Hi, I'm Alina Soare, a passionate scenic artist and maker based in Cardiff. With years of experience in scenic painting, prop making, and mural work, I love bringing creative concepts to life both on stage and in themed environments. I'm skilled in various painting techniques and enjoy working on diverse theatrical productions, exhibitions, and themed park installations. I hold a Master's degree in Scenic Arts and Construction and a Bachelor's in Art and Design, which have helped me develop a strong foundation in both practical skills and conceptual design. Whether leading scenic painting teams or working freelance, I am committed to delivering high-quality, visually captivating results that support the storytelling process and enhance audience experience.

Alina Soare

Hi, I'm Alina Soare, a passionate scenic artist and maker based in Cardiff. With years of experience in scenic painting, prop making, and mural work, I love bringing creative concepts to life both on stage and in themed environments. I'm skilled in various painting techniques and enjoy working on diverse theatrical productions, exhibitions, and themed park installations. I hold a Master's degree in Scenic Arts and Construction and a Bachelor's in Art and Design, which have helped me develop a strong foundation in both practical skills and conceptual design. Whether leading scenic painting teams or working freelance, I am committed to delivering high-quality, visually captivating results that support the storytelling process and enhance audience experience.

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Hi, I’m Alina Soare, a passionate scenic artist and maker based in Cardiff. With years of experience in scenic painting, prop making, and mural work, I love bringing creative concepts to life both on stage and in themed environments. I’m skilled in various painting techniques and enjoy working on diverse theatrical productions, exhibitions, and themed park installations.

I hold a Master’s degree in Scenic Arts and Construction and a Bachelor’s in Art and Design, which have helped me develop a strong foundation in both practical skills and conceptual design. Whether leading scenic painting teams or working freelance, I am committed to delivering high-quality, visually captivating results that support the storytelling process and enhance audience experience.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Self Employed Scenic Artist & Maker at Self Employed
January 1, 2020 - April 27, 2024
Responsible for mural painting, fine art portraiture commissions, prop painting, painting/decorating, festival decor, and illustration. Managing own business operations as a scenic artist and maker.
Scenic Painter & Prop Painter (Freelance) at Wild Creations, Cardiff
June 1, 2024 - April 27, 2024
Performed workshop painting and on-site installs at Studio One (Disneyland Paris), workshop prop painting at a major themed park in Florida, and prop painting & on-site install at Caerphilly Castle Mythical Beasts.
Cloth Painter/ Scenic Artist (Freelance) at Bay Productions, Cardiff
February 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Worked on scenic painting and cloth painting for productions including Aspects of Love, The Nutcracker, Les Miserables, Gucci Cosmos Exhibition, The Lion King.
Scenic Artist/ Cloth Painter (Full-Time) at Cardiff Theatrical Services
February 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Lead scenic painting on several high-profile productions such as The Phantom of the Opera, My Neighbour Totoro, Into the Woods, Much Ado About Nothing, The Southbury Child, Grease, La Boheme. Duties included costing, attending meetings, maintenance and organizing tools and materials.
Lead/ Solo Scenic Artist (Freelance) at Torch Theatre, Pembrokeshire
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Led scenic painting for productions such as Angel and Cinderella, including costing, meetings, tool maintenance, stock control and relabelling.
Workshop Technician/ Scenic Artist (Temporary) at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
September 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Led scenic painting for five productions, costing for shows, attending meetings, cleaning and maintenance of tools, reorganizing materials and tools on shelves, relabelling, and stock control.

Education

Masters at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor at University of Leeds
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020

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