In 2021 and 2022, I painted a lot with my close friend Daria. Both of us also redecorated our teenage rooms in black and red, each in our own style. With her birthday approaching, I wanted to gift her a special painting for her walls. I found inspiration in a culture/theater/art magazine at the bottom of our stairs and immediately knew I wanted to use it as a reference.
Having just come out of my K-Pop watercolor phase, I aimed to create something more significant than a simple watercolor piece. I decided to revisit my oil paints, which had been sitting in my wardrobe for a few years.
If you compare this work to my recent pieces (some of which you can see on my Instagram, with more coming soon on here as well), you’ll notice that my style wasn’t as defined back then. Artistic style is always an evolving process of preferences and learning. Sadly, this painting is no longer hanging on any walls, but prints are always available. 🙂
The painting looks rather small on here, but it is quite tall. Click Here to watch the painting process
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?
Like most kids who love to paint, one of the first real mediums I used was acrylics. In 2017, an online workshop introduced me to oil paints, and by early 2019, I had transitioned to watercolors. However, wanting to explore more mediums, I embraced digital art during the pandemic and got an iPad to try it out. While the possibilities of digital art are exciting, I’ve always missed the tactile experience of traditional mediums—the feel of paint on my fingers, the need to clean brushes, and those irreversible mistakes that often lead to the most unexpected and beautiful outcomes.
Through my work with acrylics at Sandy’s studio, I rediscovered my love for them and found my way back to my roots.
At my “art in English” classes at Sandra Baker-Finns Studio, I had to learn to paint impulsively- without thinking, without trying.
One of those projects was my “Eyed Raven” series. Here you can read more about the process
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.
During my last years of school, I studied art as one of my main subjects. Alongside analog photography, architecture, and various art eras, we explored Impressionism.
Impressionism is a 19th-century art movement characterized by its emphasis on capturing light and the fleeting effects of color in the natural world. Artists aimed to convey their immediate impressions of a scene, often using loose brushwork and vibrant palettes. In contrast, Pointillism is a technique developed by Georges Seurat, where small, distinct dots of color are applied to create an image. This method focuses on the optical blending of colors, as the viewer’s eye mixes the dots from a distance.
During the weeks we delved into the use of sunlight’s colors, I created this still life using only primary and secondary colors, by using with crayons. The best way to appreciate the piece is to step back from the screen and view it from a distance. Additionally, we were not allowed to use line art, which encouraged a more fluid and expressive approach to the composition.
In the spring of 2021, I delved into creating even more masks, starting with this beautiful Kitsune mask.
A Kitsune is a mythical fox from Japanese folklore, often depicted as a magical being with the ability to shapeshift. Kitsune are known for their intelligence and cunning, and they are considered messengers of the rice deity Inari. Traditionally, they are portrayed as having nine tails, with each tail symbolizing increasing age, wisdom, and power. In many stories, a Kitsune can transform into a beautiful woman, often leading to tales of love, trickery, and mystique. They are often depicted in traditional masks, and I wanted to put my own spin on this enchanting figure.
Crafting the fox was a bit challenging at first. When I was around nine or ten, I made a donkey mask that had a similar structure, particularly in the long noses. However, that was years ago, and I had to relearn many techniques. I constructed the nose and ears using sturdy cardboard after forming the base with plaster.
Unfortunately, I only have one picture of the process, and the full beauty of the mask can only be appreciated in a video. You can find a short clip showcasing the entire process on my Instagram account.
What could be more enjoyable during the Easter season than painting Easter eggs?
Although a Halloween-themed blog post might be more timely right now, I prefer to share my work chronologically. So, here are some of the Easter eggs I painted!
My parents’ friends run a sanctuary where also chickens live. We contribute financially to the care of some of these chickens, which allows us to receive their eggs. This way, I don’t feel guilty about using real chicken eggs for these little artworks.
In the spring of 2021, my interest in Korean music began to wane. I found the industry increasingly perplexing, and ultimately, I just wasn’t enjoying it anymore. During this period, I was quite active on my art Instagram account, where fan art of K-Pop stars garnered a lot of love. However, creating original characters became disheartening, as it was challenging to reach an audience.
As my enthusiasm for posting faded, I noticed the rise of Reels on the platform. This shift meant I had to film my entire creative process to gain likes and engagement, which only added to my stress. I realized that I was no longer enjoying painting as I once had; I was too focused on capturing the process rather than immersing myself in my art.
The portraits you see here were created during this transitional phase, when I was still trying to maintain my output while clinging to my Instagram presence. I participated in numerous “Draw This in Your Style” challenges, where artists reinterpret an original character in their unique style. It was a fun way to connect with other artists and explore creativity, even as my relationship with art was evolving.
The first and largest portrait in this collection features my favorite character from the webtoon—and now anime—Solo Leveling: Esil Radiru, a demon princess who captivated me during my reading.
You’ll also notice that I began experimenting with different mediums in my art. I moved beyond just watercolors, blending them with acrylic paints and colored pens to create more dynamic compositions.
During my weekly sessions with the incredibly talented artist Sandra Baker-Finn, I discovered one of my greatest joys: creating masks using simple plaster from the drugstore. Sandra is a master of this craft, and through her guidance, I developed the skills to create my own unique designs.
I made my first mask around the age of 10—a vampire mask for Halloween, followed by a quirky donkey for my second project. While I’ll try to find pictures of these early creations when I visit my childhood home, I invite you to explore the masks I’ve made since then, as shared in my blog.
As of 2024, I’ve continued to create new masks, but I’m updating this website in chronological order, so stay tuned for more updates!
Kitsune Mask (2021)
In the spring of 2021, I began creating more masks, starting with this beautiful Kitsune mask. A Kitsune is a mythical fox from Japanese folklore, known for its intelligence and cunning, often portrayed as a shapeshifter and messenger of the rice deity Inari. Traditionally depicted with nine tails, each symbolizes age, wisdom, and power. Kitsune can transform into a beautiful woman, leading to tales of love and trickery.
Crafting the fox was initially challenging. When I was around nine, I made a donkey mask with a similar structure, but I had to relearn many techniques for this project. I used sturdy cardboard for the nose and ears after forming the base with plaster.
You wanna know the full story behind the process? Read it here!
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Unfinished Oni Mask (2021)
My friends were amazed by my masks and began requesting their own. So far, I’ve only completed two commissions—one of which remains unfinished.
I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on why I never felt motivated to finish this particular mask. I believe it was because the commission was too specific, leaving little room for creative freedom. Instead of crafting something uniquely mine, it felt like I was simply recreating an existing design. In contrast, the other commission allowed for much more creative expression, which is likely why this one stalled after the first coat of paint.
Also, there was never a clear plan for payment… and that might have played a role as well.
At the end of 2020, I completed two new masks. One of them was my first mask focused on the mouth area, a departure from my previous designs, which mainly emphasized the eyes and nose.
During this time, I was listening to Bring Me the Horizon daily. Their new song “Paradise Eve” had just been released, and it served as a major source of inspiration for this creation.
If you’re curious about the process behind this mask, feel free to check out my blog entry! Just a heads-up—the English isn’t perfect, and editing it is still on my to-do list!
Rabbit mask (2020)
I haven’t done a mask for a while and when my friend asked me if we could do some together for Halloween I was so into that idea. First I did a quick sketch of what I wanted my mask to look like. during the sculpturing and making of the mask I made up her whole live story. maybe I’m going to write that down some time or another. But for now: She’s a quiet killer. She’s no one You would expect to be as brutal and violet as she is. But she has reasons for what she does. even though they might not sound valid to human being that don’t have her past.
If you want to know more about the process, here you can see the first part in my blog. And here the first part 🙂
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.
Hurray! I’m finally back! I was offline for the last few months but plan to post more regularly and continue updating this website.
And to start with a big announcement: December was wild! Not only was I able to have one of my paintings hung in my first-ever Vernissage, but I also managed to sell said painting. This is a huge step for me, and I still can’t quite believe that all of that actually happened.
But let’s start at the beginning: Near my hometown, Frankfurt, there is the “Kunstverein Familie Montez e.V.” – a local art association. It hosted an extremely awesome project: “Anonyme Kunst II.” The Kunstverein Family Montez hosted this event from November 30th (vernissage) to December 31st, 2023, celebrating contemporary art digitally and ultimately in analog form, featuring secrets, puzzles, and excitement. The main aim remains to provide a platform for 300 artists to showcase and sell their works for a flat rate of €450 each. It’s an opportunity for both artists and art enthusiasts, with selected works being displayed in the KVFM exhibition hall from December 11th onwards.
The main point of this project is that the artists of the displayed artworks are not known until after the event. Therefore, buyers as well as art-interested people can look at them without bias based on the reputation of the artists. By that, small artists – like myself – have an opportunity to reach possible buyers or future clients.
And not only was I given the opportunity to display one of my artworks digitally – a jury decided that mine would be hung analog at the KVFM together with other artworks. And it got even better – as one of the few artists who were able to find buyers, I was one of them! A really nice gentleman, interested in horror art, saw the spark in my dead bambi’s eyes and appreciated her as well as my art style. I still feel very grateful – not only for him to appreciate me and my art, but also for the KVFM giving me this opportunity as a small artist.
And incase you are (like myself) a bit sad that it is sold– I still sell prints of this artwork! Just write me an email (Patrizia.falk@icloud.com) for further information
Me at my first VernissageZombie bambiSelling my zombie Bambia deer in the woods
Since I’ve always been a gigantic fan of fantasy books and movies, dragons were always my secret spirit animal. I always wanted to paint them more often and maybe even tattoo theme day. My I go my journey step by step.
In February of 2021, I listened to my favorite fantasy audiobook and started to paint this beautiful Lady. I still love the vibrant colors and her design overall.
This here was probably my last K-Pop related artwork. I am still a bit sad that I wasted so much time, I could have used to create my own characters, by obsessively painting K-Pop stuff. Especially since I am in no ways okay with the capitalistic and human- destroying way, the K-pop Industry works.
But I can’t change that now. And even though I am not happy that I was such a big fan of that music genre, I can happily say that I was never an obsessive fangirl, but simply loved the music, the dancing and the costume & music-video design. And with that thought in mind, I can say that I learned a lot during that time. And the bottom of this blog-entry, you can see my first watercolor artwork I ever created (which was also K-pop related).
So yes, I did learn a lot during that time, art wise. And I started my journey on finding my own art style.
Underneath, you can see my first K-pop and my first watercolor artwork.
Following the Black Lives Matter protest in 2020, a project in my hometown was created: Kids still attending school could create Artworks regarding the Protests.
We still had homeschooling during that time, but my arts teacher asked me if I wanted to attend. I didn’t have a lot of time, but I thought it was a great project and at least wanted to do a small Artwork.
So that’s how I ended up designing this poster. It is pretty self-explanatory,I believe.
Since I was in 6th grade, I always (had to) attend the “Europäischen Wettbewerb”. An Art-Competiotion for kids to create meaningful Artworks wogt political messages. Every year, it had different topics but because of that, I learned to create easy readable political artworks.
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