Upcoming Workshops

 Oil Painting Workshop: Underwater Portraits & Figures

Instructor: Mel Fiorentino
Location: Fiorentino Atelier, 2311 NE 41st St, Ocala, FL 34479
Dates: Begins June 14, 2025
Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Duration: 6 Weeks (Flexible Schedule)
Tuition: $425

Dive into a new level of creativity in this 6-week oil painting workshop focused on the mysterious beauty of underwater portraits and figures. Led by artist and instructor Mel Fiorentino, students will build their own unique underwater-themed composition using Photoshop and reference-building techniques before translating it into a fully developed oil painting.

This workshop is perfect for artists looking to expand their conceptual and technical skills—from composition planning and lighting to layering and color treatment for underwater effects.

🌊 What you’ll learn:

• How to build your own image using Photoshop
   
• Composition and color strategies for underwater settings
   
• Layering oil paint for depth and luminosity
   
• Individual feedback and instruction throughout
   

🖌️ Limited spots available. Sign up today to reserve your easel and bring your underwater vision to life.

Figurative Painting Mentorship & Workshop with Mel Fiorentino 🎨

Have a figurative painting you've always wanted to create but don't know where to start? Join this 2-month mentorship & workshop where Mel will guide you through composition, design, and painting techniques to bring your vision to life!

✨ What’s Included:
✅ Photoshop guidance to design a strong composition
✅ Personalized instruction on transferring your image to canvas
✅ Mel’s step-by-step painting process for layering, light, and depth
✅ Figurative focus—master the human form with precision and expression
✅ 2 sessions per week during the workshop & optional mentorship extension

📅 Starting Late March – April 2024, Ongoing Through 2025

💰 2-Month Workshop: $550 | Extended Mentorship: $250/month

🔹 Payment Plans Available: A $250 deposit is required to start, with full payment due by the end of the 2-month workshop. Payments can be made by check, Venmo, or cash on a scheduled plan.

🔹 Want to Continue? If you’re showing advancement, you may continue your mentorship for $250/month, which includes at least one 5-hour session per week with regular critiques. Payments can be made weekly during the mentorship.

📩 Register Now! Please send a few photos of your current work so Mel can analyze your progress and create a personalized lesson plan for you.

📍 Limited Spots Available – Reserve Yours Today! 

 Discover the Art of Creating Your Own Oil Paint with Mel Fiorentino! 

Get ready to deepen your connection to your art and creative process in my upcoming workshop: "How Do You Create Your Own Oil Paint?" This hands-on class is designed to bring you closer to the roots of your artistry by guiding you through the process of making your own paint.

🖌️ What You’ll Learn:

• Create 3 custom colors from scratch
• Mix them to the perfect consistency
• Tube your paints for future masterpieces

This workshop includes all the supplies you’ll need and step-by-step instruction to ensure you leave with confidence and your own set of paints, ready for your next artistic creation.

If you’ve attended a paint-making workshop before, this is your chance to create entirely new colors and expand your palette!

📅 Dates & Times available:

•  TBD

📍 Location:
Mel Fiorentino Studios | Fiorentino Atelier

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and embrace the art of creating art itself. Let’s mix, create, and connect—together! 💡✨