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

My process often begins with building textured collage elements right on paper. I shape the composition first, then continue working into it with acrylic, adding details, forms, and a sense of rhythm. It’s an engaging, almost playful way of working, where the final result always holds a bit of surprise.

A glimpse into my process of creating mixed media botanical diptych on paper from scratch. I don’t use AI or sketches, the process is fully intuitive, and I never know how the final piece will look. I build each composition organically, using hand-crocheted lace and collage elements to create texture and depth. Every piece is a one-of-a-kind, fully human-made work.

Working with blue and green hues always feels grounding and balanced. In this stage, I keep building the collage, painting over it intuitively and gently shaping the forms. Every element is handmade, from the very first layer to the final details, so each piece remains completely one of a kind.

A behind-the-scenes look at how this earthy-toned triptych begins to take shape. I start by creating textured surfaces with fluid oil paint, then introduce hand-crocheted lace and continue building the composition with acrylic. Step by step, the layers come together, forming a rich, tactile piece.