BIOGRAPHY, EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Niloufar, a talented artist hailing from Iran, embarked on her artistic journey at an early age, guided by her mother’s passion for creativity. Despite the initial expectations of pursuing a medical career, Niloufar’s true calling always lay in the world of art. Her life took a significant turn when she moved to the United States at sixteen, leaving her family behind amidst a backdrop of war and uncertainty in her homeland. This tumultuous period shaped her profoundly, infusing her artwork with deep emotional experiences and a unique multicultural perspective. After obtaining an honors degree in microbiology and pre-med from Arizona State University, Niloufar initially pursued a career in science. However, her love for art remained unwavering. She made the courageous decision to transition into the world of art, guided by mentors such as Dorothy Odland, Karen Frey, David Hardy, and Stephen C. Wagner. Through their guidance and her unwavering passion, Niloufar honed her artistic skills, transcending the boundaries of art itself. Her art captures the essence of her multicultural background and the profound emotions she experienced during critical moments in her life. Niloufar now dedicates herself fully to her art, creating pieces that reflect her unique journey and perspective. Her work speaks to the soul, inviting viewers to explore the profound depths of human experience through vibrant colors, intricate details, and evocative storytelling. With each brushstroke, Niloufar shares her world, inviting others to connect with her art on a deeply emotional level. Explore her portfolio to embark on a visual journey through the tapestry of life, love, and resilience. |
EDUCATION:
Figure Drawing Class and Workshop, David Hardy, Founder and Director of The Atelier School of Classical Realism, Oakland, CA, 2012-2013
Semi-Private Study & Workshop, Karen Frey, Signature Member Of National Watercolor Society, Oakland, CA, 2010-2011
Plein Air & Watercolor Class, Mark Roberts, Painter & Curator of Antioch Lynn House Gallery, Antioch, CA, 2009-2010
Graduate Drawing Figure Studio, Academy of Arts University, San Francisco, 2009
Mentor & Painter, Dorothy Odland, Women's Art Registry of Minnesota, 1999 -2000
Intermediate/Advanced Painting Studio, Dorothy Odland, Painter, Minnetonka Center for the Arts, Wayzata, MN, 1996 - 1999
B.S Microbiology, Arizona State University
TEACHING & MENTORING:
NCWCA Mentorship Program, 2023
Tableau, Owner, Private instruction for children and adults, 2000-present
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Speaker at "Portals" NCWCA & Arc Gallery, August 2023
Speaker at "Art Share" NCWCA, Via Zoom, May 2023
Speaker at "Land" The Drawing Room Gallery, San Francisco, CA, August 2022
Speaker at "Strictly Abstract" O'Hanlon Center for the Arts, Via Zoom, June 2022
Speaker at "Tides of Change" The Drawing Room Gallery, San Francisco, CA, February 2022
"Artist Interview" by Fuzzygrapefruit, Allison Johnson, Via Instagram, February 2022
Speaker at "58th JAS Jurors Talk" Fairfield Suisin City Visual Art Association, via Zoom, January 2022
Speaker at "Meet the Artist" Composing the Future, NCWCA, June, 2021
Speaker at "Art Share" NCWCA, Via Zoom, February, 2021
Speaker at "Art Share" NCWCA, Via Zoom, August 2020
"Artist Interview" Blue Line Arts, Roseville, CA, June 2020
Speaker at “Pandemic Transformation" Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Via Zoom, June 2020
Speaker at "Favorite Things" Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Virtual via Zoom, April 2020
Speaker at "Abstract 2019" Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA, October 2019
Speaker at "Members' Show Artist Talk" Richmond Art Center, Richmond, CA, June 2019
Featured in the "Immortal Artist" Curated by Garey Cross, Immortal Artist, May 2018
Featured in the #3 Volume, VOYZX International Art Magazine , September-December 2018
Album cover for Hymnoptera band, Foster City, CA, December 2017
Featured in the "Impressionist Works" Curated by Rebecca Wilson, Saatchi Art, February 2015
ART AFFILIATIONS:
San Francisco Women Artist, San Francisco, CA, Artist Membership 2021
ArtSpan, San Fransisco, CA, Artist membership 2021
Artist Alliance, Santa Fe, NM, Artist Membership, 2021
Northern California Women Caucus for Art, Artist Membership 2019
Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA, Art organization membership 2018
Richmond Art Center, Richmond, CA, Art organization membership 2018
Berkeley Art Center, Berkeley, CA, Art organization membership 2017
Blue line Arts, Roseville, CA, Art organization membership 2017
Pleasanton Art League, Art organization membership 2005
Livermore Art Association, Art organization membership 2005
California Watercolor Association, Art organization membership 2000
OTHERS:
Fluent in Farsi & English
Knowledge of French, Arabic, & Kurdish
Visited more than 38 countries and over 300 cities throughout the world
Niloufar's artwork is held in private collections throughout US
Figure Drawing Class and Workshop, David Hardy, Founder and Director of The Atelier School of Classical Realism, Oakland, CA, 2012-2013
Semi-Private Study & Workshop, Karen Frey, Signature Member Of National Watercolor Society, Oakland, CA, 2010-2011
Plein Air & Watercolor Class, Mark Roberts, Painter & Curator of Antioch Lynn House Gallery, Antioch, CA, 2009-2010
Graduate Drawing Figure Studio, Academy of Arts University, San Francisco, 2009
Mentor & Painter, Dorothy Odland, Women's Art Registry of Minnesota, 1999 -2000
Intermediate/Advanced Painting Studio, Dorothy Odland, Painter, Minnetonka Center for the Arts, Wayzata, MN, 1996 - 1999
B.S Microbiology, Arizona State University
TEACHING & MENTORING:
NCWCA Mentorship Program, 2023
Tableau, Owner, Private instruction for children and adults, 2000-present
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Speaker at "Portals" NCWCA & Arc Gallery, August 2023
Speaker at "Art Share" NCWCA, Via Zoom, May 2023
Speaker at "Land" The Drawing Room Gallery, San Francisco, CA, August 2022
Speaker at "Strictly Abstract" O'Hanlon Center for the Arts, Via Zoom, June 2022
Speaker at "Tides of Change" The Drawing Room Gallery, San Francisco, CA, February 2022
"Artist Interview" by Fuzzygrapefruit, Allison Johnson, Via Instagram, February 2022
Speaker at "58th JAS Jurors Talk" Fairfield Suisin City Visual Art Association, via Zoom, January 2022
Speaker at "Meet the Artist" Composing the Future, NCWCA, June, 2021
Speaker at "Art Share" NCWCA, Via Zoom, February, 2021
Speaker at "Art Share" NCWCA, Via Zoom, August 2020
"Artist Interview" Blue Line Arts, Roseville, CA, June 2020
Speaker at “Pandemic Transformation" Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Via Zoom, June 2020
Speaker at "Favorite Things" Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Virtual via Zoom, April 2020
Speaker at "Abstract 2019" Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA, October 2019
Speaker at "Members' Show Artist Talk" Richmond Art Center, Richmond, CA, June 2019
Featured in the "Immortal Artist" Curated by Garey Cross, Immortal Artist, May 2018
Featured in the #3 Volume, VOYZX International Art Magazine , September-December 2018
Album cover for Hymnoptera band, Foster City, CA, December 2017
Featured in the "Impressionist Works" Curated by Rebecca Wilson, Saatchi Art, February 2015
ART AFFILIATIONS:
San Francisco Women Artist, San Francisco, CA, Artist Membership 2021
ArtSpan, San Fransisco, CA, Artist membership 2021
Artist Alliance, Santa Fe, NM, Artist Membership, 2021
Northern California Women Caucus for Art, Artist Membership 2019
Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol, CA, Art organization membership 2018
Richmond Art Center, Richmond, CA, Art organization membership 2018
Berkeley Art Center, Berkeley, CA, Art organization membership 2017
Blue line Arts, Roseville, CA, Art organization membership 2017
Pleasanton Art League, Art organization membership 2005
Livermore Art Association, Art organization membership 2005
California Watercolor Association, Art organization membership 2000
OTHERS:
Fluent in Farsi & English
Knowledge of French, Arabic, & Kurdish
Visited more than 38 countries and over 300 cities throughout the world
Niloufar's artwork is held in private collections throughout US