About me as illustrator, painter and author

I grew up drawing and learning about art alongside my father in his art studio. Following this passion of mine, I completed my studies at The National Art High School and New Bulgarian University, with a focus on Animation.

As an artist, I get my inspiration from the colorful and charmingly chaotic world of children. My illustrations depict exactly the genuineness of children’s play and its fun moments.

For more than twenty years I have enjoyed making illustrations for books and textbooks. Currently I am working on various projects, focused on creating new characters and drawing their fun stories. I also do paintings and personalized illustrations. My greatest motivation is to make the world a more colorful place.

If you want to discuss your project and to work together, please contact me at elena@jablyanova.com

Exhibitions

1990 - solo exhibition – Aquarelle Paintings - Montana

1993 – solo exhibition – Paintings – Montana

2010 - exhibition – Paintings - Montana

2012 – solo exhibition – Paintings – Montana

2015 - exhibition – Paintings – Montana

2016 – exhibition – Illustration Montana

2017 – Third prize BELMA – Student`s Books

2020 – The Prize Biennale Bulgarian Illustration - Sofia

2021 - solo exhibition – Illustration - Sofia

2022 – solo exhibition – Illustration - Sofia

2022 – exhibition Biennale Bulgarian Illustration - Sofia

2024 – Bologna Children’s Book Fair – Finalist

2024 –Konstantin Konstantinov National Award - Sliven

2025 – solo exhibition – Illustrations – Sliven