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So now, in the midst of my first watercolor drawings show, I am thinking about my career, why I do this, is it too selfish not to be a doctor or someone more sensible.

Three years ago, my father passed away, I was living in Germany, working as an entry-level landscape architect. I just realized I had made it, I was working in a nice studio on big projects. I was dreaming about it for the past 5 years at the University. However, faith came around and reminded me that my passion was to paint, that art was not a weekend thing, but a goal. I remembered how I was daydreaming about being a successful artist, having a gallery, and creating unique art for a living. I don't know how I managed to forget that, but one day I remembered.

I had to realize that no one would come to me and tell me: "Hi, you are an artist now. Please, take this studio, you will paint it here and we will admire you." I had to work for that, I had to study more, do more, and put myself out there.

So I went back to my home in Bulgaria and decided to try it. I had some money saved and just started to study, paint, and share more. And three years later - I am still doing it doing watercolor paintings, which I consider a success because there were some close calls when I thought I wouldn't make it.

The works of art speak more than I can, but yes, it is about my feelings and how I perceive the world - actually, all art and creative ideas are, I guess.

Thanks for reading this little story. I hope you like my watercolor art.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good Morning Violetta Boyadzhieva, You are a very clever, intelligent and an inspiring artist and yet times, you are teasing too, with one like this:):):). I Love your art . Regards and blessings. Uma

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really a very good work and very beautiful and the nest look really realistic.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like that you magically made the pencil showing through look really cool, like, its hard to do that with watercolor.

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One of the best sketch.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The watercolor is so perfect for these slightly transparent petals.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the butterflies! This looks amazing, you definitely put a lot of effort in it. You really prove the saying, "A picture paints a thousand words."

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are so beautiful. You manage to capture nature and the human body in the same image.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this one has a pleasant, calming effect on me. Love the colors!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love everything. You manage to make nature mix with a whimsical element and it makes beautiful paintings. And, good for you for doing what you want too!

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More proteas! Think I'll buy some this weekend and try to paint them too :)

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