Where brushstrokes meet storytelling, and art becomes a dialogue
From Imagination to Canvas
There’s a quiet awe in standing before one of Stefanija Vektere’s creations. Layers of texture, moody pigments, and a sense of movement ripple across the surface, each piece a landscape of feeling, a story unfolding in colour.
Whether it’s a wild Baltic seascape or an abstract mural climbing across a London wall, her art speaks softly yet powerfully. “Art is dialogue,” she says—and through her work, that dialogue becomes deeply personal.
Split between two creative outlets InspiredbyStefanie and Stefanija’s Creative Studio, her world is richly multidisciplinary. From dreamy paintings to avant-garde makeup and wearable headpieces, Stefanija invites us to see art not as a category, but as a conversation between soul and surface.
Where It All Began: A Journey Through Art & Architecture
Raised in Riga, Latvia, Stefanija’s journey began at the Prestige Arts & Design School, where she first trained in fine art. Drawn to the intersection of structure and creativity, she later moved to London in 2006 to study Fashion Design, Styling & Promotion at Middlesex University.
What started as personal exploration soon became professional expression. InspiredbyStefanie launched on Etsy in 2020, followed by her second venture, Stefanija’s Creative Studio, a space dedicated to conceptual makeup, wearable sculpture, and creative styling for photo shoots, campaigns, and personal commissions.
“I’m inspired by architecture, nature, and fashion,” she reflects. “It’s about creating something that steps out of comfort zones and tells a story.”
A Practice That Blurs Boundaries
At the heart of Stefanija’s work is the power of transformation—whether transforming blank canvases into ocean vistas, or bare faces into living, breathing sculptures.
Painting & Mixed Media
-
Her studio walls are filled with hand-painted works using oil, acrylic, inks, and textured mixed media. From atmospheric abstracts to calming landscape calendars, each painting is rooted in emotion and place.
Makeup Art & Avant-Garde Props
-
In her Creative Studio, she designs avant-garde headpieces, 3D prosthetics, artistic nails, and editorial makeup looks for photographers, stylists, and fashion designers across the UK and beyond.
Inspired by the Elements
Drawing on her Latvian heritage, Baltic nature, temple architecture, and urban design, her work often weaves together the organic and architectural. The results are both grounded and surreal—objects and images that feel dreamt into being.
Cultural Memory in Every Stroke
Stefanija’s creative lens is shaped by where she’s come from. Her paintings echo the folklore and natural beauty of Latvia, where rustic coastlines and traditional craft practices inspire her visual language. In her hands, history doesn’t just linger—it evolves.
Her art offers a modern take on Baltic storytelling, translated through paint, light, and form. Each piece honours the past while stepping boldly into the new.
A Studio Full of Wonder
Nestled in Guildford, her studio feels part workshop, part creative laboratory. Light pours through the windows. Canvases lean against the walls. Sculptural headpieces hang in quiet conversation. It’s a space built for experimentation and joy—often featured on her Instagram in playful behind-the-scenes reels.
Whether she’s prepping a makeup look for a fashion editorial or unrolling a new mural commission, there’s always an air of anticipation—of something wonderful about to be made.
Where to Find Her Work
See her portfolio or get in touch via @stefanija_makeup_art on Instagram
Browse Her World:
Dive deeper into her multidisciplinary portfolio at stefanijascreativestudio.co.uk and Behance
Why Her Work Matters
In a world of templated design and fast-made fashion, Stefanija’s handmade, heart-led creations offer something rare: authenticity.
Each brushstroke, headpiece, and sculpted prop is layered with care, cultural memory, and artistic curiosity.
To support Stefanija is to support a way of working that’s intuitive, slow, and meaningful—where the creative process is as treasured as the final product.
In Her Own Words
“I’m inspired by the unexpected. I like to step outside the norm—where art is felt, not just seen.”
Spotlight Credits
Spotlight curated by The Aartisian — celebrating the world’s handmade talent, one story at a time ✨
Follow her journey:
@inspired_by_stefanie_art | @stefanijas_creative_studio | @stefanija_makeup_art
Your Story Matters Too…
Are you a handmade independent business? At The Aartisian, we believe every maker deserves the spotlight. If you’d like to share your creative journey, claim a free feature on our platform today — to register your interest and guidelines, visit The Aartisian Business Spotlight
No products in the cart.