Workshop Student
“It was my privilege to attend a portrait workshop with Kim Gorrasi at Copley Society in Boston this Spring. Kim gave us personal attention and encouragement throughout the workshop and took us step by step throughout the process. She is extremely generous with her time and expertise and is an amazing artist. I loved her demos and instruction on how to prepare our palettes. Thank you, Kim, for everything! Can’t wait to put all I’ve learned to use!”
-Martha Little Fuentes
Workshop student
Copley Society of Art, Boston
“Kim Gorrasi led an incredible 3-day workshop at our art gallery this past weekend. She broke down the daunting task of painting a portrait into manageable pieces, giving one-on-one instruction to each participant as they needed. She went above and beyond getting to know her participants and models, making for a truly individualized experience. We can't wait to have Gorrasi back to teach another workshop!"
- Odelia Forman
Gallery Coordinator, Copley Society of Art, Boston
“Kim Gorrasi’s live portrait painting demonstration at the Copley Society of Art was an enlightening and engaging experience. Gorrasi thoughtfully answered all of the audience’s questions while demonstrating her extensive academic training and impressive technical skills. We look forward to hosting more demos with her in the near future.”
- Paige Roehrig
Gallery Coordinator, Copley Society of Art, Boston
Van Sotir Christo
“You said the framed portrait of Van was glorious. It is that and more. It entered my heart in a way I never imagined possible. When I saw it, the searing pain of loss I had buried so deeply began to leave me, replaced by the glorious gift you have. Thank you.”
-Jane Christo
Wife of the late Van Sotir Christo, U.S. Honorary Consul of Albania
and founder of the Van Christo Radio Theater
Harvard University
“I was anxious about the process involved in creating the portrait before I began sitting for Kim Gorrasi, but the sittings turned out to be a marvelously human experience. I got a chance to talk about those things in my work and life that matter most, and in some marginal way, Kim transferred their meaning onto the canvas. A thrilling experience!”
- Dr. Arthur Kleinman
Professor, Harvard University
Bentley University
“To create the posthumous portrait of Norman and Lida Smith, for whom the Bentley University Smith Academic Technology Center is named, “Bentley engaged Kim’s artistic talent and the family provided several photos of this couple over the years. Kim created a unique and beautiful portrait that wonderfully captured the essence of their life in the Maine countryside. The portrait proudly hangs in the foyer of the Smith Academic Center.”
- Aaron J. Nurick, Ph.D.
Professor of Management and Psychology, Bentley University
Weymouth Art Association
“Kim’s expertise and credentials attracted the largest audience at the Weymouth Art Association demonstration meeting. She demonstrated the methodical process to create a realistic portrait sketch. The resulting drawing was a successful likeness of the model. Everyone was fascinated and impressed with her educational portrait demonstration.”
- Kathleen Hunt
President, Weymouth Art Association
