Photoshoot for the Art Studio "Renaissance."

This photo was made in honour and inspired by the Great Female Artist Magdalena Carmen Frieda Kahlo Calderón.

Frida Kahlo was an extraordinary Mexican painter known for her deeply personal and symbolic self-portraits.

I first picked up a paintbrush when I was 6 and let the world of color and form sweep me away. Growing up surrounded by a family of artists, I was deeply influenced by my grandfather, a painter whose work was inspired by the expressive power of Renaissance art. He didn’t just teach me how to paint—he gifted me a vision of the world as an artist, showing me how to see beauty in the smallest details and how to capture the essence of life itself. His passion for storytelling through imagery set the stage for my own creative path, and I began to explore oil, watercolor, pastel, and acrylic, blending the vivid energy of life with an emotional depth that felt like an extension of my soul.

As I continued to explore, my art evolved. At the age of 12, a relative invited me to model designer clothing on stage, and soon after, my sister asked me to present her creations. This journey led me into the world of art modeling, where my body became a canvas, and I worked alongside artists, sculptors, and photographers to bring their visions to life through movement and presence.

Whether I’m painting or modeling, the goal remains the same: to create something that resonates, something that touches the heart and stirs the soul. My work is driven by an instinctive connection to emotion, a constant search for meaning, and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of creativity.

Artistic journey:

• Since 2022: Illustrator. Worldwide

• 2020: Tattoo Artist. Machine and Bamboo. Thailand

• Since 2019: searching for my unique painting style. Worldwide

• 2017-2018: Attended an Art Academy course focused on drawing and painting.

• 2015-2017: Completed painting courses at the Academy of Arts and worked as an artist’s model.

• 2015: Completed a professional course in art photography. Second time.

• 2012-2014: Attended a painting studio, working with oil, watercolor, and pastel.

• 2009: Completed a professional course in art photography.

• 1993: Began artistic journey, guided by my artist grandfather.

Painter

Art Model

I have been working with artists and art photographers for many years, and I prefer to be called an art model because I create alongside the artists I work with. My journey began when I was just 12 years old, after a relative asked me to present her designed clothes on stage. Not long after, my sister—who was studying fashion design—along with her designer friends, invited me to showcase their creations as well. Since then, I have collaborated with numerous artists and art photographers, with each experience shaping my path in the arts and defining who I am as an art model.

Art Vessel

As an art model, I create alongside the art photographer or artist, becoming part of their vision while adding my own presence and expression to the work. I see myself as a vessel for artistic expression—someone who carries ideas, emotions, and visions, giving them form through the lens. Photography allows me to embody concepts, moods, and stories, becoming part of the image itself.

Not a model. Artist

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Based in Transylvania.

Creating Worldwide:

NYC, Toronto, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Barcelona, London, Edinburgh, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Bucharest, Transylvania, Bangkok, Tokyo.