Blooms to Brushstrokes _with Colleen Gianatiempo_ July 31, 2024_ 10am to 3pm_ Studio 1
Blooms to Brushstrokes:
Crafting Bouquets & Abstracting a Floral Still Life
One Day Workshop
- Where: Rossmoor, Studio 1 and 2
- When: Wednesday, July 31st 2024
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST with a one hour lunch from 12-1 PM
- Cost: $100
- Supplies: Included
Join us for a one-of-a-kind art experience where you’ll let your creativity bloom in two exciting steps! First, immerse yourself in the joy of crafting your own gorgeous flower bouquet, selecting from a variety of blooms to create a masterpiece that’s uniquely yours. Then, with guidance from Colleen, bring your abstract floral vision to life on canvas as you learn to abstract a still life. Explore the beauty of nature as you play with color, shape, and composition, capturing the essence of your bouquet in a timeless artwork. With Colleen’s support, this workshop promises to be a blend of creativity and inspiration!
Note: 20 spots total
Colleen Gianatiempo, Instructor
As an artist living in working in the east bay of San Francisco, I live my life the same way I paint, by embracing the mystery, staying open to change, finding courage, honoring my intuition and trusting the journey. This mindset has led me to my colorful, layered, contemporary, distinctive style.
I was born an Airforce brat (moved a lot), with two dualing brained parents (engineer/artist) which paved the way for my foundation for everyday life exercising my ability to adapt to change and find comfort in nature which I feel is so important in the art making and creative process.
My journey as an artist began when I was 3 years old when I would cut up our family photos and draw on walls with lipstick! That habit progressed to making paper doll clothing, painting, ceramics and so on!
In my art career, I have been honored to be a part of many public art projects that have deemed me as “the artist with a heart”. I have been able to give back and share my love for art, ie. Hearts of San Francisco, The Heart of Sonoma, The American Backyard (city of Dublin), Sea Lions of San Fransicso and Small Town with A Big Heart Mural in Martinez.
Art has always been a part of my life parallelling my development as a person, through education, raising children and working professionally as a graphic designer. I am honored to hold an MFA in non-figurative abstract painting from the Academy of Art in San Francisco. With three degrees in tow, I have all the knowledge I need to operate my fine art practice and teach and inspire students from around the globe.