Teaching Artist Spotlight: Olga Hiva
Olga was born in the former Soviet Union, in St. Petersburg. She received her BFA from Corcoran School of Art, and an MFA from Pratt Institute. She began teaching visual art at Marquis Studios in 1991.
Inspiration: The old masters
Favorite dessert: Very dark chocolate
Hero: At the moment it is Paul Simon.
Most underrated art material: Used linens
Favorite color: Red
Personal best quality: Diplomacy
Favorite painting: “The Girl with the Pearl Earring” by Vermeer