Author name: Elara Vornik
Elara Vornik is a geologist-turned-rock-artist with 12 years of hands-on experience transforming natural stones into expressive, weather-resistant artworks. She holds a certification in mineral pigment chemistry from the International Institute of Decorative Arts and has led workshops across 14 countries. Her signature 'Strata Style' merges geological layering principles with intuitive design, featured in Rock & Realm Magazine and taught in university-level art-science interdisciplinary courses.