Illustration Archive – Page 2 of 9 – Iris Luckhaus

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Blog Archive with Illustration, Drawing, Digital Art and Sketch Projects by Iris Luckhaus, freelance Illustrator and Designer residing in Wuppertal and Berlin, Germany.

Fresh Feature | Leaf Shape Poster at Like a Feather

I am happy to see my infographics posters with leaf shapes (via Posterlounge) in yet another charming lifestyle blog! Valentina of Always Like A Feather placed this woodprint in their children’s room. … ➔

Published | Birds in Waldstück Magazine

I am delighted about my fresh specimens of the spring issue of »Waldstück«, the awesome free magazine by Niedersächsische Landesforste! For a large children’s poster, I reworked my Bird Silhouettes and added owl and bat. The poster contains not only the birds, but also lots of interesting information about each of them. … ➔

Art Prints | Posterlounge-Poster at Otto Versand

My Infographic posters with Leaf Shapes, Animal Tracks, Bird Silhouettes, Useful Knots, Water Circulation and Finger Alphabet are now also available in Germany via the famous Otto Versand!

Personal Work | Lola in the Café

With the series Lola macht Urlaub (Lola is on vacation), I experiment with new techniques, patterns and colours inbetween other projects. Inspired by late winter, I tried to catch a summer evening in a French café here.… ➔

Finger Alphabet for Eltern Family in DB Mobil

My very simple two-handed Finger Alphabet has been part of the last April issue of the »Eltern Family« magazine – and now I am happy to announce that, thanks to a cooperation, it will also be presented on the online family pages of Deutsche Bahn, under the title »Geheimsprache als Zeitvertreib« (»Cipher Language as a Pastime«). Now I wonder if on my next train journey, I will see children using my grandmother’s very own hand alphabet?! … ➔

Frohe Weihnachten, Merry Christmas et Joyeux Noël!

We wish you very lovely and heartwarming holidays, and all the best for a happy and wonderful new year! … ➔

Published | Animal Tracks for SZ Familie

I am looking forward to receive my specimen copies of the January edition of the magazine »SZ Familie«, which is being released today – and for their seperatable children’s part, I edited my 36 Common Animal Tracks!… ➔

Fresh Feature | Infographics-Poster in the Elfendörfli

The amazing Anette Witt just discovered my Infographics Posters with leaves and animal tracks (via Posterlounge) in this fabulous children book’s hut by Orell-Füessli on the Elfendörfli christmas market in Zürich! … ➔

Published | Animal Tracks in Waldstück Magazine

I am very happy about my specimens of the winter issue of »Waldstück«, the great free magazine by Niedersächsische Landesforste! I reworked the 25 living-the-wild ones of my 36 Animal Tracks for a children’s poster, which contains not only the tracks, but also lots of interesting information and stories about each of them. … ➔

Cards and Tags with our Santa Stamps and Dies

Via Instagram, I discovered cards and gift tags which bloggers crafted with the stamp and die set “Nikolausbande” by Charlie & Paulchen – and those are so amazing and full of stunning ideas that I really have to show them here! … ➔

Santa Card Crafting Set of Dies and Stamps

For Charlie & Paulchen, I already designed, styled and illustrated Gerti, the craftable dressup doll, and some seasonal outfits for her – and now, there are three cute little Santas for christmas cards and gift tags following! This gang of Santas is also produced as stamps and dies, which can be used on their own or in combination with each other. … ➔

Winter cards crafted with dressup doll Gerti

Via Instagram, I discovered lots of cards which DIY bloggers crafted with the stamp and die set “Gerti feiert Weihnachten” (Gerti celebrates Christmas) by Charlie & Paulchen – and many of them are so amazing, unique and full of stunning ideas that I just can’t stop looking at them, and that I really have to show them here! … ➔

Winter for Dressup Doll “Gerti feiert Weihnachten”

Gerti, the DIY dressup doll I designed, styled and illustrated as stamps and dies for the online shop Charlie & Paulchen, just got new clothes and accessories for the winter! The fresh set is called “Gerti feiert Weihnachten” (Gerti celebrates Christmas) and contains elements of winter, snow sports and christmas, so Gerti is ready for many winter joys!… ➔

Crafting + DIY | Lily Lux’ Advent Calendar

The simple, two-dimensional DIY advent calendar we made for Lily Lux a couple of years ago (including a detailed instruction how to use it with your own images) is available as a PDF for download! Above, you can see what the calendar looks like when it’s filled, and below we’re showing some other suggestions. Have fun! … ➔

Art Print | Fairytales of Flying Carpets

A couple of months ago, I scanned some of my inbetween sketches, in order to try out some new styles and colour schemes, and to make some fresh illustrations for art prints and products – so, here’s a little preview! … ➔

Fall cards crafted with dressup doll Gerti

Via Instagram, I discovered lots of cards which DIY bloggers crafted with the stamp and die set “Gerti geht Gassi” (Gerti walks the dog) by Charlie & Paulchen – and many of them are so amazing, unique and full of stunning ideas that I just can’t stop looking at them, and that I really have to show them here! … ➔

Now Available | DIY-Dressup Doll “Gerti geht Gassi”

For Charlie & Paulchen, an online shop for finest German stamps and dies, I designed the DIY dressup doll Gerti, as well as some seasonal outfits for her! With stamps, dies and various materials, Gerti can be crafted onto cards. … ➔

Published | Leaves in Waldstück Magazine

I am very happy about my fresh specimens of the fall issue of »Waldstück«, the very awesome free magazine by Niedersächsische Landesforste! I reworked my 25 Common Leaf Shapes for a large children’s poster which contains not only the leaves, but also lots of interesting information and little stories about each of them. … ➔

Fresh Feature on The Creative Finder

“Feminine illustrations by Iris Luckhaus on The Creative Finder” [TCF on Twitter, 11.9.2017] – Thank you!

Fresh Feature | Infographics Posters at Vom Landleben

I am happy to see my infographics posters with leaf shapes, animal tracks and bird silhouettes (via Posterlounge) in another charming lifestyle blog! Anne vom Landleben framed the sheets beautifully for her green guest room. … ➔

Trali trala, finally a summer break!

We’re taking a little break for summer – and look forward to September, when we’ll continue fresh and rested, and when I can finally show you all the wonderful projects I’ve been working on but am not supposed to show yet!

Packaging | Drafts for Spreewälder Lutki-Schmaus

In March, I made some drafts for the packagings of Spreewälder Lutki-Schmaus and Spreewälder Fährmanns-Snack, which are being produced by the organic trademark Spreenat (Naschgarten) from local pumpkin seeds, nettle salt (Fährmanns-Snack) and beet sugar (Lutki-Schmaus), and traded locally, with a small booklet about Spreewald. … ➔

Character Design | Lutki for Spreewälder Naschgarten

Part of the packaging design for Spreewälder Lutki-Schmaus and Fährmanns-Snack, which I drafted for organic trademark Spreenat (Naschgarten) in March, was the character design for Lutki, a friendly (but usually invisible) dwarfish legendary figure from Spreewald. The Lutki-Schmaus is composed of local pumpkin seeds and beet sugar.

Feature | Wortschätzchen im VAG Facetten Magazin

»Warum fahren wir eigentlich gerne „ins Blaue“? Wieso hat unser Chef gelegentlich „eine Meise“? Und weshalb feiern wir auch mal „bis in die Puppen“? (…) Illustriert wurde das Buch von Iris Luckhaus mit liebevollen Grafiken im Sixties-Stil. Ein Grund mehr, sich nicht nur in die deutsche Sprache zu verlieben, sondern auch in dieses Buch.« … ➔

Just Published | »Du hast das Wort, Schätzchen!«

I’m happy to announce that Rita Mielke’s book »Du hast das Wort, Schätzchen!« (»You have the word, darling!«) with 100 stories around the German language, which I recently illustrated for Duden Verlag, is finally available in bookstores!! Also, my specimens have arrived, and they look – and smell! – absolutely awesome! … ➔

Feature | »Du hast das Wort, Schätzchen!«

We’re delighted to see the first picture of the book »Du hast das Wort, Schätzchen! – 100 charmante Geschichten rund um die Sprache«, which I discovered today at Fräulein Nullpunktzwo. Thank you very much for the tag, Susanne! … ➔

Published | Finger Alphabet in Eltern Family

I just received my voucher specimens for the april issue of the German »Eltern Family« magazine, for which I reworked my two-handed Finger Alphabet, and I am very happy to see it turned out real nice! … ➔

Art Prints | Vampire Girl Carmilla

I enjoy my inbetween drawings so much right now that I’d really like to steal time for them more frequently! – This is Carmilla, who became a vampiress long ago (her unsuspecting friend used to say she has such an “old-fashioned face”), walking through the city rather early, as the evening is so stormy, rainy and wonderfully gloomy. … ➔

Art Prints | New Nude Sketches at Posterlounge

My life drawings now have their own profile at the Posterlounge, but are still available via Amazon oder eBay! Furthermore, there are several new sketches, including some very simple experiments with ink and watercolour experiments (see below). All of them can be bought from € 6,90 for 30×30 cm or € 9,90 for 30×40 cm!… ➔

Art Prints | Seascape IV (Jackknife)

Inbetween, and with quite some longing for summer warmth and vacations, I complemented my monochromous “Seascape” series with a jackknife into the ocean, and soon this will be availbale as an artprint! … ➔

Available | Smaller Artprints via Posterlounge

My illustration and infographic art prints in portrait and landscape format are now, after several requests, also available in 30×40 cm (for € 9,90) at the Posterlounge (also via Amazon) – because thanks to the amazing Lydia, I managed to trick the mysterious algorythm which is responsible for generating those smaller formats! … ➔

Two-handed Finger Alphabet for Eltern Family

For the april issue of the German »Eltern Family« magazine, I reworked my two-handed Finger Alphabet – and I am very happy that now, even more children and grown-ups can learn, use and enjoy it! … ➔

Fresh Feature | Wortschätzchen as Coroflot Staff Pick

»Each of the five projects featured below shows a strong clarity of vision and an ability to transform that vision into a fully fleshed out design. Every one of these designers have demonstrated their high level of skill and pure creativity here – two things we love to see. (…) The retro style illustrations that are well researched and carry the style through to the smallest detail. Expressive and fun vector illustrations that pop make this an engaging project even if you don’t speak the language.« – Coroflot Blog about Du hast das Wort, Schätzchen! by Iris Luckhaus… ➔

Art Prints | Identification Sheets in English

I finally translated my identification sheets for leaf shapes, animal tracks and bird silhouettes to English; they’re now available in large formats on Posterlounge (also via Amazon and eBay!), and in smaller sizes on Søciety 6! … ➔

Fresh Feature | Tree Leaf Poster at Anjiko

I was very happy to see my tree leaf shape poster (available via Posterlounge) once more in the wild, this time on the chic dark walls of charming lifestyle blogger Anjiko, decorated with the first signs of spring! There’s even a contest where you can win a coupon for your own posters. – Thank you very much, dear Maria, for sending me the link! … ➔

Art Prints | Seascape I (Seaview) Edit

Inbetween, I carefully reworked the very first, stormy scene from my “Seascape” series – and soon, the fashionista on an ocean liner will be available as an artprint, next to the other parts of that series! … ➔

First Preview | »Du hast das Wort, Schätzchen!«

I am pleased to finally anounce a book I illustrated for Duden Verlag, a publisher which is famous for its dictionary of the German language, the »Duden«, as the predominant resource for German orthography, but also publishes other books with language-related topics. For Rita Mielke’s »Du hast das Wort, Schätzchen!« (»You have the word, darling!«), which tells 100 exciting and often surprising stories around the German language in a smart, warm and humorous way, I worked in a new, bichrome and simplified style, to resemble book illustrations of the Sixties.… ➔

Preview | Wortschätzchen for Duden Verlag

The spring preview by Duden Verlag is online – and I am very much looking forward to soon announce a truly great, informative and exciting book I illustrated a couple of months ago!

Art Prints | Life Class and Nudes

After receiving many enquiries about them over the years, I finally uploaded some of my older life class and nude sketches and drawings as art prints and to the Posterlounge! They’re also available via Amazon oder eBay. … ➔

Frohe Weihnachten, Merry Christmas et Joyeux Noël!

We wish you very lovely and heartwarming holidays, and all the best for a happy and wonderful new year! … ➔

Fresh Feature | Tree Leaf Poster at Wunderhaftig

“Meine beiden kleinen Abenteurer lieben es, die Welt zu entdecken und zu erkunden. Jeden Tag neue Dinge zu erforschen. Deswegen fand ich das Poster Heimische Blattformen so wunderbar passend. Und in der schlichten Bilderleiste wirkt es noch mehr wie eine Lerntafel. Mal sehen, welche Blätter wir bei unserem nächsten Ausflug in die Natur entdecken und anhand des Posters zuordnen können.”

I was very happy to see my tree leaf shape poster (available via Posterlounge) on the nursery walls of lifestyle blogger Wunderhaftig – and I am particularly fond of the framing, which makes it look like a classical graphic training aid. Thank you very much, dear Nathalie, for the link – and to Maria for letting me know about it!

Crafting + DIY | Lily Lux’ Advent Calendar

Fresh Feature | Tree Leaf Shape Poster at Juliary

I was very happy to see my tree leaf shape poster (available via Posterlounge) on the walls of the charming lifestyle blogger Juliary! Thank you very much, dear Julia, for the link – and to Maria for letting me know about it!

Mimi Fiedler’s “Balkantherapie” | Character & Styling

Those were my first designs for character, clothes and styling for the book “Brauchstu ma keine Doktor, brauchstu nur diese Buch! – Die Balkantherapie für Liebe, Leib und Leben” by the wonderful Mimi Fiedler, which I illustrated almost a year ago for MVG Verlag. In the book and on the cover, Mimi wears mostly the fourth outfit (striped shirt, hotpants and suspenders), and in one of the small vignettes, the blouse from the third outfit. … ➔

Marija for “Balkantherapie” | Character & Styling

Those were my first designs for character, clothes and styling for the book “Brauchstu ma keine Doktor, brauchstu nur diese Buch! – Die Balkantherapie für Liebe, Leib und Leben” by the wonderful Mimi Fiedler, which I illustrated almost a year ago for MVG Verlag. In the book and on the cover, Mimi’s mother and advisor Marija wears the fourth outfit, a tight red dress with simple polka dots. … ➔

Art Print | Amy and May in Retro-Paris

I really like those bichrome book illustrations from the Sixties, and for a long time, I wanted to try out how that style might work with my girls. Today, as the weather is nice, I long for Paris, and I’m waiting for some client feedback, I’ve drawn Amy (who likes to call herself “Aimée” in Paris), all dressed up for a walking her little dog, May, in the city. … ➔

(Deutsch) Fresh Feature | Blattformen bei Shesmile

Mein Blattformen-Poster (erhältlich via Posterlounge) wird heute im DIY-Blog von Shesmile als “Bonusmaterial” zu einer Bastelanleitung für ganz entzückende Blättertiere gezeigt – und ich finde das eine so schöne Idee, dass ich das Bild dafür gern zur Verfügung gestellt habe. Dankeschön, liebe Elisabeth!

Art Print in Screen Print Styles | Swimming Pool

While I’m working on confidential projects which I can’t share here, I’d like to show some in-between personal work. Here are further tests with bichrome vacation motives, which I’d really like to print myself someday.… ➔

(Deutsch) Art Prints | Birding Wall Chart Poster

Nachdem ich immer wieder gefragt wurde, wann es meine Schautafeln und Infografiken als Poster geben würde, habe ich meine Bestimmungsbögen für Heimische Vögel im Fluge überarbeitet und hochgeladen – für Großformate zu Posterlounge (u.a. via Amazon und eBay!), für Kleinformate zu Artflakes und für Produkte zu Søciety 6. … ➔

(Deutsch) Art Prints | Animal Tracks Wall Chart Poster

Nachdem ich immer wieder gefragt wurde, wann es meine Schautafeln und Infografiken als Poster geben würde, habe ich u.a. meine Bestimmungsbögen für Heimische Tierspuren überarbeitet und hochgeladen – für Großformate zu Posterlounge (u.a. via Amazon und eBay!), für Kleinformate zu Artflakes sowie für Produkte zu Søciety 6. … ➔

(Deutsch) Art Prints | Tree Leaves Wall Chart Poster

Nachdem ich immer wieder gefragt wurde, wann es meine Schautafeln und Infografiken als Poster geben würde, habe ich u.a. meine Bestimmungsbögen für Heimische Baumblätter überarbeitet und hochgeladen – für Großformate zu Posterlounge (u.a. via Amazon und eBay!), für Kleinformate zu Artflakes sowie für Produkte zu Søciety 6. … ➔

Super Heroine for Barbara Magazin | Drafts

I’m working on some confidential projects right now, which I’m not supposed to show (yet). Meanwhile, I’m sharing some Making Of for older work – like this first draft for super heroine Barbararella, which I designed and illustrated last year for an (unpublished) column in Gruner und Jahr’s “Barbara” magazine by Barbara Schöneberger. … ➔

Art Prints | Alphabets at Posterlounge

After being asked for years when my information graphics would be out als posters as well, I also reworked the finger and flag alphabets and uploaded them. Large formatted posters and art prints are available via Posterlounge now (soon also on Amazon and eBay!), and smaller formats and postcards are available via Artflakes as well.… ➔

Emmy & Patty Postcards for EmpaTrain

Emmy und Patty, which I drew a couple of years ago for a breakfast board for EmpaTrain, are now – slightly reformatted – available as postcards as well! The giraffe, in its role as a symbolic animal for empathy, twas supposed to be a central element in this illustration, and how “Empathy means understanding each other without words”.… ➔

Super Heroine for Barbara Magazin | Character

With a little delay, here are my character design sketches for super heroine Barbararella, which I designed and illustrated last year for an (unpublished) column in Gruner und Jahr’s “Barbara” magazine by Barbara Schöneberger. My designs are based on the real person’s style as well as certain typical elements of super heroines. … ➔

EmpaTrain | Details from the Empathy Lab

EmpaTrain was so fond of the information graphics in the background of my Empathy Lab that they wanted to have extra postcards from the retro wall chart “The Empathic Giraffe” and the poster “Dance on the Volcano”.… ➔

Category Archives: Illustration

Blog Archive with Illustration, Drawing, Digital Art and Sketch Projects by Iris Luckhaus, freelance Illustrator and Designer residing in Wuppertal and Berlin, Germany.

Those were my first designs for character, clothes and styling for the book “Brauchstu ma keine Doktor, brauchstu nur diese Buch! – Die Balkantherapie für Liebe, Leib und Leben” by the wonderful Mimi Fiedler, which I illustrated almost a year ago for MVG Verlag. In the book and on the cover, Mimi’s mother and advisor Marija wears the fourth outfit, a tight red dress with simple polka dots. … ➔