My Artwork – Genres
I would say, Emotions is the most complex and the most important category in any kind of art. There would be no art without emotions and feelings. Everyone handles emotions differently. Some people go for a run. Others take a walk into the woods to either scream or to hug a tree. Musicians make music, dancers dance and the artist paints. Not too long ago I figured out, that I can express my feelings and thoughts through art. I can escape the world and bury myself in art. I can turn negative thoughts into something beautiful.
I love painting and drawing people. There is a lot to consider if you don’t want the portrait to be too abstract. The right proportions are very important. Therefore I like to browse through my anatomy books. It is relatively easy for me to draw fictional people. I am still working on drawing specific persons. It is really hard, to get everything right: Expression, eyes, mouth, shape of the face, hair, ears and much more. The goal is to get everything right. Otherwise, the drawing might resemble the person and might be recognizable but capturing the character failed. I still have a lot to learn. I keep on practicing to become better with every drawing.
Yeah, I like Asian scary movies also known as J-Horror. But is that the reason why I like to draw or paint spooky pictures. There’s no telling. All I can say is that it all started with my “monster-trilogy” I can understand, that not everyone finds this genre appealing. I am pretty sure, that even I would not be decorating my bedroom with these paintings. I hope you have lots of fun and maybe even chills down your back.
Steampunk is a genre often used in literature and movies. You could call it “retro-futurism” or “historical science-fiction”. It is a look into the future in times of the industrial revolution combined with romantic elements. Some elements typical for this genre (also seen in my works) is the gorgeous Victorian fashion, antique looking steam operated but modern machines. Gears, clocks, goggles, top hats and much more. There are no boundaries to your fantasy. On Wikipedia you will find a more detailed description. Here and now I don’t want to bore you with details on this subject. Therefore I wish you lots of fun with my interpretation of the genre Steampunk. Since I like Steampunk as a genre, you can look forward to many more pictures.
Animals are easy to draw, right? For example, everyone knows what an elephant looks like. But would you know how to draw one? Where exactly is the trunk? Where are the tusks and where are the eyes? What is the shape of an elephant’s ear? Before I start drawing an animal I look at dozens of images and videos. I study their appearance and character.
Animals are easy to draw, right? For example, everyone knows what an elephant looks like. But would you know how to draw one? Where exactly is the trunk? Where are the tusks and where are the eyes? What is the shape of an elephant’s ear? Before I start drawing an animal I look at dozens of images and videos. I study their appearance and character.
Now and then I love drawing/painting phantasy figures, cartoons, mangas, chibi, comig characters etc. There are absolutely no rules or bounderies.
Objects can be still lifes or moving objects. In this category people are not focus of the painting or drawing. The object itself is the challenge. My good old friend ‘Google’ helps me to learn about the specific shapes and the lights and contrast.
Since I started painting and drawing, my perspective of looking at my surroundings has changed. I look at people and objects differently. I notice shadows and colors like I have’t before. In any object I see more than just the object itself. I found an old lampshade and to me it wasn’t just a lampshade. I saw the opportunity and turned it into a 360° canvas. Most of the time crafting is spontaneous. Any object can be turned into art.