POLINA STOYCHEVA • ACRYLIC PAINTING • CONTEMPORARY REALISM • POLINA STOYCHEVA • ACRYLIC PAINTING • CONTEMPORARY REALISM •
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REALISM
SHAPED BY
TEXTURE,
ANATOMY AND
ATMOSPHERE.
The work is built through careful observation of animal form, anatomy and gesture, with attention to texture, light and atmosphere.
Oil paint, acrylic and hand drawing are used to combine realistic detail with symbolic and emotional undertones.
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Selected works
Portfolio
Selected artworks
SELECTED WORK 01
ACRYLIC 01
SELECTED WORK 02
ACRYLIC 02
SELECTED WORK 03
SELECTED WORK 06
SELECTED WORK 04
ACRYLIC 03
ACRYLIC 04
SELECTED WORK 03
SELECTED WORK 05
ACRYLIC 06
SELECTED WORK 07
ACRYLIC 03
ACRYLIC 05
ACRYLIC 07
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BIOGRAPHY / CV
ABOUT
Polina Stoycheva is an artist focused on oil painting, acrylic, contemporary realism and strong visual imagery. Her practice is led by animal subjects, landscape, texture and symbolic, emotional suggestion.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
PRACTICE
Oil paint and acrylic. Hand drawing, composition, anatomy, form, detail and atmosphere.
EDUCATION
University of Sunderland
BA (Hons) Graphic Design, 2021-2024.
Meridian 22 High School
2016-2020.
Malmö University
2025-2026
EXPERIENCE
Freelance artist and illustrator: original artworks, visual concepts, book covers and book illustration. Two solo exhibitions and participation in group and international exhibitions, including Ferrara, Italy.
SELECTED AWARDS, EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
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VIVID CATALOGUE
RAW &
GENTLE
A curated showcase of selected works representing the balance between untamed nature and atmospheric softness. This catalogue entry focuses on the FAMILY series, exploring movement and light dispersion through contemporary realistic form.
01 FAMILY
02 MOTHER
03 DEFENDER
04 BROTHERS
05 BUFFALO
06 THE KING
07 COMPANIONS
MEDIUM
ACRYLIC
SIZE
80 X 100 CM
GALLERY
VIVID ART GALLERY
POLINA STOYCHEVA
RAW & GENTLE: FAMILY
2026 • ACRYLIC ON CANVAS • 80 X 100 CM
Exploring the quiet tension between raw nature and gentle expression. This piece from the VIVID catalogue reflects a turning point in atmospheric focus and light dispersion within contemporary realistic forms.
CATALOGUE
VIVID SERIES 2026
STYLE
CONTEMPORARY REALISM
GALLERY
MAIN STUDIO / VIVID
ACTION
PRIVATE VIEW ONLY
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FOR COMMISSIONS,
EXHIBITIONS AND
INQUIRIES.
poli.sp@abv.bg
+359 898 436 750
CONTACT