Petalescence Painting with Camille Selhorst

Explore the delicate art of applying gold leaf to prepared backgrounds with Artist-in-Residence Camille Selhorst, learning to play with texture, light, and composition. Inspired by Camille's radiant, abstract floral paintings, create luminous, layered works that celebrate beauty, growth, and self-expression. Each piece becomes a miniature meditation on blossoming and shine.

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Gold Leaf & Floral Beauty

Explore the delicate art of applying gold leaf to prepared backgrounds with Artist-in-Residence Camille Selhorst, learning to play with texture, light, and composition. Inspired by Camille's radiant, abstract floral paintings, create luminous, layered works that celebrate beauty, growth, and self-expression. Each piece becomes a miniature meditation on blossoming and shine.

Features

Learn gold leaf application techniques with Artist-in-Residence Camille Selhorst on prepared backgrounds.
Explore texture, light, and composition inspired by Camille's signature "Petalescent" abstract floral style.
Create two luminous paintings and take home gold leaf sheets to continue your artistic practice.
Wear comfortable clothing and, most importantly, bring an open mind and a spirit of curiosity.
Appellation's chef crafted seasonal bites and local Sonoma County wines will be shared to compliment the class conversations.

Artist in Residence

Camille Selhorst

Celebrated California Fine Artist

We are honored to welcome artist Camille Selhorst as Appellation Healdsburg's Artist-in-Residence from April 1 - April 30, 2026.

Camille Selhorst is a celebrated California-based fine artist known for her radiant, abstract floral paintings that explore the interplay between softness, strength, and feminine expression. Her signature "petalescent" works—vibrant bursts of color and light—evoke the immersive experience of being enveloped by blooming flowers, creating visual meditations on beauty and self-expression.

Raised in Northern California's countryside, Selhorst's artistic vision was shaped by early memories of painting sunflowers with her mother and lying amidst wildflowers. Her intuitive process utilizes mixed media including spray paint, pastels, acrylics, 24-karat gold leaf, and oil paints to create rich, textured works. Now based in Sonoma County, she paints from her studio overlooking a terraced garden, drawing inspiration from the flowers she cultivates.

Named a "Top 10 Emerging Artist in Northern California," Selhorst's work has been internationally exhibited and collected by celebrities and top wine families, with paintings featured in private collections worldwide.

Testimonials

"The instructor was clear and creative. It was so relaxing!" - Cathy L.

"A great 2 hours with my daughter, we loved to make cookies together." - Jennifer G.

"We learned something new and now appreciate it." - Carrie M.

"Everyone was so friendly and I met some new ladies. Thank you so much for the special time!" – Marilys G.

"I loved the people, experience, atmosphere and learning." - Diane B.

"Very straight forward step-by-step directions, clear and concise. Lots of support and encouragement." - Renee L.