This may sound a little cliché, but I truly enjoy reflecting on humanity and our place in the universe. Why did God create us exactly the way we are and not differently? Why were we given free will and the ability to choose our own path? And the biggest question of all, the one I explore through this series, is this: What if one day humanity evolves into a civilization of conscious beings that has uncovered the secrets of the universe? What would we look like then?

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