Painting martial arts came about by chance. The idea was suddenly there. I implemented it and sold these works. That was in 2002. It began with motifs from Aikido, Iaido, Kendo, Karate and later Korean sword fighting. With Aikido Yoshinkan I started in Munich at the end of the 90s. Followed by Qi Gong and Shaolin Qi Gong and Shinkendo. And not to forget Intiatic Swordwork which gives more perspectives on what is happening.
I'm not such an ambitious or athletic student and painting martial arts comes much easier to me. Learning and training together.
Through this experience I also like to paint this path in different styles. They reflect my everyday life, quite bluntly. With commissioned works, I adapt to what is desired and then something unique is created in collaboration. These were certificate motifs, birthday cards, get well cards or a gift for the master of a dojo. Also martial arts students who wanted a original painting for their home.
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Kampfkunst zu malen hat sich zufällig ergeben. Die Idee dazu war plötzlich da. Und ich habe das umgesetzt und einige dieser Arbeiten verkauft. Das war 2002. Alles begann mit Motiven von Aikido, Iaido, Kendo, Karate und später koreanischem Schwertkampf. Mit Aikido Training hatte ich in München in einer Schule für den Yoshinkan Stil Ende der 90-ziger Jahre begonnen. Dann folgte Qi Gong und Shaolin Qi Gong sowie Shinkendo. Und nicht zu vergessen Intiatische Schwertarbeit die viele weitere Blickwinkel mir schenkte.
Ich bin nicht so ein ergeiziger oder sportlicher Schüler und vom Eindruck fällt mir die Kampfkunst Malerei viel leichter. Und doch begleitet mich das. Zusammen zu lernen und zu trainieren.
Durch dieses Erlebnisse male ich auch gerne Bilder dazu. Diese gehen in verschieden Stilrichtungen. Die den Alltag spiegeln, ganz unverblümt. Bei Auftragsarbeiten passe ich mich dem an, was gewünscht wird solange das zu meinen Stilen passt und ich das abdecke.
2020 Haidong Gumdo
Year of the Rat, 2020
Korean sword warrior painting.
Mixed paints on paper.
Size: 30.5 x 29.7 cm
2002 - 2022 Iaido
Iaido Calendar 2023
Different sizes.
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Iaido sitting in nature, 2017
Watercolour, ink, acrylic on paper.
Size: 21 x 29,7 cm
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Iaido in blue garden, 2015
Watercolour and ink on paper.
Size: 21 x 21 cm
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Respect, 2003 (SOLD)
Mixed paints on paper.
Size: 50 x 64 cm
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Iaido woman, 2003 (SOLD)
Mixed paints on black paper
(Commissioned work)
Iaido 2023 (SOLD)
Mixed paints on black paper
A location to love
The Samurai and some other artworks were made at the Bad Reichenhall Art Academy in 2018. The teaching artist, Ransome Stanley, created an atmosphere where I worked a lot and learned a lot. What was absorbed slowly lingers on, over the years and still today. ...Painted until I almost collapsed. The others had a similar experience. Everyone was so busy. It was also very hot that week. And the hall was cool and wonderful to work in.
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Der Samurai und einige andere Bilder sind an der Kunst Akademie von Bad Reichenhall im Jahr 2018 entstanden. Der unterrichtende Künstler, Ransome Stanley, hat eine Atmosphäre geschaffen, wo ich sehr viel gearbeitet habe ebenso viel gelernt habe. Das aufgenommene wirkt langsam nach, über Jahre und noch heute. ...Gemalt bis ich fast zusammen geklappt bin. Den anderen ging es ähnlich. Alle waren fleißig. Zudem war es sehr heiß die Woche. Die Halle kühl und wunderbar zum arbeiten.
2018 Samurai with umbrella
This painting was inspired by the film "After the rain" (雨あがる, Ame agaru) by Akira Kurosawa. The samurai has turned into a flower, just like that, and for me it reflects the charisma of this character very well.
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Dieses Bild wurde inspiriert durch den Film "After the rain" (雨あがる, Ame agaru) von Akira Kurosawa. Der Samurai hat sich in eine Blume verwandelt, einfach so, und sie gibt für mich die Ausstrahlung dieses Charakters sehr gut wieder.
Samurai with umbrella
Acrylic on canvas
Size: 70 x 70 cm
Process of creating this painting.
At the Art Academie of Bad Reichenhall 2018.
Light, 2003 (SOLD)
Mixed paints on paper
50 x 64 cm
Zulassen, 2003 (SOLD)
Mixed paints on paper
50 x 64 cm
Let the pain go, 2003
Mixed paints on paper
50 x 64 cm
Decision, 2006 (SOLD)
Mixed paints on Bütten paper
80 x 105 cm
Waterfall, 2003
Mixed paints paper, detail
50 x 64 cm
The Sea, 2003
Mixed paints paper, digital overworked
50 x 64 cm
Way of water (SOLD)
Mixed paints on wood 2004
Collection of Rolf Brand †, 8. Dan Aikido
2022 Kendo
No. 4 10/22
2022
19,5 x 16,5 cm
Watercolour, gouache on japanese tsumugi paper
No. 5 10/22
2022
25 x 17 cm
Watercolour, gouache on japanese tsumugi paper
No. 6 10/22
2022
11,5 x 14,5 cm
Watercolour, gouache on japanese tsumugi paper
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2003 Kendo
Way (SOLD)
2003
Commissioned work
50 x 64 cm, Mixed paints on paper
Kendo no. 29 (SOLD)
2003
Mixed paints on paper
Kendo no. 28 (SOLD)
2003
Mixed paints on paper
Kendo no. 03 (SOLD)
2002
50 x 64 cm, Mixed paints on paper
2004 Qi Gong
At the river
2004
Mixed paints on wood
Lotus
2004
Mixed paints on wood
Red Land
2004
Acrylic on canvas
Firebird
2004
Mixed paints on wood
2004 Tai Chi
Zulassen
2004
Mixed paints on wood
(Private collection)
Sun No. 2 (SOLD)
2004
Mixed paints on wood
Sun No. 3 (SOLD)
2004
Mixed paints on wood
Sun No. 4 (SOLD)
2004
Mixed paints on wood
Peacock
2004
Mixed paints on wood
Universe (SOLD)
04/2003
Mixed paints on Bütten paper
(Collection WU WEI Tai Chi Schule, Hamburg)