I have a MA degree in Bulgarian Philology from Sofia University, Bulgaria.
Since 1984 I have been seriously working in the sphere of cartoons and have regualrly been published in many periodical newspapers and magazines in Bulgaria. In 1988 I started working on Stage & Puppet Design with Small Puppet Theatre SLON for many of their performances. I have written the script for several documentaries and animated films.
I am a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artist and exhibit in their Annual Cartoon & Caricarute exhibition and take part in national and international cartoon contests (Aydin Dogan International Cartoon Competition - Turkey, Jaka Bede - Poland, International Cartoon Contest - Gabrovo, Bulgaria, Marostika Cartoon Contest - Italy, International Biennial of Art Humour Tolentino - Italy, Yomiuri International Cartoon Contest and others)
Exhibitions and Awards: 2013 - Award 'Caricarute' from the Union of Bulgarian Artists; 2009 - Fool's Day Exhibition; 2006 - 'Noshten Trud' Newspaper Award; 2005 - In Vino Veritass Award; 2004 - 'Duma' Newspaper Award; 2003 - Internatinal Cartoon Exhibition, Beograd, Serbia; 1999 & 2000 - Award for Artistc Success from the Union of Bulgarian Artists; 1984 & 1985 Best Female Caricaturist in Bulgaria.
Here's my personal life story in pictures:
Since 1984 I have been seriously working in the sphere of cartoons and have regualrly been published in many periodical newspapers and magazines in Bulgaria. In 1988 I started working on Stage & Puppet Design with Small Puppet Theatre SLON for many of their performances. I have written the script for several documentaries and animated films.
I am a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artist and exhibit in their Annual Cartoon & Caricarute exhibition and take part in national and international cartoon contests (Aydin Dogan International Cartoon Competition - Turkey, Jaka Bede - Poland, International Cartoon Contest - Gabrovo, Bulgaria, Marostika Cartoon Contest - Italy, International Biennial of Art Humour Tolentino - Italy, Yomiuri International Cartoon Contest and others)
Exhibitions and Awards: 2013 - Award 'Caricarute' from the Union of Bulgarian Artists; 2009 - Fool's Day Exhibition; 2006 - 'Noshten Trud' Newspaper Award; 2005 - In Vino Veritass Award; 2004 - 'Duma' Newspaper Award; 2003 - Internatinal Cartoon Exhibition, Beograd, Serbia; 1999 & 2000 - Award for Artistc Success from the Union of Bulgarian Artists; 1984 & 1985 Best Female Caricaturist in Bulgaria.
Here's my personal life story in pictures:
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