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Here you will find articles that showcase my unique perspective and creative expression and be taken on a journey of imagination and inspiration. So sit back, relax and let’s delve into the wonderful world of art together.

Joaquin Sorolla
One of my favourite painters is the Spanish impressionist Joaquin Sorolla (1863-1923). He was a master of impressionism and knew how to achieve a special lightness in his paintings through light effects. He was a masterful painter with exceptional...
Going from the photo to the first sketch
Going from the photo to the first sketch is an important step in determining the composition and basic layout of the painted picture. From the motif search in Palma I chose a picture of a narrow alley in the old town. This is an intriguing theme! A...
The innovative painting techniques
As an artist, I have always been interested in different painting techniques. I think the art lovers among you will also find it interesting to learn about the most innovative painting techniques I have discovered recently. Here are some of them:...
Mallorca – inspirational journey
Buildings, streets or landscapes have been a favorite photo motif for me on every trip and on every excursion or city trip, and like everyone else, there are tons of digital images on drives and hard drives. Always looking for the perfect motif But...
The finished picture
Now I have reworked the acrylic painting with oil paint and have been looking at it for a few days. Reworking an acrylic painting with oil paints can give the artwork a new dimension and add different textures and effects. Viewing the image over...
From the first sketch to the draft in acrylic
After a few weeks break, I'm now back to my Mallorca picture. I'm doing the basics in acrylic now to add oil paint later. Very important, I always check the perspective so that everything runs to the right vanishing point. The vanishing point is in...
Impressionismus
Impressionism was a major art movement that developed mainly in 19th century painting. It originated in France and broke with traditional academic conventions and ideas of art. Impressionism was characterised by particular features: Depiction of...
Motif search for my paintings
On every trip or city break, buildings, streets or landscapes have been a favourite photo motif for me, and, as with everyone, there are vast quantities of digital images on drives and hard drives, etc. I've never been able to take a picture of a...
From acrylic picture to painting over with oil color
Painting over an acrylic painting with oil color offers the opportunity to create different effects and textures, as oil paints generally stay wet longer and blend better than acrylic paints. This can be particularly helpful when you want to...
The finished acrylic design
Now the preparatory work in acrylic has been done and I'm starting to paint over it with oil paint. This means that the details are better worked out and the picture gets its actual character. This is a wonderful way to achieve depth and expression...
Impressionismus

Impressionismus

Impressionism was a major art movement that developed mainly in 19th century painting. It originated in France and broke with traditional academic...

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Joaquin Sorolla

Joaquin Sorolla

One of my favourite painters is the Spanish impressionist Joaquin Sorolla (1863-1923). He was a master of impressionism and knew how to achieve a...

read more