I'm an artist, teacher, and meaning spinner, born and raised in Germany.

 In 2002, the desire to learn representational art techniques and an unceasing urge to escape my native surrounding’s small-town mentality triggered a move to southern California. There I graduated in 2008 with a BFA and MFA degree in Fine Art from Laguna College of Art and Design.

In my artwork I combine my love for nature, introspection and image making, with either meticulous, imaginative charcoal drawings or colorful oil paintings.

My works reflect the human longing to understand oneself as well as the mystery of being in this wondrous world. By combining a visual dark, moody atmosphere with storytelling, I create an engaging art form that stimulating our imaginative, aesthetic and intuitive sides.  My characters often take on the roles of spiritual icons or mythological archetypes pointing us to reflect on the complex layers of human existence.

Two other passions of mine which affect my work are anatomy and animals. Our human, yet creaturely existence and its connection to other beings is where my creativity finds images and hidden message pointing us to alternative paths forward. 

I partner with several animal rescue organizations and always donate a portion of my sales to them.

i.e. Way Out West Equine Rescue 

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