What is the best thing that I love about my work?
The thing that I love the most about my work is that allows me to create art that inspires and hopefully transports people to other better places.
What is my idea of happiness?
My idea of happiness is, being with loved ones, friends, making art.
What is my greatest fear?
I would probably have to say not having the freedom to be myself a 100% of the time and not accomplishing my dreams to the fullest.
What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?
Although I have been working on this for years I am to much in a hurry, when doing tasks, or making art… but hopefully with time I will conker it even more and have the needed patience. As I keep discovering, life is a journey not a race.
Which living persons in my profession do i most admire?
I would have to say Rafael Grassetti is one of the people I admire a lot, as his art has been an inspiration and study material on my own journey, many times trough the years.
What is my greatest extravagance?
I’m not sure if I can describe myself as extravagant.
On what occasion would I lie?
The more I get older, the less I lie… it brings more problems than it solves. On very rare occasions I might tell a white lie, just to spare some unnecessary pain to someone.
What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?
When people that try to bring me and others around them down. That’s the most disrespectful thing a person can do in my eyes in our type of work.
When and where was I the happiest, in my work?
I am usually mostly happy when making art, for me that is not actual work, it’s a pleasure.
If I could, what would I change about myself?
Absolutely nothing.
Where would I most like to live?
I live exactly where I want to, in Bulgaria. At this point of my life there is no other place I would rather live.
What is my most treasured possession?
Art made by other artists as a present for me.
What is my most marked characteristic?
Persistence.
What is my most inspirational location, in my city?
I am fortunate that Sofia is located at near the mountain Vitosha. So I would have to say the mountain itself.
What is my favorite place to eat and drink, in my city?
I’m not sure of the name of it, but it is a very small restaurant near the National Palace of Culture.
I love the atmosphere there.
What books influenced my life and how?
There’s more than one book that influenced me over the years, but on the top of that list would be the books of Harry Potter.
You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day?
I’ll probably play something from AC/DC.
Who is my hero or heroine in fiction?
Luke Skywalker
Who are my heroes and heroines in real life?
George Lucas, Vasil Levski, Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci,.
Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime?
Star Wars from 1 to 6.
What role play stories in my life and work?
I would have to say a big one probably, they do shape us in many ways after all.
What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ to me?
I think I’ve realized that a long time ago. So yeah, it’s an unchanging truth in my eyes.
Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?
My closest friends and loved ones.
Which people or companies would I like to work with?
Dela Longfish, Rafael Grassetti, Karl Kopinski are in my eyes masters of their craft, and it would be an amazing thing to be able to work alongside even one of them.
What project am I looking forward to work on?
Any new project brings exciting challenges, so whatever comes my way I’m happy with it.
Where can you see me or my work?
Mostly on Artstation or my Facebook page:
https://www.artstation.com/evtim
https://www.facebook.com/EvtimArt
What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?
When I hear that the first thought that comes to mind is Absolute truth. I think it accompanies every artist from the beginning of their journey till the end.
Which creative professionals should Peter invite to tell their story?
I would have to name the three people I’d love to work with in this case again: Dela Longfish, Rafael Grassetti, Karl Kopinski
How can you contact me?
Either on Facebook, Artstation, Instagram or even Linkedin.
https://www.facebook.com/evtim.todorov.79/
https://www.artstation.com/evtim
(instagram) @evtim_todorov1
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evtim-todorov-29954673/