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An Introvert's Studio Diary: Honestly on where We Are Right Now | Atelierovo Art | Atelierovo Art
"It wasn't an easy decision for either of us - and in my heart, it came with quite a few tears. But it is a decision that is mature, temporary and above all: ours together."
Ivi Mrak
Sep 162 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary: Rebellion in Favour of Wise Fragility | Atelierovo Art
"Can I allow myself to be fully myself, completely open, through my art? I'll try."
Ivi Mrak
Sep 23 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary: When the Rhythm of Life Sets the Tempo | Atelierovo Art
"Today, perfection is a concept that very often means boredom to me. I love having things authentic. In truthfulness. In wildness. That is the healing power of art."
Ivi Mrak
Aug 264 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary: When They Copy You, You're Doing Something Really Right
"My mum would say: when they copy you, you're doing something really right. So dear friend: soul and true commitment simply cannot be copied."
Ivi Mrak
Jul 223 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary: Time to Give Up? | Atelierovo Art
"Wait. Isn't this exactly the same challenge we're facing ourselves? That is my version of adulthood."
Ivi Mrak
Jul 153 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary: We're Moving Out | Atelierovo Art
"This year is relentless. Uncompromising. Cleansing. Turbulent. And... beautifully, wildly adventurous."
Ivi Mrak
Jul 83 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary: Did I Fail? | Atelierovo Art
"Getting a commission where someone tells you they love your work and you have complete freedom - that's the dream, right? Wonderful! Ehm. Until it isn't." | Atelierovo Art
Ivi Mrak
Jul 12 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary: Please, Don't Buy That Painting as a Gift! | Atelierovo Art
"Paintings and art in general are very, very personal things. And this is exactly what is so very hard to get right."
Ivi Mrak
Jun 243 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary: Go create! | Atelierovo Art
"Where once there was - 'I definitely can't do this' - a quiet voice begins to speak: 'Try, you have nothing to lose."
Ivi Mrak
Jun 173 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary: Night, Moon, Sun, the Elements | Elliat - Original Oil Painting of a White Tiger | Atelierovo Art
Elliat — original oil painting of a tiger by Ivi Mrak. A story about freedom of spirit, old beliefs and the strength that rises from within. Because that is precisely how the world changes. Atelierovo Art, Banská Štiavnica.
Ivi Mrak
Jun 102 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary: Authenticity | Atelierovo Art
"Authenticity. Is truly a virtue. I allow myself to become who I came here to be. And you?"
Ivi Mrak
Jun 32 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary: Mural Art - How We Got Burned & What It Taught Us | Atelierovo Art
"Last year gave us a very good lesson. If something feels off about someone — trust that feeling. We didn't. And we paid for it. Here's what we learned."
Ivi Mrak
May 264 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary: For Those of You Considering a Painting | Atelierovo Art
"You've been asking us what our paintings cost and what goes into making them. So we wrote it all down — clearly, honestly and with love."
Ivi Mrak
May 224 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary: Valemon - Polar Bear | Atelierovo Art
"For years I ran from him. When we finally met face to face, in the cold wind with a snowstorm approaching — he said: I am your protector. I have always been here for you."
Ivi Mrak
May 222 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary: Humprey's Song | Atelierovo Art
"You carry within you unique gifts that heal the space around you. They are yours alone, waiting to be unfolded. It is a journey of self-discovery that cannot be replicated or taken from anyone."
Ivi Mrak
May 223 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary | On the Realm Where TARO Was Born | Atelierovo Art
"Precision and wisdom are born through mistakes. A million mistakes. It takes persistence and the courage to face your own shadows."
Ivi Mrak
May 213 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary | In the Process of Creation — Sofia | Atelierovo Art
"Where exactly are stories born and paintings that accompany the soul come into being? I don't find them in logic. So I just quietly dance around them, barefoot."
Ivi Mrak
May 213 min read
An Introvert's Studio Diary | On a New Series of Paintings | Atelierovo Art
"I realise that the best thing I can do for myself and for my work right now is to settle into exactly where I am and: feel. Everything, gradually and fully."
Ivi Mrak
May 213 min read
A new studio diary (the so-called "Introvert's Art Diary") is published every Wednesday. Join us and don't miss a single one.
You will learn more about the behind-the-scenes of our work. And yes, we write it only because we enjoy it - and it makes sense to us. We only use AI for " boring stuff " - we don't want to voluntarily deprive ourselves of the magic and hardships of real writing from the heart :).
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