"Sundays" / "Nedjeljno"

"Sundays" / "Nedjeljno"

Mural painted in Bijeljina, Muraki mural festival, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2025.

"BROWSING" video

Over the past year, I've had the privilege of traveling, painting, and capturing the process along the way. This video documents my first trip of 2024, taking you behind the scenes of the mural I painted for the DUK Festival in Čačak, Serbia.

In the video, I wanted to capture the scenery of the local flea market, as the mural's subject is the famous flea market in my hometown of Zagreb.

Filming my travels and mural projects has become essential to my process. It allows me to reflect on the work, the challenges, and the small moments that make each piece unique. Editing all the footage takes time, and, as they say, many of the cool shots end up on the cutting room floor. However, as I continue developing my filming and editing style, I might eventually create more extended versions of my travels and painting process.

I want to emphasize that my goal isn’t to become a YouTuber or anything like that. Painting large-scale murals is challenging enough, but having good process footage to look back on—especially editing it during the cold days—helps me stay in a creative mindset and motivates me to keep working.

Watch the full video here.

 

The mural titled "Browsing" features two scenes and marks a slight shift in my style and approach—something I had been eager to explore for some time and finally had the opportunity to do so. The first scene is inspired by the view you encounter every Sunday while walking toward Hrelić, where many people sell old items along the embankment that runs parallel to the market. In contrast, the second scene depicts items you might find while browsing. I sometimes buy things like this for drawings and small studies, just for fun.

While I’m happier with some parts than others, I’ve stopped viewing my work as a "finished product" and now see it as an opportunity to experiment and try something new each time.

More videos and photos soon.

"Sentiment" 2024.

     

Street arts festival Mostar

Bosnia and Herzegovina

2024.

 

2024.

It's been a while.

I guess it took me a bit longer than I anticipated to write a new post about my projects and everything related to my art.

Balancing jobs/commission work and the projects I'm passionate about can be pretty challenging, as they all demand a significant amount of creative and physical energy and time. This year, however, I finally managed to get back on track, exploring new directions and themes in my personal work while also taking on some exciting projects on the commercial side.

Back in 2019, I started taking photos at my local flea market—mostly portrait shots that I later used for sketches and studies in my studio. I started blending a journalistic approach, using photo references of spontaneous scenes I’ve captured, with artistic compositions crafted in my studio, all within a representational figurative style, creating a dynamic contrast between documentary and creative expression.

For some reason, I’m fascinated by human expressions, faces, and poses, and the Hrelić flea market offers an incredible setting to capture them. There’s just something unique about Balkan features and the rawness in people's interactions. 

Looking at my work up to 2020, I realized there was no unifying theme tying them together. Moving forward, my focus is to build a body of work with deeper personal meaning, exploring different variations of specific themes and styles.

"Figures"

Runaway Festival, Belgrade, Serbia

"Sentiment"

Street Arts Festival, Mostar, B&H

"Browsing"

DUK Festival, Čačak, Serbia

"Along the Embankment"

Grenoble Street Art Fest

Grenoble, France

For those interested in the commissioned projects I mentioned earlier, feel free to check out the Instagram profile WALLZ COLLECTIVE, where you can explore some of the recent murals realized in collaboration with partners.

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I haven't posted for a while here, so here's just a short one to announce some bigger posts coming soon ;)

"UNSTILL" ( Mural Fest Kosovo)

 

I knew about most of the Mural Fest artworks before coming to Ferizaj, so I wasn't that interested in painting another character/figure. Seeing the murals from previous years in person, particularly the ones in the center of the town, pushed me to go in a different direction esthetically and in terms of narrative.

I believe it's easy to be "seduced" by some darker themes, and visually it can be much more fun to paint something moody and dramatic ( I admittedly lean more to that side). Still, the wall in the center of the town needed to go against that ( and I needed to go a bit against myself) and create a contrast to the war-themed artworks that were painted in previous years.

My idea was to paint something that at first looked more like decorative art, but I also needed to put some storytelling or a metaphor behind the work:

The Balkans have traditionally been an area of turmoil and political instability, thus the nickname "Powder keg."

Religion, particularly the divide between Eastern Orthodoxy, Islam, and Catholicism, has played a significant role in that instability. This tendency of individuals to associate themselves strongly with a particular group or tribe based on shared religious or ideological beliefs makes them view opposing ideologies as a threat. That leads to hostility, the rejection of alternative viewpoints, and a lack of constructive dialogue. I kind of tackled this theme previously with the pothead characters.

By painting a still life in falling motion as a continuous pattern, with slight differences in details, I wanted to address both the beauty and instability and convey the idea of being more similar than different.

This idea is a good starting point for a more utopian place which was the theme of this year's edition."

Curated by @douggillen

Photographer Dren Osmani & @Sovran Nrecaj

I managed to film a lot during this project, so I may do a longer video/vlog this time with narration. As always, only some things go as planned or smoothly at this type of festivals.

I couldn't realize the piece as I had hoped because of a few problems with the wall, and the rain also didn't help. In this chaos, I started liking the unfinished look more and more and felt comfortable leaving it as it was.

In the future, I might do a few more still-life compositions just to try something different and see where it takes me.

Zabok mural- update

 

This project started over a month ago, but I had to leave it unfinished due to bad weather and go to Kosovo for another mural project ( where I also had similar problems).

Now I'm two hours away from finishing the work, but this crazy, unstable weather keeps playing with my nerves :/.

For now, here's the process photo from a few days ago.

"Reminiscence shelves" (2022.)

I should have shared this particular project from the previous year much earlier...

It was an invaluable opportunity to explore a new artistic direction, leading me to craft this digital illustration using the  Procreate program. The final output was rendered onto transparent foil, eventually finding its place on the windows of Osijek's oldest bus station.

The implementation of the Urban Intervention Project, spearheaded by the PLANTaža association, is geared towards revitalizing forgotten and neglected spaces within Osijek's urban core. With a focus on reimagining spatial dynamics, the project seeks to intertwine architecture, urban art, and community engagement, fostering a vibrant interplay between the city's structures and its residents.

The process of conceptualizing and curating these artworks serves to underscore the significance of public spaces within the city, functioning as a catalyst for cultivating diverse social, cultural, and artistic expressions.

Photos by Tomislav Šilovinac

The inspiration for the illustration stems from the distinctive structure of the station, with its segmented windows evoking a striking resemblance to the shelves of a miniature cabinet that once adorned my childhood bedroom wall. Within that modest cabinet of curiosities, an array of vibrant and diverse miniature figurines found their home. Delving into the initial stages of this project, I embarked on a search for a photograph taken in my studio, recalling the time when I meticulously cleaned each of those diminutive treasures for what seemed like the last time.

Upon rediscovering this photograph, a realization dawned upon me: the vivid imagery that had long adorned the walls of my childhood sanctuary had subtly seeped into the fabric of my creative subconscious. Fish, bicycles, birds, an owl, shells, clocks, pots, and more — these whimsical objects that once towered above my younger self now resurfaced as the wellspring of inspiration for my earlier artistic endeavors, be it murals or drawings.

 

In many ways, this undertaking offered me a poignant opportunity to revisit and rekindle the essence of these cherished motifs, infusing them with a renewed sense of creativity and purpose.

 

( old photo of the cabinet at my childhood room)

 

 

Zabok mural-day 1.

 

Finally, the new season of painting outdoors has arrived.

This is a cropped image of the first day's progress.

I'm trying a different approach this time by doing an underpainting and solving the light and shapes monochromatically first ( because I have more time than usual to finish).

The mural is organized by Pučko Otvoreno Učilište-Zabok, and the wall is on the building of the Regeneracija factory.

More details in the upcoming weeks ;)

Prints

I managed to find high-res photos of some older works for the new print editions.

For now, here are three available new prints for order via email: lonac.pot@gmail.com

For all the prices, check the website: LONAC

 

I didn't want to do a release date / online event for the now available prints since it's mostly "older" reproduced works. Once I start working on a new series of murals and studio works, there will be a release date for every future print and a limited time to purchase it for a special price.

Since I'm writing about printmaking, it's good to mention my old ( not used much, so basically new) printing press for woodcut and intaglio that's been quietly waiting for me to clean it up and fall in love with it again... 

Well, I also finally managed to find out some new techniques for transferring digital sketches on a board or a lino, so the plan for this winter is set. 💪

NEWS

 It's been a while 🙈

One month from now, a new season of painting projects starts. Once all dates are set, I'll write all the cities and festivals here and on my website.

I've been busy with some winter commission work and enjoyed doing digital work on my iPad in between those jobs. Also did some woodworking for my studio. My hope for this year is to go back to the rhythm I had back in 2019 but film all the travels and my painting process even more. 

Stay tuned ;)

"FLEGMA"

10/12 YEARS celebration PRINTS

I posted about making art prints for my blog's 10th anniversary a few months ago.

The plan was to do it two years ago, but with all that was happening, I figured it would be better to do it this year. The prints are reproductions of some of my favorite earlier works, both from the streets and studio. 

It has been twelve years since I started posting my works on this blog, and even though nowadays, the blog is seen as old-school and not many people use it, I'm enjoying posting here more than on other platforms. 

But there's another 10th anniversary, and that one is this year (realized that a few days ago)

My first painting experience outside my own country was back in 2012, and since then, I have had the privilege to travel all around the globe, paint some huge walls, and meet so many great people. 

I will post more photos of the available prints in the upcoming months. Some will be limited editions, and others will be open editions.

 Few details on the paper: Premium Fine Art Smooth paper, a3 and a4 formats, cotton matte, 310gsm, 0.42 mm. For orders, more information, and questions: lonac.pot@gmail.com or write me on IG.

"Medika Diving"
Limited edition of 50 prints ( AP on the photo)
a3 format
Premium Fine Art Rough paper
310 gsm, 0.42 mm

"Companion"
Limited edition of 50 prints ( AP on the photo)
A3 format, Premium Fine Art Smooth paper
310 gsm, 0.42 mm

"Companion"
Limited edition of 70 prints ( AP on the photo)
A4 format, Premium Fine Art Smooth paper
310 gsm, 0.42 mm

"Friend"
Limited edition of 50 prints ( AP on the photo)
A3 format, Premium Fine Art Smooth paper
310 gsm, 0.42 mm

"Friend"
Limited edition of 70 prints ( AP on the photo)
A4 format, Premium Fine Art Smooth paper
310 gsm, 0.42 mm

"Heartbeat"
Limited edition of 30 prints ( AP on the photo)
29 x 31 cm
Premium Fine Art Smooth paper
310 gsm, 0.42 mm

"Heartbeat"
Limited edition of 30 prints ( AP on the photo)
20.5 x 21.5 cm
Premium Fine Art Smooth paper
310 gsm, 0.42 mm

"Where is Batman"
Limited edition of 50 prints ( AP on the photo)
A3 format, Premium Fine Art Rough paper
310 gsm, 0.42 mm

"Where is Batman"
Limited edition of 70 prints ( AP on the photo)
A4 format, Premium Fine Art Rough paper
310 gsm, 0.42 mm

 

Seoul impressions

I finally managed to finish the video from my trip to Seoul, South Korea.

This is the tenth year that I've been traveling and painting around the globe, and for the first time in a while, I had the opportunity to stay longer and be a tourist :D.

 

It makes me really happy to share this beautiful experience in the five minutes vlog, and I hope you will enjoy watching as much as I did while editing and filming :)

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                                                            Almost there, not quite, but yeah.

                                              Finally painting something big in my hometown  

                                                               (only brushes and rollers)

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I'm still late with posting some projects from last month, so next week I'll start with those before sharing the process video of this one.