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Kolesnikova works under the name mandarin duck and creates magical book covers that can take the form of fairytale inspired scenes depicting dragons, birds, owls and more. Its easy to imagine the sense of delight and magic these covers bring when in ones physical presence. So, when her fantasy book covers went viral, aniko found she had a huge fan base for her work, she was overjoyed. Aniko kolesnikova is the woman behind the label mandarin duck that specializes in handcrafted objects made of polymer clay. Having graduated as an architects assistant and interior designer, aniko lacked fascination in her studied fields. The latvian designerartist, working under the name mandarin duck. Elaborate book covers have been aniko kolesnikova s passion since 2009. Ukbased aniko kolesnikova aka mandarin duck creates fascinating book covers out of polymer clay, which she molds and forms any way she wants in order to make her fantastic shapes. Handcrafted fantasy books by aniko kolesnikova latvian designer and artist aniko kolesnikova, working under the name mandarin duck, creates fantastic hand made book covers using polymer clay. My parents always wanted me to have a wellpaid job and as a teenager i listened to them, although it was hard for me to reject my dreams of just being a free spirit and make beautiful things. These lovely, handmade book and journal covers are made by aniko kolesnikova, more commonly known as mandarin duck. Doing so, she perpetuates a long tradition of book binding and decoration from europe.
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Aniko impressed me with a set of handcrafted fairy tale book covers. Fairytale book covers featuring all kinds of 3d animals by. Latvian artist aniko kolesnikova creates stunning fairytale. Thats exactly what happened to londonbased artist aniko kolesnikova, also known as mandarin duck. All of my life i knew that one day i am going to be a successful artist, but many life circumstances tried to push me off course and tried to make me do other things for a living. Apr 21, 2016 aniko kolesnikova creates darling journal covers, molded out of clay and rich in dreamy detail. Aniko kolesnikova creates darling journal covers, molded out of clay and rich in dreamy detail. Apr 18, 2016 elaborate book covers have been aniko kolesnikovas passion since 2009. Aniko kolesnikova creates incredibly detailed 3d book covers that look like they walked right out of some fantasy land. Talented artist creates beautiful handmade fairytale book covers. I particularly liked how the air bubbles manifested in. In the age of mass production, it has become unusual to see a handcrafted item.
Latvian designer and artist aniko kolesnikova, working under the name mandarin duck, creates fantastic hand made book covers using polymer clay. The artist also known as mandarin duck creates custom book covers that are both imaginative and visually striking in their look. Fantastic book covers by aniko kolesnikova posted on 21 september 2015 by patcrosset latvian designer and artist aniko kolesnikova, working under the name mandarin duck, creates fantastic hand made book covers using polymer clay, changing them from averagelooking books into magical tomes that look like they might hold a world of secrets. Fairytale book covers by latvian artist aniko kolesnikova. Mandarin duck handcrafted book covers witness this.
Aniko kolesnikova books tell an amazing story on their. We are astounded by these beautiful bicycles by luca agnelli agnelli milan bikes that seamlessly blend technology and vintage artistry into elegant modes of transportation. May 03, 2015 latvian artist aniko kolesnikova has been creating beautiful and elaborate fairytale book covers for the past 6 years. Elaborate fairytale book covers have been aniko kolesnikovas passion since 2009. Londonbased artist aniko kolesnikova, also known as mandarin duck id rather stay honest and explain myself on how i feel about my own work, as i feel the need to say it sometimes for your knowledge, but also for my own understanding. Aniko kolesnikova explains on her site, how she always wanted to make a living as an artist, but many different circumstances made sure that this dream was delayed, but not abandoned. May 5, 2015 elaborate book covers have been aniko kolesnikovas passion since 2009. Latvian artist aniko creates beautifully enchanting book. She qualified as an interior designer and architectural assistant, but never worked as such, beyond her studies. Fairytale book covers by latvian artist aniko kolesnikova ann flo february 26, 2020, 6. Better known as mandarin duck online, this creative lady keeps herself very busy, between filming youtube tutorials, sculpting items with clay, and crafting various, adorable, homemade pieces. It is not profitable enough to produce handmade things, and it is certainly impossible to keep producing them at the same rate as the factory.
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