In this short overview, this article presents my newly framed scratchboard artwork, available for viewing and purchase in my studio as well as online. It also includes the completion and delivery of a custom commissioned drawing featuring a paraglider motif. Additionally, I am now registered on the international art platform SINGULART, expanding my visibility and opportunities for sales. At the end, I also present a small but useful hack for jewelry makers.
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The ‘Tree of Life’ scratchboard artwork, begun in February, is now complete, elegantly framed, and ready to transform a space—available in the gallery, online shop, and on Saatchi Art and Singulart (prices may vary by platform due to commission differences). Each finely engraved line reveals light emerging from darkness, creating a striking black-and-white composition that radiates depth, calm power, and timeless presence—an artwork meant not just to be seen, but truly felt.
Custom Paraglider Artwork – Finished
At the beginning of the month, I completed and delivered a custom commissioned illustration featuring a paraglider motif, created as a personalized birthday gift for a client. The artwork was finished and handed over exactly as agreed, staying true to the promised deadline. The client was pleasantly surprised with the result, and I always find it deeply rewarding when a commissioned piece leaves the studio fully meeting expectations and bringing joy to its recipient.
Watch the second part of the drawing process, “Bringing the Background to Life,” on my YouTube channel.
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When a Client Changes Their Mind: Adapting a Custom Artwork Frame with a Creative Outdoor Solution
The custom artwork was finished and delivered as a gift for a loved one, but a few days later the client realized the white frame didn’t feel right for the space anymore. Instead of replacing it, I proposed a quick and creative solution: repainting the frame in matte black.
The transformation happened outdoors, in the forest, turning a simple adjustment into part of the artistic process.
This project reflects the nature of custom art: adapting to client feedback, solving challenges on the go, and refining every detail to create a meaningful, personal piece.
SINGULART Membership & Curator Picks Selection
“New horizons, new chapters, new collectors!”
I am excited to announce that I have joined SINGULART, an international online art platform where my original artworks are now available for sale to global collectors. This step significantly expands my visibility as a contemporary artist and allows my work to reach new audiences worldwide.
I am also honored to be featured in Curator Picks: New This Month with one of my graphic works (see here: link), a curated selection highlighting new original artworks recognized for their creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic impact. This recognition feels like a quiet but powerful affirmation of my artistic practice.
If you’ve been following my work, this is a beautiful moment to rediscover it from a new perspective and explore my latest original artworks in a new context.
Studio Jewelry Hack by Ala Botnarescu: Perfect Wire Loop Technique
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Crafting precision in every curve, I create a custom wire loop for one of my handmade pendant using round nose pliers, carefully matching the diameter for a perfect fit—neither too tight nor too loose. This small but essential detail ensures a secure and elegant attachment to a cord or chain.
With a controlled motion, the wire transforms into a clean spiral that naturally embraces the pendant, as if it was always meant to be there. To complete the piece, I trim the excess wire with cutting pliers, achieving a clean, professional finish.
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