Isthmus Sketches I Painting

I was born and raised in Bulgaria where I took my first art class at the age of twelve. After obtaining my MFA I lived in Japan for six years. Currently I reside in sunny California. My experience in three different continents, my exposure to such a variety of art, and my travels are reflected in my art. I am fascinated by color and relationships among colors. I find inspiration everywhere around me - the things I see, the way I feel; a painting can be triggered by a poem or a tune...I believe that creating art is a necessity for my soul, feelings, and sensitivity. When I paint I enjoy the feeling of absolute freedom and abandon, which does not exist in the reality outside of the canvas. My goal is to take the viewer through the whole process - from the reality through it’s transformation in my mind, through the expression of my own feelings, to the new reality on the canvas. My style is free and bold. I love contrast, sudden changes of color, unusual color palettes: everything that makes a painting come ALIVE. Cityscapes, abstracts and landscapes are among my favorite subject matter. I work mostly in acrylics and oil.