Klára Doležalová – Circle Foundation for the Arts

"I'm a painter and translator based in Prague. I paint mostly in oils using the alla prima technique and my main focus is on realistic portraiture and jazz themes. I also create abstract pieces which are often inspired by poetry or music. Recently I've started using gold and silver leaf, creating an entire collection of paintings entitled "Hidden Secrets" and I plan to explore the possibilities of gold and other metals in my future works.

I studied painting with Raj Chaudhuri, a Denver-based artist who was the best tutor I could ever imagine and had the opportunity to meet his great teacher Quang Ho - both of them have been my inspiration ever since. I also studied portrait painting at Studio Escalier in France and attended several figure drawing and plein-air painting courses in the Czech Republic."

Klára Doležalová's work was featured in the International Artist magazine and placed among the finalists at several online art contests. She is represented in private collections around the world and is a member of the Portrait Society of America.

"I am a Prague-based artist focusing on portraiture and abstract art, painting mainly in oils but also using other media and materials, such as gold or silver leaf, pastel and acrylics. I love poetry, jazz and classical music and these are my greatest sources of inspiration."