A night in Nice Painting

I am a full-time graphic designer currently rediscovering my love for painting. After many years spent in advertisement I managed to take a step back from digital work and focus on working with watercolour, gouache and ink. I draw inspiration from the photographs I take during traveling around Europe and from my hometown of Plovdiv - one of the oldest cities in the world. I usually do a lot of fast sketches and base my artwork on those rather than the original photographs i take. This way I hope to escape the rigidity of realism and instead pass on the feeling and impression of the moment upon the viewer. Music plays an essential role in my work process. It is impossible for me to feel truly inspired without some jazz playing in the background. It was most fortunate that my first art exhibition took place in a renowned jazz club in Plovdiv’s Old Town. The music just kept on playing even after the artworks were framed. I hope that they will resonate with people around the world and bring more joy to their souls as they have done for mine.