*let's bloom book project

Everything in me said YES when Marina from @serendipity.create asked me last spring to be part of her coffee table book project. The idea was to let 50 different artists paint their unique version of anemone flowers and give them also a bit of space to answer some questions and share their websites. It was the very last painting I made before I got so sick again and it feels so nice to finally see the finished book just when I started to get back to more regularly painting again. The book turned out even nicer than expected with it's beautiful cloth binding and it gives the opportunity to get to know so many artists at once. It's really a wonderful adding in my book shelf. If you are interested in getting your own copy or get it as a gift, please visit Marinas little webshop!

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*A Giving World

Finally I'm able to share the painting with you that I made for a wonderful book project back in April. Twenty-six illustrators from all around the world were asked to create an artwork to a specific theme. I picked the theme "Freedom" as it is very dear to me and an ongoing longing in my life!

On the website thegivingworld.org you can read more about the two kind souls Heather Lean and Leigha Huggins who realized this beautiful project and there are interviews of all artists! Here is my interview in case you want to read it!

"The Giving World" is available on Amazon as paperback and kindle version!

I hope you like my little hedgehog enjoying his world of freedom!

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*Aww magazine

Last year I got asked by Aww magazine if I would like to be part of their 4th issue called "Time Capsule" where illustrators all around the world are invited to share their stories about how they cope with lockdown and talk about the people they need. I was very happy to be able to share my story and artwork next to all those wonderful artists! Because of shipping issues it took many month until I was able to hold the magazine in my hands.

I will share my little story with you here:

I was thirteen years old when my sister Jana was born. A big age difference for siblings. I held her in my arms and at times it felt more like she was my child than my sister, but as the years went by, the age difference seemed to disappear more and more and our relationship grew into a deep friendship. Being with her feels safe. We are able to complete each others sentences when finding no words. In a world full of rush and pressure we are creating our own freedom from within and step into a world of amazement, experiments and little adventures. There is no need for harsh words or tight robes in a world full of wildflowers, singing tree sponges and pheasant visits. At least in our opinion. And that’s why she is one of my people I need.

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