Hi! 👋🏻 My name is Stela, or Steluna online. I am a freelance artist and illustrator with a wide range of passions. 😊

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Originally from Sofia, Bulgaria, I moved to the UK to attend Arts University Bournemouth, where I graduated with a First Class Honours BA Degree in Illustration in 2020.

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I love drawing bendy people with wobbly limbs, using bright colours and creating worlds with fun, busy compositions. My style is very playful and I believe suitable to brighten serious topics. I would love to talk about social and environmental issues with my work in a light way that brings awareness and curiosity. 

I am interested in working on educational projects for children and teens,  as well as editorial and advertising projects.

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My process for creating illustrations begins with brainstorming and rough sketching on my iPad. This is my favourite part because I get to explore ways to bring the client's or my own ideas to life and try out new things. Once I have a solid idea, I create cleaner sketches, choose suitable colours and add textures in Procreate or Photoshop.

To complete a piece, I always add small details and ornaments. Sometimes, I add animation to make a piece even more eye-catching.

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If you would like to chat about a project you have in mind, please send me an email at stelabonova@gmail.com, I’d love to hear from you! 😊

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Check out my social media accounts below for my most recent work and a glimpse of my life! ✨