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„The Ascent“

Because I appreciate Tor Frick‘s work and by chance I‘ve got to play a great game too.

Once a year is still regular in my world. 😎

Or to put it like Bruce Lee:

„Patience is not passive, on the contrary, it is concentrated strength.“

Good old spitpaintings. 🤓 So glad I‘ve found you here - my regular dose of your work is recovered!

This is beautiful.

"Buzzing Flies"

One of my favorite sketches. Still very happy with the mood. There's something special about Corel Painter brushes and it was the first digital painting program I've ever used. Feels like coming home.

#sketch #zombies #horror #filmmaking #storytelling #keyframe #corelpainter

When my father died I thought a very troubled relationship would come to an end. I didn't expect his "spirit" to haunt me and force further confrontation. I wrote a goodbye letter which turned into a poetic short film. It was the first time I dared to show myself. youtu.be/Ozi0N_4XPNo #shortfilm

Pitch artwork for a folky horror film project from a couple of years ago.

#storytelling #filmmaking #conceptart #keyvisual #folkhorror #horror

Some heavy lifting.

#sketch #sketchbook #digitaldrawing #red

Some color keys for a pitch from last year. Quick and fun!

I like gouache! Feels like the cheap brother of oils, but much more agile/fast.

#sketch #sketchbook #gouache #painting #traditional

A fun storyboard frame for a waterworldly film project.

#storyboard #storyboardartist #filmmaking #frameoftheday

Great to see you here! One big reason to stay on instagram just vanished. Your posts have been my highlights for years, so can’t wait for the next round. ❤️

My first proper iPad painting from 2017 of a jay bird that was visiting me on a daily basis back at my old studio. Good times! I miss my buddy. 🪶❤️

Although my reach around here is still limited I‘d like to recommend you checking out Nina‘s work! Had the pleasure to work with Nina about two years ago and I‘m still impressed by the talent and dedication, but also the professionalism. Huge chance for your company/project! 🚀❤️

Some environment concepts for Spec Ops: The Line from 2008! Up to this day my most beloved game project and still something I‘m immensely proud of. It really fills me with joy to see so many people still appreciating the work. It truly means a lot!

#specopstheline #conceptart #gameart #gamedev

Love it! Such confidence and style. Right on! 🦩

A storyboard frame for a folk horror film project a couple of years ago. What is she hiding there?

#storyboard #storyboardartist #filmmaking #storytelling

Thanks for the credits! I‘m glad my work for that project finds some appreciation after all.

Strange Days!

Such an underrated gem. It deeply influenced me to this (strange) day. 🧠💥

A set design sketch for a short film. Here‘s the link if you feel like watching one my first attempts in filmmaking. 🙂

youtu.be/RSYsFBMUbmE?...

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Cutting it down to just 4 makes it a heartbreaking exercise in killing your darlings, but here we go. I won‘t drop additional names!

I miss killing pencils. ✏️ 💀❤️

An old keyframe for a fantasy/horror movie that never happened.

#conceptart #storytelling #filmmaking #storyboardartist

So yummy! ❤️

are you the only one now? Zeal & Ardor · GREIF · Song · 2024

Keep coming back to this gem. Zeal & Ardor has been of my most cherished finds in the past couple of years.

I think I‘ve reached a point of rather committing to that, than getting increasingly depressed by the news. If you think that’s the path of the ignorant I‘d say it‘s the way of living as an artist. Taken from Rick Rubin‘s „The Creative Act“

Looks like one hell of a trip! I‘d give it a go. 🤓

Well, I won‘t even bother. I have much respect for how much you put into this account, but I guess I‘m fine with just being a fan of your work. Been talking about Rollerdrome and the art style for so much, it‘s been quite obsessive for a while. 1000er gang!

Bought the poster back then and it hung above my desk for many years. Much love!