Cristian Blei

Cristian Blei is a Romanian contemporary visual artist, b. in 1974 in Bucharest.
He began drawing and painting at a young age, drawn to the expressive qualities of color and shape.
Growing up in a family of visual artists, he was exposed to art from an early age, which ultimately led him to pursue a career in the arts.
During his period of training, he had the opportunity to learn from numerous talented artists and teachers.
Through his interactions with them, he developed both technical skills and a deeper understanding of the art world, ultimately refining his own unique artistic vision.
He explored a wide range of artistic techniques and mediums, to bring diverse subjects and themes to life.
Yet, he consistently returned to the classic oil technique, mastering the art of layered colors to create rich, nuanced effects.
One of his signature approaches is the judicious use of gold leaf in his oil paintings, which adds depth, complexity, and a touch of refinement to his works.


Works of art in private collections in the Romania, Sweden, Greece, Italy, Germany, UK, Israel, Denmark, Spain

Graduated of the "Nicolae Tonitza" High School of Fine Arts in Bucharest (1992).
Graduated from the Academy of Arts Bucharest in 1998.
Member of Romanian Union of Professional Artists UAP (2001)
Member Circle Foundation for the Arts (CFA) Affiliate Artist (2020)

Awards:
- Circle Foundation for the Arts (CFA) - Artist of the Month Award (April 2020) |
Certificate of Excellence [Finalist]
- The 36th International Artvita Online Art Contest (January 2020)| Certificate of Excellence [Finalist]
- Circle Foundation for the Arts (CFA) - Artist of the Year Award (January 2020) |
Honorable Mention Award [Finalist]