Angelika Schäfer

My art is a visual diary—a way of capturing the emotions, memories, and everyday moments that shape my life. Each piece reflects a story or experience, inviting viewers to connect with their own narratives through mine.

I’ve been creating since childhood, inspired by watching my father make linoleum prints and my mother sketch nature scenes. Over the years, I’ve studied and taught art internationally, which continues to influence my style and perspective.

I work mainly in oil and mixed media, drawn to the slow-drying process of oils that allows me to build expressive layers and depth. In sculpture, I use hand-built low-fire clay to explore form and emotion in a tactile, organic way.

Creating art helps me process the world—and share it with others in an honest, visual language.

Education
MA, Digital Art, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore
BA, Graphic Design, University of Maryland at Baltimore County
AA, Fine Arts, Howard Community College
Trilingual Correspondent "Eurosprachschule", Bad Kreuznach, Germany

2023
• Angelika Paints Studio and Gallery, Esslingen, Germany – Studio opening and ongoing exhibitions
• Kunst DozentIn Galerie Ausstellung, Filderstadt, Germany – March 2023

2022
• Open Studio Event, Esslingen, Germany – November 2022
• "Holz Geflüster", Esslinger Künstlergilde, Germany
• "Animal Expressions", Esslinger Künstlergilde, Germany
• Group Exhibition, Viechtach, Bavaria, Germany – Selected works

2019
• Sherwood Center “Britepaths” Gala Event, Fairfax City, Virginia – Art Auction, April 2019
• “Pur Om Spa”, Potomac River Region – Exhibition of selected original artworks

2018
• Sherwood Center “Britepaths” Gala Event, Fairfax City, Virginia – Art Auction, April 2018
Featured Artist Interview: Good Morning America

2017
• “Transformations” Solo Exhibition, Fairfax City, Virginia – October 2017
Interview with the Artist
• Fairfax Art League – Village Gallery, Fairfax, Virginia – Group Exhibition, March–May 2017
• Salon Arlington, Arlington, Virginia – Art Event & Presentation, March 2017
• Fairfax Art League – Spring Art Show, Old Town Fairfax, Virginia – February–April 2017

2019 – USA
• Solo Open Studio Exhibition – Virginia
• VA Teacher & Artist Exhibition – Alexandria, VA
• Sherwood Center Seasonal Exhibitions – Fair...