ABOUT ME IN THREE PARAGRAPHS

My name is Marin. My father passed away when I was one year old. My mother remarried. I grew up with my paternal grandparents. After losing their son, they were terrified by the thought of losing their grandson. For this reason, they seldom let me play on the street, swim in the nearby pond, or explore the forest with the neighbourhood kids. My grandparents surrounded me with books – the reason I learned to read long before I went to school. Books became my imaginary parents and my fictional friends. Supported by my genetic building blocks, books became the main component in my development as a creative, compassionate, and competitive individual.

I studied nuclear physics, art, and literature, but I enjoyed the art the most. As a young artist, I was eager to succeed, winning prizes from various countries. I later became a partner in an advertising agency and switched my attention to serving clients. My last award in the advertising field was from the early nineties – The Best in the West Award by Corel Draw Corporation.

Oh, a few more boring things about me: I do not drive, I do not have a mobile phone, I do not drink carbonated beverages, I have never been to McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, or any other fast food restaurant, I have never used legal or illegal drugs, and I have never visited my family doctor (much to the disapproval of my wife).

I read. I read every day. I am what I am thanks to books. 

Dear books, please accept my deepest gratitude.

Here are a few samples of my work as a designer and illustrator.