Hide and Seek (at St.Enders) Print

Born and raised in Hildesheim, Northern Germany, I found out pretty early that I love to draw. I later on studied graphic design to make my passion a profession. Just to find out that drawing doesn't belong to a graphic designers daily activities any longer. After I became father of two awesome girls I did and still do work as a freelance designer with costumers that allow me to draw. But something was missing all the years. A few months ago I found out what it was. I put a panel on my easel, bought some oil paint, grabbed my brushes......and started to paint. What a pleasure. What a satisfaction. As long as I can think I admired the art of Edward Hopper and lately discovered the works of swedish Simon Stalenhag. This combination was the ignition spark for my very first oil painting. That is what I want to do! Landscapes, moods, atmosphere, solitude in addition with a small portion of science fiction and surrealism. Does it work? I don't know, it works for me at least. Does that make me an artist? I still see myself as an illustrator since I love to tell little stories with my pictures. That's what an illustrator does. That's my comfort zone. Whatever people want to call me, one thing is for sure: I won't stop painting anymore. I have so many pictures in my head that need to be let out. I'm ready to improve myself and to grow with every painting. My next panel is already bought....