Hero of the Month: Tina Zibelnik — TinkArt 💖
This month, our Artline Hero is Tina Zibelnik, known online as TinkArt — a Slovenian resin artist whose work brings together nature, memories and personal stories.
Her resin journey began after an unexpected job loss, when her friends gave her a resin starter kit for her birthday. What started as a thoughtful gift soon became a new creative path and helped Tina reconnect with her childhood love of making things by hand.
Today, she creates ocean art, preserved wedding bouquets and meaningful keepsakes, always starting with one question:
❝What story will this piece tell?
Every Piece Tells a Story 🤍
Tina describes her style as elegant, timeless and deeply emotional. For her, resin is not just a material — it is a way to preserve moments and turn them into something lasting.
Nature, especially the sea, is one of her greatest inspirations. Her work now comes together in three collections: Ocean, Memories and Signature, combining ocean-inspired art, personal keepsakes and unique statement pieces.
❝I believe that the smallest details often hold the greatest emotions.
Whatever she creates, Tina's goal remains simple:
❝To create something that will make someone's heart smile. ❤️
More Than Preserving Flowers 🌸
Some of Tina's most meaningful pieces carry very personal stories.
One of the most emotional was a memorial artwork created for the husband of a dear friend who had passed away. It included her photograph, preserved flowers and the two beloved dogs they had shared.
❝Resin doesn't just preserve objects. It preserves love, stories and the people who will always remain in our hearts.
This idea is also reflected in Tina's content. She loves sharing not only finished pieces, but the creative process and the care behind them.
Her Favourite Artline Products 😍
Tina works with different Artline products depending on the project.
Artline Wood Pro helped her complete a challenging piece filled with hundreds of tiny beads, while Artline Silicone Putty gives her more freedom to create unusual forms and bring new ideas to life.
For ocean art, she often chooses Artline Honey Epoxy Resin, whose thicker consistency helps her control waves and top surfaces. Artline Crystal Epoxy Resin is another favourite when she wants more working time for a composition.
❝Beyond the products themselves, what I value most is Artline's exceptional quality, continuous innovation and, above all, the genuine support they give to artists.
Her Advice for Beginners 🛠️
The biggest lesson resin has taught Tina is patience.
She believes mistakes are a natural part of learning. Instead of being discouraged when something goes wrong, she tries to understand why and uses that experience in her next project.
❝Allow yourself to learn, experiment and make mistakes, because that's where real growth happens.
Her most important advice? Don't compare your beginning with someone else's years of experience — and remember to enjoy the journey.
What Comes Next 💙
Tina continues to develop her Memories Collection and ocean-inspired artwork, while dreaming of creating larger pieces inspired by Slovenia's landscapes.
Lake Bled, the Slovenian mountains and waterfalls are among the places she would love to capture in resin. She also hopes to keep developing her ocean techniques and one day hold her own exhibition.
❝If, one day, people hear the name TinkArt and immediately think of love, memories, beautiful ocean artwork and a feeling of peace, I'll know I've achieved my dream.
We are happy to have Tina as part of the Artline community and can't wait to see what she creates next 🤍
Follow TinkArt 💖
Discover more ocean-inspired artwork, meaningful keepsakes and the stories behind her creations.
Chat with us