The Tailor
Colored Pencil on Paper
17x24in
$4,290
Maria Villioti
Greece
Credentials
- Works on commission
Maria Villioti is an award-winning realist artist whose work redefines the boundaries of dry media. Based in Athens, Greece, she specializes in hyper-realistic portraiture and urban landscapes using colored pencils, graphite, and pastels. Her artistic journey is marked by a meticulous devotion to detail, capturing the interplay of light and texture with surgical precision.
As a Gold Signature Member of the UKCPS and a member of the CPSA and the International Guild of Realism (IGOR), Maria has established herself as a leading figure in the international colored pencil community. Her work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries across the USA, UK, Canada, and Europe, earning her numerous accolades, including the Exceptional Merit Award at the CPSA 30th Annual International Exhibition.
Beyond her studio practice, Maria is a dedicated educator, sharing her mastery of pencil techniques through workshops.
As a Gold Signature Member of the UKCPS and a member of the CPSA and the International Guild of Realism (IGOR), Maria has established herself as a leading figure in the international colored pencil community. Her work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries across the USA, UK, Canada, and Europe, earning her numerous accolades, including the Exceptional Merit Award at the CPSA 30th Annual International Exhibition.
Beyond her studio practice, Maria is a dedicated educator, sharing her mastery of pencil techniques through workshops.
IGOR’s 2023 FALL SALON- 3rd award- United States
30th Annual International Exhibition, CPSA- Betsy Bergman Memorial Award for Exceptional Merit- Florida, United States
16th Members Only Competition - Portrait Society of America - Finalist- United States
Figure/Portrait 2018 - Richeson Gallery- 1st other media Award- Kimberly, United States
12th IGOR Exhibition - Best Drawing Award- Carmel CA, United States
UKCPS 16th Annual Open Exhibition - Best portrait Award- London, United Kingdom
UKCPS Silver Exhibition / Mall Galleries - London, United Kingdom
CPSA 32th Annual International Exhibition / Brea Gallery - Brea Ca, United States
CPSA 31th Annual International Exhibition / The Summit Gallery - Cincinnati OH, United States
CPSA 30th Annual International Exhibition / Dunedin Fine Art Center - Florida, United States
UKCPS 20th Anniversary Gala Exhibition / OXO Tower Gallery - London, United Kingdom
15th International Guild of Realism Annual Exhibition / Principle Gallery - Charleston, United States
14th International Guild of Realism Annual Exhibition / Principle Gallery - Alexandria, United States
UKCPS 18th Annual Open Exhibition / The Station - Richmond, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Richeson75 Figure/Portrait 2018 / Richeson Gallery - Kimberly, United States
Richeson75 Landscape, Seascape and Architecture / Richeson Gallery - Wisconsin, United States
17th Annual Open Exhibition, UKCPS / Stratford ArtsHouse - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
12th IGOR Exhibition / Winfield Gallery - Carmel CA, United States
16th Annual Open Exhibition, UKCPS / Menier Gallery - London, United Kingdom
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