Do you know these moments, when you stumble over last years’ pictures or some souvenir from your last vacations and all of a sudden, there is this incredible longing for some real, true everyday life, just as we knew it?
Category Archives: Fantastic
Art Print | Vampiress Carmilla
This is Carmilla, who has been a vampiress for countless years (her unsuspecting friend used to say she has such an “old-fashioned face”…), walking through her quiet city rather early today, as the evening is so stormy and wonderfully gloomy… Carmilla is now available as an art print via Posterlounge! Happy Halloween! :) … ➔
Drafts for a Bulgarian Fairy Tale
For a client who doesn’t want to be mentioned, I’ve made some drafts to illustrate the Bulgarian fairy tale “The little Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds”. The project evolved in a different direction, but those drafts have led me to a new style – so I’d like to show them, even though they are unfinished and I most likely won’t finish them properly. … ➔
Art Prints | Happy Birthday, Posterlounge!
In August, the amazing Posterlounge is celebrating its 15th birthday! I’d like to wholeheartedly congratulate them, and I’m also happy to announce that all month long, there’s a 15% discount on everything (amongst many other posters, my own illustrations, infographics und life drawings!) with the code “HAPPY15”. Btw, I’m on board for 12 years :)… ➔
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! … ➔
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.
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. … ➔
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. … ➔
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. … ➔
Super Heroine for Barbara Magazin | Styling
With a little delay, here are my styling 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. … ➔
Super-Heroine Barbararella for Barbara Magazine
For Gruner und Jahr’s develepment of Barbara Schöneberger’s magazine “Barbara”, I designed and illustrated the super-heroine “Barbararella”. The picture above illustrates a column in which Barbara punishes a guy she catched peeing while standing, while her superhero collegue in the background is already waiting for their coffeebreak… Unfortunately, the series got never published, but it was great fun to draw. Thank you very much, Judith! … ➔
Lillesang – Das Geheimnis der dunklen Nixe
I am very happy about my fresh specimens of Lillesang – Das Geheimnis der dunklen Nixe (Nina Blazon, CBT Verlag), because the book turned out to be really, really awesome! Everyhing about it is really super nice: the print, the colours, the paper, the smell and the format! And how much I like the book itself, I already mentioned before. … ➔
Youth Book | “Lillesang” by Nina Blazon
For the editor CBJ/Random House, I have illustrated some very detailed end papers and lots of vignettes for “Lillesang” by Nina Blazon, a youth book for girls from age 10 – and a really beautiful and exciting mermaid story. … ➔
Youth Book | Diary of a Vampire Girl
Some small illustrations for a book about the incredibly complicated life of a vampire girl. … ➔
Release | “52 Aces Reloaded” by Zeixs
Here they are, the “52 Aces Reloaded” poker decks by Zeixs – Books for Designers I illustrated the Queen of Hearts for a few months ago – and if you’re lucky, they’re still available! The last time I checked, there were only 92 pieces of the beautiful limited edition left, so better hurry up if you’d like to play with these cards (or hang them on your wall)! … ➔
Anthology | 52 Aces Reloaded | Subscribeable Now!
The wonderful “52 Aces Reloaded” poker deck by Zeixs – Books for Designers, for which I felt honoured to illustrate the Queen of Hearts, is being printed now, there is an awesome website about the whole deck and you can already make a reservation for your own copy! … ➔
Queen of Hearts for 52 Aces Reloaded | Making Of
After writing a bit about research and reasons in the post about my Queen of Hearts I made two weeks ago for the 52 Aces Reloaded poker deck by Zeixs, I would now like to show some of my decision boards and part of the evolution of this card. … ➔
Anthology | Queen of Hearts for 52 Aces Reloaded
It’s a great pleasure for me to introduce you to my Queen of Hearts! I illustrated and designed this card for the amazing “52 Aces Reloaded” poker deck by Zeixs – Books for Designers which will be published later this year. I look very much forward to that! Right now, Zeixs are showing a preview of the cards on Facebook, and it’s exciting to see this fantastic deck grow with different styles. … ➔
Fresh Feature | Lily Lux is visiting Sven Elch
We felt honoured to be invited to take part in the Illustrie’s advent calendar projekt, and we are very happy about our own star on their “Walk of Art & Fame”!!!
The advent calendar project is all about the awesome Mr. Sven Elch, employee of the “Santa & Sons” company, and his very special adventures in the advent season… the Illustrie made a hilarious advent calendar app for iPhone und iPad from this.
In our contribution, we show what happens when Mr. Elch personally takes care of the blog’s guests… Thank you very much Stew and Timo for a very pleasant game of visual ping pong! … ➔
Hugh! Winnetou | Favourite Sketches with Lily Lux
I just uploaded some of the sketches I made for Lily Lux’ little discovery journey to the Wild West – I liked this one in particular, but in the end travelling without leaving the room seemed to fit the subject Winnetou e.g. his genesis much better. … ➔
Hugh! Winnetou | Characters and Details
Here is everything collected you need for a real fun Wild West adventure: the dauntless blood brothers, the sleepy sheriff, the friendly and peaceful settlers, some beautiful native handicrafts, the very serious chief (shown with a totem), lots of exciting books, a malicious bandit, bows and arrows and tomahawks, a herd of wild and brash buffaloes, a little, non-smoky camp fire, a graceful unblinking squaw and a lovely couraged settler girl (riding and shooting like a devil, unfortunately not pictured), the totem (or stake, just like needed), the three smart trappers (wenn ich mich nicht irre, hihihi), the terribly dangerous grizzly, and the cactuses in the ready… and, for sure, a brand spanking new railroad track. … ➔
Anthology Hugh! Winnetou with Lily Lux | Preview
Anthologie | Sedcard II for Illustratoren Organisation
I’ll take part in this years sedcard campaign by the Illustratoren Organsation again, in the advertising department. The card will be sent out by IO and also available at all the fairs, exhibitions and events the IO participates. On my card you can see one of my all-time favourites: the supergirl I developped, illustrated and designed as 11 colourful panels for the jewellery chain SIX in cooperation with Hochhaus agency. The Sixgirl is used in various ways, for advertising and decoration. … ➔
Sixgirl | Character Design und Styling (Edit)
Frohe Weihnachten, Merry Christmas et Joyeux Noël!
Frohe Weihnachten und ein grossartiges neues Jahr! * * * Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année! * * * Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo! * * * ¡Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo! … ➔
Happy Halloween!
… ➔
Sixgirl | My Supergirl is flying out to Stores now!
Sixgirl is flying out to the 3.000 SIX stores now – and we’re looking look forward to visit her in at least some of them! … ➔
Sixgirl | Supergirl for SIX Accessories (Beeline)
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Sixgirl | Supergirl for SIX Accessories (Beeline)
Sixgirl is ready: A real supergirl mit with bewitching superpowers as a shopdecoration for SIX Accessories Cologne. Soon she will fly through 3.000 shops all over Europe! … ➔
Making Of Sixgirl | Supergirl-Poses in Flight
Development of a Supergirl character and various poses for SIX Accessories / Beeline c/o Hochhaus. … ➔
Making Of Sixgirl | Character, Costume and Colour
Development of a Supergirl character for SIX Accessories / Beeline c/o Hochhaus.
Making Of Sixgirl | Character, Costume and Styling
Character and costume design for a girl with some very special superpowers – and a small example of how I work… first of all, some rough sketches. … ➔
Character Design for Tiny Lily
First character designs for a children’s / youth book… more coming soon! … ➔
Work Process | Making Of Angie
Frohe Weihnachten, Merry Christmas et Joyeux Noël!
… ➔
Available | Winter Girl Bag for Smartbags
My winter girl is available printed on a pretty little bag now as well, made by Sylvia from Smartbags and sold by the wonderful Label Suite! … ➔
Fairy Tales and Legends | The Mermaid
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Fairy Tales | Sterntaler, Prinzessin, Hänsel und Gretel
… ➔
Frohe Weihnachten, Merry Christmas et Joyeux Noël!
… ➔
Book Cover “The Witching Hour” for Ligaturdesign
Book covers for Ligaturdesign, Stockholm … ➔
Character Design | Guardian Angels for Mogup
Designs for toys, client: Mogup Manufactures. Thank you for the nice collaboration! … ➔
Character Design | Guardian Angels for Mogup
Designs for toys, client: Mogup Manufactures. Thank you to Hans for the nice collaboration! … ➔
Category Archives: Fantastic
In the meantime, longing for everyday life
Do you know these moments, when you stumble over last years’ pictures or some souvenir from your last vacations and all of a sudden, there is this incredible longing for some real, true everyday life, just as we knew it?
Art Print | Vampiress Carmilla
This is Carmilla, who has been a vampiress for countless years (her unsuspecting friend used to say she has such an “old-fashioned face”…), walking through her quiet city rather early today, as the evening is so stormy and wonderfully gloomy… Carmilla is now available as an art print via Posterlounge! Happy Halloween! :) … ➔
Drafts for a Bulgarian Fairy Tale
For a client who doesn’t want to be mentioned, I’ve made some drafts to illustrate the Bulgarian fairy tale “The little Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds”. The project evolved in a different direction, but those drafts have led me to a new style – so I’d like to show them, even though they are unfinished and I most likely won’t finish them properly. … ➔
Art Prints | Happy Birthday, Posterlounge!
In August, the amazing Posterlounge is celebrating its 15th birthday! I’d like to wholeheartedly congratulate them, and I’m also happy to announce that all month long, there’s a 15% discount on everything (amongst many other posters, my own illustrations, infographics und life drawings!) with the code “HAPPY15”. Btw, I’m on board for 12 years :)… ➔
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! … ➔
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.
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. … ➔
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. … ➔
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. … ➔
Super Heroine for Barbara Magazin | Styling
With a little delay, here are my styling 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. … ➔
Super-Heroine Barbararella for Barbara Magazine
For Gruner und Jahr’s develepment of Barbara Schöneberger’s magazine “Barbara”, I designed and illustrated the super-heroine “Barbararella”. The picture above illustrates a column in which Barbara punishes a guy she catched peeing while standing, while her superhero collegue in the background is already waiting for their coffeebreak… Unfortunately, the series got never published, but it was great fun to draw. Thank you very much, Judith! … ➔
Lillesang – Das Geheimnis der dunklen Nixe
I am very happy about my fresh specimens of Lillesang – Das Geheimnis der dunklen Nixe (Nina Blazon, CBT Verlag), because the book turned out to be really, really awesome! Everyhing about it is really super nice: the print, the colours, the paper, the smell and the format! And how much I like the book itself, I already mentioned before. … ➔
Youth Book | “Lillesang” by Nina Blazon
For the editor CBJ/Random House, I have illustrated some very detailed end papers and lots of vignettes for “Lillesang” by Nina Blazon, a youth book for girls from age 10 – and a really beautiful and exciting mermaid story. … ➔
Youth Book | Diary of a Vampire Girl
Some small illustrations for a book about the incredibly complicated life of a vampire girl. … ➔
Release | “52 Aces Reloaded” by Zeixs
Here they are, the “52 Aces Reloaded” poker decks by Zeixs – Books for Designers I illustrated the Queen of Hearts for a few months ago – and if you’re lucky, they’re still available! The last time I checked, there were only 92 pieces of the beautiful limited edition left, so better hurry up if you’d like to play with these cards (or hang them on your wall)! … ➔
Anthology | 52 Aces Reloaded | Subscribeable Now!
The wonderful “52 Aces Reloaded” poker deck by Zeixs – Books for Designers, for which I felt honoured to illustrate the Queen of Hearts, is being printed now, there is an awesome website about the whole deck and you can already make a reservation for your own copy! … ➔
Queen of Hearts for 52 Aces Reloaded | Making Of
After writing a bit about research and reasons in the post about my Queen of Hearts I made two weeks ago for the 52 Aces Reloaded poker deck by Zeixs, I would now like to show some of my decision boards and part of the evolution of this card. … ➔
Anthology | Queen of Hearts for 52 Aces Reloaded
It’s a great pleasure for me to introduce you to my Queen of Hearts! I illustrated and designed this card for the amazing “52 Aces Reloaded” poker deck by Zeixs – Books for Designers which will be published later this year. I look very much forward to that! Right now, Zeixs are showing a preview of the cards on Facebook, and it’s exciting to see this fantastic deck grow with different styles. … ➔
Fresh Feature | Lily Lux is visiting Sven Elch
We felt honoured to be invited to take part in the Illustrie’s advent calendar projekt, and we are very happy about our own star on their “Walk of Art & Fame”!!!
The advent calendar project is all about the awesome Mr. Sven Elch, employee of the “Santa & Sons” company, and his very special adventures in the advent season… the Illustrie made a hilarious advent calendar app for iPhone und iPad from this.
In our contribution, we show what happens when Mr. Elch personally takes care of the blog’s guests… Thank you very much Stew and Timo for a very pleasant game of visual ping pong! … ➔
Hugh! Winnetou | Favourite Sketches with Lily Lux
I just uploaded some of the sketches I made for Lily Lux’ little discovery journey to the Wild West – I liked this one in particular, but in the end travelling without leaving the room seemed to fit the subject Winnetou e.g. his genesis much better. … ➔
Hugh! Winnetou | Characters and Details
Here is everything collected you need for a real fun Wild West adventure: the dauntless blood brothers, the sleepy sheriff, the friendly and peaceful settlers, some beautiful native handicrafts, the very serious chief (shown with a totem), lots of exciting books, a malicious bandit, bows and arrows and tomahawks, a herd of wild and brash buffaloes, a little, non-smoky camp fire, a graceful unblinking squaw and a lovely couraged settler girl (riding and shooting like a devil, unfortunately not pictured), the totem (or stake, just like needed), the three smart trappers (wenn ich mich nicht irre, hihihi), the terribly dangerous grizzly, and the cactuses in the ready… and, for sure, a brand spanking new railroad track. … ➔
Anthology Hugh! Winnetou with Lily Lux | Preview
Anthologie | Sedcard II for Illustratoren Organisation
I’ll take part in this years sedcard campaign by the Illustratoren Organsation again, in the advertising department. The card will be sent out by IO and also available at all the fairs, exhibitions and events the IO participates. On my card you can see one of my all-time favourites: the supergirl I developped, illustrated and designed as 11 colourful panels for the jewellery chain SIX in cooperation with Hochhaus agency. The Sixgirl is used in various ways, for advertising and decoration. … ➔
Sixgirl | Character Design und Styling (Edit)
Frohe Weihnachten, Merry Christmas et Joyeux Noël!
Frohe Weihnachten und ein grossartiges neues Jahr! * * * Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année! * * * Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo! * * * ¡Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo! … ➔
Happy Halloween!
… ➔
Sixgirl | My Supergirl is flying out to Stores now!
Sixgirl is flying out to the 3.000 SIX stores now – and we’re looking look forward to visit her in at least some of them! … ➔
Sixgirl | Supergirl for SIX Accessories (Beeline)
… ➔
Sixgirl | Supergirl for SIX Accessories (Beeline)
Sixgirl is ready: A real supergirl mit with bewitching superpowers as a shopdecoration for SIX Accessories Cologne. Soon she will fly through 3.000 shops all over Europe! … ➔
Making Of Sixgirl | Supergirl-Poses in Flight
Development of a Supergirl character and various poses for SIX Accessories / Beeline c/o Hochhaus. … ➔
Making Of Sixgirl | Character, Costume and Colour
Development of a Supergirl character for SIX Accessories / Beeline c/o Hochhaus.
Making Of Sixgirl | Character, Costume and Styling
Character and costume design for a girl with some very special superpowers – and a small example of how I work… first of all, some rough sketches. … ➔
Character Design for Tiny Lily
First character designs for a children’s / youth book… more coming soon! … ➔
Available | Winter Girl Bag for Smartbags
My winter girl is available printed on a pretty little bag now as well, made by Sylvia from Smartbags and sold by the wonderful Label Suite! … ➔
Fairy Tales and Legends | The Mermaid
… ➔
Fairy Tales | Sterntaler, Prinzessin, Hänsel und Gretel
… ➔
Frohe Weihnachten, Merry Christmas et Joyeux Noël!
… ➔
Book Cover “The Witching Hour” for Ligaturdesign
Book covers for Ligaturdesign, Stockholm … ➔
Character Design | Guardian Angels for Mogup
Designs for toys, client: Mogup Manufactures. Thank you for the nice collaboration! … ➔
Character Design | Guardian Angels for Mogup
Designs for toys, client: Mogup Manufactures. Thank you to Hans for the nice collaboration! … ➔
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