I am a passionate artist and rediscovered art on a trip to Italy in 2021. Even as a teacher, I came into contact with art a lot, but only passively. The picturesque streets of Malcesine on Lake Garda with their many galleries made my heart beat faster. After my return trip, I couldn't help but buy canvases and brushes and get active myself. In 2022 I tried a lot of different techniques and it took me a while to find my style. At least I was clear about what style I wanted to pursue. I got stuck on raw canvases. For me, these natural materials, whether cotton or linen, have a special appeal. I love furnishings that radiate naturalness and minimalism. This also includes materials from nature. The colors are particularly effective on a raw fabric. I prefer to paint with pastel colors and light brush strokes to give my paintings a certain lightness. Lightness is also a big keyword in my life. During my burnout and depression, I decided to give up my job as a primary school teacher and also leave my civil servant status behind. I made this decision when I traveled a lot in the van through Europe during my sabbatical and this different concept of life showed me that life has so much more to offer. I founded my Instagram page at the end of January 2023 and am very happy that I took this step. My paintings have already found a place in many parts of Europe and it always makes me happy to see that my art touches people, makes others happy and that my message behind the paintings reaches you. By leaving the civil service and starting my own business in the summer of 2024, I gave up my security to some extent, but I moved more towards freedom and meaning. And that somehow feels right.