Portrait of a young woman with red hair styled in vintage waves, wearing a sheer cream-colored dress with embroidery, has a fox draped over her shoulder against a dark textured background. made by Karolina Skorek

A girl standing on a foggy cobblestone street in a dark, abandoned cityscape with brick buildings, graffiti, and a water tower in the background, illuminated by dramatic beams of light. Concept Artmade by Karolina Skorek

Gallery wall with framed paintings made by Karolina Skorek at a restaurant, with a table set with water bottles, glasses, and a flower in the foreground.

A shirtless man with red curly hair holding his hands together and a woman with dark hair, dressed in earthy tones, gently touching his nose with her finger. The woman has fairy-like wings and is holding a scythe. Photography by Karolina Skorek

A woman with dark hair and fair skin is adorned with a large headdress made of pink and purple hydrangeas. She has artistic makeup with glitter and small sequins on her face and body, and is surrounded by floating butterflies in tones of white, orang

A fantasy landscape with floating rock formations, a twisted tree on the right, and a river flowing through the foreground. There are dark, ominous clouds in the sky with some structures resembling castles atop the floating rocks, and some waterfalls

A dark-skinned woman with gold makeup and tears, with a glowing light above her forehead. Gold and black elements surround her head, creating a mystical and artistic portrait.

A desolate landscape with a small, rundown building labeled 'NATOINU', a bicycle leaning against it, and a large stone arch in the background, under a dark, cloudy sky. Concept art made by Karolina Skorek

A woman with dark hair wearing a gold crown and a white dress with gold accents, holding her face with one hand and touching her chest with the other, her hands covered in silver glitter.

A woman dressed as a witch sitting on a tree branch in a dark, foggy forest, holding a staff. The scene is mystical, with a hanging shell-like chandelier and a small shrine with candles and religious icons attached to a tree.

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Karolina Athena Skorek

Award-winning multidisciplinary artist & art director.
Surreal fine art photography, digital art and printmaking.

Published in Vogue & Harper's Bazaar.

I work across surreal fine art photography, digital art and printmaking creating dark, symbol-laden images informed by Old Masters light and cinematic vision.

My work is collected privately and internationally, exhibited across Europe, Asia and the US, with a permanent installation at Tower Bridge House, London. I collaborate with studios and institutions on long-form visual development. PhD candidate in Fine Art. Based in North Wales, UK.

A digital artwork featuring a woman with elaborate hair styled in two buns, adorned with gold-colored flowers, and with gold makeup. She wears a richly patterned gold jacket and has her hands in a prayer position. The artwork is framed and displayed on an easel, surrounded by green plants against a textured wall background.

Work With Me

People observing two paintings in an art gallery. The paintings feature women with artistic and mystical elements made by Karolina Skorek

Selected ways to collect my work or collaborate on long-form projects.

Fine Art Prints

Limited and open edition prints from ongoing fine art and worldbuilding series.
Museum-quality printing, archival materials.

View Prints

A digital art portrait of a woman, made by Karolina Skorek, with glowing , swirling purple light effects around her face and body, creating an abstract, ethereal appearance.

Commissions & Collaborations

Cinematic visual development and narrative artworks for long-term projects and productions.

Enquire About a Commission

Promotional poster for a fine art portrait masterclass with Karolina Skorek, featuring a portrait of a young woman with red hair and an off-shoulder top, against a dark background.

Workshops & Mentoring

Workshops and 1:1 mentoring focused on narrative image-making, worldbuilding and artistic process.

Mentoring & Education

Selected Fine Art Prints for Private Collections

Gallery of fine art works available as limited and open edition prints.

Patience

£1,800.00

Patience 2020 · Digital art & fine art photography · Archival pigment print on canvas Edition of 7 · 70 × 70 cm

Exhibited as part of Portraits Responding to Rembrandt — National Portrait Gallery Masterpiece Tour, Oriel Davies Gallery, Wales.

Commended · Siena International Photo Awards 2021 · Portraiture Nominee · Fine Art Photography Awards 2021

Sale

Golden Goddess II

£1,000.00 £1,400.00

1 on 1 Mentoring: Mastering the Painterly Soul

£150.00

Master the Art of Storytelling.

Ethereal fine art portraits and education. I create dark, romantic worlds for collectors and teach photographers how to find their unique visual voice.

Elevate Your Artistic Voice

Whether you want to master intricate worldbuilding, refine your composition, or learn high-end painterly retouching my programs are designed to help you create the portfolio you've always dreamed of.

1-on-1 Mentoring

A bespoke program tailored entirely to your goals. From conceptual storytelling to navigating the fine art business and finding your niche.

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Portfolio

A woman with red hair, wearing a brown, textured shawl, holds her arms crossed in front of her chest. She has adorned her arms and fingers with small white pearls and has a moth perched on her collarbone and her hand. There are two moths flying nearby against a dark, textured background.

Fine Art Photography

Portrait Gallery

Fine art portrait work created as finished, display-ready artworks.

A surreal, dystopian city street scene with dark, brick buildings and a water tower in the background. A girl in a dress and coat stands on the cobblestone street, looking around. The sky is cloudy with rays of light shining down through gaps. There is fog and dust on the ground, with some graffiti on the walls and piles of rubble.

Worlds

Enviromental Art

Environment and keyframe concept art, also available as collectible prints.

A black and white sketch of a woman with long hair, eyes closed, holding a glowing orb above her chest. Surrounding her are elements like stars, a key, a 20-sided die, a spellbook, and potion bottles, giving a fantasy or mystical theme.

Traditional Art

Copper Ettchings

Copper etchings produced as limited-edition, hand-crafted works.

LEARN CREATIVE TECHNIQUES & IMPROVE YOUR CRAFT

Art is at the core of everything I do.

As an educator, I believe that continuous learning is essential for photographers who want to grow, refine their work, and develop a stronger visual voice.

I’ve brought together my experience and knowledge of art and photography in one place. Everything here is designed to support your creative development, help you make clearer decisions in your work, and build images with confidence and intention.

Learn From Me

Abstract digital art of a woman with long hair, illuminated with purple and white light streaks, creating a glowing, ethereal effect.