Graphit & Porcelain

Graphit & Porcelain

A while ago I got in touch with Blaise the maker of Les Éditions Mugs-design. We agreed to put the Few Guys, Lil’ Ones and their friends on porcelain. Now its done and the cups are available in the shop. They are very beautiful and good company to start the...
On A Stroll

On A Stroll

On a Stroll | Berlin Treptow/Kreuzberg/Neuköln Glasklar Gläser – Knesebeckstr. 13, 10623 Berlin Charlottenburg FIT freie internationale tankstelle – Schwedter Str. 262 Billy & Alex Tanzfabrik Wedding Berlin Branches and Sticks | Künstlerhaus Bethanien Kreuzberg My unexpected beautiful neighborhood | Berlin Wedding | Near the “Uferhallen”
Making Paper

Making Paper

Last weekend I attended a paper making workshop. I was waiting month for that to happen. The docent Gangolf Ulbricht is a well known paper maker and a great teacher. He is quite patient with all people that want to know everything in three very short days. Nevertheless I believe...
Now it's named "one drawing a month"

Now it’s named “one drawing a month”

While the raven is still looking at the lost head and is wondering what to do, a new drawing is in progress. That girl will be greatly outfitted when finished and still she will have that sad look. What to do with all those rich ornaments and fabric. Maybe it...
Where the pepper grows

Where the pepper grows

Last year – it was a summery day in october – I met Anja, the woman behind pure pepper projects. We have been talking about “The Pineapple” – an information illustration i made for the „Do-It-Green“ exhibition in hamburg was part of – and I came up to tell her...
It has been a long time ...

It has been a long time …

… since I updated on my work and life here. Those are my cup for tea – stored on new shelves. The reason is – many things happened meanwhile. I moved into a new flat and am a flatmate again but with a wonderful spacious room and enough space for...
One Drawing a Day

One Drawing a Day

… rather not a drawing but a practical thought about light and shadow. Last weekend I visited an exhibition named “Ich träumte, ich wär ein Hund der träumt” (I dreamed I was a dog that dreamed). There where illustrations and poster of Hans Hillmann and Jiří Šalamoun shown. While I...
Working on something

Working on something

The result of the second day… Today I started something new. A hand cut lamp shade made of shoji paper. It will be double layered – I am so curious how the effect will be.
Recommend a book | No.2

Recommend a book | No.2

“The Bird King and other sketches” SHAUN TAN I am a big fan of Shaun Tan. He is a marvelous artist and illustrator. He is just gifted in any kind of talent you need if you want to be an illustrator. He is working with a huge amount of ideas...
What I like

What I like

At present I’m mostly drawing with erasing resistant and waterproof ink in sepia and indigo. The combination of those two colors is very nice and has a quite natural look. I love to dip my brush into the ink and let it then float into the moistened part of the...
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Still Drawing

Still Drawing

… Still working on the drawing about fitting … … and thinking about the raven and the lost head.
"I lost my head"

“I lost my head”

I’ve never worked more than two days on a drawing. Lately that habit changed. I am already working two weeks on the drawing “I lost my head” and I am not getting tired of it. I am amazed by the excitment of filling the remaining area around the bird and adding a dramatic touch to...
An amazing thing in Berlin

An amazing thing in Berlin

time/bank is a platform where groups and individuals can pool and trade time and skills, bypassing money as a measure of value. time/bank is based on the premise that everyone in the field of culture has something to contribute and that it is possible to develop and sustain an alternative economy by connecting existing needs...
Lampshade in progress

Lampshade in progress

… after a few days of cutting each day a few hours the huge shade is ready to 2/3.
Here comes the spring

Here comes the spring

Sitting in my well heated room and looking at defoliated trees and snow outside I can’t help my self to think about my favorite time in the year the late spring and early summer. To support that mood I leaf through a book I got as a Christmas present.
One Drawing A Day

One Drawing A Day

The last days I was rather drawing with the knife but today I enjoyed the pencil again.
... something to reconsider

… something to reconsider

A wonderful year 2012 to everybody. I am not really somebody who defines goals at the threshold to the new year. But when I riffled through my tumblr likes the other day I found some sayings I really should have in mind while living my all day life in 2012. All are nice pictures too...
Shirts in the Shop

Shirts in the Shop

“The Bearded” | nakedshirt Lily | Bamboo – S, M, L Today I finally had a photo shooting with my lovely friend and put these fantastic Shirts on my DaWanda shop. “The Bearded”, “The Furgirl” and “The Beeboy” are not only on paper anymore. You can wear them now and they will be more than...
Winter Sun

Winter Sun

Drawings I made in a festive mood during the last days. They will be turned into postcards and a few art prints. The Drawings reflect the special mood I feel in the days before christmas eve. It is somehow mystical, quiet, introverted and festive. Often we find ourselves – talking generally – in a journey...
Discover Paper – 2011 Holiday Guide

Discover Paper – 2011 Holiday Guide

That’s a nice surprise! My Calendar 2012 is featured in the Holiday Guide “Discover Paper“. The Calendar is there in between so many other nice paper things. A good inspiration and help if you are still looking for the perfect present.
The happiest rabbit

The happiest rabbit

I’m the happiest rabbit today. Because I got my friends on shirt. Those Shirts are not only for rabbits! They are for girls and boys, too. My owner will sell them at Holy. Shit. Shopping. and TrendMafia or you will get them at flight13. nakedshirt Jack and Lily (70% Bamboo/30% turkish cotton)
The Pomegranate

The Pomegranate

A while ago I posted the first part of my fruit series. It is a collection of information illustrations about ordinary fruits of our all day life that do not get the attention they should get. Although we love pineapples and pomegranates we do not really know where they come from, what it may take...