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About Artona

Welcome to Artona, a place where light, color, and creativity come together. Here you’ll find a diverse collection of drawings and paintings ~ ranging from personal commissions to original works created with care and imagination. Alicja specializes not only in portraits of adults, children, families, and pets, but also in botanical themes and fine illustrations, capturing each subject with warmth, precision, and detail. Her portfolio spans watercolor, acrylic, ink, pencil, gouache, and mixed media, with a particular passion for watercolor. Having spent decades perfecting her own artistic practice, she now shares her knowledge by teaching others how to draw and paint realistically.

Beyond her own artistic practice, Artona is also a space for learning and exploration. Both adults and children are invited to join painting & drawing courses, suitable for complete beginners as well as those with more experience. Creative themed workshops can be arranged for special occasions, offering a chance to enjoy art in a unique and inspiring way.

Artona further provides a range of online art services ~ including live feedback sessions, personalized consultations on your own artwork, and the possibility to commission unique pieces. For those who wish to bring a touch of Artona home, the exclusive shop offers limited-edition prints, beautifully designed gift cards, and original commissions.

Aquarelle of Eucalyptus Macrocarpa painted by Alicja

The story behind Artona

Drawing made by Alicja at 11 y/o showing portrait her father

"My Dad" in graphite pencil, 70x50cm

Artona is the result of Alicja Wieczorek’s lifelong artistic journey. An artist, architect, designer, interior designer and townplanner, Alicja has been drawing for as long as she can remember ~ starting around the age of four, when observation and imagination first took shape on paper.

By the age of eleven, she created a striking portrait of her father, an achievement that already revealed a rare sensitivity to likeness, character and expression. Art continued to accompany her throughout her life, alongside formal artistic training and architectural studies. After several years working as a project architect, Alicja increasingly felt the need for a deeper human connection in her work. This led her to establish her first company in interior design, allowing her to work closely with people and translate personal stories into space.

Artona became her second company ~ a natural evolution and a return to the essence of fine art, teaching and human experience. Here, Alicja brings together artistic craftsmanship and personal guidance, placing individuality, emotion and growth at the heart of every creative process. The name Artona is a fusion of art and ona, the Polish word for “she.” It reflects femininity, intuition and creative sensitivity, honouring the human presence behind every artwork. At Artona, art is not only created ~ it is experienced & deeply personal.

Biography

Alicja Wieczorek (born 1979 in Poznań, Poland) is an artist, architect, and owner of an interior design company. She studied Drawing and Art at the Academy of Drawing and Art in Poznań and Architecture & Urban Planning at the University of Technology in Poznań, complemented by further studies in urban planning in the Netherlands.​ While she refined her skills through formal education, art associations, and specialized courses, Alicja’s greatest abilities were shaped by her self-taught practice, curiosity, and stubborn determination. This combination of formal training and relentless personal exploration gives her work its distinctive blend of creativity, precision, and human-centered design.

Photo of Alicja founder of Artona Paintings & Drawings

Awards & recognitions

2024  Artona wins Honorable Mention Award

In July 2024 Aquarelle painting "Jim" has won Honorable Mention Award in the 5th Annual Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition held in USA in the PORTRAIT & FIGURE category. "With over 1970 submissions from 62 countries, it definitely represents the best of the best!"

Jim watercolor painting by Artona

Artona: Jim. Aquarelle painting on paper 51x36cm. 

News & events

2020  Artona is sponsoring New Wings Charity Event

New Wings Charity Event

New Wings Charity Event

On the12th of September 2020 Artona is attending an event organised by New Wings Charity Foundation in Huis ter Dun in Noordwijk. This foundation is gathering the funds for Organ Transplants for Children in The Netherlands. This amazing idea of starting such a Foundation came from a great human being and a friend of Artona: Ewa Szalwinska.​ Artona has donated a painting, which has brought, during auction at this Evening, an amount of €1500 for the New Wings, total amount gathered that night is € 59100 !!! It was an unforgettable evening and being able to participate in such an initiatief was an honour. Under this link you can find more information about the New Wings Charity Foundation www.newwings.eu

2019  Artona's BLOG   'My Artworks'

Artona is sponsoring Miss Poland in Benelux 2014 Event

Artona is sponsoring prize for Miss Poland in Benelux,14th of September www.misspoland.nl. Artona painted a portret of Andżelika Chmielewska - Miss Photo. Andżelika is also chosen for Miss Public & Miss POLAND in Benelux 2014!

2013  Artona is sponsoring Miss Poland in Benelux Event

Artona is sponsoring Miss Poland in Benelux, prize for Miss Photo www.misspoland.nl. Artona has painted a portrait of Małgorzata Puchalska - Miss Photo 2013. Małgorzata is also chosen for V-ce Miss Poland in Benelux 2013!

2014    03.08 Artona is sponsoring V4 Business Women Congress www.businesswomencongress.nl          

2012    05.20 temporary exhibition & interview in the Hague, Westvlietweg 55

2009   04.25 temporary exhibition & interview in QUINTUS Centre for Art Education in Kampen ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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