Monday, July 21, 2025

A Year in Color – My 2025 Illustration Journe


   As 2025 unfolds, I’ve found myself more immersed in art than ever before. This year has been a turning point—a time of experimenting, refining, and reconnecting with my love for illustration. From bold digital compositions to soft, textured pieces, every artwork I created in 2025 reflects a piece of my evolving vision.

    One of my biggest goals this year was to step outside my comfort zone. I explored new tools, tried unfamiliar styles, and embraced the imperfect moments in my creative process. Some of my favorite works this year came from spontaneous sketches that I later developed into full illustrations.

Themes That Inspired Me

Nature, solitude, and emotion were recurring themes in my work. I focused on capturing quiet moments—sunlight through a window, a character’s distant gaze, the stillness of a forest path. These pieces aren’t just scenes; they’re feelings visualized through color, line, and light.

Each piece taught me something new—and looking back, I can see how my art has matured both technically and emotionally.

Art in 2025 has been both a mirror and a window for me. It reflected my inner world while also opening doors to new perspectives and opportunities. I'm excited to continue sharing more of my work, stories, and creative experiments as we move forward.

Thanks for following my journey. Whether you’ve just discovered my art or have been with me for a while, I’m grateful you're here.

Nicoleta Stavarache 





Monday, January 1, 2024

My Illustration Journey Through 2024

 

As 2024 draws to a close, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on the creative path I've walked this year. It's been a vibrant, challenging, and incredibly rewarding time, full of growth and new directions in my art. From sketchbook scribbles to finished digital illustrations, each piece tells a story—sometimes mine, sometimes imagined, and sometimes borrowed from the world around me.

This year, I explored new themes and techniques, pushing myself outside of my usual style. Whether through detailed line work, bold color palettes, or textured shading, each illustration was a new opportunity to connect with emotion, narrative, and atmosphere.

I also had the chance to share my work with new audiences—through social platforms. The feedback, support, and even constructive criticism have all played a role in shaping this year’s output.

Art is a process, and 2024 reminded me that it’s not just about perfection—it’s about expression, experimentation, and persistence. I’m excited to see where 2025 takes me, but for now, here are some of my favorite pieces from this year.

Thank you for following along. Whether you've been here from the beginning or just discovered my work, I’m grateful you're part of this journey.

Until next time, Nicoleta Stavarache

 





Monday, June 29, 2020

Day Zero

 Check out this new awsome  post-apocalyptic cooperative zombie board game. Coming to Kickstarter in 2021.

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