I am a passionate visual artist and painter specializing in fine art and illustrations. With solid academic and professional background in the restoration of historical monuments, including mural and wood restoration, I combine traditional techniques with my artistic vision to create meaningful works of art. I thrive on blending fine art and restoration—bringing history to life while contributing original creations to the contemporary art world.…

Isabela Luca

I am a passionate visual artist and painter specializing in fine art and illustrations. With solid academic and professional background in the restoration of historical monuments, including mural and wood restoration, I combine traditional techniques with my artistic vision to create meaningful works of art. I thrive on blending fine art and restoration—bringing history to life while contributing original creations to the contemporary art world.…

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I am a passionate visual artist and painter specializing in fine art and illustrations. With solid academic and professional background in the restoration of historical monuments, including mural and wood restoration, I combine traditional techniques with my artistic vision to create meaningful works of art.
I thrive on blending fine art and restoration—bringing history to life while contributing original creations to the contemporary art world.

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Language

English
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Portrait and illustration artist (custom orders) at Independent / commissions
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025
Personalized orders for portraits of people and animals using graphite and charcoal techniques, watercolor, fine art in watercolor and oil, and restoration of private icons and wooden objects. Also creates fine art and narrative/creative illustrations, and works across multiple traditional painting approaches (oil, acrylic, tempera, watercolor) including realistic portraits and Byzantine-style icon painting.
Personalized portrait and restoration services
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2025
Personalized orders: portraits of people and animals (graphite and charcoal techniques, watercolor), fine art (watercolor and oil techniques), and restoration of private icons and wooden objects.
Fine artist / illustrator (portraits and illustrations) at Independent / personalized commissions
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2025
Created personalized orders including human and animal portraits (graphite and charcoal techniques, watercolor), fine art works (watercolor and oil), and restoration of private icons and wooden objects. Also produced artistic and narrative illustration work, with advanced visual and chromatic composition skills, including Byzantine icon painting aesthetics.
Portrait artist / illustrator / restoration specialist
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2025
Personalized commissions including portraits of people and animals (graphite and charcoal techniques; watercolor), fine art (watercolor and oil techniques), restoration of private icons and wooden objects, and illustrative works.
Mural restoration and conservation at Voivodes and Henri Coandă halls of the Palace of Culture (Iași County) / workshop
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Restoration and conservation of mural paintings in the Voivodes and Henri Coandă halls at the Palace of Culture, maintaining the artworks’ historical and aesthetic value.
Restoration and conservation specialist (mural painting) at Vovodes and Hanri Coanda Halls, Palace of Culture, Iasi County
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Restoration and conservation artist (mural paintings) at Voeivodes and Henri Coanda Halls, Palace of Culture, Iași County (Romania)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Restoration and conservation of mural paintings in the Voivodes and Henri Coanda Halls, Palace of Culture (2015–2016).
Iconostasis restoration and conservation (Byzantine religious art) at Golia Monastery (Iași County) / workshop
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Restoration and conservation of the iconostasis at Golia Monastery, contributing to the preservation of historic religious artworks.
Restoration and conservation specialist (iconostasis / mural painting) at Golia Monastery, Iasi County
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Art conservator / restorer (iconostasis and mural paintings) at Gol( i )a Monastery, Iași County; Voivodes and Hanri Coand( a ) halls, Palace of Culture, Iași County
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Restoration and conservation of the iconostasis at Gol( i )a Monastery, followed by restoration of mural paintings in the Voivodes and Henri Coand( a ) halls of the Palace of Culture.
Restoration and conservation artist (iconostasis and murals) at Golia Monastery, Iași County (Romania)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Restoration and conservation of the iconostasis of the Golia Monastery (2013–2015).
Church mural restoration and conservation at “Entry in to the Church of the Virgin Mary” Church – Vioresi, Slatina, Ialomița County (text indicates Valcea County)
June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Restoration and conservation of the mural painting for the church titled “Entry in to the Church of the Virgin Mary,” across June–July as specified.
Restoration and conservation specialist (church painting) at Entry in to the Church of the Virgin Mary, Vioresti, Slatioara, Valcea County
June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Art conservator / restorer (mural painting) at “Entry into the Church of the Virgin Mary” Church, Vioresti, Slatioara, Valcea County
June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Restoration and conservation of mural painting at the specified church location.
Restoration and conservation artist (mural paintings) at Entry into the Church of the Virgin Mary, Church of the Virgin Mary, Vioresti, Slatioara, Valcea County (Romania)
June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Restoration and conservation of mural paintings (June–July during 2009).
Mural restoration and conservation at “Fundeniii Doamnei” church (Ilfov County) / workshop
July 1, 2007 - October 31, 2009
Restoration and conservation of the church’s mural painting (“Fundeniii Doamnei”), working across summer/fall months as listed.
Restoration and conservation specialist (mural painting) at “Fundeni Domnnei” church, Ilfov County
July 1, 2007 - October 31, 2009
Art conservator / restorer (mural painting) at Various church sites (Valcea County, Romania)
July 1, 2007 - October 31, 2007
Restoration and conservation of mural paintings in religious historic buildings, including work described as “Fundeni( i ) Doamnei” church murals.
Restoration and conservation artist (mural paintings and wood icons) at “Fundeni” Doamnei church, Ilfov County (Romania)
July 1, 2007 - October 31, 2009
Restoration and conservation of mural paintings at the “Fundeni Doamnei” church (July–October during 2007–2009).
Mural restoration and conservation at Bistrita Monastery Hospital (Bistrita County) / workshop
June 1, 2005 - September 30, 2007
Restoration and conservation work on the mural painting of the hospital at Bistrita Monastery (months of June–September each year during the period stated). Focused on preserving historical integrity and visual continuity of the murals.
Restoration and conservation specialist (mural painting) at Bistrita Monastery Hospital, Bistrita County
June 1, 2005 - September 30, 2007
Art conservator / restorer (mural painting and wooden icons) at Various historic monuments sites, churches, monasteries, and the Palace of Culture in Iași County, Romania
June 1, 2005 - September 30, 2005
Restoration and conservation work on historic murals and wooden religious icons. Experience includes repairing, stabilizing, and conserving mural paintings in churches and hospital/museum-type settings; and restoration of wooden icons and iconostasis elements. Worked across multiple locations over several years, applying traditional techniques alongside a fine-art approach to create meaningful visual results while preserving historical integrity.
Restoration and conservation artist (mural paintings and wood icons) at Bistrita Monastery Hospital, Bistrita County (Romania)
June 1, 2005 - September 30, 2007
Restoration and conservation of mural paintings at the Bistrita Monastery Hospital (June–September during 2005–2007).

Education

painting, conservation and restoration of heritage objects at Universitatea George Enescu de Arte, Iași, România
July 1, 2026 - June 15, 2009
at National College of Art "Octav Bancila" Iasi
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
at Faculty of Fine Arts and Design "George Enescu" Iasi (Group painting exhibitions)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
National College of Art degree (Octav Bancila) at National College of Art "Octav Bancila" Iași
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design group painting exhibitions (George Enescu) at Faculty of Fine Arts and Design "George Enescu" Iași
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
National College of Art "Octav Bancila" at Iasi
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design "George Enescu" at Iasi
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Painting exhibitions (group exhibitions) at Iasi
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Bachelor’s degree (Fine Arts and Design) at National College of Art “Octav Băncilă”
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (Group painting exhibitions) at George Enescu” Iași (faculty)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Important award within the Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs for the restoration of Historical Monuments
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Important award for restoration of historical monuments (Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs event)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Important award within the Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs for restoration of Historical Monuments
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
National award (Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs) for restoration of historical monuments
January 1, 2006 - August 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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