Artist statement:
I’m a painter specializing in oil, with a focus on figurative and realistic styles, and I love painting portraiture.
In my work, I like to blend abstraction with the realism of the portrait. My art often explores the balance between structure and spontaneity, both in painting and in life.
What intrigues me most when painting a face are all the little expressions and features that are often subtle but can tell a whole story behind the portrait.
BIO
Daria Callie is a contemporary artist working primarily in oils. Originally from Eastern Europe, she currently lives and maintains a full-time studio in Porto, Portugal.
Callie’s artistry has gained international recognition, with her works featured at notable venues such as the European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM) in Barcelona, Spain, La Galleria Pall Mall in London, UK, and Seven House Gallery in Brooklyn, New York. Her artworks are held in private collections in the United States, Germany, France, and Japan.
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
July 2021 – Present: Artist and Director at Daria Callie Studios
March 2019 – Present: Teaching online oil painting classes
June 2018 – May 2022: Leading group painting workshops across Europe
AFFILIATIONS
Member, Portrait Society of America (PSoA)
Associate Member, Allied Artists of America
PRESS
Ana Markovic, “Daria Callie: Making Art Comes First, but a Career in Art Also Involves Sales.” Dscene Magazine, February 6, 2025.
Sergey Erokhin, “Daria Callie: ‘I Advise Students to Listen to Recommendations and Yet Develop Their Individual Styles.” Komsomolskaya Pravda, January 17, 2025.
Maria Williams, “Daria Callie: ‘If Someone Is Talented and Hardworking Enough, They Will Find Their Audience and Place in the Niche.” The Daily Front Row, November 20, 2024.
Manuel Trujillo, “How Aspiring Artists Can Become World-Renowned and Appreciated: Lessons from Daria Callie’s Journey.” Periodista Digital, September 30, 2024.
Artio Gallery, Artio Magazine, Issue 3, June 2024, Toronto.
Galería Artelibre, ModPortrait 2023 Special Edition Catalog, Zaragoza, 2024.
Galería Artelibre, Guía de Arte “Leonardo”, Zaragoza, 2024.
Mimesis Representational Art Exhibition Catalog, Barcelona, 2023. Magzoid Magazine, “Blend of Abstract and Realism,” May 2022 issue, Dubai. VH Editorial, “Daria Callie: A Vitality of Life.” ViewsHeard, April 2022.
Aleksandr Odintsov, “Belarusian-born artist Daria Callie paints very beautiful portraits with only five colors.” Dzen.ru, July 31, 2021.
Passion for Freedom Exhibition Catalog, London, 2018.