Dāvis Vilcāns
Graphic design, illustration, art direction.

I’ve been working in some ad agencies as art director (DDB, Airport, Zeguru). Also as freelance designer and illustrator. Also as giant goose, and leprechaun in circus.
You are not allowed in my hell. You must stay in your own hell.
Favorite techniques : Mainly the computer, but also i like black paint on white materials, such as walls, paper, wedding dress etc.

Find him at: twitter / voir.lv

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endrju
illustration, fine arts, street art
Riga, Latvia, 1987 / University of Latvia, Art BA / graphic design

When I was 15, I found my self in skateboarding, after 4 years in da streets I became more whimsical and I started searching in literature and I didn’t stop until I found art. It works for me as an antidepressant.

Favorite techniques : markers, black pen, photoshop
Perfect model/subject  and source of inspiration: my civil wife, my daughter and balance in daily life.

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Find him at : endrju.lv / flickr / twitter

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Paulis Liepa
Printmaking / Animation
Born in Riga, 1978.

I’m a workaholic. and what surprises me, i have a patience too. both printmaking and animation live somewhere on the edge where creativity and technical skills meet. and that’s where i get the best control over processes.
Favorite techniques : Anything analog and DIY type of things.
Inspired by autumn, lo-fi music, sunny afternoon and ridiculously boring things.

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Find him at : paulisliepa / flickr / vimeo / youtube / behance

Paulis Liepa. Showreel 2007-2010 from paulis liepa on Vimeo.

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Gatis Ločmelis
Wedding Photographer

I’m an aesthete. Photography has always been a great way to express myself. But the step to professional career came a bit unexpected. Back in 2007 i was asked to second-shoot a wedding. I had never photographed a wedding before, so naturally – I was nervous. But as the day went by I caught myself thinking that it’d be fantastic if I did that again next week. I absolutely fell in love with the idea and – well – here I am now.
I was living in London for a while. Later moved to Isle of Man (a very beautiful place BTW), but at the moment I’m based in Latvia. But I love to travel, so I can’t be sure where my passion for photography drags me next. The whole world is my playground i guess.
I’ve been photographing weddings since 2007. I am self-taught. I’ve always considered visual arts to be more of a ‘feeling’ than a ‘set of rules’, where one needs to have a lot of knowledge to succeed. If you see the world as a beautiful place, then I’m sure it will translate to photos as well.
I just tend to do whatever I think will make up a great shot. Then edit later. And voila.
Photos in high-end fashion magazines are my main inspiration. I like beautifully lit and edited images.

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Anita Ivancenko

“Originally from Latvia, newly graduated from University of Bedfordshire with degree in (BA) Illustration, I am trying to find my way for brighter future through my illustrations.
I do not appreciate all horrible things that happen in this world, and I think there are already enough artists and media to tell us about it. Opposite to all horror, my works are more calm and peaceful. My aim is to create something beautiful that will make people smile and forget about horrors around us at least for a moment.
My works are quite detailed. I enjoy creating patterns and illustrations involving pattern elements.
Things and events around me inspire me as much as my own elements of works. Often I imagine my next illustration while still working on previous one.”

Find her at: anitaivancenko.com / wordpress / flickr

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Krista Dzudzilo
Painter
Latvia, Studying Fine Arts at the Latvian Art Academy, also very interested in drawing, illustrations and graphic design. I have been working in theaters as a cotume designer and as a drawing teacher in a private studio, as well as in design studios.
I have been dreamig of being an artist my whole life.
I am interested in a relatively classical technique, but it is important to included in my subjective view.
I am inspired by life. For a long period I thought that a human body is something that I want to capture in painting, but now it has become clear that it is not as simple.A person is only an instrument, that helps me to create the feeling that I want others to see and feel. The human flesh and skin and everything that emboys a person has so mush emotions and
recognizeble impulses that effect me, that by showing a single human hand you can tell a story about a whole life.

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Find her at: carbonmade

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