Isabela Luca

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I am a passionate visual artist and painter specializing in fine art and illustrations.

About

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.

  • Joined July 2026

Languages

  • EnglishIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced
  • Romanian, Moldavian, MoldovanFluent

Industry experience

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

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Projects · 11

Pet Portraits in Watercolor & Mixed Media

This collection features original hand-painted pet portraits created with watercolor and mixed traditional media on paper. Using watercolor combined with colored pencils, gouache, graphite, or ink when needed, I create vibrant, expressive portraits that capture each pet's unique appearance and personality. My approach balances realistic details with the softness and warmth of traditional painting. Every portrait is carefully painted from reference photographs and tailored to reflect the individuality of each beloved companion. Ideal for: Custom pet commissions Birthday and holiday gifts Pet memorial artwork Wall art Personalized keepsakes Each artwork is painted entirely by hand, ensuring an authentic and one-of-a-kind piece of art. illustrator

  • Artist
  • Artworker
Pet Portraits in Watercolor & Mixed Media

This collection features original hand-painted pet portraits created with watercolor and mixed traditional media on paper. Using watercolor combined with colored pencils, gouache, graphite, or ink when needed, I create vibrant, expressive portraits that capture each pet's unique appearance and personality. My approach balances realistic details with the softness and warmth of traditional painting. Every portrait is carefully painted from reference photographs and tailored to reflect the individuality of each beloved companion. Ideal for: Custom pet commissions Birthday and holiday gifts Pet memorial artwork Wall art Personalized keepsakes Each artwork is painted entirely by hand, ensuring an authentic and one-of-a-kind piece of art. illustrator

  • Artist
  • Artworker
  • Caricature Artist
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Custom Pet Portraits in Watercolor & Mixed Media

This collection features original hand-painted pet portraits created with watercolor and mixed traditional media on paper. Using watercolor combined with colored pencils, gouache, graphite, or ink when needed, I create vibrant, expressive portraits that capture each pet's unique appearance and personality. My approach balances realistic details with the softness and warmth of traditional painting. Every portrait is carefully painted from reference photographs and tailored to reflect the individuality of each beloved companion. Ideal for: Custom pet commissions Birthday and holiday gifts Pet memorial artwork Wall art Personalized keepsakes Each artwork is painted entirely by hand, ensuring an authentic and one-of-a-kind piece of art. illustrator

  • Artist
  • Artworker
Pet Portraits in Charcoal & Graphite

This project showcases a collection of custom pet portraits created by hand using charcoal and graphite on high-quality paper. My goal is to capture each animal's unique personality, expression, and character through detailed shading, accurate proportions, and careful observation. Every portrait is individually crafted with patience and attention to fine details, resulting in a timeless black-and-white artwork. Whether it's a beloved dog, cat, horse, or another companion animal, each commission is created with care to celebrate the special bond between pets and their owners. Perfect for: Memorial pet portraits Personalized gifts Home décor Family keepsakes Original fine art commissions Each portrait is entirely hand-drawn using traditional materials, making every piece unique. illustrator

  • Artist
  • Artworker
  • Illustrator
Pet Portraits in Charcoal & Graphite

This project showcases a collection of custom pet portraits created by hand using charcoal and graphite on high-quality paper. My goal is to capture each animal's unique personality, expression, and character through detailed shading, accurate proportions, and careful observation. Every portrait is individually crafted with patience and attention to fine details, resulting in a timeless black-and-white artwork. Whether it's a beloved dog, cat, horse, or another companion animal, each commission is created with care to celebrate the special bond between pets and their owners. Perfect for: Memorial pet portraits Personalized gifts Home décor Family keepsakes Original fine art commissions Each portrait is entirely hand-drawn using traditional materials, making every piece unique. illustrator

  • Artist
  • Artworker
  • Illustrator
Hand-Painted Watercolor & Mixed Media Illustrations

Every illustration in this portfolio is created using traditional watercolor and mixed media techniques on high-quality paper. I enjoy exploring the beauty of nature, wildlife, botanical subjects, and imaginative scenes through expressive brushwork and subtle textures. Combining watercolor with graphite, colored pencils, gouache, and ink allows me to achieve vibrant colors and refined details while preserving the authenticity of handmade artwork. Each illustration is an original piece, created with passion, patience, and a strong appreciation for traditional craftsmanship. illustrator

  • Artist
  • Artworker
  • Illustrator
Hand-Painted Watercolor & Mixed Media Illustrations

I create custom hand-painted illustrations using watercolor and mixed traditional media on paper. My work combines artistic creativity with technical precision to produce unique, high-quality illustrations tailored to each client's vision.My illustrations are inspired by nature, animals, plants, and everyday moments, with a focus on expressive compositions and handcrafted quality. I welcome commissions for books, editorial projects, stationery, branding, wall art, and personal artwork, creating each illustration with care and attention to every detail. illustrator

  • Artist
  • Artworker
  • Book Illustrator
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Food illustrations

Every illustration in this portfolio is created using traditional watercolor and mixed media techniques on high-quality paper. I enjoy exploring the beauty of nature, Food, wildlife, botanical subjects, and imaginative scenes through expressive brushwork and subtle textures. Combining watercolor with graphite, colored pencils, gouache, and ink allows me to achieve vibrant colors and refined details while preserving the authenticity of handmade artwork. Each illustration is an original piece, created with passion, patience, and a strong appreciation for traditional craftsmanship. illustrator

  • Artworker
  • Illustrator
Traditional Mixed Media Watercolor Illustrations

This collection features original illustrations created entirely by hand using traditional mixed media techniques on paper. By combining watercolor with materials such as colored pencils, graphite, gouache, and ink, I create artworks rich in texture, depth, and delicate detail. My illustrations are inspired by nature, animals, plants, and everyday moments, with a focus on expressive compositions and handcrafted quality. illustrator

  • Artworker
  • Book Illustrator
  • Illustrator
Watercolor Illustrations on Paper

This project showcases a selection of my original hand-painted illustrations created using traditional mixed watercolor techniques on paper. Inspired by nature, wildlife, plants, and everyday beauty, each illustration is carefully crafted by combining watercolor with complementary traditional media such as colored pencils, graphite, ink, or gouache to achieve rich textures, depth, and expressive details. Every artwork is painted by hand, making each piece unique. I focus on creating illustrations that are both visually engaging and emotionally expressive, suitable for a wide range of creative projects. illustrator watercolor

  • Artworker
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
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Watercolor Illustrations on Paper

This project showcases a selection of my original hand-painted illustrations created using traditional mixed watercolor techniques on paper. Inspired by nature, wildlife, plants, and everyday beauty, each illustration is carefully crafted by combining watercolor with complementary traditional media such as colored pencils, graphite, ink, or gouache to achieve rich textures, depth, and expressive details. Every artwork is painted by hand, making each piece unique. I focus on creating illustrations that are both visually engaging and emotionally expressive, suitable for a wide range of creative projects.

  • Illustrator

Work experience· 23 roles

Portrait and illustration artist (custom orders) · Independent / commissionsJan 2017 – Jan 2025 · 8 yrs 1 mo

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 servicesJan 2017 – Dec 2025 · 9 yrs

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) · Independent / personalized commissionsJan 2017 – Dec 2025 · 9 yrs

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 specialistJan 2017 – Dec 2025 · 9 yrs
Mural restoration and conservation · Voivodes and Henri Coandă halls of the Palace of Culture (Iași County) / workshopJan 2015 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo
Restoration and conservation specialist (mural painting) · Vovodes and Hanri Coanda Halls, Palace of Culture, Iasi CountyJan 2015 – Dec 2016 · 2 yrs
Restoration and conservation artist (mural paintings) · Voeivodes and Henri Coanda Halls, Palace of Culture, Iași County (Romania)Jan 2015 – Dec 2016 · 2 yrs
Iconostasis restoration and conservation (Byzantine religious art) · Golia Monastery (Iași County) / workshopJan 2013 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education· 10

painting, conservation and restoration of heritage objects · Universitatea George Enescu de Arte, Iași, România2026 – 2009
· National College of Art "Octav Bancila" Iasi2006
· Faculty of Fine Arts and Design "George Enescu" Iasi (Group painting exhibitions)2009
National College of Art degree (Octav Bancila) · National College of Art "Octav Bancila" Iași2006

Certifications and awards

Important award within the Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs for the restoration of Historical Monuments2030 – 2026
Important award for restoration of historical monuments (Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs event)2030 – 2026
Important award within the Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs for restoration of Historical Monuments2030 – 2026
National award (Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs) for restoration of historical monuments2006 – 2026

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