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Fashionable woman holding guitar case and suitcase in airport terminal by Silke Bachmann

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Man and woman chatting at cafe table in colorful illustration by Silke Bachmann

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Woman in winter outfit and ski goggles with snowy mountains background by Silke Bachmann

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Illustration of woman using smartphone, by Silke Bachmann

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She couldn't be more stylistically versatile

Is there actually a style that she has not yet shown masterfully?

Silke has an extreme range of painting techniques and drawing styles. This makes her suitable for almost any task. Whether fashion drawings, portraits of people or old master oil paintings - Silke is masters it. Her main focus lies in the areas of advertising and editorial work.

Silke Bachmann, Hamburg (GER)

Languages: German, English, French

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What drew you to illustration/design? My parents forced me to become an illustrator. Just kidding! I drew a lot and all the time and with joy when I was little and so it came quite natural that I turned into a profession what I always liked the most. Do you have any formal design training? Yes, I studied illustration in Hamburg. My professors where Gisela Buehrmann and Wilhelm M. Busch. Where do you live? In the most beautiful city of the world- in Hamburg! I live very central and have only a few steps to the Alster. Can you describe your studio for me? My workplace is part of my apartment, where I live with my partner. I can easily jump from my bed to the desk, which is really convenient for tight jobs. I have three large boards with several art books, which I collected over the years. On the left hand side, there is an easel with canvas and opposite the drawing cupboard which holds the work that´s still done on paper or canvas. And then there is my workplace- a long desk with the iMac and still with some room for water colors and such. What is your biggest inspiration? The Port of Hamburg inspires me with it´s colors, forms and atmosphere- especially in the evening the light is magic. And people inspire me. I like it a lot to draw people while I am out. I am fascinated by the endless variety of personalities and physiognomies. How do you get the best ideas? I get the best ideas when I am relaxed and tuned out. With a Latte Macchiato for example. It´s important to have these lazy times. What technique do you use? I do both, work digitally as well as analog. The mix offers me a wide variety of options. For storyboards for example, I use the Cintiq, so it´s completely digital. For other, more time consuming projects, I might also do an original in oil. Tell us about a favorite project you have recently completed. Some time ago, I did a campaign for Volkswagen. For this I did 6 cubist paintings. The style was great and the development with the agency was a perfect cooperation. They won a gold medal in Montreux with it. What would be your dream job/Commission? I am dreaming of a production, a book, a comic or even an animated film, which I can do with my friends. I have a lot of friends who are also illustrators, cartoon artists or animators. The team is already in place… Who are your illustration heroes? There are several artists that I adore and worship, but for illustration it´s exclusively Wilhelm M. Busch- he was the greatest! His drawing skills and implicitness of his orchestration fascinate me. Unexcelled are his sketches that he did on the spot. Do you keep a sketch book? Sketchbooks fill my boards, most of them full, some still white. I always carry one with me. Lately I also work with the drawing apps on the iPad- a nice invention. But I will always keep my good old sketchbooks as well. What are your hobbies? Singing always interested me. 10 years ago, a friend gave me a singing lesson and since then it is my hobby. My favorites are songs by Adele at the moment and I love Jazz- Standards. If you were not an illustrator, what would you be? I think I would have tried to become a director. I am very interested in telling a story as a sequence of pictures, with as little dialog as possible. Who would you like to meet? It would be great to have a conversation with Tim Burton because I really like his films. My favorites are "Corpse Bride" and "Big Fish". I like his storytelling, his images and screwed characters. If you could travel back in time, where would you go to? The 20´s are a magic time to me. It was Berlins high period as culture was an important part of the public life. Many things were in upheaval and later, after 2 worldwars there was hope for a more peaceful time. Important artists lived at this time, like Picasso and Kandinsky. I imagine that it was very exciting to have lived in the 20´s. What kind of music do you listen to? I like Jazz and R´n B´. At the moment I like Janelle Monae the best! Her music is a mixture of Jazz, OutKast and film music- sensational! What is the funniest thing you have ever done? Oh dear, honestly, to describe the funniest thing is hard. It was probably really funny, that I played an entire show of "Al Bundy" with my friends as a birthday present for another friend. And she laughed! If you won the lottery, would you still work as illustrator? Giving up my lifestyle for money? No way! I would stay an illustrator. But- probably I would do more free paintings and graphics. Do you collect anything? I am not a great collector, not a hunter either. I collect impressions. Do you have a favorite game? Not really a favorite game, but I like playing poker with friends. You can also inthuse me for a game of "Mau-Mau" (quite similar to "Switch" in the UK)

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Website: Art Renewal Center Das ist ein riesiges digitales Museum! Arbeitswerkzeug: der Aquarellkasten Kunstgalerie: Das Bucerius Kunst Forum Laden: Kaufrausch Cafe: Bar Tabac Essen: „Kartoffelpuffer" würde jetzt Loriot antworten - und recht hat er! Getränk: Tja, ... es klingt vielleicht dekadent, aber ich liebe Champagner - gut, ein Cremant tut's auch.

Black and white sketch of a man in a tricorn hat by Silke Bachmann

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Young man with blond hair pointing sideways, illustration by Silke Bachmann

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Man in dark suit posing thoughtfully with woman in red sweater behind, by Silke Bachmann

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Cartoon man in green suit holding a glass and smiling

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Woman sitting on chair talking on vintage rotary phone by Silke Bachmann

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Colorful abstract portrait of woman by Silke Bachmann

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Illustration of woman with four dogs and a bird by Silke Bachmann

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Pink pigs flying using helicopter propellers attached to their backs

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Three men sitting in front of a large crowd, sketch style illustration.

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Two business people holding yellow toy cars, lifting legs by Silke Bachmann

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Man in suit sitting on chair over red SPD flag by Silke Bachmann

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Woman kissing surprised man on cheek in black and white cartoon

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Smiling cartoon character holding violin and bow

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Illustration of German officials with COVID-19 virus, vaccine, and ambulance by Silke Bachmann

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Swim suit woman sleeping at beach - An illustration by Silke Bachmann

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Fahion lady in red hair - An illustration by Silke Bachmann

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Retro illustration of woman changing light bulb

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Children playing musical instruments and singing in an illustration by Silke Bachmann

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People listening to piano music in a garden gazebo by Silke Bachmann

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Black and white stylized portrait of a man with cityscape background by Silke Bachmann

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Illustration of man in black suit kicking, holding briefcase by Silke Bachmann

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Business man and woman climbing steps, illustration by Silke Bachmann

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Pop art woman with diamond ring saying she loves diamonds

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Illustration of a man in a blue suit standing with hand in pocket by Silke Bachmann

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Man in red jacket leaning on black classic car, illustration by Silke Bachmann

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Vector portrait of an older man wearing a blue suit by Silke Bachmann

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Mother and daughter having a conversation, child holding teddy bear

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Cartoon of polar bear and penguin holding climate protest sign by Silke Bachmann

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Watercolor painting of a woman with short hair looking sideways

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Comic panels showing sailing and city waterfront with people on a boat

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Lightning storm over modern city skyline with tall skyscrapers

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Three men in suits and hats walking, artwork by Silke Bachmann

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Stylized golden portrait of a woman by Silke Bachmann

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Children and frog by a castle pond in a bright green landscape by Silke Bachmann

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Illustration of a smiling couple dancing closely with hearts above.

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Teacher juggling many tasks while talking to a student holding tea

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COVID-19 vaccines Pfizer, Moderna, BioNTech, AstraZeneca with vaccination center, by Silke Bachmann

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water color illustration of smiling man potrait

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Lady fashion illustration by Silke Bachmann

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Line drawing of woman listening to music

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Child in toy car with teddy bear, illustration by Silke Bachmann

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Anton biting a carrot, character from Dem Gemüse auf der Spur by Silke Bachmann

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Pastiche Illustration of furniture by Silke Bachmann

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Minimalist line portrait of a woman by Silke Bachmann

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Digital portrait of woman with red hair by Silke Bachmann

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Illustration of woman diving underwater with coral and fish below

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Watercolor floral bouquet with orange and purple flowers by Silke Bachmann

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Man with dreadlocks sitting on green car hood by Silke Bachmann

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Black and white portrait of a woman with flowing hair by Silke Bachmann

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Illustration of man balancing on one leg holding frying pan by Silke Bachmann

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Surfer fights dark villain with energy surfboard in comic panels.

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Smiling woman with dark hair and striped top in illustration by Silke Bachmann

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Stylish African American couple illustration by Silke Bachmann

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Stressed man surrounded by virus and health icons by Silke Bachmann

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Hands reaching for Chinese passports with pandas and city skyline in background.

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Fashion illustration of a woman in a hat and coat, artwork by Silke Bachmann

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Illustration of food & Drink in a restaurant

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Man in black suit dropping papers, illustration by Silke Bachmann

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Woman eating sandwich while walking, carrying backpack with groceries by Silke Bachmann

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Illustration of woman showing five different expressive gestures by Silke Bachmann

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Illustration of diverse children learning science and math by Silke Bachmann

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Drawing of a man playing a saxophone with musical notes

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Woman drinking coffee and sorting papers on a round table

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Nude woman sleeping at beach - An illustration by Silke Bachmann

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Renoir Kopie floral painterly illustration

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Child eating meals at different times of the day by Silke Bachmann

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Women scarf fashion - An illustration by Silke Bachmann

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Cartoon black-and-white cow standing on grass by Silke Bachmann

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