This workshop explores the art of flower painting in oils, with an emphasis on direct observation, traditional painting principles, and the freshness of an alla prima approach. Working from life, participants will learn to capture the beauty and character of flowers through sensitive brushwork, harmonious colour, and lively detail.

Over the course of two and a half days, each participant will paint a small bouquet of their own design, working directly and building the painting through a considered process of observation and execution. Andy will guide participants through every stage of the process, offering daily demonstrations and individual critiques.

Throughout the workshop, particular attention will be given to the fundamentals of realistic painting, including essential botanical observation, materials and their handling, colour mixing, and the study of light, shadow, and tonal values.

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To ensure a focused learning environment and personal guidance, participation is limited to 10 artists.

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​Bio:

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Andy is a classically trained realist painter whose studies have taken him to several renowned institutions dedicated to traditional art, including the Art Students League of New York, the Grand Central Academy in New York City, the Academy of Realist Art in Canada, and the Florence Academy of Art in Italy.

In 2019, he was selected for the internship program of the Russian Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. His work and artistic practice are also featured in Kunst in Bewegung, a book published by Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria. In July 2026, Andy received the prestigious High Commemorative Rembrandt Award from Academia Italia in Arte nel Mondo Associazione Culturale. During the same ceremony, he was conferred the honorary title of Maestro, in recognition of his achievements as a painter and his dedication to preserving and teaching the traditions of classical art. Andy is a lifetime member of both the Portrait Society of America and the Austrian Professional Association of Visual Artists.

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To explore his work, visit andynabong.com.