A glimpse into the way my abstract, fantasy-like portraits are created. This collage shows the early pencil sketches, where I focus on proportions and anatomy, alongside the completed works in color. I never have a fixed vision of the final result or a pre-planned palette. Everything unfolds organically during the process, and the background I choose often plays a decisive role in how the character ultimately appears.

A comparison between my pencil sketches and the finished portraits in color. Bringing these imagined characters to life is always an engaging process. I rarely plan the color palette in advance, it usually comes together naturally as I work. Step by step, the drawing evolves into a complete, expressive piece.

A closer look at how I develop my abstract portraits. What’s interesting is that the idea doesn’t exist beforehand, it reveals itself as I work. I usually begin with a richly textured, colored background, created using water and diluted oil paint. From there, I sketch a simple anatomical structure of the head and paint it in a single hue, exploring different tonal values. This stage helps me build a strong foundation before moving into full color. Then I transfer the image on