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How I make sure my holiday memories are not just 287 photos sitting in my camera roll, but a curated photo collection combined with watercolour illustrations.

The bride and groom had no idea I was coming. Their maid of honour and best man had secretly arranged my visit as a wonderful surprise for the couple. Thanks to their thoughtful planning, the newlyweds were able to take home a hand-drawn watercolour portrait, captured in their wedding finery, the very same night.

Do you also paint wedding couples? I was often asked this question at wedding fairs. A hand-painted watercolour illustration as a memento of the big day. How long does it take to create such an illustration and how does the process work? Find out more today.

A week ago the Trau Dich wedding fair finally took place. In this blog post I am sharing a look at my stand and the samples I exhibited.

Your wedding day should be as unique as your love story. Discover how personalised illustrations and custom-designed details can turn your celebration into a true work of art.

Those of you who have been looking at my illustrations for a while know how much I love fashion. Stunning gowns have always been a fascination of mine. 

Illustrations are so much more than just a pretty post or an overdue portfolio entry. If you forget that from time to time, be sure to read this post. 
 

So often I draw something. And it ends up in some folder on my laptop. But some pictures make it out of this folder...

As the saying goes? Nothing comes from nothing and practice makes perfect. 

As the saying goes? Nothing comes from nothing and practice makes perfect. 
You never stop learning as an artist. And that's why it's still essential for me to take the time to practise, regardless of whether I'm working on a commission or not. Sometimes it's much more theoretical and involves a more in-depth examination of anatomy, sometimes it's a bit more fun and relaxed. Depending on which skill I'm focussing on.

One big goal that I set myself for 2023 has been ticked off. I had photos and illustrations printed for the first time.

Between the learning sessions, simply as a break in between, I also liked to draw in a sketchbook. I kept an OOTD - Outfit Of the day sketchbook. I drew lots of outfits and mini-mes in it. It's a good opportunity for me to practise, stay in practice, try out new things and also draw more freely than when I'm working on commissioned pieces where I'm given a brief of what to illustrate.

Endlich ist es so weit. Meine erster grosser Illustrationsauftrag ist abgeschlossen. Und das Making Of Video ist bereit. Ich erzähle euch in diesem Video vom Entstehungsprozess der Bilder, von der ersten Idee über die erste Skizze, bis hin zum finalen Bild. 
Falls ihr mehr über die Herausforderungen erfahren wollt, schaut doch ins VivisVorld01 rein, dort erzähle ich mehr zu diesem Thema. 
Ich danke der Märlistadt für den tollen Auftrag. Vielen Dank an alle, die mich während dieser Arbeit unterstützt haben. Ein besonderer Dank an meine liebe Freundin Lia, die mir beim Filmen des Making Of's geholfen hat.