Camelia Toma was born in 1961 in Sighişoara. By profession, she is a religious icon painter. She studied secular painting at the Popular Art School in Călăraşi and attended the courses of the Patriarchal School of Religious Icon Painting in Bucharest.

The artist has painted thousands of icons, which can be found in churches and monasteries across the country, as well as in private collections in France, Germany, Austria, the USA, Canada, Australia, and Japan.

She began working in the field of religious art, either climbing scaffolds on painting sites or descending into the intimacy of her studio, striving to convey the human dimension of saints with sensitivity, as if inviting the viewer to discover their purpose. The icon has its place in the church, at home, in the workplace, or at a crossroads, always serving as an intercessor for the prayers of the faithful to God. Iconography is a divine art. Through the iconographer, God carries out His work. The artist has received this gift from God. Evidence of her worthiness lies in the icons that have adorned churches and monasteries or found their place in private collections, some of which have even been displayed in exhibitions and Christian art salons. Her work is characterized by humility, joy, and spiritual light.

Professional Activity

• Fresco painting in churches in Romania:
  • Church of "St. Apostles Peter and Paul", Rădășeni, Suceava;
  • Two chapels at Mușinoaiele Monastery, Vrancea;
  • Church dedicated to the "Dormition of the Theotokos" at Valea Neagră Monastery, Vrancea;
  • Church of the "Dormition of the Theotokos" in Râșnov, Brașov;
  • Church of "St. Great Martyr Pantelimon", Fălticeni;
  • Church of "St. Archangels Michael and Gabriel", Mărăcineni, Buzău;
  • Restoration at the "St. John the Baptist" Church, Râmnicu Sărat;
  • Șinca Veche Monastery, Brașov;
  • Church of the Holy Emperors Constantine and Helen in Moieciu de Jos, Brașov;
  • Church of "St. Emperors Constantine and Helen" and "St. Siluan the Athonite", Zărnești, Brașov;
  • Church of the "Nativity of the Lord" in Cristian, Brașov.
• Painted over 20 iconostases.
• Participated in solo and group exhibitions.
• Currently painting two churches in Italy, in Guidonia and Rieti.
• Limited edition paintings for children, promoted by Simply Art.