Cristi Fer Art Gallery and Workshops

Cristi Fer Art Gallery and Workshops

Cristi Fer Art Gallery and Workshops
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MOVED to Ajijic/Chapala Jal. Original paintings created by the founders Mexican muralist Fernando Gonzalez & artist therapist Cristiana Mar . Contemporary fine art. Abstract, Realistic, Expressionist, Cold Wax. Available for commissions murals and paintings for your home or business. Interior designers welcomed, make an appointment. Custom designed art lessons for your level of experience. One day no experience to one month advanced. All materials included
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Therese63
Austin, Texas9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
We really enjoyed ourselves looking through the art at the Cristi Fer Art Gallery We met artist Cristiana Marinescu while at the gallery and enjoyed the conversation with her. We don't speak Spanish, so Cristiana's English was greatly appreciated. What a joy to discuss with the artist her thoughts and inspirations into the pieces we viewed. We bought a very reasonably priced unframed original painting that Cristiana carefully packaged and sent directly to home. It looks beautiful in our home and reminds us of the moonlight views in San Miguel. I highly recommend this gallery. When we return to San Miguel, we plan to take one of Cristiana's one day workshops.
Written May 12, 2020
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Roving368994
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Solo
Cristiana and Fernando are amazing! Such a great workshop and great value. I've learned so much in a week and have enjoyed getting to know them over the time as well
Written May 22, 2019
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LynnAll
Anchorage, AK15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Solo
.I was in San Miguel de Allende for only a few days, but I'm glad I was able to take a painting class at Christi Fer Gallery. With all the beautiful art all over the city, I felt inspired to create something of my own.
I took the class from Fernando, and we painted flowers. I am a beginner, and I learned so much! He taught us about sketching our subject with charcoal first, and how to judge perspective and size. Also, we learned how to paint flowers and leaves, and a glass vase, and how to paint shadows and light.

Fernando was very patient and funny and very encouraging. He is a really good teacher. I would encourage anyone who has a chance to take this class!
Written April 16, 2019
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Lori W
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Couples
We had a 3.5 hour painting workshop, with the subject matter being the doors of San Miguel.

It was very informative and we received one on one attention.
We ran out of time near the end, during the instruction on shadows, but did manage to complete a painting to bring home!

I do highly recommend this workshop!
Written April 8, 2019
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BerlinSteve
Berlin, Germany18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Couples
I did not take the painting class, but bought 2 paintings from the maestro!
One is 1 meter by 1 meter, the other is 1 by 1 1/2 meters. Both are beautiful mixed media oil and wax paintings. The colors are magnificent. His wisdom and skill are on display. Fernando was kind enough to hire a truck and bring them--and a couple others--to our home to see how they looked where they hang.
We are delighted with both the artist and his art. Cristi was also very helpful and informative. I plan to visit them again.
Written March 19, 2019
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Thank you for your review. The 2 paintings you bought were ones of my favorite work. My paintings are like my children so I am always happy when they have a home where they are appreciated. Looking forward to see you back in our gallery. Fernando
Written March 20, 2019
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Janina S
Gabriola Island, Canada11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Solo
I walked in to my lesson truly believing I could not paint and came away from my 3.5 hour lesson with a painting that is now hanging proudly on our living room wall. Cristi was patient and funny and gave a general overview of shapes and colours etc before we actually started our painting. She then taught me the most valuable lesson - art is not about being perfect! I had a lot of fun and it has inspired me to continue to sketch and draw. If I'm ever back in the area I'll be signing up for a longer class.
Written March 6, 2019
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It was my pleasure to paint with you. I am always so happy when participants appreciate their work and hang their painting. Don't forget to sign it! Looking forward to paint with you again in the feature. Cristi
Written March 20, 2019
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BJH
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Couples
What a great opportunity made available to me as my schedule was tight. Fernando welcomed me ( a beginner painter ) to the class and led me step by step. He was extremely patient and fun to paint with. He painted a similar painting to mine and progressed at a very easy pace. At the end, I came away with a beautiful painting. I would highly recommend Fernando and the Cristi Fer Gallery.
Written February 11, 2019
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Thank you for your review. It was my pleasure to paint with you. Keep painting and visit us again during your next tip to San Miguel de Allende. Fernando G.
Written February 17, 2019
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MWJames2800
Atlanta, GA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019
As a fledgling painter, I did not want to miss the opportunity to participate in some sort of art class while in San Miguel. We had only a three day visit, so I could not take a full workshop. The owners graciously agreed to provide me with a private 3.5 hour lesson.

I learned more in that 3 hour lesson than I have in 3 full day workshops. Fernando provided me with so many suggestions that I had not heard before. I loved that all supplies were available to me. Everything was so well organized so that I could get down to sketching and painting immediately. Fernando illustrated with diagrams on a white board that helped me so much and gave me great tips about color mixing, handling brush strokes, etc.

And if you are not a painter, you most definitely want to step into their lovely gallery—the paintings are extraordinary.

Thank you Fernando!
Written February 11, 2019
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Thank you for taking my workshop and making Cristi Fer Art Gallery and Workshops, part of your first San Miguel visit. I'll be happy to paint with you more next visit. Fernando G
Written February 17, 2019
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Diane T
Melbourne, FL2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Solo
The best souvenir I brought back from my 3-week stay in SMA was the insight, knowledge, and inspiration I took away from my two "painting in a day" classes at Cristi Fer Art Gallery. I started the classes as a beginner but left feeling I was seeing the world more like an artist. The classes were well organized, presenting basic principals of color, shadows, proportion while giving practical, step by step, instruction on the process of making a painting with acrylics. The results are my two paintings, the pride of my SMA stay. All materials were thoughtfully supplied, from an apron to a wide variety of brushes, paints, paper, canvas, etc. Fernando was a generous, patient and organized teacher who was able to teach me at my level of understanding, an excellent communicator. In speaking with Cristi I felt she too, was a committed teacher and look forward to taking more extensive classes with both of them on my next visit to San Miguel. Thank You!
Written February 9, 2019
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Thank you for your review. In only 2 classes you made considerable progress and were willing to apply Fernando's suggestion in how to create a successful painting. We are looking forward to see you back for more workshops during your next visit.
Written February 17, 2019
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Linda S
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Solo
My first real attempt at painting.
I was very excited about the results!

Fernando explained and showed step by step.I learned so much!
Even after I find I'm looking at art with a different eye!
Would definitely go again!
Written February 7, 2019
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Thank you for sending a review so fast! In the sort time of one class you were able to implement all the techniques demonstrated, and the result shows it. Continue painting and I hope to see you back in the near feature. Fernando
Written February 8, 2019
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