Work experience

• Freelance Artist

  Vyara Art

  2005.11-Current

  (20 years)

  Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product. • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration. • Sold original art pieces through online platforms, gallery exhibitions, and direct customer interactions, generating consistent revenue streams while maintaining an active artist presence within the community. • Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones. • Developed unique art pieces that garnered positive attention from critics and collectors, leading to increased sales and commissions. • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters. • Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers. • Coordinated with city officials to initiate public art projects, enhancing community spaces and engaging residents in artistic process. •
• Illustrator

  BVM Bulgaria

  2003.01-Current

  (23 years)

  O Watercolour Drawing and sketching Collage Art history Art style History of the costume Perspective Visual storytelling Visual Art Creation Painted finishes Texture painting Photographic editin Strong analytical skills Dreamweaver Visual communication expertise Vendor relationships on technical skills and professional development. • Boosted online art portfolio visibility, optimizing website and regularly updating content with recent works and exhibitions. • Conducted workshops for aspiring artists, sharing techniques in various mediums and inspiring creativity. • Increased art sales at exhibitions, leveraging social media platforms for effective promotion and audience engagement. • Generated increased commissions by effectively networking at art fairs and social events, showcasing portfolio to potential clients. • Enhanced gallery visitors' experience by conducting engaging art tours, explaining significance and history behind each piece. • Successfully balanced multiple commissioned projects, delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines. • Improved studio organization, creating more efficient workspace that facilitated creativity and productivity. • Facilitated partnerships with local businesses, displaying artwork in cafes and shops to reach broader audience. • Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements. • Developed art and design concepts. • Designed and executed original artwork for various private and corporate clients. • Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art. • Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations. • Helped artwork meet standards of quality and accuracy. • Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects. • Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work. • Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients. Complex problem solver Interior design knowledge Commission requests Photo editing Material selection Networking skills Imagination Learning Passionate Innovative Communicative Computer literacy Languages Bulgarian Bilingual or Proficient (C2) English Upper intermediate (B2) Russian Upper intermediate (B2) • Identified concepts and created sketches for paintings, sculptures and illustrations. • Built and maintained working relationships with galleries and other art venues. • Used oil paint to create art pieces. • Developed illustrations for books and magazines. • Produced drawings and paintings for advertising campaigns and publications. • Selected and purchased materials for art projects. • Coordinated with art galleries to arrange display and sale of artwork.
• Illustrator

  BVM Bulgaria , Plovdiv, Bulgaria

  2003.01-2003.01

  2D games and cartoons

Educational experience

• National Academy of Art - Sofia, Bulgaria

  Scenography

  1994.10-1999.06

  (5 years)

  Stage design
• Bulgaria

  Performing And Screen arts

  1989.10-1994.06

  (5 years)

  Stage design

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