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Past Courses

May 2-4, 2025
3 Day art intensive

Tania Rivilis has exhibited internationally at prestigious venues like Arcadia Contemporary (NY), Bonnard Galerie (Netherlands), the LA Art Fair, and Art Basel. She has also collaborated with prominent figures such as Val Kilmer and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. At Christie's, her work was featured in the "Note to Self" exhibition celebrating female creativity. Rivilis presented three pieces in her signature romantic style during the March-April event in London. Additionally, she discussed "Women painting portraits" in a July 2023 BBC World interview.

Join Tania Rivilis for a 3-day art intensive in the heart of Manhattan, designed for artists seeking to elevate their craft and learn about the art world. Under the guidance of Tania, you’ll dive into hands-on art sessions focusing on technique, creativity, and personal expression. Complementing the art classes, gain actionable strategies from art marketing lectures that bridge the gap between artistic passion and professional success.

Location: Noho Art School, New York, USA

Program: Art Classes & Lectures

Art Mentor: Tania Rivilis

Additional Mentors: Marketing Specialist

Price $850

An artist standing at a table in a studio, laughing and working, with a display of portrait paintings at her side. The portrait paintings depict various individuals with expressive facial features and vibrant colors.

April 6-9, 2025
4 Day art intensive

Join Rosso for an immersive 4-day workshop at Noho Photo Studio, located in the iconic SoHo/NoHo district of downtown Manhattan!

This is a great opportunity to paint with me & learning a proven method and artistic tricks to create beautiful paintings that blend Realism with Abstract!

This course is perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists

open to EXPLORE and incorporate NEW PERSPECTIVES into their work!

In the first part of the workshop, we’ll focus on abstract techniques through fun, experimental exercises designed to help you overcome creative blocks and unleash your full artistic potential. Once we’ve opened up creatively, we’ll dive into the techniques of realist portraiture, covering the fundamentals of classical representation. You'll learn an easy yet effective method to mix realistic skin tones for any complexion, and explore how to use value, temperature, chroma, and shadow shapes to create dynamic and compelling portraits.

Throughout the workshop, you’ll seamlessly integrate abstract elements with realism, learning how to connect these two visual languages in your paintings.

Key Learning Points:

  • How to create original compositions from reference photos and imagination

  • Techniques to develop captivating portraits that capture both the likeness and essence of your subject

  • How to incorporate mixed media (like gilding and metal leaf) for added texture and depth

  • Simple, effective methods for mixing realistic skin tones for any complexion

  • Mastering the entire creative process, from building a strong foundation to refining your work

Plus:

  • Plenty of live demos

  • One-on-one guidance throughout the workshop

  • Personal critiques and advice on your artwork and career

We’ll work primarily from photographic references that I’ll provide. This workshop is suitable for artists of all skill levels, whether you paint with oils or acrylics. It’s ideal for those looking to loosen up their style, as well as for those aiming to refine their technique and create more impactful, realistic portraits. Students are also welcome to submit a portfolio for feedback before the workshop begins (optional).

Dates: Sunday, 6th to Wednesday, April 9th, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Early Bird Price: $875 USD

The price includes four days of instruction, studio equipment, easels, solvents, and photographic references.

minimum 8 students / maximum 12

Price $875

April 10-13, 2025
4 Day art intensive

Join Rosso for an immersive 4-day workshop at Noho Photo Studio, located in the iconic SoHo/NoHo district of downtown Manhattan!

This is a great opportunity to paint with me & learning a proven method and artistic tricks to create beautiful paintings that blend Realism with Abstract!

This course is perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists

open to EXPLORE and incorporate NEW PERSPECTIVES into their work!

In the first part of the workshop, we’ll focus on abstract techniques through fun, experimental exercises designed to help you overcome creative blocks and unleash your full artistic potential. Once we’ve opened up creatively, we’ll dive into the techniques of realist portraiture, covering the fundamentals of classical representation. You'll learn an easy yet effective method to mix realistic skin tones for any complexion, and explore how to use value, temperature, chroma, and shadow shapes to create dynamic and compelling portraits.

Throughout the workshop, you’ll seamlessly integrate abstract elements with realism, learning how to connect these two visual languages in your paintings.

Key Learning Points:

  • How to create original compositions from reference photos and imagination

  • Techniques to develop captivating portraits that capture both the likeness and essence of your subject

  • How to incorporate mixed media (like gilding and metal leaf) for added texture and depth

  • Simple, effective methods for mixing realistic skin tones for any complexion

  • Mastering the entire creative process, from building a strong foundation to refining your work

Plus:

  • Plenty of live demos

  • One-on-one guidance throughout the workshop

  • Personal critiques and advice on your artwork and career

We’ll work primarily from photographic references that I’ll provide. This workshop is suitable for artists of all skill levels, whether you paint with oils or acrylics. It’s ideal for those looking to loosen up their style, as well as for those aiming to refine their technique and create more impactful, realistic portraits. Students are also welcome to submit a portfolio for feedback before the workshop begins (optional).

Dates: Sunday, 6th to Wednesday, April 9th, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Early Bird Price: $875 USD

The price includes four days of instruction, studio equipment, easels, solvents, and photographic references.

minimum 8 students / maximum 12

Price $875

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An art studio workspace featuring a printed photograph of a woman with dark skin and hoop earrings, placed next to a colorful acrylic portrait painting of the same woman on a canvas, with visible green and orange paint strokes.
People participating in a portrait painting class in a bright studio with large windows and city views, some working on canvases, others observing.
An art class or workshop with multiple people working on paintings in a bright room with large windows and various artworks on the walls.
A side-by-side comparison of a painted portrait and a photograph of a woman with dark, curly hair, wearing a white dress. The portrait is an artistic interpretation of the woman in the photograph, painted with muted tones and decorative elements.
A woman painting a realistic portrait of a woman in a pink dress on a canvas. The woman painting has long dark hair, glasses, tattoos, and is sitting on a black chair in an artist's studio. She holds a paintbrush in her right hand and a paper cup in her left. The studio has wooden floors and art supplies on the table.
A painting of three women with textured brown hair, showing different expressions, set against a white background, with some parts unfinished and dripping paint.
An artist painting portraits in her studio with several finished and in-progress paintings, art supplies, and bright wall paintings in the background.
A group of women gathered in an art studio, with some artists working on a painting or discussing artwork, surrounded by art supplies and paintings on the walls.
Group of people holding up their finished paintings in an art classroom.
An unfinished portrait of a woman with dark skin tones, long hair, and a serious expression, painted on canvas in an art studio. Next to it, a reference photo of the same woman displays her with dark skin, long wavy hair, and a contemplative look.
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