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I have always been creating things of all kind. I feel like this is what I was made for – creating.
I just need to make something with my hands all the time. I am printmaker artis graduated from the Sofia National Art Academy. I have opened my Etsy shop in 2010. My initial idea was to show all the different things I love to create, besides my engravings.

My work process begins of my favorite thing to do – going out for walks in the nature. This is where I gather the pieces that I turn into small creatures. I collect driftwood at the beach and also wood pieces from the forest. These nature walks are my source of energy and inspiration.

It happens very often that a certain wooden piece itself ‘tells’ me what to make out of it. Sometimes they have their little ‘noses’ and then I envision them as magical little creatures and recreate that. I love animals – those that exist and the ones I imagine.

I carve the wood with the simplest tool and after that I use sandpaper to smooth it. I love to combine raffia with wood. I use it to crochet the birds ‘wings for example as well as acorns’ caps, miniature baskets and other things.

Raffia is a wonderful natural material and I love to experiment in dyeing it with natural coloring like walnut leaves and beet for example. I also use dry corn leaves and dried squash that are grown by my grandmother.
I am a great miniature fan. As an artist, I work mainly in the area of small graphic forms and this love for miniatures can be ‘seen’ in my Etsy shop. Making things in smaller size gives them such a special feeling and touch. I also feel like miniatures bring so much coziness.

Take a look at my other shop : https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoLittleAnts