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Hello everyone!

My name is Katja Kunstek and come from a beutiful little country called Slovenia. I was born in 1983, in the sign of Aries.

For those of you, who do not know where Slovenia is - I managed to find a map of EU countries, where you can see it's position:)

Ever since I can remember, I tryed myself in one form of art or another. My first little attempts of drawing began in nursery school; I remember teachers allways begging me to finish allready, because it took me hours to be satisfied with the outcome.

I guess I inherited the talent from my granddad, who still loves to draw and patience from my mother, who knitted by hand many beautiful pullovers and cardingans for me. Thank you both:)

In elementary school and high school my paintings and drawings were regularly exhibited in school's corridors; my parents were so proud at me and that gave me even more enthusiasm to try something new. I even won a school's price once for paintings on silk.

Everyone believed, I would register to Academy of Fine Arts and Design, but I had other plans. Currently I am a graduate at Faculty of Economics and Business and am planning to finish my degree in marketing this year. Eventhough I am studying economics I allways find loads of time for my arts.

About 3 years ago I found myself acquaintante with polymer clay, but at that time I only made jewelry. By surfing on the net and visiting some great sites of other ooak artist I said to myself, I could try it too. My poor little attempts of fairies and mermaids did not exactly amaze me much, but I did not give up. As you can see, I am getting better and better with every fairy I make.

Beside sculpting I like to try myself in any form of art that comes my way. Just a few weeks ago I took part in wire jewelry making class and have to say it was great.

Being a fantasy art lover I am also a big animal lover. Currently I live in countryside, which gives me a lot of inspiration for my work.

Here you can see some of my favorite animals...

On this occasion I would like to say thanks to all of the amazing artists around the world, who are so kind to share their knowledge with everyone!

I haven't been sculpting long, but I know sculpting has become my life. It is something that calms me no matter what. I put a lot of love, energy and time into each sculpt I make and hope new owners will feel it too...

My work was featured in

an article on DeviantArt (millefiori mermaid Maluum)

"If you want to see, you have to look with your heart."

With love,

Katja