Laurie Fox Pessemier & Blair Pessemier
2023 Artists-in-Residence • Painters




Night View, Laurie 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
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Past Artists-in-Residence
2024 • Multidisciplinary artist
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2024 • Comic book author
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2023—24 • Painter
2023 • Playwright
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2023 • Visual artists
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2023 • Painters
Ceramicist • Permanent artist-in-residence
Laurie Fox & Blair Pessemier
2023 Artists-in-Residence • Painters




Night View, Laurie 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