Mihaela Stancu

"I have always been fascinated by graphic design in all its forms as applied in our lives. Nowadays, much of graphic design is done on computers; therefore, I thought digital design could be a great opportunity to employ my artistic skills. I create my graphics in Photoshop, which I believe is one of the greatest software applications available. Currently, it offers so many functions and features that you might feel overwhelmed at times.

In a world full of digital graphic images, it is challenging to be original all the time. In this respect, my daily struggle is that after creating an image, I often experience a sense of “déjà vu” regarding my work. It may be valid to feel this way because Photoshop and other image software programs have become so popular that anyone can use them, even occasionally. Sometimes, with minimal technical knowledge, you can create anything you can imagine.

In my work, I am always looking for the spectacular – the “wow” factor. I do not aim to promote specific identity forms; rather, I want to showcase the real spectacle created by the interplay of colors, light, and dark when they are placed together in the same space. These three elements are the main actors in my artwork, capable of visually impact...

My earliest work experience was as a Technician Architect, upon graduation from Architecture and Urban Planning College in Bucharest. After that, I earned a Journalism degree and I have been a Journalist for seven years, working for Romanian Public Radio, as a reporter and broadcaster.

In 2005, I received a Desktop Publishing Certificate from Fanshawe College in London,ON. involving the knowledge of software programs that complement very well my work experience and skills.

Sensitivity to the arts along with journalistic and architectural skills nourishes my creativity.