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Rick Piloco

Teaches at Chelsea Classical Studio

Richard Piloco (b. 1964)  is an American painter and instructor.  He received his undergraduate degree from the School of Visual Arts, then continued his training at The Art Students League and the New York Academy of Figurative Art. Mr. Piloco was a member of a leading group of realists known as The Paint Group, six immensely talented artists who came together in weekly sessions to challenge and critique one another’s work. In 2002, Mr. Piloco was included in a small and select group of artists who traveled to the historical Forbes Estate in the north of France for an invitational painting adventure. Mr. Piloco has taught at The Water Street Atelier in New York and was a participant in the Mentor Program at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.

Reviews of Rick Piloco

(122 Reviews)
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Tina C. on 4/14/2023
    I needed more instruction.
  • Long Pose Figure Drawing & Painting

    Reviewed by Margarita F. on 3/17/2023
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by margaret b. on 1/5/2023
    i love his class
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Adriana L. on 10/21/2022
    Great experience! Great professors. Thank you!
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Charmie S. on 10/15/2022
  • Long Pose Figure Drawing & Painting

    Reviewed by Sophie K. on 9/7/2022
  • Long Pose Figure Drawing & Painting

    Reviewed by Alice B. on 8/12/2022
    Very fun and welcoming. highly recommended!
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Emma O. on 6/28/2022
    Painting from Life: Alla Prime was my first live painting class in over 4 years, so I was a little intimidated to start and wasn't sure if I would receive the level of guidance I probably needed from being a little rusty. Despite their being 6 other members in the class, the teacher sat with me throughout the beginning and walked me through color theory, mixing instructions, and even layering techniques. It was super personable and fun, the other class members were also happy to provide some advice and everyone was really nice! Would definitely take it again.
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Alex K. on 6/25/2022
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Emma O. on 1/6/2022
    The teacher, RIck, was incredibly helpful and patient. It was my first time painting in a while and he sat with me to walk me through even the basics of mixing colors and painting to scale. It was a great class!
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Denisa V. on 11/22/2021
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Susana J. on 11/2/2021
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Kareena G. on 6/2/2021
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Billie P. on 1/14/2021
    Such a great class. Not only was the instructor very attentive and helpful, the whole class was very welcoming. So much fun and would 100% recommend for yourself or as a gift to a fellow art-lover. Enjoy!
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 2/13/2020
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Anonymous review on 1/18/2020
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by Harvey C. on 1/11/2020
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by Caroline C. on 1/7/2020
    Great class! Loved it.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by Ray d. on 12/29/2019
    Great instructor and environment!
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Matthew F. on 12/12/2019
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 12/5/2019
    I am a serious student of drawing and don't like unnecessary distraction - like music played at any sound level. I mentioned this when I entered the studio but the guy did not turn off his music. Teacher did not step in. The teacher was good - not intrusive - and a perfect number of students (3) and a perfect model. I would not return.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Julius G. on 12/4/2019
    This is not a beginning class, by not saying this puts people in a awkward situation.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Anonymous review on 11/2/2019
    Very good instruction, model and experience.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by Dustin C. on 10/13/2019
    Great class!
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Dustin C. on 10/10/2019
    Yes I haven't drawn in a long time and felt a little insecure and the instructor was great. I saw improvement at the end of the class. It will be my regular class now! D
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Susan M. on 10/10/2019
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 8/30/2019
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Cindy K. on 8/30/2019
    The model was fantastic and the instructor was so helpful and knowledgeable!
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Rivka L. on 8/23/2019
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Mariko C. on 8/1/2019
    I enjoyed drawing even though this class is tough for bigger:)
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 5/9/2019
    PLace is too small they should limit number of people allowed to draw, to top it off theres a small room with curtain where staff come in and out often bumping into people.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by Patricia C. on 4/12/2019
    Such a relaxing atmosphere, I took 3 of my high school students to draw and they learned so much in 3 hours! The environment, the professionalism, and the helpful guided critiques from the instructor while drawing were great and so useful. We did gesture studies (2 min) up to a long pose (15 min), slowly increasing the time of each pose. I would like to go back and do a long-pose session to give my students an opportunity to create a finished piece for their portfolio.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by Keyana S. on 4/6/2019
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by Jasper R. on 4/6/2019
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Odelia H. on 4/3/2019
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by christina o. on 3/29/2019
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Anonymous review on 3/16/2019
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 3/14/2019
    Good class. Instructor was very knowledgeable and gave good one on one feedback and instruction on your drawings. Great way to practice drawing chops. Space is small but atmosphere is friendly and laid back.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Molly C. on 3/13/2019
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 2/7/2019
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 1/20/2019
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Yulia T. on 1/6/2019
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by George Z. on 1/3/2019
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Dave S. on 11/30/2018
    This wasn't really a class so much as open drawing time with a live model. Over the course of the three hours, we drew a series of 1-min, 2-min, 5-min, 10-min, and 20-min poses. Despite the course description, there weren't "constant demonstrations as well as critiques" -- I received two (very helpful) pieces of feedback from the instructor, but would've appreciated more help. I highly recommend that you have ample experience drawing live models for this workshop -- definitely not for beginners!
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Martin F. on 11/28/2018
    Very professional, i recommand it
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Jeanine C. on 11/24/2018
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by Blair A. on 10/6/2018
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 10/4/2018
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Marilu S. on 9/13/2018
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by John S. on 9/10/2018
    Fantastic teacher. Great atmosphere.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 7/31/2018
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Marie B. on 7/26/2018
    The poses of the model were really interresting Lack of Coaching from the « teacher » Not suitable for beginners or people who begins this kind of exercice
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Kacey A. on 7/12/2018
    Great experience- and I was able to use what I learned right away- really looking forward to returning when I can!
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 6/14/2018
    Very dynamic class that gives you the opportunity to practice many poses! Instructor very helpful and gives lots of tips and guidance. I really learned a lot during the 3 hour session and will be back
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 5/30/2018
    Really great. Very informative and relaxed environment. Would go back.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by James H. on 5/24/2018
    Very instructive and I need to practice more before I return which I plan to do in a few weeks. The instructor was very helpful and patient with me.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Sumin H. on 5/10/2018
    Instructor was thoughtful and clever. His teaching is really helpful to me.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Francesca D. on 4/26/2018
    Perfect for artists, amazing atmosphere
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Anonymous review on 4/14/2018
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Rachel K. on 4/12/2018
    It was really great and very informative. Much better than previous courses I've taken.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Daniel M. on 4/5/2018
    Very professional and friendly people atmosphere . Teacher gave great instruction and direction. Definitely one of the better Art class experiences I’ve ever had and look forward to taking more in the future.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Daniel M. on 4/5/2018
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Hyun K. on 3/22/2018
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 3/1/2018
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 3/1/2018
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by pierre b. on 2/22/2018
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Ellen Z. on 2/22/2018
    Was definitely quick poses. Most of class seemed to be know each other and myself and other person were add ins. Instructor was good giving general tips and spent some time with me. Was pleased
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 2/13/2018
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Michael H. on 11/10/2017
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Susan L H. on 11/9/2017
    Pretty good class, instructor very helpful,... only because I haven’t been drawing in such a long time, I found some of the model’s poses hard to capture in a series of gesture drawings. However, I liked the vibe with other students. I enjoyed the class!
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Nora S. on 11/9/2017
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Eve C. on 10/12/2017
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Anonymous review on 8/26/2017
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Kendra B. on 8/23/2017
    This was a very informative class. The instructor gave very useable feedback and came around every 15-20 minutes or so. The other members of the class were friendly, and overall, it was a great environment to work in.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Catherine S. on 8/10/2017
    Excellent instruction
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Emilie M. on 8/9/2017
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Jodi D. on 7/27/2017
    Great set up for a perfect day of figure drawing. Wonderful teacher to give you great pointers on how to achieve a better view of the figure to draw All in all I would definitely recommend this class
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Ilana S. on 7/19/2017
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Coraline W. on 7/13/2017
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by Andrew W. on 7/8/2017
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Elizabeth G. on 6/15/2017
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Yasushi F. on 2/22/2017
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by mirren g. on 1/11/2017
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Anonymous review on 12/30/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Mariah R. on 12/30/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 12/29/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by loren l. on 12/16/2016
    A good experience! I'm pretty new to life drawing, so the instruction was welcome and helpful.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Silvana E. on 12/13/2016
    Easy to find Fast No hidden stuff Simple
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Sumeet G. on 11/4/2016
    I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Rick gives very precise and effective instructions . Since it was my first class he quickly assessed my understanding & then went on to demostrate a quick exercise on my sketch book towards the rationale of the class. ( ie to capture the rhythm of human form and movements) . Its was roughly a group of 8 people - enough attention from teacher. Everyone is warm , welcoming & encouraging. Will be back soon :) Sumeet
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Anonymous review on 9/24/2016
    The class is advertised as a course that helps students develop the ability to draw from memory. There were no peer critiques during the course and there was no instruction on drawing from memory. Instead, the course was basically a nude model drawing session, the kind where you simply come in to draw a model for three hours with occasional commentary from the instructor. The class wasn't necessarily bad for what it was, but it wasn't at all what I thought I had signed up for. In my opinion, the description should be changed to reflect what the class is actually about.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Johanna P. on 9/22/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by octavia obolensky O. on 9/9/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Jodee R. on 7/18/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Roxanne K. on 7/14/2016
    I LOVED this class and the instructor was incredible. I can't say enough good things. I learned a ton.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Anonymous review on 7/2/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 6/21/2016
    Great class. The instructor was very helpful!!
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 6/9/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by Stephanie B. on 5/21/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Kamila T. on 5/20/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Tara C. on 4/28/2016
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Dorothy D. on 4/24/2016
    I hoped to learn more by instructions as I am not schooled in art. The instructor was accommodating but there just are too many of us to be given more individual attention. I learned a little about values and light and shadow, color, etc but 3 hours is not enough to grasp everything. I would really love to attend an instructional class I love to paint and I find I can grow with course horse. Thank you! Dorothy dicker
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by charisse t. on 4/21/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Sandra E. on 4/15/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Sandra E. on 4/7/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Anastasia S. on 4/7/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 3/31/2016
    I loved the vibe, the model was great and the teacher was very helpful.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Ashley F. on 3/31/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Sandra E. on 3/24/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by jingyi w. on 3/18/2016
    very good!
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Ari B. on 3/17/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by Mireya H. on 1/22/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by kerry s. on 1/22/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Anonymous review on 1/14/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Denise S. on 1/13/2016
    Very useful advice and a supportive environment. Be early, because it gets crowded fast.
  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Reviewed by Denise Sahin S. on 1/9/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Mireya H. on 1/7/2016
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by sabina u. on 12/17/2015
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Luiz H. on 12/2/2015
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Fri)

    Reviewed by Maisaa O. on 10/31/2015
    The whole experience was wonderful, I learned so many technics in a short time, I will always remember how I was trying to guess what is the right way to draw a figure, and how the teacher came to my rescue just by teaching me the basic rules.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Shari S. on 10/29/2015
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Gertrud Maria F. on 10/14/2015
    Great opportunity to meet other artists and students of art at all ages. Professional models, good coaches.
  • Drawing from Life: Constructing & Composing (Wed)

    Reviewed by Seema M. on 10/8/2015

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