Profile - Svetlin Sofroniev
Artist Profile Svetlin Sofroniev
" . . . doors inherently hold significant symbolism. They serve as a bridge between the artist and the viewer, representing obstacles, borders, but also the inception of a journey, self-discovery... All of this compels the viewer to approach the artwork, to empathize, and to actively engage in the unfolding narrative." - Svetlin Sofroniev Bulargian artist, Svetlin Sofroniev, invites the viewer into his beautifully painted watercolors through doorways, landscapes, waterscapes and cityscapes—each executed with detail and yet never losing the spontaneity that gives watercolor its unique character. He studied at the University of Veliko Tarnovo “St. Kiril and Methodii”, earning an MA in Pegagogy of Arts and went on the do post-graduate work at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. His work has been juried into international exhibitions claiming multiple top awards. He is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association. Sofroniev told us about his passion for waterolor and included a step-by-step example of his work.
"My first teacher was a watercolor master, and that was the beginning of my journey with this medium. The most important lesson I’ve learned is not to be afraid of the water—after all, watercolor is a water-based medium. I learned to work with a lot of pigment and water, embracing the fluidity and spontaneity that make watercolor so unique. Yes, I work with other mediums as well, but I always strive to capture a watercolor-like impression and feeling in them, too.
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