Velura (1969) was born and studied illustration and book design at the Fine Arts Academy in Sofia. Her illustrations portfolio includes projects in advertising, magazines, newspapers, NGOs, theatres and entertainment companies. She has worked for Capital, Nestle, Soros Centre for the Arts, Eva magazine, Max magazine, British Council, Dnevnik, Red House Centre for Culture and Debate. Her media experience is cross-sectoral and includes art direction for animation commercials.