Vladimir Vorotchaev was born in Riga, Latvia in 1951. He began drawing and exhibiting his art when he was eight years old. He received first place in the city competition "Childrens Art" in 1959. From 1960 to 1999 he studied Fine Art from the art master Vitalii Tsvirka in Belorussia. From 1969 he begun his career at the Art and Theater Academy in Minsk, Belorussia. After his graduation in 1975 he began participating in national and international exhibitions. His artworks can be found in the National Museum of Art in Belorussia, Regional Museum of Art of Belostock, Poland, as well as in many galleries and private collections from Moscow  to San Diego. He immigrated to the United States in 1990. From 2001 to 2002 he worked in Caribbean Islands. His paintings have been exhibited at the Mark Stewart Fine Art Gallery in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 2002 Vladimir returned to San Diego where he works as a full time artist and art instructor. He is a member of the of the Portraits Society of San Diego and has received the highest honor 2 years in a row by the Portrait Society. Vladimir is a master at Portraits. His ability to look at a person, whether from a photograph or in person, and capture their look as well as their soul, makes Vladimir truly a master.

Vladmir was the featured artist for Cirque Du Soleil's Zumanity 3 year anniversary at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. He featured 23 oils and charcoals of the many performers in Zumanity along with an oil painting painted during the event which was a gift to Cirque Du Soleil. The Zumanity Collection is available for viewing at the Cirque Du Soleil Headquarters in Las Vegas. Should you wish to feature Vladimir at your next gallery opening or special event, contact Vladimir directly by calling 619-948-7799.

Simply Italian: This shop features the unique work of Sandy Scheller and Vladimir Vorotchaev's Art In Glass along with Vladimir's current paintings of Venice.  Italian artisans, including lamps from Tuscany, mouth-blown glass from Venice, frescoes from Rome and lava-stone tables from Naples. Don't miss the lovely courtyard and guest house at the back. At 1646 India St. (619) 702-7777.

Ripa de Monti in the Venetian Hotel Las Vegas carries Art in Glass as well. This wonderful shop features unique glass pieces from around the world.

Classes

Vladimir is available for group and private classes. His passion for teaching allows him to pass on the classic techniques and creativity that he has mastered. His knowledge in all mediums is internationally known and he enjoys sharing this knowledge with others.

His adult classes include the study of the human body. He explores creative thinking, color, design, and understanding of all forms of painting.

His childrens classes explain color theory along with shapes, perspective and exploration of design. Students have commented that they are able to put down on paper what they see in their mind. This is an excellent skill for students to have so they can communicate their thoughts and ideas to others.

Vladimir's first class is free of charge. Each class is approximately 2 hours. Call 619-948-7799.