Blackspecs

Etsy interview

2012-01-31T10:47:00.004+01:00

The cool folks at Etsy have done an interview with me for
their german-speaking site.

If you speak the language , you can check it out here.

To check out my Etsy profile and to purchase some amazing dog art click here.

The fabulous Mr. Bacon

2011-12-21T11:38:00.003+01:00

Sporting his cozy jumper , this dog not only
has a fantastic name but also a sense of style!

Mr. Big und die Stars - Season 3

2011-12-05T18:38:00.003+01:00

In recent weeks you haven't seen any new dog paintings on my blog.
This is due to the fact that we have been busy filming the 3rd season of
"Mr. Big und die Stars"

The new show will air from the 18.02.2012 and stars my little french bulldog Mr. Big.

We are back from the tv studio and I shall resume painting soon ....

Corgi for Jurga

2011-09-16T08:33:00.004+02:00

Truffle Hunting Dog

2011-09-15T21:40:00.002+02:00

This is a drawing on paper of an amazing Lagotto Romagnolo dog.
The breed is famous for sniffing-out truffles.
Learn more about them here

Rainbow life ...

2011-08-22T07:42:00.000+02:00

Want a rainbow life ? Get a French Bulldog!!!

;-)

Holidays...

2011-05-26T21:56:00.002+02:00

The dog painter and his sidekick "Mr. Big" are on holidays for the next 3 weeks.

We look forward to hearing from you after our return !

:)

For Kiersten and Shad

2011-05-22T23:39:00.004+02:00

ETSY shop now open:

2011-04-20T12:19:00.006+02:00

It is now possible for you to also order a painting of your dog through my ETSY store.

Custom portraits start from as little as 69 euros and there is a big selection of
beautiful dog paints I created in the past.

Happy shopping ;-)

Dandy Dalmation

2011-04-18T12:09:00.007+02:00

Acrylic on canvas

Linda for Michele

2011-04-08T08:21:00.000+02:00

Hugo for Clara

2011-03-30T08:50:00.004+02:00

"Mr. Big und die Stars" Season 2

2011-03-19T09:08:00.004+01:00

From today Mr. Big is back on the KIKA children's channel.
Every saturday at 20:00 CET.

For more info , photos and regular updates visit his blog.

Write him a message if you like ;-)

2 days to go....

2011-03-17T20:29:00.002+01:00

...until season 2 of Mr. Big's Tv show.
Here is a little clip from last year's show
when he met some famous german
comedians at the Ritz Carlton Hotel:

3 days to go ....

2011-03-16T19:38:00.002+01:00

....until the second season of "Mr. Big und die Stars" on german Tv.

Mr. Big is getting ready ;-)

Boogie for Lili Chin

2011-03-15T14:44:00.005+01:00

This lovely Boston Terrier named Boogie belongs to Lili Chin . She
is a dog painter herself and I admire her greatly. Make sure you check out her amazing work!!!

PICCOLO for Isaac.

2011-03-04T09:25:00.004+01:00

These pictures of handsome Piccolo will go to Australia.
I LOVE painting whippets , they are such elegant dogs !!!

"Mr. Big und die Stars" Season 2

2011-03-03T08:38:00.005+01:00

At the moment we are filming for the second season of "Mr. Big und die Stars".
The first episode will air the 19th of march on the german KIKA channel at 20:00.

As a teaser here is the trailer of his show:

For Shorty Feirer

2011-03-02T08:16:00.003+01:00

Those that are involved in the north american Boston Terrier scene,
will have come across little Shorty. A Boston Terrier that inhabits a
magical world full of adventures and that shares his many stories on
facebook where he has a huge following.

I was lucky enough to be commissioned to paint him.

Here he is with the results....

Happy Valentines Day from the Dog Painter!

2011-02-14T07:30:00.005+01:00

Much love from Berlin.

XXX

Doggy Discount Deal!!!

2011-01-18T11:57:00.013+01:00

Now everyone can afford an original painting of their beloved dog with this special offer:

- Get your dog painted in acrylics on canvas ( 20X20 centimeters - 8X8 inches)
- Select your favourite dog photo, choose a color or theme and I will transform
them into a piece of art.
- You will get 2 images to select from.
- You can easily pay using paypal.
- Postage and packing is free worldwide.

All this for an amazing 69 Euros !

Order yours today....

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Offre spéciale !!!

Maintenant tout le monde peut s'offrir une toile originale de son chien:

- Un portrait en couleurs acryliques sur toile en coton (20X20cm)
- Choisissez votre image préféré de votre chien, une couleur ou un thème
et je vais les transformer en pièce d'art.
- Je vous laisse le choix entre 2 images.
- Paiement simple avec PayPal
ou virement bancaire.
- Les frais de transport sont gratuit.

Tout ca pour 69 Euros!

Contactez moi.....

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Berlin's drinking dogs (2)

2011-01-12T09:25:00.008+01:00

After my previous post on drinking dogs in the bars of Berlin - -here are some more:

Oh baby it's cold outside....

2010-12-22T09:22:00.004+01:00

Exhibition review on mode.net

2010-12-07T14:13:00.001+01:00

Mode.net article about my work here.
(in german)

DJ MAMA!

2010-12-03T22:07:00.015+01:00

For my exhibition DJ MAMA is providing the soundtrack. In return I painted her:

BEATS , BEAUTY and BULLDOGS!!!

Exhibition: "The Dog Painter"

2010-11-18T18:56:00.015+01:00

You are warmly invited to "the" canine art exhibition of the year.

The berlin art scouts gallery in Berlin hosts a show of my work
from the 4th of december 2010 until the 21st of january 2011.

I will show almost 200 of my colourful paintings and drawings and would
be delighted to welcome you and your 4-legged friend during that periode.

The private view takes place the 4th of december between 18:00 and 21:00
' o clock at Sophienstrasse 25 in Berlin Mitte.

( No dogs at the opening night please! They are welcome on a one to one
basis during the following weeks.)

Come and enjoy the art work, have a beer with me ( sponsored by Fattigauer Bier), pick up a present for your dog ( sponsored by Happy Dog) and enjoy an amazing dj set specially created for this exhibition by YouTube sensation DJ MAMA !!!

Looking forward to seeing you there ;-)

For Allessandra.

2010-11-09T17:10:00.002+01:00

Lovely Plinio:

For Arlette.

2010-11-09T10:37:00.006+01:00

Special offer !!!

2010-10-26T16:25:00.007+02:00

It's christmas soon!!! Looking for a cool present?! Why not give
a dog painting?

If you order before the end of october I will give you a discount of 30%!!!
Orders between the 1st and 15th of november will get a 15% discount!!!
Postage is free world wide. E-mail me to receive a price list.
blackspecs@gmx.de

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Offre spéciale Noël !!!

En panne d'idées cadeaux pour noel? Offrez un portrait de votre chien!
Passez votre commande avant la fin d'octobre et je vous accorde une reduction de 30%!
Passez votre commande entre le 1er et le 15 novembre et je vous accorde une reduction de 15%!
Envoyez moi un mail pour la liste de prix.
blackspecs@gmx.de

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Weihnachtsangebot !!!

Noch kein Weihnachtsgeschenk? Wie wäre es mit einem Hundeportrait?!
Bestellungen vor Ende Oktober bekommen einen Preisnachlass von 30%!!!
Bestellungen zwischen dem 1sten und 15ten November bekommen einen Preisnachlass von 15%!!!
Wenn Sie eine Preisliste erhalten möchten, schicken Sie einfach eine Mail an : blackspecs@gmx.de

Give a portrait this christmas with my new gift voucher !!! :

2010-10-26T15:42:00.013+02:00

Front:

(click on image to enlarge)

Love dogs? Love someone that loves dogs? Then make them happy by buying
a voucher for a dog portrait!
It's very simple: E-mail me for a price list, chose a size/price that's right for you
and I will send you a voucher that can be exchanged for a dog portrait.
A unique and beautiful gift for this christmas!

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Chèque-cadeau! - Immortalisez votre fidèle compagnon à quatre pattes!
Vous n'avez toujours pas une idée cadeau pour noel? C'est simple:
Offrez un cheque cadeau pour un portrait de votre chien sur toile!
Envoyez moi un e-mail pour recevoir la liste des prix/tailes, choisissez et
je vais vous envoyer le cheque cadeau , échangeable pour une toile.
Un cadeau unique, original, personnalisé!

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Sie lieben Hunde oder kennen jemand der es tut? Noch keine Ideen
für ein Weihnachtsgeschenk ? Dann schenken Sie doch einfach einen
Gutschein für ein Hundeportrait!
Wie funktionierts? Ganz einfach:
Schicken Sie mir eine Mail um eine Preisliste zu erhalten, wählen Sie Preis
und Größe und Sie erhalten einen Gutschein der gegen ein Hundeportrait
eingetauscht werden kann.
Eine schöne und einzigartige Geschenkidee für diese Weihnachten!

E-mail: blackspecs@gmx.de

For Bruce ( the wine lover).

2010-10-22T17:21:00.003+02:00

For Debra (and her gang of 4).

2010-10-22T08:55:00.022+02:00

Bijoux:

Roxy:

Spike:

Luke:

Bijoux and Roxy:

Choice !

2010-09-02T16:18:00.002+02:00

Every time I paint someone's dog I create more than one image so people can choose their favourite! In this case beautiful Keshu.

It's all about choice and my customers being happy ;)

Old Skool Beats and Bulldogs...

2010-08-23T19:58:00.011+02:00

Beauty...

2010-08-18T18:45:00.004+02:00

A Rainbow Life.

2010-08-14T22:46:00.012+02:00

Cheers !

2010-08-01T10:04:00.005+02:00

Fan mail for Mr. Big.

2010-07-08T13:10:00.004+02:00

This morning we found some fan mail for Mr. Big in our post box.
It's by the world famous illustrator Silke Leffler, who Mr. Big has the
fortune to count amongst his fans.

Thank you Silke you are a star !!!!!!

Mr. Big's Toy Story 3 Interview

2010-07-07T12:11:00.012+02:00

For his Tv Show Mr. Big und die Stars, Mr. Big went to interview the german actors that lend their voices to the new Toy Story 3 movie.

To see the interview watch the KiKa channel on saturday the 10th of july 20:00 'o clock.

Soccer World Cup Offer

2010-06-11T21:31:00.004+02:00

It's the soccer world cup and while all the teams are chasing the ball , it's your chance to catch a bargain !!!
Here is how it works:

1: Place an order to have your dog painted (e-mail me for a price list).
2: Choose a team that is playing in the world cup.
3: If your chosen team reaches the quarter final you'll get a 25% discount.
4: If it reaches the semi final you'll get a 50% discount.
5: If they reach the final you'll get a 75% discount.
6: If they win the world cup your order will be absolutely FREE !!!!!

Orders must be placed by the 22nd of june !

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C'est la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA , le temps pour célébrer et faire une bonne affaire !!!
Comment ca marche:

1: Placez une commande (pour les prix envoyez moi un e-mail)
2: Choisissez une équipe.
3. Si l'équipe se qualifie pour les quarts de finale , je vous accorde une reduction de 25%.
4. Si l'équipe se qualifie pour le demi finale , je vous accorde une reduction de 50%.
5. Si l'équipe se qualifie pour le finale, je vous accorde une reduction de 75%.
6. Si l'équipe devient champion du monde votre commande est GRATOS !!!!!

Il faut placer la commande avant le 22 juin !

Just Frenchies Magazine Interview

2010-06-10T12:29:00.005+02:00

To read an interview about me and my art work get the latest issue of Just Frenchies magazine.
(Click on the banner to be directed to their web site.)

;)

TV Show : Mr. Big und die Stars

2010-05-12T18:37:00.005+02:00

"In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes." Andy Warhol

He was right: My dog Mr. Big has his own Tv Show on german childrens Tv:

"Mr. Big knows them all, Twilight star Robert Pattinson, pop star Lady Gaga, teen star Justin Bieber, the actress and singer Miley Cyrus and all the others.
Mr. Big, a French Bulldog is the host of the show. He is a celebrity expert, knows what style to wear this summer, finds out what films are on at the cinema and summarizes the most important events of the week.
Mr. Big and the stars is a weekly tv lifestyle magazine for children. A fresh and entertaining 10 minute format that transports the world’s celebrities directly into the audience’s living room. The show covers the areas music, film, tv, sport and lifestyle."

"Mr. Big und die Stars" is on every saturday at 20:00 CET for the next 2 month on the tv channel Ki.Ka.

Satellit: ASTRA 19,2° Ost
Transponder: 49
Frequenz: 10,71425 GHz
Polarisation: horizontal

Character heads...

2010-04-04T19:45:00.003+02:00

Canine Cuties !!!

2010-03-23T14:42:00.003+01:00

I see beauty everywhere ... and combined with my passion for dogs, this is what you get:

Sketchbook - Berlin's Boozing Bitches

2010-03-23T13:55:00.002+01:00

Here are some pages of my sketchbook.

Inspired by Berlin's drinking scene and it's canine population:
(click on image to enlarge)

Exhibition 06.03.-06.06 @ SchönSchräg

2010-03-08T10:59:00.006+01:00

For the next three month my work can be seen at SchönSchräg in Wiesbaden/Germany. For more info click on the link above.

Tyson.

2010-02-25T10:40:00.005+01:00

Toupetit for Ophélie.

2010-02-25T10:36:00.003+01:00

Husky Love.

2010-02-18T19:16:00.003+01:00

Whenever I get commissioned to paint a dog portrait I will always paint 2 or 3 so people can chose their favourite. This is the choice Peggy from Berlin got:

Happy Valentines Day !

2010-02-14T13:30:00.003+01:00

For the GIRLS:

For the BOYS:

January's paintings

2010-02-10T11:09:00.005+01:00

2010 !!!

2010-01-24T21:00:00.004+01:00

Simple as that !

;)

Merry X-Mas !

2009-12-18T12:24:00.004+01:00

Season Greetings from Mr. Big and me. Have a "PAWSOME" Christmas and a Happy New Year !!!

December Paintings

2009-12-04T13:14:00.005+01:00

My work at Feinspitz.

2009-11-19T12:16:00.003+01:00

My art work can now be bought at Feinspitz , Berlin's most stylish shop for dogs and their owners.

Should you come to the city , this address is a must for canine lovers !!!

"The Berlin Bulldog Embassy" now open !!!

2009-11-11T15:36:00.007+01:00

After our move from Paris we set-up shop in the heart of Berlin. It is here that we've created a creative space called "The Bulldog Embassy".
It's a space for artists , musicians and dog lovers alike , to come and visit ...

... to have a drink and discuss...

... brainstorm , create dreams and just "be" !

Mr. Big is known to be a good host and is looking forward to welcoming you ! ( just send him a little mail beforehand so he can put the kettle on ! )

;)

Berlin Bulldogs !!!

2009-09-17T16:32:00.001+02:00

After London and Paris we are about to settle in the country of beer and Schnitzel - Germany ! The artistic Bulldog Revolution is coming to Berlin....

If you are in the area we would love to hear from you !!!....all others ; keep checking for up dates on Mr. Big's adventures in the german Capital.

August /September Dogs.

2009-07-09T09:23:00.011+02:00

Cooper:

Kayna:

Snoopy:

Arturo:

Danao:

Chanel:

Daika:

Burton:

Mr. Big:

Brandie:

Chelsea :

Gaby:

A little tour of my studio ....

2009-07-05T11:40:00.004+02:00

Creative chaos - this is where those bulldog pictures are born !

An exhibition in waiting.....

The "Seat of creativity" !

The source of inspiration ( it NEVER fails) :

My apprentice:

Works on paper....

The eraser from hell. Grrrrrrrrrr !!!!

A rich past....

See some of my art at the "Journée du Bouledogue" in Belgium.

2009-06-07T12:24:00.003+02:00

Bonkers about Bulldogs in Belgium ? ....then next Sunday is the day for you !!!

Come and join the first "Journée du Bouledogue Francais"!

-There will be a small exhibit of my paintings
-A professional photographer
-A special range of articles for your bulldog
-A bulldog parade
-and a countryside walk to meet other bulldog fans and their dogs.

(for more info click on the flyer)

Join the growing revolution !!!!!

April/May Dogs

2009-04-07T20:00:00.012+02:00

Happy Friends !

2009-04-05T11:07:00.003+02:00

It's always nice to see my work being united with the originals !!!
They are such a cool gang ....

Dogs of March

2009-03-11T18:25:00.011+01:00

February Dogs ...

2009-02-25T22:12:00.003+01:00

Happy Valentines Day !!!

2009-02-13T23:30:00.005+01:00

I loved you then,
And I love you still;
I adore you now,
And I always will.

The interpretation of dogs ....

2009-01-29T17:51:00.004+01:00

People say that dogs and their owners resemble each other ! .... or is it that some
dogs have such a strong character that they could almost pass for a human being ?!

Using some of Mr. Big's friends I tried to imagine what it would look like if our
four-legged friends evolved and joined us :

Mr. Big : The Gentleman Collection.

2008-12-20T20:55:00.003+01:00

Birth of a drawing ....

2008-12-11T15:56:00.002+01:00

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Archie and Butters.

2008-11-30T19:15:00.003+01:00

Archie and Butters (fantastic names for a bulldog duo!) live in the U.S. Their owner commissioned me to paint them as a present for Christmas. I always paint several different pieces so that people can select their favorite....

So here we go : Archie and Butters entering the World of Art !

BULLDOG SUPERNOVA !!!

2008-11-15T22:21:00.006+01:00

Paris is the world capital of the French Bulldog . You see them in the streets , the shops , the Metro ... they even follow you into your dreams !!!
Consequently Mr. Big has established a bit of a gang..... . Here are some of the friends he hangs out with :

Mr. Big for President !!!

2008-10-13T16:39:00.004+02:00

The Age of terrorism and financial meltdown has heralded a new hero : Mr. Big !

After being left with the same old boring Two Party Choice , he decided to run for The American Presidency himself.
His goal : To be the first French Bulldog in The White House !!!

A true patriot from the early beginnings , Mr. Big fought in 2 World Wars and was decorated with a purple heart by the age of 17.

Like all candidates he is a great friend of the Nation of Israel and has vowed to work tirelessly towards a 2 State Solution. ( Also : His dog-sitter is jewish- and Mr. Big never bites the hand that feeds him!!!)

A family dog , he will put your interests and those of your kids first !

Mr. Big wants you to help him - to help YOU !!!

Mr. Big , the best dressed candidate and a true gentleman !!!

Mr. Big , his eyes see both ways and his ears hear everything - the perfect candidate for those long meetings at the UN !

Vote Big ! For a better future - for you and your family !
Vote Big ! Because 4 paws go further than just 2 legs !
Vote Big ! For the cuddliest president in The White House ( apart from Bill Clinton )

Vote Big ...Vote Bulldog !!!

Guizmo !

2008-10-03T12:40:00.004+02:00

Mr. Big Badges now all gone ....

2008-10-03T12:34:00.003+02:00

The exclusive edition of Mr. Big Badges has all but gone ! Up and down the country French Bulldogs proudly proclaim their love for Mr. Big and look more fashionable than ever !!! :

UNA !

2008-09-01T17:10:00.004+02:00

This is Una , a Jack Russell Terrier living in my neighbourhood. She is deaf and as a consequence can't really bark either. But I think she already says so much with her beautiful eyes !!!

Round and round it goes....!

2008-08-18T17:41:00.006+02:00

(Acrylic on canvas)

Mr. Big's Badges.

2008-08-14T16:15:00.002+02:00

Get your Mr. Big-Badge-Pack today !!!!

It includes :

The big I Love Mr. Big Badge:

PLUS : 3 Mr. Big-Mini-Badges :

Bee:

Portrait:

and Rose :

They are free - just send me a mail with your address ! As long as stocks last.....

Emercyn....

2008-07-28T17:47:00.006+02:00

This is Emercyn a Boston Terrier from Edmonton , AB Canada.

She loves butterflies and according to her owner is a real princess !!!

Classic Mr. Big

2008-07-08T14:02:00.003+02:00

The French (Bulldog) Connection

2008-06-29T16:09:00.002+02:00

Friends from the park !

2008-05-10T21:19:00.004+02:00

Donuts:

and Costo:

APRIL. The month of commissions...

2008-05-01T13:30:00.003+02:00

This is Siri a Rhodesian ridgeback from Germany. Her owner wanted her to be immortalized and painting something with an actual snout made for a change !

This dog might look like Mr. Big but his name is Shalom and he lives in Paris. A future meeting is already planned ...

As always , more Bigs :

And in a different style some drawings proofing that " two souls with but a single thought " are inside me .

March. The month of painting...

2008-03-27T18:57:00.004+01:00

This month I dropped my pencils and picked-up the paint brushes....

( Click on image to enlarge canvases )

This is Turbo. He lives in Massachusetts/USA and his owner Rebecca asked for him to be painted:

February

2008-02-29T19:20:00.002+01:00

My " One-Day-One-Drawing-Resolution " continues and this his February's result. It's not always easy to return home from "work" and find the energy to create a masterpiece . But it's a good exercise and I think each drawing captures the day's mood. Enjoy !

( Click on image to enlarge )

This is Hilda a Bulldog that lives in Sweden and whose owner asked me to draw it . I was more than happy to do so ... !

Happy Valentines day !

2008-02-14T11:00:00.001+01:00

January

2008-01-31T14:16:00.000+01:00

One of my New Year's resolutions was to be more creative and to try and produce one drawing per day . Here is the result for the first month of this year .... ( click on image for bigger picture ) :

Happy 2008 !

2007-12-28T18:33:00.000+01:00

To celebrate the passing of 2007 I share with you the best X-Mas card I received this year . It's by my good friend Chris Shipton and depicts a truly heavenly scene !!! Enjoy !

The Mr. Big Collection 4

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The Mr. Big Collection 3

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The Mr.Big Collection 2

2007-12-20T16:33:00.000+01:00

1984

2007-10-30T14:17:00.001+01:00

That impossible year, the one we dreaded is here
When Big-Brother would rule our existence
All part of the plan, though not devised by one man
But strangely at our very insistence

Thoughts kept inside, our rebelliousness we hide
In a box tucked away in the attic
While our intelligence sinks, to a cruel savage brink
Behind the veil of a loyal fanatic

The ‘Party’ polices our mind; fearing what they’ll find
We bring up the veil in great haste
Only it turns out instead, we are easily read
Thought-crimes written all over our face

It also becomes clear, our children we should fear
They’ve learned the game of war very well
Playing hide-n-go-seek, they really spy-n-go-speak
To Big-Brother, of our traitorous nature they tell

Once Truth was reality, it used to be the Family
But the Party subordinates the truth
For its own power gain, we fight against it in vain
As it corrupts and brainwashes our youth

We should just give in, Big-Brother will certainly win
Surely it can’t hurt all that much
On propaganda we’ll feed, Party literature we’ll read
Our Telescreens will always keep us in touch

As we diligently train, to seal this truth inside our brain
And become confident that there is no other
Then the Party will bless, loyal subjects who confess:
“I have come to love my Big-Brother”

Copyright ©2004 Anthony Hall

A warm late summer night in Paris ...

2007-09-16T20:19:00.000+02:00

Happy 9/11 ....

2007-09-11T09:11:00.000+02:00

6 years of fun and games...

God bless America !

The Mr. Big Collection :

2007-09-04T18:59:00.000+02:00

My four-legged "muse" inspires me on a daily basis ... !

Clearly my artistic reputation is going to the dogs but I
can assure you that it is only a glimpse of things to come.

Not a beer in 7 days ...

2007-08-25T22:42:00.000+02:00

...because I accepted one of those " spur of the moment " bets ! Here is a quick drawing of what i fantasize about when i catch a reflection of myself ! And no end in sight...

Good Design 07 ( DDC Publication )

2007-08-25T17:54:00.000+02:00

featuring yours truly....!

Hardcover: 348 pages
Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel; 1 edition (June 2007)
Language: German, English
ISBN-10: 3764383836
ISBN-13: 978-3764383831

The Best man .

2007-08-10T23:24:00.000+02:00

This weekend I will depart for Germany to attend my best friends wedding . For this happy occasion I managed to persuade Silke Leffler to illustrate the invitations. She is a renowned and award-winning illustrator who is taking the world by storm. Therefor I am doubly grateful that she agreed to my little "deal" and found the time to create this masterpiece :

I hope the wedding will be as beautiful !!! Thank you Silke - I might be the Best man but you are truly the best illustrator !

Summer in the city ....

2007-07-22T20:32:00.000+02:00

After months of long lunches , sending tourists in the wrong direction and plenty of road rage , the Parisians have decided to take a break . In one of the holiest of french traditions they leave the city for 3-4 weeks and Paris is restored to its natural beauty.

It even inspired me to draw some flowers ! Enjoy them while they last .......

Aladdin And The Jinn (3).

2007-06-14T19:37:00.000+02:00

"Plan me a dome," said Aladdin,
"That is drawn like the dawn of the MOON,
When the sphere seems to rest on the mountains,
Half-hidden, yet full-risen soon."
Build me a dome," said Aladdin,"
That shall cause all young lovers to sigh,
The fullness of life and of beauty,
Peace beyond peace to the eye--
A palace of foam and of opal,
Pure moonlight without and within,
Where I may enthrone my sweet lady."
"I AM YOUR SLAVE," said the Jinn.

Vachel Lindsay

Aladdin And The Jinn (2)

2007-06-12T22:16:00.000+02:00

“Bring me old wines,” said Aladdin.
“I have been a starved pauper too long.
Serve them in vessels of jade and of shell,
Serve them with fruit and with song:—
Wines of pre-Adamite Sultans
Digged from beneath the black seas:—
New-gathered dew from the heavens
Dripped down from Heaven’s sweet trees,
Cups from the angels’ pale tables
That will make me both handsome and wise,
For I have beheld her, the princess,
Firelight and starlight her eyes.
Pauper I am, I would woo her.
And—let me drink wine, to begin,
Though the Koran expressly forbids it.”
“I AM YOUR SLAVE,” said the Jinn.

Aladdin and the Jinn

2007-06-11T21:53:00.000+02:00

"Bring me soft song," said Aladdin.
"This tailor-shop sings not at all.
Chant me a word of the twilight,
Of roses that mourn in the fall.
Bring me a song like hashish
That will comfort the stale and the sad,
For I would be mending my spirit,
Forgetting these days that are bad,
Forgetting companions too shallow,
Their quarrels and arguments thin,
Forgetting the shouting Muezzin:"--
"I AM YOUR SLAVE," said the Jinn.