springs Art School and the private
classes. As
you know, I had not painted since college and I'm now 58. I'm so
grateful
that through you I have been able to "fast track" into watercolor.
Also, I
wanted to mention that I am getting great reviews from other artists
and
have sold some of my work. You are always so organized with the
information. Your methods and instructions are the very best!
Brenda J. Hinton
I have
had two of Pat's classes and thoroughly enjoyed both. As a non
artist, she made me feel I really could do water colors which I have
continued to enjoy. I hope I will have the opportunity to have other
classes
with her soon.
Margaret Talmadge
I took
a basic watercolor painting class from Ms. Fiorello in the Spring of
2006 and really enjoyed it and learned so much. I would highly
recommend her as an instructor in this area. Her class was well
organized and interesting and she provided adequate personal time
help to each student. I hope to be able to take another class from
Ms. Fiorello in the near future.
Carolyn Kelly
As a
new artist I took Pat's class "Art for Non-Artists" and truly came
away feeling like an artist. More recently I took her workshop on
"Understanding Color". I've taken several watercolor and drawing
classes with different instructors but Pat has a unique way of
involving each student and making it happen for them. Everyone in
her class seems to reverberate from her energy and her love of art.
She has a gift and enjoys sharing it with her students.
Twinkle, Atlanta Georgia
I took a one-day
seminar on understanding color taught by Pat at one of our local art
stores. I can honestly say, I have NEVER learned so much in so
little time in any class or experience I have had. It gave me tools
to continue my learning on my own and inspired me in ways I continue
to carry with me. I can't wait until my next lesson/seminar with
her.
Teresa Williams
I took
a one-day "Art for Non-artists" seminar with Pat that included
learning the basics of color theory, water color painting techniques
and tools, and required the students to complete a painting that
day. What I liked most, aside from the excellent and thorough
instruction, was that Pat completely debunked the myth that one must
be born an artist, which I think many people believe. She told us
how she unintentionally discovered her love for water color
painting, showed some of her early work, and talked of the
development of her art over the years to a level which has allowed
her to leave corporate business and make a living off of her art
work. I was inspired and hopeful that I could perhaps learn to
paint as well, and have gone on to take more classes and begin
painting more extensively in my spare time. Pat is an excellent
teacher to whom I give credit for starting me on the road to
painting.
Chris DeVinney
Atlanta, Georgia
As of January 2007
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