Polina Valetskaia
Ottawa, Canada

Artistic Focus & Mediums
I work across multiple media, with a primary focus on portraiture and the human body. My practice explores emotion, identity, and inner states, while remaining open to experimentation and the discovery of new visual languages and creative horizons.

Education & Training

2020–2023
Animation Program (2D / 3D Animation)
Conestoga College — Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
During my studies, my main focus was on creating animated films and character-driven visual narratives.

2021
Animation School
Moscow, Russia
Advanced animation and visual storytelling training.

2014–2020
Art Club “Palitra”
English Secondary School “Geo Milev” — Burgas, Bulgaria
Mentor: Zlatka Koeva
During my high school years, I actively participated in art events and national art competitions, receiving multiple awards.

2023
Psychology Studies
Psychodemia — Moscow, Russia

2024
Astrology Philosophy Studies
Moscow, Russia

Exhibitions
“Minimalistic Fairytale” — 2017
Burgas, Bulgaria
This exhibition presented 12 artworks inspired by the music of Yann Tiersen and Bulgarian landscapes. The exhibition was conceived as a live musical-visual performance: two musicians performed on piano while I created a 13th artwork in real time during the concert.

“Equilibrium” — 2023
Burgas, Bulgaria
This exhibition reflected a personal period of self-searching and transformation. I was invited by the Mayor of Burgas to present a new solo exhibition featuring my recent works. Several artworks were sold during the exhibition.

Projects
Ongoing project exploring Slavic traditions and cultural rituals through contemporary visual interpretation


Short animated film “Friendship”, created during my animation studies



Skills & Techniques:
1) Acrylic and oil painting
2) Digital painting (Krita, Photoshop, Lightroom)
3) 2D animation (TVPaint, Harmony)
4) 3D basics (Maya)
5) Visual storytelling and concept development
6) Architectural & interior visualization (2020 Design, Chief Architect)

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

My name is Polina, and I am from Bulgaria. I have been creating art since the first moment I was able to hold a pencil in my hand, and I have never stopped since. Throughout my life, I have participated in various contests and competitions and have sold my artwork, mainly portraits.

I graduated from Conestoga College with a degree in Computer Animation. Currently, I work in project management and provide design consultations; however, my strong desire for fine art has never left me. I constantly feel the urge to leave the office and bring colors to life.

I hope this opportunity you are offering will open magical doors for me in the world of art and allow me to share my soul with the world.