Eyed Raven 2 (June 2021)

acryl art, Allgemein, Art, creatures, Painting

In my latest blog entry, I dive into the story and thought process behind my two multiple-eyed ravens.

This particular piece is actually the second in the series, though I believe it’s the first one I painted. Unlike the more instinctive approach I took with the other raven, I had a reference of a raven’s head for this one, which shaped the way it turned out.

Honestly, this piece feels a bit “prettier,” but also a bit more forced. I love him nonetheless—though I have mixed feelings about one very “perfect” eye, which breaks the illusion created by his other eyes. Still, his smirk seems to hold a secret, one that even I don’t fully understand. Can you uncover his mystery?

Eyed Raven 1 (June 2021)

acryl art, Art, creatures, Painting

The “Eyed Ravens” series emerged during a mini project I worked on at Sandra Baker-Finn’s studio. Sure, most ravens have eyes, but these two have more than just two or three—each brimming with eerie, intense gazes.

Sandy and I had been talking about monsters, probably inspired by my love for spooky themes, when we had the idea to create some of our own. I started by grabbing some large sheets of paper and charcoal and just sketched whatever came to mind. Those initial sketches still exist, though I don’t have photos of them yet—maybe I’ll share them one day.

After that warmup session, we decided I should paint my favorite sketch from the series—the Eyed Raven—in acrylics.

The second painting was even more spontaneous. I tried not to think too much and just let my instincts guide me. Learning to paint without overthinking or using references has been a long process, and I’m still working on it. Back then, I found it challenging to stay loose and avoid getting too specific with forms or outlines. By the end, I noticed that my approach got a bit more structured, but I still loved how the piece came together.

Today, the original hangs in my parents’ hallway, though prints are always available.

Ronja Rabbit (March 2021)

Art, creatures, Sculptures

Hello everyone,
I am finally back with getting this website up to my latest (and todays) art life!

At the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021, I began a unique warm-up exercise during my weekly art lessons. The inspiring artist Sandra Baker-Finn, who guided me in this journey, has an extraordinary talent for finding art in the most unexpected places—whether it’s in bottle caps, broken perfume bottles, or even the insides of toilet paper rolls!

To cultivate my intuition, we developed a technique where I would select various items from a “rubbish drawer” and place them in a box. Then, without looking or overthinking, I’d randomly pick pieces from this collection. Using these little treasures, I brought to life a series of whimsical creatures.

One standout creation from this project is Ronja the Rabbit, the largest and most detailed of my little creatures. Crafted from an old, broken lamp, a quirky plastic egg, and the innards of plaster rolls from the drugstore, Ronja quickly became a labor of love.

I truly fell for her charm! To this day, she resides in my family’s cozy corridor, a reminder of the magic that can be found in the everyday.