At the invitation of art critic Calogero Cordaro, at the start of September I packed up my paintings, hopped on a train and headed to Venice.It is always lovely to go to Venice – even with no … [Read more...] about Exhibition in Venice – Palazzo Pisani Revedin
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Sun in my eyes, pigment in my nostrils
Summer has its own rhythmThe light is softer; the air smells of sunscreen, apricots and long evenings. Inspiration is never far – sometimes it’s the morning sun slipping through the blinds, a … [Read more...] about Sun in my eyes, pigment in my nostrils
Less is More — an art routine in a slow rhythm
In recent years I’ve grown to love creating at a slower pace. Not always. Not every day. But when I do manage it, it feels really good.Honestly? Online everything looks dramatic, exclusive—like … [Read more...] about Less is More — an art routine in a slow rhythm
Where did I look for inspiration in March?
Happy HoliIndia flooded my senses — eyes dancing across patterns, ears catching market voices, nose drowning in spice aromas, touch embracing silk and stone, and my brain... going wild with joy in … [Read more...] about Where did I look for inspiration in March?
🌸 Happy Easter! 🐣
May your springtime be filled with tenderness and small joys — the scent of freshly baked potica, brightly dyed eggs and laughter in good company.Mouth full 🤤,Zoki ✨ … [Read more...] about 🌸 Happy Easter! 🐣
Happy 2025
May 2025 be colourful, fun, healthy and full of lovely things!Dear all, first of all I wish you a wonderful 2025! May it be full of challenges, puzzles, inspiration and beautiful moments that will … [Read more...] about Happy 2025
Pre‑New Year time…
When I wonder where the hell these last ten months have gone...It's been quite some time since I tackled writing for the blog, even though I have in my notebook a whole list of topics and bullet … [Read more...] about Pre‑New Year time…
Tea Tales to Remember
I kind of neglected this cute little thing and never took the time to properly introduce it to you. I feel a bit guilty—especially because its very content suggests I should have done the opposite. … [Read more...] about Tea Tales to Remember
D-Day! – New website officially live.
I’d planned to write this post last year. Sometime in March. Hahaha—what a naïve optimist! :D Didn’t happen. Then I thought maybe June. Still naïve. Then autumn. Still nope. Year‑end? You won’t … [Read more...] about D-Day! – New website officially live.
Off…
Heeey friends, it’s been quite a while since I popped in with an illustration. And I’ve painted absolutely nothing in that time, ha! You know how good that feels?! hahaha :D Fingers, wrist, shoulder … [Read more...] about Off…
PRISLUHNI GOZDU – a picture book about mindfulness
There are always stretches in the year when I take less time for social posts. Some say that’s a mortal sin for the algorithm. I say, “boh vari” (roughly: heaven help it). :PThe truth: in those … [Read more...] about PRISLUHNI GOZDU – a picture book about mindfulness
Mini Collection
Ha! I set up a whole display shelf for you—for when you pop by my bit of town. (Don’t forget the coffee. I like Bajadera too. A bit of sirloin also fine. Thx.) I “borrowed” it from trgovina IKA while … [Read more...] about Mini Collection
Even the Greys Are Beautiful (Tudi sivine so lepe)
Today I'm sharing something in greys. Sadly, there are moments when we need to share and express sadness— yet still in a gentle, subtle way, with a little hope, somewhere... … [Read more...] about Even the Greys Are Beautiful (Tudi sivine so lepe)
GREETING
LOKS KOMA JOLIN, Christmas song by Lana Sigurdsson
I am sharing this beautiful Christmas song by the Icelandic composer Lana Sigurdsson. The cover you probably know from somewhere.I hope you are spending calm and pleasant holiday days. Any potica … [Read more...] about LOKS KOMA JOLIN, Christmas song by Lana Sigurdsson
Beautiful holidays
May it be beautiful holidays, my dear ones! Stuff yourselves today with potica as if it were the last time.The illustration was created as a cover for the magazine Zmajček — … [Read more...] about Beautiful holidays
ARTish — for the first time at a stall in Radol’ca
Morning!What gorgeous colours this morning! All 527 shades of grey wherever we look. At least put a yellow, red or pink umbrella above your head so you fit the scene.I’m currently sitting at the … [Read more...] about ARTish — for the first time at a stall in Radol’ca
FOR COFFEE TO THE EXHIBITION
Ilich in Maribor — are you crazy!Yesterday I visited a corner in Maribor especially dear to me — Slaščičarna Ilich. Since November there’s been an exhibition there of some illustrations from … [Read more...] about FOR COFFEE TO THE EXHIBITION
CALENDAR 2024
Right then — calendars again! You waited so patiently for me; I think you'll be happy — it's a cracking one. Both versions — wall and desk — are now in the shop.I'll tell you more about the content … [Read more...] about CALENDAR 2024
September creative workshop
Last weekend we met again at a lovely creative workshop. This time the girls painted autumn glimpses. We set the theme by them searching for random and pleasant associations they had that week. More … [Read more...] about September creative workshop
Chocolate and flowers
Is there anything better in the world than chocolate and flowers? Of course! Excellent chocolate decorated with the most beautiful blossoms.Very often when I think about gifts and when I want to … [Read more...] about Chocolate and flowers
Mother’s Day
My dear mamas, no I did not forget your day. But yesterday there were sooo many posts for Mother's Day that it was already totally too much for me. So I said to myself that I will play the mushroom … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day
Shop IKA
Oof, this morning the frost was kind of gathering on me as I was driving into town, it was so cold. And I went to shop IKA, because the girls there said if we would play a bit at being kurents, to … [Read more...] about Shop IKA
Rayher
When you wander into Rayher, I'll poke you in the eye. … [Read more...] about Rayher
First Art Workshop
My dear girls, it was sooo lovely being with you on Saturday!Sharing a few glimpses from our get‑together and workshop. My first ever! (Workshop, I mean— I do socialise now and then during the year … [Read more...] about First Art Workshop
From Pup to Lad
WHY LITTLE BEARS LOVE THE FLUTE (ZAKAJ IMAJO MEDVEDKI RADI FLAVTO)
The other day I showed you this gorgeous music notebook, and because some of you asked where this cheerful wonder can be found, here’s a quick introduction.“Zakaj imajo medvedki radi flavto” (Why … [Read more...] about WHY LITTLE BEARS LOVE THE FLUTE (ZAKAJ IMAJO MEDVEDKI RADI FLAVTO)
Happy 2021
All the best wishes for the upcoming year I am happy you are here! I send you good wishes.In the New year to come, I wish that you to take your steps firmly and confidently on the path you have … [Read more...] about Happy 2021
2021 Calendar (Koledar 2021)
It's finally here! The 2021 calendar. I decided that in the coming year we all need a little pampering. As you leaf through it, you'll be able to enjoy the company of cute, playful fairies and … [Read more...] about 2021 Calendar (Koledar 2021)
Submission for Redpaperkite
In October, I took part in a competition hosted by a smaller publishing house Redpaperkite from Australia. As soon as I saw that they would be hosting a competition in the summer, I knew that I wanted … [Read more...] about Submission for Redpaperkite
Twinkle Sleepyhead (Zvezdica Zaspanka)
I've always wanted to take part in the Folktale Week challenge. Its concept has always appealed to me and folk tales have long been close to my heart. I feel my illustration style fits this kind of … [Read more...] about Twinkle Sleepyhead (Zvezdica Zaspanka)
Sketching
How I approach sketching I am convinced daily sketching is very important for every illustrator. The process that happens before the final illustration emerges and that takes a lot of time and … [Read more...] about Sketching
Draw This in Your Style Challenge – Flower Girl (Izziv Cvetlična gospodična – nariši v svojem slogu)
In September I hosted my first Draw This in Your Style challenge featuring the Flower Girl. Oh it was such fun!What are Draw This in Your Style challenges anyway? An illustrator posts one of their … [Read more...] about Draw This in Your Style Challenge – Flower Girl (Izziv Cvetlična gospodična – nariši v svojem slogu)
Interview for the Online Magazine Spletni Čas (Intervju za spletni časopis Spletni čas)
Slovenian online magazine Spletni Čas kindly invited me to present myself in their Portraits section. I’m happy to invite you to read the full interview.You can also find a selection of my artworks … [Read more...] about Interview for the Online Magazine Spletni Čas (Intervju za spletni časopis Spletni čas)
Illustrating children’s books – MATS ICB7
The course In August, I attended an online course with renowned art agent Lila Rogers and art director Zoe Tucker, Make Art That Sells. I’ve wanted to attend their online course Illustrating … [Read more...] about Illustrating children’s books – MATS ICB7
Interview for Illustration Now
I've done an interview for Blackwork and Illustration Now! last year. They are a blog that promotes badass illustrators. I was very happy when they included me in their set of illustrators and invited … [Read more...] about Interview for Illustration Now
Moon and Stars (Luna in zvezde)
Motivi, ki jih slikam Zelo uživam v zasanjanih in nežnih motivih, zato se tudi težko uprem nebesnim telesom. Luna in zvezde sta moj pogosti spremljevalec v ilustracijah, prav tako voda. Pred dnevi sem … [Read more...] about Moon and Stars (Luna in zvezde)
Stay Humble (Pesem o skromnosti)
Stay Humble When the sun risesAnd the waves crumbleThey never show offAnd always stay humble When animals developAnd the silver linings bendThey respect each otherAnd never dare to offend When the … [Read more...] about Stay Humble (Pesem o skromnosti)
The Moon And The Stars
The motifs I paint There was a moon and there were stars. The truth is that I enjoy dreamy-like, gentler motifs, so I can hardly resist these stellar bodies. And it’s the same with water. I was going … [Read more...] about The Moon And The Stars
Experiments
I have been especially attracted to experimenting with transparency recently. The most practical motif for this kind of experiment is flowers. And water. Water maybe even more so. Flowers represent … [Read more...] about Experiments
Notebooks with floral covers
Why are personal projects important? I believe every artist needs personal projects—large or small. First of all they bring joy; they also awaken an even deeper passion for illustration. They don’t … [Read more...] about Notebooks with floral covers
Little Ballerinas and Their Blossoms (Male baletke in njihove cvetke)
A short introduction. The book is a collection of witty remarks, wise thoughts and conversations of little ballerinas that have been gathered and written down for several years by Tanja Pečenko, a … [Read more...] about Little Ballerinas and Their Blossoms (Male baletke in njihove cvetke)
Cvetka Herbal Estate (Zeliščno posestvo Cvetka)
What is Cvetka?Cvetka Herbal Estate is a business owned by Katarina Kovačič, a biotechnology graduate. She found her love and passion in nature. All the herbs you find in their aromatic products … [Read more...] about Cvetka Herbal Estate (Zeliščno posestvo Cvetka)
Not the Most Splendid Year
Not the Most Splendid Year Today marks exactly one year since I gathered my courage, rolled up my sleeves, took a brush and painted the year 2018 for myself.I won't pretend everything was … [Read more...] about Not the Most Splendid Year
Dragon or Unicorn?
Dragon or unicorn?Most of us like animals, don't we? We often even identify with a particular kind and see others through that lens. They're always great drawing subjects. I've noticed boys tend to … [Read more...] about Dragon or Unicorn?
Get Yourself an Umbrella – A Yellow One!
Get Yourself an Umbrella – Make it Yellow. I often find myself painting umbrellas. I'm not sure why. Maybe they pull me back to childhood. Many people get gloomy when the rain starts and they have to … [Read more...] about Get Yourself an Umbrella – A Yellow One!