Kiril Tzotchev

One of my favorite artists is Kiril (Kiki) Tzotchev. He is an experienced sculptor, fine artist and teacher in the classical tradition. Much of his works are on display in various museums in the US and Eastern Europe. I was lucky enough to be one of his students for two years at his Classical Art School in Long Island. He taught me everything from the vital importance of a well-sharpened pencil to the order of placing watercolor on paper. I would come in every class and start drawing whatever he had set up for the day, whether it was a pitcher and fruits or a nude model. I admire his sketches that seem so deceptively easy and yet so perfect in proportion and volume and shading. Our class in Room 114 today reminded me of his studio. Good times :)