It took around 20h of work. I was up until 1AM yesterday, but it was worth it: I made a 4min-video about the NGO/CBO "Suubi Teen MOPS Uganda", for a big upcoming online charity event (behind-the-scenes pictures down below). With your help, we potentially have the chance to raise thousands…
We had our own little second-hand-store at our school. Students brought their good second-hand clothes, we (I and a team) sorted the stuff and set it up with some decorations and tea and cookies. Apart from saving money and material on clothes, we wanted to raise money for the non-profit…
Normally, the 3000-soul town I study in is not exactly lively. But once a year, the Christmas Market changes that picture entirely: The vendors open their booths, music plays, and hundreds of people crowd the streets. Our seminary participated in this event, and I was there with them. I sold…
I would like to take the opportunity to recap the year, and thank those of you who followed along with me. Thank you to everyone who supports me, in what ever way. Everyone who comments, likes and shares my work, online or in real life, that really means something to…
Yesterday, I spent the afternoon creating a collage sign. Today, that sign was out on the annual Christmas market down in the village: I, and a few other students set up a booth there, so we could get in touch witht the locals a little. We sold cotton candy, handmade…
Big announcement for anyone in Karlsruhe/Mannheim region: Now you can get "Five Friends/Fünf Freunde"-postcards at the Christian bookstores in Mannheim and Karlsruhe! The money I make from these cards will sponsor the FRRME, an organisation that provides practical help to refugees and war victims of the Middle East. I want…
I am supporting the FRRME with my Patreon-site. Here are some updates on the urgent situation. From the facebook feed Because I Love Peace (https://www.facebook.com/Becauseilovepeace) I have been providing for this 'UN-protected' camp for more than three days on a raw. There are a couple of definitions for the word…
It's spring break and will be for about 8 weeks. This means no lectures, but it doesn't mean no art! I will be doing a lot of stuff, but here are... The Top 5 Projects for the Spring Break: 1. Paint 5 oil paintings (school work) 2. Take part in…
I said the painting would be done by tuesday night, and so it was. Here it is: House at the End of the Road. This is the biggest picture I have done so far, 110x120cm (3' 8''x4'). It is done in oil on canvas. This is work number 3 for…
I am raising money for the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East (FRRME) with my Patreon site. Here are some updates on what the FRRME are doing (as of Jan 13, 2015): - St George's Hospital and Church in Baghdad are doing well, despite terrible conditions in…
Hi Everyone! Here is my new Patreon-site! It's a crowdfunding platform where you can support creators and their content. I will use it for my art, but the first $2000 I make will go to the FRRME, because they are an amazing organisation that makes a big difference in Iraq.…
Here is my all new own Patreon-site! Patreon is a crowdfunding-platform where people can support creators of any kind. And when you support creators, you get rewards back! I will use this site for my own support in the future, but first I want to use it to sponsor refugees.…
I see the war on IS going on and all the people who are refugees because of it. I wanted to raise money for these people and wanted to do something original. So I decided to paint a picture of syrian refugee kids and to get sponsors for it. The…