About

Lara Restelli discovered the world of stones, gems, and minerals by chance five years ago. Her fascination and admiration for the beauties of nature carried her on a long journey of exploration and discovery. Their exuberant colors and vibrant energy captivated her and drove her to make them the primary subject of her work. Naturally, color, form, and composition became the pillars of her artistic expression. She paints larger-than-life, realistic paintings of rocks, gems, and crystals that are full of color. Restelli’s oil paintings convey a great sense of joy, balance, and serenity, yet they are strong and powerful.

Restelli’s mastery of her medium, together with skillful technique, makes her art stand out and impress. Her powerful management of feelings, color, and composition results in a final contemporary masterpiece that delights and profoundly connects with the viewer.

Restelli is an award-winning Miami-based artist who has successfully exhibited in many well-established art shows, including Art Miami, a solo show at MIFA Gallery, Superfine Art Fair, Red Dot Miami Art Basel Week, Art Palm Beach, among others. Restelli also participated in numerous group exhibitions at renowned galleries across the country. Restelli's artwork has also found its way into the homes of many private collectors and into numerous prestigious condominiums in Miami, FL, such as Aria on the Bay, Melody, Square Station, Flagler on the River, and Skyview. Restelli's art education consists of many years of atelier training within the classical European school of realism.

Lara Restelli is a proud member of IGOR International Guild of Realism, AWA American Women Artists, NOAPS National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society and OPA Oil Painters of America.

AWARDS

• 2026- “First Signature Member Award,”  American Women Artists (AWA), Of Mark and Meaning, Annual Museum Exhibition

• 2026-“Best Still Life Award”, NOAPS National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, Best of America Small Works

• 2025-“Best Still Life Award,” April’s monthly Plein Air Competition

• 2024-“Jurors’ Choice Award”, American Women Artists (AWA), Expanding Horizons, Annual Museum Exhibition

• 2023- “Best Still Life Award”, International Guild of Realism (IGOR) Fall  Salon

• 2023-“Pioneer in Realism Award”, International Guild of Realism (IGOR) 18th Annual Juried Exhibition