i always liked to paint in a playful way like most children. circa 10 years ago my grandpa used to gift me art supplies. starting with the expensive faber castell albrecht dürer crayon paintbox to an easel and eventually copic makers when i was in my manga phase. all of that contributed to me coming to grips with art, but just as a hobby. at one point i realized that this is what i wanted to do in life. i love forgetting about everything surrounding me whenever i paint. i’m in my own world where i can do whatever i want to. however, the question arose how i could transform my interest into a profession. in my schooltime i created loads of fanarts of celebrities, especially youtubers, and posted them on instagram; so ultimately i would be starting an apprenticeship in communication design. it gave me the opportunity to explore several areas like photography or billposting, but in the end i always sticked with drawing and painting. along the way my instagram community prospered and i was able to branch out on my own right after completing my apprenticeship. there can be ups and downs, but i am always willing to evolve and overcome the struggles of being an artist.