Monika Cieplinska is a Polish artist, illustrator and designer based in France. After a few years of work in Norway and the UK as a graphic designer, she settled in the beautiful region Alpes Maritimes in the South. Here she created her graphic design company Klika Design in 2013. Subsequently, after few years, Klika Atelier – an art and design studio in the town centre of Grasse.
style
Addicted to sketchbooks, patterns, miniatures, symbols, the colour blue and the collision between controlled attention to detail and the unexpected results of letting go, she follows her creative energy and all that is visible only with the heart.
Her style is joyful, naïve, full of colours and imagination. The artist works in a variety of media. These include watercolour, acrylics, gouache, inks, ceramics and mixed media. Most importantly, she continues to explore creative techniques both in the digital and art world.
She finds inspiration in everyday life. For instance in nature, people and their stories, the botanical world, cute animals and the poetry of life. Moreover, in her creations, Monika often relates to folk art from Poland, where she grew up and studied art and education.
I have three eyes. Two to look, one to see.
Bellamor
projects
Her projects include children’s book illustrations, book design, fabric patterns, logos, packaging, graphic and web design. Moreover, she co-organises various art events in Grasse. For example the Voyage Artistique in 2019 and Art Must Go On – coming up the 24th April 2021 (this date has now been posponed – more information on the FB page: @artmustgoon ).
She is currently working on online art classes and tutorials. Meanwhile, she offers art classes in her studio in Grasse (the art of sketching, intuitive painting, summer workshops for children) and art hikes for adults as well as training in design, photography and social networks for professionals. Time table and pricing coming soon.
You can buy Monika’s art in her Klika Atelier Etsy Shop (posters, postcards, wooden & ceramic decor and jewellery).
Creativity takes courage.
Henri Matisse