Laurie Fox Pessemier & Blair Pessemier

2023 Artists-in-Residence • Painters

Night ViewLaurie Fox Pessemier, 2023, Acrylic on canvas. 

Most of their artwork is created directly from life, often in 'plein air', imparting a spontaneous, free, loose style.

Laurie Fox Pessemier and her husband Blair Pessemier, American artists who have been living in Italy since 2015 after spending 20 years in Paris, create vibrant and joyous paintings in a modern realistic style. Their primary objective is to bring delight to both themselves and others through their positive imagery. Blair Pessemier’s expertise lies in portrait painting, along with other captivating ‘modern impressionist’ artworks.

They have written and published over 20 children’s books. Furthermore, since August 2020, Laurie has been actively hosting an online Sunday Art Salon, providing a platform for artistic discussions and interactions. Additionally, she shares insights into her creative journey through a weekly column titled ‘Artnotes’, featuring a collection of writings and paintings.

Guard goose, Laurie Fox Pessemier, 2023, Acrylic on canvas. 

First, Laurie Fox Pessemier, 2023, Acrylic on canvas.

Happy Guy, Blair Pessemier, 2019, Acrylic on canvas. 

Upcoming Artists-in-Residence

2025 • Painter & Fibre artist

2025 • Painter

2025 • Painters

2025 • Painter

Past Artists-in-Residence

2024 • Multidisciplinary artist

2024 • New media artist

2024 • Comic book author

2024 • Painter

2024 • Painter

2023—24 • Painter

2023 • Playwright

2023 • Textile artist

2023 • Visual artists

2023 • Painter

2023 • Painters

Ceramicist • Permanent artist-in-residence

Laurie Fox & Blair Pessemier

2023 Artists-in-Residence • Painters

Night ViewLaurie Fox Pessemier, 2023, Acrylic on canvas. 

Most of their artwork is created directly from life, often in 'plein air', imparting a spontaneous, free, loose style.

Laurie Fox Pessemier and her husband Blair Pessemier, American artists who have been living in Italy since 2015 after spending 20 years in Paris, create vibrant and joyous paintings in a modern realistic style. Their primary objective is to bring delight to both themselves and others through their positive imagery. Blair Pessemier’s expertise lies in portrait painting, along with other captivating ‘modern impressionist’ artworks.

They have written and published over 20 children’s books. Furthermore, since August 2020, Laurie has been actively hosting an online Sunday Art Salon, providing a platform for artistic discussions and interactions. Additionally, she shares insights into her creative journey through a weekly column titled ‘Artnotes’, featuring a collection of writings and paintings.

Guard goose, Laurie Fox Pessemier, 2023, Acrylic on canvas. 

First, Laurie Fox Pessemier, 2023, Acrylic on canvas.  

Happy Guy, Blair Pessemier, 2019, Acrylic on canvas/ 

Upcoming Artists-in-Residence

2025 • Painter & Fibre artist

2025 • Painter

2025 • Painters

2025 • Painter

Past Artists-in-Residence

 2024 • Multidisciplinary artist

2024 • New media artist

2024 • Comic book author

2024 • Painter

2024 • Painter

2023—24 • Painter

2023 Guest Resident • Playwright

2023 • Textile artist

2023 • Visual artists

2023 • Painter

2023 • Painters

Ceramicist • Permanent artist-in-residence