Kendall Jenner

showing Power as a true Scorpio Sign

Bleu: Anything you’d like to share about your process? Paint, pencils, both or other? What’s your favorite color to work with?

Dochev: Let me surprise you — pencil but a digital one! I had the chance to experiment with many mediums throughout my career from paint to pencils, markers, charcoal, but I think my favorite way of illustrating is when I am using my iPad and Procreate. I love how easy it is for you to carry it everywhere. You can pack it and travel with it or enjoy the nice weather while drawing in the park. All of your art supplies are in one place. I believe each color has its own beauty. But I definitely prefer earth tones. And I enhance every work of mine with the aura that I add as a finishing touch. And it’s always really colorful so there is a contrast between the beige/grey background I am using.

Bleu: Are any of your illustrations your original designs?

Dochev: Really often I am recreating the fashion looks from celebrities that inspire me, but I also like to work on my original ideas. Every Halloween I love to do an illustration series where I experiment with styling and clothing designs of mine. Using your vision to create costumes and putting them on celebrities that you think might fit your theme is really fun. I have also worked on a whole menswear collection of my own that I hope one day to be produced and showcased on the runway.

Bleu: Who are some of your role models/inspirations?

Dochev: I find inspiration in people who are not afraid to experiment and are themselves no matter what. That’s why I can say that Rihanna has played a huge role in believing more in myself. Seeing her being a singer, performer, fashion icon, designer and building Fenty as an international brand for makeup, skincare and lingerie is something that shows me that you can work on all of your passions and you should not limit yourself to one thing only. Virgil Abloh is someone who has always been a great example to me when it comes to creativity and design. His passion was and will stay motivation for many. I would like to also add Simon Jacquemus with his beautiful designs and breathtaking ideas!

Bleu: Do you have any dream clients/projects?

Dochev: On the top of my list will definitely be to work with Simon Jacquemus as I truly love the aesthetic of the brand and it’s really close to my heart. The same goes for Off-White! I love the vision behind it and how creative and innovative the brand is. And of course continue building my relationship with Fenty and creating more for them. Who knows? You might see me in their next campaign!

Bleu: What are you working on now? Have anything coming up in the future?

Dochev: I am definitely excited about what the new year will bring me as we are still in the beginning of it. And I look forward to all the projects that I will be developing so I can come back and reveal them in front of you. I mentioned my passion to experiment with

Ariana Grande from her R.E.M. Beauty campaign

modeling so it will hint that I have been actively working on that at the moment.

Bleu: Where do you see yourself in five years?

Dochev: Happy and fulfilled with the work that I am doing but always striving to achieve more. Hopefully having my own international brand, exploring the world more and working with all of my muses I mentioned above. I believe that the future is bright and it’s best when you share these moments with the people you love so having my loved ones is a must!

Bleu: Anything else you’d like to share? Anything you want people to know about you?

Dochev: As my final words, I would just like to tell every single person who is reading this and has dreams in their hearts — DON’T GIVE UP! Believe in your own abilities and trust in yourself through this journey. Also surround yourself with people who will push you and support you — your circle is really important! And never rely on motivation to do the work, be disciplined when it comes to achieving what your heart truly desires. Be grateful for every moment of this journey! And last but not least, always stay optimistic no matter how things look! It all works in your favor!