MARTIN CLUNES ART PROJECT
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ABOUT ME
My name is Simona Cerri, and my artist name is Simo Arshara.
Being creative has always been part of my life.
Over the years, I have worked with jewellery, painting, sculpture, photography, writing, music and digital art. The techniques have changed, but I have always loved creating something beautiful and meaningful.
For many years I also worked behind the camera, creating music videos, short films and other visual projects.
In 2020, I decided to stop working on commission and spend more time on my own ideas.
That choice changed my creative journey.
A New Direction
In 2021, I discovered the British TV series Doc Martin and the work of Martin Clunes.
I didn't know it then, but this would open a completely new creative direction for me.
I started experimenting with digital collage and creating images inspired by Martin's films and television work. The first was a new poster for Shakespeare in Love, with his character at the centre.
One artwork became another, and little by little I developed my own style.
What started as a simple experiment eventually became the Martin Clunes Art Project you are visiting today.
simoarshara.it
How I Create My Artworks
Every artwork starts with an idea.
I choose the images, plan the composition and put the different elements together until the picture feels complete.
People sometimes ask me if my artworks are created with AI.
They are not.
I create each composition myself, step by step. I may occasionally use AI tools to improve the quality of an old image or reconstruct a small missing detail, but never to generate the finished artwork.
Beyond the Martin Clunes Art Project
Digital art is only one part of my creative world.
I am also an author and independent publisher, creating illustrated books, journals and other editorial projects inspired by nature, animals, creativity and personal exploration.
Some projects begin as photographs, others as drawings or simple ideas.
Sometimes they become artworks. Sometimes they become books.
If you would like to discover what I create beyond this project, you can visit my main website:
Simo Arshara — Books & Visual Projects
If you spot any mistakes, notice something missing, or simply want to share something cool about Martin or this site, just let me know!
I love learning new things from fellow fans, and this page is always open to grow with your ideas.
You can drop me an email anytime at: simoarshara@gmail.com.
