Welcome to Wonder Frame blog!
Hi, Iโm Viktorija
I’m folklore and fairy tales lover. I love crafts and working with my hands. And I am an artist and a professional animator too ๐ช
How I Came Here
I canโt say that Iโve been drawing since childhood and naturally became an artist and animator. But Iโve always been drawn to one idea.
That a person can create entire worlds and stories with just a sheet of paper and a pencil.
Like a writer, but through images
At some point, I wanted to develop my skills deeply enough to really feel that power. So I decided to get an education in this field and connect my life with art.
Now I can see that academic art education is quite far from my current goals ๐
But back then, it felt like the only possible path.
I studied academic drawing and painting, composition, anatomy. It gave me a solid foundation: an understanding of materials, structure, and the human and animal body. And I still believe that to break the rules, you first need to learn them ๐
At the same time, I missed something important there. We barely touched stylisation, illustration, or a freer and more therapeutic approach to drawing.
Within my studies, I also learned traditional crafts, especially Belarusian folk crafts. This quietly became the foundation of my interest in folklore and traditional art, something I would return to much later.
Later, I continued my education at another university and received a bachelorโs degree in design. This experience allowed me to see art from a more practical and applied perspective.
It also gave me a strong humanities background. We wrote many essays on different topics, from philosophy to urban studies. All of this helped me develop broader thinking and critical awareness.
At the same time, I was deeply involved in historical reenactment, medieval culture, traditional culture, and folklore. I participated in many festivals and still try to practice folk dances, singing, and crafts. These practices remain one of my greatest sources of inspiration โจ
Thatโs why my work and reflections often contain references to folklore, naive art, and history โโด๏ธห๏ฝกโ
What Came Next?
At some point, I realized that still images were no longer enough for me.
I wanted them to move.
Although I had already encountered animation before, I wanted to study it seriously. Since this kind of education wasnโt available in my home country, I decided to try applying to a university in the Czech Republic.
I learned the language, prepared for exams, and in 2018 I moved to the Czech Republic, where I later received a masterโs degree in animation.
During my studies, I discovered stop motion. It always seemed incredibly difficult and almost unrealistic to me. Until I came across tutorials where animation was created simply using a phone.
That moment changed everything!
I became deeply involved in the process. Since then, Iโve completed many courses, and several of my short films have been shown at festivals.
In stop motion, I see a special kind of magic. The magic of working with real, tactile materials rather than purely digital ones โนโ โ โญ
Once you try it, itโs very hard to stop ๐
What I Believe In
- I want to share my knowledge and help others reach their creative goals
- The process is just as important as the result
- Slow is normal
- I support handmade creativity in the age of AI
- Traditional drawing and craft practices have a therapeutic effect on our lives
Where Iโm Leading You
On this blog, Iโm building a growing base of practical creative exercises and experience.
They are designed to help you reach your creative goals, fulfill your creative soul ๐,
try new techniques, and stop being afraid of mistakes.
Iโm also creating a community where itโs safe to experiment, make discoveries, and influence your life positively through creative practices.
As ethically and gently as possible.
