[alchemy of the heart] - as above so below. Tested some luminescent watercolor & finished just in time for the autumn equinox. A good occasion to honor the balance of dark and light, day and night.

#surrealart #artist #luminescentart
#symbolism #innerbalance

[the opening]
watercolor on rice paper

Every self is a universe wrapped into a consciousness, holding the moon and the sun, the light and the dark as one.

#alchemyofthesoul #surrealism
#surrealart #psyche #subconscioushealing #anima #magicalrealism #watercolor #innerlight #transformationritual

I might do this one as a large-scale artwork at some point, but I haven't yet decided which medium. Perhaps some with some light and kinetic elements?
#surrealart #paintingsouls #watercolor #auroraborealis #beautifulmind #contemporaryart #sketchoftheday #artforthesoul #neurodiversityisbeautiful

[the masks of green aurora]
another glimpse into my current #sketchbook
this one has been inspired by one of my closest long-term friends & the philosophical talk we had about self-perception.
It is a portrait of her mind and soul, as it unfolded in front of my imagination.

... because the quality of our connections influences how and who we are.

It's not to say that everyone can and should be pulled into the center of action, as some might prefer quiet spaces, but, in the bigger picture, each of us is part of this world, sharing it with others, and it may be a good idea to put some mindfulness in the ways we engage with each other ...

Sometimes, they serve to engage with ideas like the last sketch - which is a critical take on the idealization of individualism. There's that thought of outsider freedom that romanticizes loneliness and being an outcast, which I'm obviously not a fan of.

As someone who is fascinated by abstraction & theorizing of reality, thought processes, and perception & how these things play out in our daily interactions, I sometimes use the same techniques people learn at schools & universities to collect ideas or put down concepts for later use in artworks.

#sketchbook #philosophicalart #deepthoughts #thoughtprovoking #connection #beinghuman #schematic #theoryofconnection #contemporaryart #watercolor #abstract #magicalrealism

Mein Beileid. Es ist unbegreiflich wie irgendjemand diese Partei des Hasses ohne echte Lösungen wählen kann

...but from a place of self-acceptance and the awareness that we gain joy when we treat our bodies with love, as it helps being capable of being there for each other.

The final sketch is not part of the series, just a few thoughts on body acceptance. Our bodies are complex marvels of nature & each has its unique charm. I believe we can be okay with ourselves & give our bodies mindful care based on their needs, not from a place of relentless self-optimization...

[dance of the seasons] is a small series that was inspired by that first green in spring and how it shifts into fiery colors in autumn.
There's beauty in the way their bark tears open to allow new growth each year.
#watercolor #sketchbook #surrealism #trees #art #transformation #moonphases

10 years ago, my path as a freelance art teacher began with a cute workshop, where we designed some masks. Now, to celebrate this anniversary, it's time to introduce a new tradition - each week, there will be new art by my students on display in our classroom #artteacher #teachingkids #lovemyjob

... and it's done. The red gown represents the dangers of ruthless exploitation of nature & fellow earthlings, coupled with the fallacy of believing that authoritarianism and anti-social policies will provide a solution to the challenges of our interconnected world.

...more color

Es gibt keinen. Wer Stalinismus unterstützt ist nicht wählbar.

adding some color

It makes analogue art techniques so intriguing though. Cute sketch 👍🏼

Agree. Plus, this network seems to be more pleasant and it seems to contain less bots. Social media has always been a place for exchanging inspiration with real humans for me, and I hope it will be the case here

Returned to an old sketch that I began in 2020, inspired by an E.A. Poe story.

#ink #artwork #artist #illustration #sketchbook #darkart #maskofthereddeath #edgarallanpoe #sketching

Für Kunst Cara - ist eine sehr angenehme App

Let's give this a try. Here are some of the sketches from last year and a recent photo of me. I'm a nonbinary artist & enjoy experimenting with all kinds of media, not just watercolor. I'm looking forward to connecting with artists & musicians of all genders.
#artist #sketchbook #artvsartist