Dorian Radu
Earlsfield,London
Summary
Dynamic Visual Artist with a proven track record at the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers, enhancing brand visibility by 68% through innovative social media campaigns. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and committed to exceptional customer service, I foster lasting client relationships while delivering high-quality artwork and engaging educational experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Visual Artist
Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers
London, UK
01.2012 - Current
- Member of Royal Society of Miniature Painters under HM King Charles III's patronage.
- Commissioned by Romanian Royal Family, celebrities, and private collectors for custom artworks.
- Handled all artwork sales personally.
- Created and maintained long-lasting relationships with clients and suppliers.
- Managed marketing campaigns and produced relevant promotional content.
- Coordinated safe packaging, storage, and transport of artworks.
- Led art workshops in Italy, Germany, and Romania.
- Taught art classes to students aged five to sixty-two.
Art Club Manager & Social Media Manager
Token Studio London
London, UK
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Created and managed social media campaigns to enhance engagement.
- Oversaw all client communications to maintain strong relationships.
- Managed client database, scheduled staff rotas, and organized art lessons.
- Produced photographic content and short videos for marketing initiatives.
- Ensured availability of supplies necessary for art classes.
- Prepared workspace adhering to health and safety standards.
- Enhanced performance tracking system for art club activities.
- Delivered art classes to students aged six to seventy-five.
Media Specialist and Head Editor
Hometown Studio
London, UK
01.2013 - 12.2019
- Coordinated a team of 12 people in the production and editing process of photo and video content;
- Produced commercial photo and video content;
- Produced high-quality promotional media content and coordinated Social Media campaigns, increasing the exposure of the business by 86%;
Master Artist and Artwork Retoucher
Boyarde Ltd.
London, UK
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Produced and hand painted limited edition designs for collections from Chanel, Hermes, Gucci, Goyarde, etc.;
- Photographed artwork and all image retouching tasks;
- Handled valuable objects worth over £80k;
Education
Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree - Fine Art
Kingston University
London, UK01.2017
BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma - Fine Art
Kensington & Chelsea College
London, UK01.2014
High School - A level equivalent - Architecture and Interior Design
Octav Bancila National College
Iasi, Romania01.2012
Skills
- Customer service excellence
- Research and analysis
- Luxury item handling experience
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal communication skills
- E-commerce understanding
- Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro
- MS Office and Wix
- Social media management
- Photography and image retouching
- Videography and editing
- Artwork restoration and conservation expertise
Art Exhibitions
- Jackson Maguire Prize, Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Annual Exhibition, 2019, First Prize
- Signature Art Prize, 2019, 2nd Prize
- Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition, 2018, Public Choice Award
- Gemini Prize, 2018
- L. Cornelissen & Son Prize, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, 2017
- London Art Biennale, Chelsea Old Town Hall, London, 2025
- Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, RBSA Gallery, Birmingham, 2024
- Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London, 2023
- Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers, Banskide Gallery, London, 2023
- Best of Sky Portrait Artist of the Year - 10 year Anniversary Exhibition, Compton Verney Gallery, UK, 2022
- Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London, 2020
- Royal Society of Miniature Painters Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London, 2019
- Sky Portrait Artist of the Year TV Show, Sky Arts and Channel 4, 2019
- Sky Portrait Artist of the Year Exhibition, Wallace Collection, London, 2019
- Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA), RBSA Gallery, Birmingham, 2019
- Signature Art Prize Exhibition, The Bankside Hotel, London, 2019
- Wells Art Contemporary, Wells Cathedral, Wells, 2019
- Exceptional Art Award, Collyer Bristow, Gallery, London, 2019
Websites
Tv Appearances
- Portrait Artist of the Year TV Show, Sky Arts & Channel 4, 2019, 2020
- Portrait Artist of the Year Exhibition, Battersea Arts Centre, Sky Arts, 2020
- Portrait Artist of the Week TV Show, Sky Arts, 2020, invited artist
Certification
Bachelor Honours Degree in Fine Art - Kingston University, London - 2017
Accomplishments
2025: Chianciano Art Museum Award- The London Biennale, London, UK
Timeline
Art Club Manager & Social Media Manager
Token Studio London
01.2019 - 12.2019
Master Artist and Artwork Retoucher
Boyarde Ltd.
01.2017 - 12.2017
Media Specialist and Head Editor
Hometown Studio
01.2013 - 12.2019
Visual Artist
Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree - Fine Art
Kingston University
BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma - Fine Art
Kensington & Chelsea College
High School - A level equivalent - Architecture and Interior Design
Octav Bancila National College