Journal Items

Between the worlds

Sometimes I get stuck between the old and new world. I am sitting on the mood swing - not sure if a new chapter in my life just begins or if I will fail. 

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From Sketch to Book Cover

Designing this book cover was all about the story. Jens Albrecht’s “Jugendherbergszivi” pays homage to the Civilian Service. The main character Stu works at a youth hostel where he meets a lot of young girls and falls in love.

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Dia de los Muertos Face Painting

Every year I’m face painting for the Día de los Muertos procession in San Francisco. I set up my painting station, table and chairs in the late afternoon at Garfield Park. I enjoy the beautiful altars and the scent of marigolds. The park becomes a public space to honor the loss of loved ones and to connect with one another through art and expression over the timeless subject of death and dying.

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Mystery Build 2015 - The Epic Story of Evolution

The creation of the universe was the beginning of everything. 13.9 billion years ago, the Big Bang wasn’t something that happened inside the universe - it was the moment when both time and space were created. Since that point the universe is expanding and entropy is increasing. 

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The Pleasanton Butterfly Effect

Recently I had the pleasure to work with the Pleasanton Arts Commission. The City was looking for uplifting artworks to beautify and promote the downtown area. They chose the perfect location for my design, since I found my inspiration in nature. 

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Beyond the Great Wave

The New Age girl blows into the water of the sea until it becomes a tidal wave that is rolling into the San Francisco Bay. The dark, hidden depths of the ocean reveal the unknown - an untouched and unexplored part of the mythological world that is not visible on the surface.

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Rebirth

The woman merging with the ocean wave represents her liberation. She is in process of a deep personal transformation – discovering free expression and moving towards her true self. While unleashing the power of the ocean she reaches her full potential.

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