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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Paint in the Monet Gardens and by the Lily Pond

III Workshop in Giverny, France
In Italian Mon 3-7 Fri Agosto 2015
In English Mon 10-14 Fri August 2015

The Japanese Bridge on the Pond of Claude Monet's House
This Giverny experience is designed to learn and get inspired by the father of Impressionism Claude Monet. We’ll spend five days in Giverny, north of Paris, where Monet lived for 30 years. Here we’ll be painting in the village and in the gardens along the water lily pond the master had built. These are the real locations where Monet’s masterpieces were created. We are coming here for the third time because the atmosphere is so magical to say the least, and left an unerasable mark in all of us. You can add extra days to your vacation, prior and after Giverny. The group meeting point will be in Paris at Gare Saint Lazare where the train leaves to Vernon, nearest station to Giverny. Here Francesco will welcome you in person.

The Monet’s Paris


Francesco Fontana's Group of Painter in the Giverny GardensTo prepare for the culture and spirit of Impressionism, you would want to visit two Paris museums: Le Musée Marmottan e l'Orangerie. The first one displaying Impression du Soleil Levant, (Impression of the Rising Sun), from which the term Impressionism was conied. At Musée de l'Orangerie you can admire a selection of giant paintings among the 250 that Monet painted of the lilies and the reflections on the waters of the Giverny pond.
We will not guide your visit of Paris, but will provide some precious tips you’ll find in the Planner attached. I will also connect you with other participants who wish to share the Parisian experience. I know Paris very well so feel free to ask for insights.

Welcome to Giverny

Once you arrive the Vernon station, a reserved group taxi and a car for luggages will pick you up for the hotel. The same day a visit to the house and gardens of Monet is scheduled. Followed by a ice breaking drink and a good dinner.
The following mornings we’ll be painting in the hotel garden. Then will return to Monet’s the next four afternoons, with a private pass to paint in the property without the presence of tourists. These sessions have no structured instruction, just some advise and great deal of inspiration from the golden hours of the day!

Watercolor Workshop

Watercolor is the official media and beginners are welcome. Oil or acrylic are allowed for outdoor expert painters only. Instruction is mainly based on demos. Francesco will be available for individual advise on request. An open feedback will take place on last day, followed by a farewell dinner. On departure day a taxi is scheduled to Vernon station for Paris, or directly to the airport.


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To get help you can email Francesco at workshops@francescofontana.com


© Francesco Fontana 2015 Documento aggiornato il 21 gennaio 2015

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

All You Need to Meet the Artist

Here you have all the links to images, videos, credits and events about the art and business of Francesco Fontana



Main Events and Credits
  • Dallas, TX, USA Watercolor Workshop for Southwest Watercolor Society, April 2022 
  • Article on American Watercolor Weekly (Mountain M) April 2020
2019
  • Feautured on The Artist Magazine, #1Uk Magazine, London, Jan 2019
  • Feautured on Plein Air Magazine,  USA, March 2019 
  • Fabriano in Acquerello International Festival, Invited in Italy's 20 Representative Masters, April 2019
  • Exhibiting at Galleria Labor Limae, Torino, Italy, May 2019
  • Palermo, Sicily w/c Workshop 22 – 27 May, 2019
  • Valencia, Spain, w/c Workshop, July 2 — 9, 2019
  • Giverny, France w/c Workshop 22 — 27 July, 2019
  • Philadelphia, PA, USA Exhibition at PWS 40th International Juried Show 31 Aug - 26 Oct, 2019
  • San Pedro, CA USA Exhibition at NWS 99th International Juried Show 3 Oct - 17 Nov, 2019 
  • Don Demer's presentation on excelence at San Angelo Museum of Fine Art, Oct 2019 (Video)
2018
  • Article on American Watercolor Weekly, Feb 2018
  • Galleries on The Cyber Art Show, March 2018
  • Demo Article for Daniel Smith Fine Art Supplies, June 2018
  • Workshop in Sidmouth, East Devon, UK, June 2018
  • Winner 1st Place, Monreale Sicily Plein Air Festival, Sept 2018
  • Workshop in Valencia, Spain, 8 - 12 Oct 2018
  • Exhibiting Solo Show at La Comune, Milano, Oct / Nov 2018
  • Exhibiting Finalist at the International Watercolor Prize, Cagliari, Galleria Esdé, Nov 2018
  • Feature on The Art of Watercolour, world #1 watercolor magazine, Paris, Dec 2018
  • Paintings as Interior Design on the Prime Time RAI 1 Series 'La Compagnia del Cigno' 
2017
  • Exhibiting at City of Bengigamin, Valencia, Spain, International Show, Jan 2017
  • Exhibiting at Jack Meier Gallery, Houston, TX, USA, Feb 2017
  • Exhibiting at Bankside Gallery, London, UK for Royal Watercolor Society, March 2017
  • Winner, The Joe Carmichael Award at National Watercolor Society, June 10, 2017 San Pedro, CA
  • Winner Best Overall Watercolor, Plein Air Salon July 2017 (The Shop Window)
  • Featured in Fine Ar Connoisseur Magazine, Nocturne - Aug Sept 2017
  • Workshop in Valencia, Spain, Watercolor in One Stroke, 10 - 16 Sept 2017
  • Workshop in East Devon, UK, Watercolor in One Stroke 4, 5, 6 Oct 2017
  • Exhibiting at Mall Galleries, London, UK with Royal Society of Marine Artists, 4 - 15 Oct 2017
  • Featured Artist at En Plein Air Festival, San Angelo, TX, USA, 22 - 29 Oct 2017
  • Featured in Fine Ar Connoisseur Magazine, Industrial - Nov Dec 2017
  • Watercolor Workshop ‘Alla Seconda’, Padova, Italy 10, 11 December 2017
2016
  • Feautured Artist at Lighthouse Plein Air Festival, Jupiter, Florida 9 — 13 March, 2016
  • DVD Release ‘Watercolor the Italian Way — Alla Seconda Method’ — 15 April 2016
  • Faculty at 5th Plein Air Convention & Expo, Tucson, AZ 15 — 19 April 2016
  • Exhibiting in Fabriano, Italy – International Watercolor Festival, April 2015
  • Workshop in Giverny, France, by Monet’s Lily Pond, June 27 —July 2, 2016
  • Invited Artist at Premio Marche d’Acqua - Permanent Oeuvre at Museo della Carta, Fabriano
  • Featured Artist at Door County Plein Air Festival, WI, Fish Creek 24 — 30 July 2016
  • Workshop Instructor at MISA Madeline Island School of Arts , WI, 29 Aug— 2 Sep 2016
  • Extended Article on Watercolor Painting Process on The Artist Magazine, UK Sept 2016
  • Judge and Instructor at Watercolor Society of Oregon Conference, 7 — 14 October 2016
  • Top 15% in the Bold Brush Painting Competition, Nov 2016 (The Installation)
  • Winner Art Muse Contest, Master Class Prize, Nov 2016 (The Art Lover)
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Francesco Fontana Fine Artist
Alexandria VA, USA 20124
Via della Capinera 5 — Milano, Italy 20147
Cell +39 3381328003



Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Talk to me and share your passion

So much happened since my last newsletter in September. My workshop experience in Bali was so surprising and intense, it took me a week to recover from those overwhelming emotions. After a passage to Tuscany and then in Sicily -- I am back to the studio to put new inspiration into a new large painting series, as well as planning workshops.

The Bali Workshop 2013
As an art lover and collector you will receive frequent updates about currently available paintings, in the next newsletters. I will soon offer a special selection of my inventory to my email subscribers only.

If you paint and wish to be updated about my travels and workshop opportunities, California, Virginia, Italy, Paris and Monet's Giverny are just some of the fabulous destinations for 2014. A return to Bali will likely be schedules soon. Please check my calendar and inquiry now about my painting holidays and workshops.

Live in painting! : )) Francesco Fontana