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I\u2019m Graciela Bombalova-Bogra<\/span>, a professional portrait artist with over 30 years of experience. I have always been fascinated by faces and the human figure. My passion is to capture the true personality and soul of my subjects.<\/span><\/p>\n

I am originally from Bulgaria, where I earned a Master\u2019s degree in Textile Arts from the National Academy of Arts in Sofia. After graduating, I moved to the Caribbean, where I spent 12 happy years painting portraitsin luxury hotels for international tourists.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2010, after my son was born, I moved to Spain\u2019s beautiful Costa Brava. Today, I run my online studio near the Mediterranean Sea, working with clients worldwide. While I paint all types of portraits, I have specialized in children’s portraits in soft pastel, which is my true favorite. I also collaborate with Mamut Pastels as an art advisor , a partnership that constantly inspires my technique and brings vibrant energy to my artwork.<\/span><\/p>\n

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