Even as a child, I felt that the world of colors, shapes, and creation was my own language. When I drew, painted, or simply dreamed with a pencil in my hand, everything else disappeared. But my path was never straight. It was full of twists, mistakes, courage, and moments when I had to stand up for myself.

My beginnnigs

High school? That was more of a mistake. It was mainly my parents' decision, not mine. I felt I didn't belong there, like I was suffocating. So after graduation, I took a step that changed my life – I flew to the USA. At Brookdale College, I passed the TOEFL exam and finally studied what I loved – art. I completed two semester courses in drawing – Drawing Skills and, for the first time, felt I was exactly where I belonged. I remember thinking, "I can finally breathe.

My creative direction 

After returning to the Czech Republic, I was determined to keep going. I enrolled at the 1st Private School of Oil Painting by Věra Šteflová, where I explored new techniques and learned to express myself. Each brushstroke confirmed that this was my world.

Moving to Germany

Then came another big change – moving to Germany because of love. I worked there in a completely different field, flying on private jets and meeting famous personalities like Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Luciano Pavarotti. But the most valuable thing this job gave me was time – time to paint. I set up my first small studio, and in 2000, I sold my very first painting. I still remember that feeling when I handed it over: "This is the beginning; this is proof that I can do it."

The pain that brought me back home

Year 2002  brought immense loss. My father's tragic death turned my world upside down. Maybe I would have stayed in Germany, but I couldn't watch my mom grieve alone. I returned home to Czech with a heavy heart but with a clear understanding that I had to go on. 

The new beginning

After returing to home I started working at one international creative agency in Prague and dove into the world of graphic design. And I stayed  in this visual, creative sphere that still excites and fulfills me. In 2013, I fulfilled a dream and founded my own graphic studio, kleinMAUS. 

Today, I create visual identities, campaigns, and projects for clients, while always keeping space for what I love the most – painting and art .