Adrian Gottlieb
Based in Urbana, Illinois, Adrian Gottlieb is best known for his figurative pieces and portraiture, both official and personal, and is also admired for his uncanny ability to integrate radiant figures into realistic landscapes. Gottlieb often works directly from the live model -- what comes off his easel are people who are luminous — many seem to glow from within. Seeking to create what he calls a “total experience,” Gottlieb’s portraits are notably insightful, bringing us closer to the sitter through a heightened awareness of that person’s humanity. Gottlieb is a signature member of the California Art Club, and his work can be found in galleries at American Legacy Fine Art in Pasadena and T.H. Brennen Fine Art in Scottsdale.
Gottlieb has already been commissioned to paint English nobility, religious leaders, some of the world’s foremost corporate leaders, a member of the House of Representatives, the Governor of Nevada and the same figure when he served as a district judge in that state. In addition, his work is in the collections of the families of Starbucks, Midas, various hedge fund managers, and a Prince of Baharana.
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Color Mixing in Oil
Adrian Gottlieb | Workshop | Oil Apr 6 - 9, 2026Adrian will instruct this four-day workshop in color mixing, with emphasis on flesh tones. On the first day, Adrian will give a lecture on the...Read more -
Painting the Portrait in Oil
Adrian Gottlieb | Workshop | Oil Oct 13 - 16, 2025Program Description Painter and portraitist, Adrian Gottlieb offers instruction in painting the portrait, beginning with drawing in paint and stressing composition, proportion, structure, and expression....Read more