Bio / Statement

Okim Woo is a Korean American artist based in New York City. She works primarily from life to create representational paintings, using charcoal, pastels, or watercolors on paper. Woo creates intimate portraits and figurative pastels that capture the internal psyche of her subject matter. Paying particular attention to the gaze, she draws on facial expression, pose, and gesture to faithfully and honestly bring out her model’s individuality. Woo has studied at the Art Students League of NYC for many years, under instructors including Harvey Dinnerstein, Ellen Eagle, and Kamilla Talbot.