WET MEDIA

Wet is any media that flows, or in other words, uses a liquid as pigment medium. Oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, and ink all wall into that category.

WATERCOLOR, GOUACHE,  AND INK, ON WATERCOLOR PAPERa deer's mindI created this painting during wintertime in San Diego. The catch is that San Diego doesn't really have winter the way a person from the North would see it. I grew up with seasonal … — WATERCOLOR, GOUACHE, AND INK, ON WATERCOLOR PAPER
a deer's mind
I created this painting during wintertime in San Diego. The catch is that San Diego doesn't really have winter the way a person from the North would see it. I grew up with seasonal weather, and it inspired not just my art, but me as a person. It was the natural cycle by which everything else was structured. And I miss it. The deer represents this longing - the desire for seasons, and everything else that comes with them.

ACRYLIC PAINT AND GOLD LEAF ON BFK RIVESBULGARIAN PHOENIXThe genetic makeup of a contemporary Bulgarian includes three main groups; the Thracians, the Slavs, and the Old Bulgarians. Each head represents one of these three ethnicities, united in one … — ACRYLIC PAINT AND GOLD LEAF ON BFK RIVES
BULGARIAN PHOENIX
The genetic makeup of a contemporary Bulgarian includes three main groups; the Thracians, the Slavs, and the Old Bulgarians. Each head represents one of these three ethnicities, united in one body. I've used the eagle as an archetype of power, and the colors of the burning phoenix as a symbol for dynamic rebirth. My insignia, which is the logo of this website, is interwoven with Bulgaria's oldest symbol ( that same symbol is shown between the bird's legs). This is a claim to me being inseparately connected to my roots and my people. Both signs are done in gold, for gold is reserved for what's highest.
* This is not a Nazi piece. Most cultures use/ have used the eagle as a power symbol, and the combination of black, white, and red are probably the most iconic color combination.

ACRYLIC ON CANVASto not fear deathThe skull is an universal symbol of death. The flower is a symbol of life, but of it's opposite too. Yellow is the brightest, most intense and lively color. I have painted a beautifully stylized skull by using … — ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
to not fear death
The skull is an universal symbol of death. The flower is a symbol of life, but of it's opposite too. Yellow is the brightest, most intense and lively color. I have painted a beautifully stylized skull by using curvy lines, which are naturally pleasing to the eye. I used these symbols to create a subversive image that claims death not as something to be feared, but as s friend, a positive within itself.

WATERCOLOR ON PAPERdevils and beasts at nightAn abstract watercolor that serves as the playground for an imaginative mind. Look long enough and you will start seeing. — WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
devils and beasts at night
An abstract watercolor that serves as the playground for an imaginative mind. Look long enough and you will start seeing.

WATERCOLOR ON PAPERthree generationsThere are three bird generations in this one. I encourage you to find them. — WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
three generations
There are three bird generations in this one. I encourage you to find them.

WATERCOLOR AND ACRYLIC ON PAPERagainst the grainA mass of entities flows in a direction. An individual flows opposite to them. By choosing how to hang the piece, you can have two readings of the painting. If hung as it is here, it shows the majority… — WATERCOLOR AND ACRYLIC ON PAPER
against the grain
A mass of entities flows in a direction. An individual flows opposite to them. By choosing how to hang the piece, you can have two readings of the painting. If hung as it is here, it shows the majority going down blindly, and the individual rising. If you hang it upside down, you get the opposite. A matter of personal choice.

WATERCOLOR AND INK ON WATERCOLOR PAPERthe tree of lifeFrom a purely technical point of view, this is a stained glass design. I was hesitant of whether or not it belongs here, or on my illustrations page. But it's place is here, because it has deep s… — WATERCOLOR AND INK ON WATERCOLOR PAPER
the tree of life
From a purely technical point of view, this is a stained glass design. I was hesitant of whether or not it belongs here, or on my illustrations page. But it's place is here, because it has deep symbolism and an unifying meaning that is connected to the human condition. The Tree of Life outlines a person's path to the highest self-realization, be that professional, academic, personal, interpersonal, or other. At the base are the roots - hands - muddy, striving, fighting among each-other for the higher levels. The middle level represents the branches and leafs - a point of stability and growth. The crown is a mandala (or rose window). It stands for the pure blossom of self.

WATERCOLOR ON PAPERcosmic lightA single candle burns in darkness. An egg is placed above it. The moment the flame licks the shell, both objects have new meaning. The fire is now wild, high and bright, splitting darkness in half, for it's brightness … — WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
cosmic light
A single candle burns in darkness. An egg is placed above it. The moment the flame licks the shell, both objects have new meaning. The fire is now wild, high and bright, splitting darkness in half, for it's brightness and warmth now have purpose. To nurture another is to grow yourself, and that is probably the most beautiful symbiotic relationship.

ACRYLIC ON CANVASaries aquariusAries is a fire sign. Aquarius is an air sign. I painted an androgynous person as the vessel of an Aries person, but made the focal points as attributes of aquariusness. The lips and throat are blue (Aquarius), as well… — ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
aries aquarius
Aries is a fire sign. Aquarius is an air sign. I painted an androgynous person as the vessel of an Aries person, but made the focal points as attributes of aquariusness. The lips and throat are blue (Aquarius), as well as the soul - a blue orchid inside the belly. So this is an Aries with Aquarius ascendant. I find working with astrology to be interesting, because there are so many ways to create and interpret meaning.

WATERCOLOR ON PAPERflowA great artist once told me that blue and brown are born for each other. I believe him, thus the palette for this abstract watercolor. — WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
flow
A great artist once told me that blue and brown are born for each other. I believe him, thus the palette for this abstract watercolor.

WATERCOLOR ON PAPERoasisA beast rests by the drinking hole. — WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
oasis
A beast rests by the drinking hole.

WATERCOLOR AND ACRYLIC INK ON PAPERBirds in spaceThere is a number of birds scattered on here. The only clue I will give you is that each one of them has an eye, and each eye is a tiny black dot. Some require image rotation to be seen. — WATERCOLOR AND ACRYLIC INK ON PAPER
Birds in space
There is a number of birds scattered on here. The only clue I will give you is that each one of them has an eye, and each eye is a tiny black dot. Some require image rotation to be seen.

WATERCOLOR, GOUACHE, AND INK, ON PAPERa fruit A tomato realizes that it's not a vegetable, but a fruit. Chaos ensues. — WATERCOLOR, GOUACHE, AND INK, ON PAPER
a fruit
A tomato realizes that it's not a vegetable, but a fruit. Chaos ensues.

WATERCOLOR ON PAPERbeauty burned the house downBlue lived in a brown house. Red flowers grew up from the brown dirt outside. So beautiful was their color. The brown house got inspired, and to mimic what it was inspired by, it started burning with re… — WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
beauty burned the house down
Blue lived in a brown house. Red flowers grew up from the brown dirt outside. So beautiful was their color. The brown house got inspired, and to mimic what it was inspired by, it started burning with red flames.

WATERCOLOR AND INDIA INK ON PAPERhometownBeyond the fields, my hometown is nestled at the base of a plateau. Menacing clouds gather over it, reddened by the setting sun. Something is about to happen. — WATERCOLOR AND INDIA INK ON PAPER
hometown
Beyond the fields, my hometown is nestled at the base of a plateau. Menacing clouds gather over it, reddened by the setting sun. Something is about to happen.

WATERCOLOR ON PAPERnature is femaleTo figure this one out, you should turn it upside down. — WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
nature is female
To figure this one out, you should turn it upside down.

WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPERblue soulA flower dies an falls to the ground. A blue butterfly flies away. Heaps of dead bodies on the ground. Blue butterflies above them. A prison guard on duty, smoking a cigarette, with his dog at his feet. There's no… — WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPER
blue soul
A flower dies an falls to the ground. A blue butterfly flies away. Heaps of dead bodies on the ground. Blue butterflies above them. A prison guard on duty, smoking a cigarette, with his dog at his feet. There's no room for a soul within him, so he has invested it in his friend.

ACRYLIC ON CANVASthe four thinkersTo oversimplify this, it shows 4 different types of thought. The philosopher is in the foreground - his thoughts shape one another. To the left of him is the scientist - his thoughts are much more linear. Behind him… — ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
the four thinkers
To oversimplify this, it shows 4 different types of thought. The philosopher is in the foreground - his thoughts shape one another. To the left of him is the scientist - his thoughts are much more linear. Behind him is the emotional thinker - we can call him paradox man - his thoughts are feelings, but thoughts. Then, in the farthest distance, is the artist - he takes all modes of thought and brings them together.

WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPERacid burnA prankster's looking at you. — WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPER
acid burn
A prankster's looking at you.

WATERCOLOR ON PAPERSoft waterI wish I could say more about her. — WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
Soft water
I wish I could say more about her.

WATERCOLOR AND ACRYLIC INK ON PAPERspeared byConflict, turbulence, pain. Someone is being speared here, but who and who by? — WATERCOLOR AND ACRYLIC INK ON PAPER
speared by
Conflict, turbulence, pain. Someone is being speared here, but who and who by?

WATERCOLOR ON PAPERDualThis is a project for a mural I painted some years ago. Click me, I'm the link. — WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
Dual
This is a project for a mural I painted some years ago. Click me, I'm the link.

ACRYLIC AND GOLD LEAF ON CANVASjohn's journeyI had never met a person more determined to become a billionaire than John. He helped me cheat on my math exam, and without him I wouldn't have passed that class. When I asked him what he wanted painted a… — ACRYLIC AND GOLD LEAF ON CANVAS
john's journey
I had never met a person more determined to become a billionaire than John. He helped me cheat on my math exam, and without him I wouldn't have passed that class. When I asked him what he wanted painted as a 'thank you' gift, he said ' three commas, as in $ 1,000,000,000''. So I did. First is the blue comma - easy, a cloudless sky. Then the second one, the hardest one - it will be bloody, John, you will be walking through the very flames of hell. And then there is his third comma, his star rising, golden and bright. The background is of repeating white and black lines - the good times and the bad times come one after the other.

WATERCOLOR ON PAPERruben's tulipsThe faceless women of a sexual dream in a whirpool of flowers. — WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
ruben's tulips
The faceless women of a sexual dream in a whirpool of flowers.

WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPERsnakeI spent one winter semester in Sofia, Bulgaria's capitol. This painting, together with 'PALE SHY' is of the few pieces I produced back then. — WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPER
snake
I spent one winter semester in Sofia, Bulgaria's capitol. This painting, together with 'PALE SHY' is of the few pieces I produced back then.

WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPERgoals and opportunitiesShe's in a city. All of the spheres around her represent the opportunities she has. All she needs to do is reach down and grab as many as she likes. But she has no interest. Passion burns within her,… — WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPER
goals and opportunities
She's in a city. All of the spheres around her represent the opportunities she has. All she needs to do is reach down and grab as many as she likes. But she has no interest. Passion burns within her, she doesn't want what she is presented with from the outside, her desire and the object of it comes from within.

ACRYLIC AND GOLD LEAF ON CANVASred, gold, and flesh, are to man as rot, excrement and vinegar are to the flyI wanted to catch people's eyes with this one, so I went back to what I was told by an American artist: ''If you want to sell anything, make … — ACRYLIC AND GOLD LEAF ON CANVAS
red, gold, and flesh, are to man as rot, excrement and vinegar are to the fly
I wanted to catch people's eyes with this one, so I went back to what I was told by an American artist: ''If you want to sell anything, make it big, red, naked and shiny.''

WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPERpale shyAnother one from the winter in Sofia series. — WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPER
pale shy
Another one from the winter in Sofia series.

WATERCOLOR ON PAPERsnake of mindThis one has to do with the snake as an archetype, as well as with Carl Jung's 'shadow'. That's as much as I can say at this point. — WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
snake of mind
This one has to do with the snake as an archetype, as well as with Carl Jung's 'shadow'. That's as much as I can say at this point.

ACRYLIC ON CANVASafter the crashTwo betrayals and a car crash later, this is what came out. Painted right after being released from ER, with a concussion and all the honesty I've had. — ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
after the crash
Two betrayals and a car crash later, this is what came out. Painted right after being released from ER, with a concussion and all the honesty I've had.