Although I work extremely reclusively, I enjoy the occasional group life drawing. I enjoy capturing the essence of a character within 2 to (usually) 15 minutes. As part of my graphics studies, life drawing was also my only artistic training.

interior detail You can buy "centaur*in”! If you are interested in this original piece of art, please drop me a line centaur*in 2021 50 x 50 cm / oil on canvas ​ ​ ​ In an unusual step for me, I took up the concept of gender in my art, but with a wink. I had never seen a female centaur before - so I decided to paint one. Even though I'm not usually a fan of gender, equality is very important to me. The result is a work that playfully breaks with traditional representations and sets a strong example for equality.

"Deep into the rabbit hole " at the great Swabian 2023 A very personal work. At first I just wanted to hide a door leaf with the paper. But little by little something emerged. This painting corresponds to the trials and effects of the past year, in which all certainties seemed to dissolve into nothing and since then a latent danger has felt emanating from all sides. ​ ​ I also experimented with material here. For example, I sometimes mixed sand into the paint. I wanted to stop the flow of painting, to force it that something changes, if not externally, then at least in the way I paint... "Deep into the rabbithole " 2023 180 x 80 cm /Mischtechnik auf Papier

interior detail I had once seen an old (I suspect Italian) print with a tailor? At least the figure was holding, among other things, scissors in its hands. That was my inspiration for “Saint.” I wanted to make a similar figure but relate it to animals - like St. Francis. ​ The Saint 2018 180 x 89 cm / acrylic on paper ​ ​ ​ ​

Common sense 2019 60 x 60 cm / oil on canvas ​ SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER

interior detail You can buy "Exit"! If you are interested in this original piece of art, please drop me a line Exit 2022 100 / 120 cm / oil on canvas ​ ​ ​ In this artwork, created for an exhibition dedicated to war deserters, the image of the man evacuating a donkey returns, this time accompanied by the depiction of a child knitting a flower. The wallpaper in the background symbolizes the home that one leaves behind and thus takes on a special meaning after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. A dice with Cyrillic writing adds an additional dimension that alludes to the conflict. This work is a meditation on escape, hope and the pursuit of security in times of uncertainty.

A photo of an opera performance by my wife's cousin was the basis for this painting. Together with a sketch by Loriot: Mafke? Which mask? - This picture emerged. What irritated me was the contrast between the calm, almost relaxed face and the expression that results solely from the shape around the mouth Which mask? 2020 / 30 x 30 cm / oil on canvas ​ ​ ​

Hungry! 2019 80 x 80 cm / acrylic on wood ​

interior detail You can buy "The Game”! If you are interested in this original piece of art, please drop me a line. The game 2020 90 x 89 cm / Oil on canvas ​ I was inspired to create this picture by the games at our children's birthday parties. This image captures the joy and lightheartedness of children's birthday parties, inspired by the games of our childhood. It raises the exciting question: What would such a celebration look like if the friends from back then came together again today? A tribute to days gone by, captured in a work of art that connects past and present. Discover a piece of nostalgia and the evolution of friendship over the years.

interior detail You can buy "The Silent Reader”! If you are interested in this original piece of art, please drop me a line. The silent reader 2021 60 x 60 cm / oil on canvas ​ In 1996, during a sabbatical in San Francisco, the botanical gardens became my sanctuary. There I enjoyed the peace and beauty with a bagel and the Bay Guardian. This experience inspired a work of art that not only captures these moments, but also reflects the special atmosphere of the garden. Discover part of this peaceful experience in this work.

Fractal view 2019 50 x 60 cm / oil on canvas ​ SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER

interior detail You can buy "The Good Shepherd”! If you are interested in this original piece of art, please drop me a line. The Good Shepherd 2020 120 x 100 cm / oil on canvas ​ Also inspired by a picture from a newspaper showing a Romanian shepherd at the beginning of the 20th century, I created a work that touches me deeply. The elegant hand position from Leonardo Da Vinci's 'Lady with an Ermine', a masterpiece that I deeply admire, also served as inspiration. Until the last version of the picture, various animals cavorted around on the shepherd's lap; in the end, the baboon with the piercing gaze made it...