Warum machst du Kunst?

For me, making art feels like coming home after a long journey. It has become a deeply fulfilling part of my life, and I find great happiness in the process of painting. My goal is to create pieces that bring a sense of beauty, peace, warmth, and joy to those who look at them.

Wie lange malen Sie schon?

I have been painting since childhood. As the demands of school and my corporate career gradually eased, art naturally became a vital part of my daily life. I returned to painting professionally in 2018, and I have been focusing exclusively on watercolor since 2023.

Haben Sie eine formale künstlerische Ausbildung genossen?

My academic background is in Industrial Engineering, and I did not receive formal academic training in art. Apart from technical drawing courses at university, I took various courses in charcoal, acrylic, and oil painting over the years. I developed my own practice through continuous experimentation, observation, and self-study, alongside online courses and workshops with watercolor artists from around the world.

Sind Sie ein professioneller Künstler oder ein Hobbykünstler?

I am a full-time artist. After more than 20 years of corporate experience, I decided to devote myself fully to painting and make art my main profession. It was an important transition in my life.

Wer und/oder was dient Ihnen als Inspiration?

I find inspiration almost anywhere, but I am especially drawn to nature, atmospheric light, mist, quiet landscapes, and reflections on water. I am also deeply inspired by watercolor masters such as Joseph Zbukvic and Thomas W. Schaller.

Welche Musik hörst du beim Malen?

I don’t have any particular music that I listen to while painting. I usually prefer to work in silence.

Hattest du einen Mentor?

I haven’t had one particular mentor. Instead, I’ve learned through observing, studying, and practicing, as well as through online courses and countless videos by different watercolor artists.

Malst du jeden Tag?

Yes, I paint almost every day.

Malst du ein Bild nach dem anderen oder arbeitest du an mehreren gleichzeitig?

I usually prefer to focus on one painting at a time.

Erstellen Sie zuerst ein Konzept?

Yes, usually. Before moving to the final paper, I often make small value studies or color tests to plan the composition, light, and my wet-on-wet strategy, while leaving room for the watercolor to surprise me.

Malen Sie lieber im Atelier oder im Freien?

I mostly paint in my studio, where I can control the drying time, but I gather inspiration and reference photos from what I observe outdoors. I would love to spend more time painting plein air in the future.

Wie viele Kernfarben verwenden Sie?

I have a carefully selected core palette of 18 colors. I like having a relatively focused palette because it helps me understand my colors and the relationships between them.

Tuben, Pfannen oder Stäbe?

Ich bevorzuge Röhren.

Verwenden Sie Maskierungsflüssigkeit?

Very rarely. I prefer to preserve the natural white of the paper through negative painting and careful brush control, using masking fluid only when really necessary.

Woran erkennen Sie, dass Ihr Werk fertig ist?

I usually know a painting is finished when I feel that one more brushstroke might take something away from it. For me, leaving a painting a little early is usually better than overworking it.