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ARTIST STATEMENT

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"Being an artist is not a choice-it's a compulsion. And I'm compelled beyond any reasonable doubt."

 

 

I have always found the process of old master painting both intriguing (the secrets of imprimatura) and rewarding. The ability to capture scenes and objects through creative visions provide endless enjoyment. As an artist, I can get lost in the initial discovery process as I immerse myself in a variety of activities such as reading literature and watching the world around me followed by the actual painting.

I now try to improve on every aspect of the process from seeing the initial possibilities in a scene, to capturing and meticulously producing a painting of exceptional quality. I hope to steadily learn and improve my craft through interactions with other artists and workshops as well as independent study and endless practice. My goal is to follow the steps of the old masters and execute lasting pieces of art that will remain forever in the homes of passionate art collectors throughout the world.

Creative interpretations of engaging scenes and landscapes are my main interests. I constantly seek out opportunities by entering fine art competitions and collaborations with other fellow artists. 
All these activities help me to raise my level of awareness in acquiring complete knowledge as I know not to live a life of comfortable ignorance but to work hard in mastering the craft and its application. Ultimately, I look forward in making a mark as a well known and respected artist in Canada and other parts of the world.

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EDUCATION

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2017 Course work completed in Digital Painting/Illustration

2015-16 After Effects Adobe, Photoshop, Photography, Film Direction, Cinematography- Self Taught

2015 Course work completed in visual artform- The Drawing Academy 

2012 Course work completed in visual artform- University of Montenegro Faculty of Fine Arts 

2010 Fashion & Design - Ryerson University

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PUBLICATIONS/FEATURES/ MEDIA COVERAGE

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2022 - BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE MAGAZINE ISSUE 37  (PRINT FEATURE) 

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2021 - BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE MAGAZINE ISSUE 33  (PRINT FEATURE) 

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2021 - HI-FRUCTOSE MAGAZINE  Vol.58  (First page spread- PRINT FEATURE) 

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2021-  BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE MAGAZINE  (ONLINE MENTION) 

https://beautifulbizarre.net/2021/07/27/la-artshow-2021-copro-gallery/?fbclid=IwAR1gkWQm8bg9lhE2x14cLj0q-UJGfQZp2BSIPmwjzjRirDdpvBOe05ij5_o

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2021-  BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE MAGAZINE  (ONLINE MENTION)  

https://beautifulbizarre.net/2021/08/13/copro-gallery-summer-soiree/

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2021 - MARIKA MAGAZINE  ISSUE 1136  (FRONT COVER / 5 page spread PRINT FEATURE) 

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2020 - The Guide Artist Magazine (FEATURE) 

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2017 - The Guide Artist Magazine (FEATURE) 

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2017- Supersonic Art (Online Feature)

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2017- ION Magazine (Print Feature)

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2014 - Glassbook Magazine (4 PAGE SPREAD) 

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INTERVIEWS

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2023 - BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE MAGAZINE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 

A new chapter with Cirius Scion: Liberating the mind, fulfilling the heart: An Exclusive Interview with Cirius Scion – with Beautiful Bizarre Magazine

https://beautifulbizarre.net/2023/02/24/cirius-scion-2023-interview/

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2021 - BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE MAGAZINE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 

Into the Realms of Dream and Truth: An Exclusive Interview with Cirius Scion – with Beautiful Bizarre Magazine

https://beautifulbizarre.net/2023/02/24/cirius-scion-2023-interview/

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2021 - MIROIR:   Interview with the Artist Cirius – Miroir Magazine

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2021 - Marika Magazine (Print)

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AWARDS

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2021- (FINALIST)  ONTARIO SOCIETY OF ARTISTS: 148th Juried Exhibition   

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2016 -  ETA 3rd Annual Awards Finalist (http://www.emergingtorontoartists.com/2016-nominees?lightbox=dataItem-irmfci482)

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2015 -  (WINNER)  A Singular Nature 5 Art Competition  

(www.asingularcreation.com)

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2009 -  (FIRST PLACE) PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS : Arts Etobicoke People's Choice Awards EDGE Winner (http://www.artsetobicoke.com/Art/EDGE-Student-Art-Show/2009-Winners-Peoples-Choice-Award.aspx) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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