ABOUT
Stefan Nitsolov
I am Stefan Nitsolov, a digital artist and physicist, born in Sofia, Bulgaria. My creative work draws inspiration from the subtle logic of nature and the richness of cultural diversity.
Although art captivated me from an early age, my professional journey led me into the world of science, where I worked as a researcher and university professor in physics. My experience in digital image processing became a natural bridge to digital painting — a medium that quickly evolved into my true passion.
My artistic practice encompasses abstract and figurative digital painting, as well as artistic photography. I strive to create emotionally charged, structurally balanced compositions that echo the texture and depth of traditional oil painting. Each work is a high-resolution digital creation, carefully crafted for printing on a variety of materials.
I approach every composition as a form of attention — a pause in the stream of noise.
I don’t paint objects. I construct states.
Moments of presence. Tensions between geometry and intuition, between clarity and ambiguity.
In recent years, I have begun exploring the creative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). I see AI not as a replacement, but as a collaborator — a silent system of vision. Every AI-generated image starts with a carefully crafted prompt, sculpted to align with my artistic intentions. The resulting image then undergoes detailed post-processing, elevating it to a final state of expressive and aesthetic balance.
As of March 1, 2025, I will create under the artistic pseudonym Steloni — a signature that reflects the fusion of reason and reflection in my work.
My goal is to merge innovation with tradition, crafting artworks that don’t shout — but watch.
That invite stillness. That inspire reflection. That suggest a world beyond what we see.