Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
\n- Born in 1960 in Altlandsberg near Berlin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Grew up in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg<\/span><\/li>\n
- Married with four adult children and five grandchildren<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap height=”250px”]My creativity with colours was inspired very early on by the artwork of my grandfather, the local painter Max Maertins from Neuenhagen. But it was in 2014 when I found the time to reflect on my artistic roots that I finally discovered my own creative path.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622306777187{margin-left: 50px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image css_position=”relative;display: table;margin:0 auto” css_animation=”zoomIn” id=”cz_54896″ image=”10706″ sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”][\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”top”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap]_<\/span>
Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
\n- Born in 1960 in Altlandsberg near Berlin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Grew up in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg<\/span><\/li>\n
- Married with four adult children and five grandchildren<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap height=”120px”]My creativity with colours was inspired very early on by the artwork of my grandfather, the local painter Max Maertins from Neuenhagen. But it was in 2014 when I found the time to reflect on my artistic roots that I finally discovered my own creative path.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622306829152{margin-left: 50px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image css_position=”relative;display: table;margin:0 auto” css_animation=”zoomIn” id=”cz_54896″ image=”10706″ sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”][\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”top”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap]_<\/span>
Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
\n- Born in 1960 in Altlandsberg near Berlin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Grew up in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg<\/span><\/li>\n
- Married with four adult children and five grandchildren<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap height=”120px”][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307664102{margin-left: 50px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image css_position=”relative;display: table;margin:0 auto” css_animation=”zoomIn” id=”cz_54896″ image=”10706″ sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”][\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”top”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap][cz_gap]My creativity with colours was inspired very early on by the artwork of my grandfather, the local painter Max Maertins from Neuenhagen. But it was in 2014 when I found the time to reflect on my artistic roots that I finally discovered my own creative path.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”]_<\/span>
Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Born in 1960 in Altlandsberg near Berlin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Grew up in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg<\/span><\/li>\n
- Married with four adult children and five grandchildren<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][cz_image css_position=”relative;display: table;margin:0 auto” css_animation=”zoomIn” id=”cz_66677″ image=”10706″ sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”][\/cz_image][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_gap]My creativity with colours was inspired very early on by the artwork of my grandfather, the local painter Max Maertins from Neuenhagen. But it was in 2014 when I found the time to reflect on my artistic roots that I finally discovered my own creative path.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][cz_gap height=”100px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]<\/div>
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<\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap height=”100px”]\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap height=”100px”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_gap]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][cz_gap height=”70px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307394795{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]_<\/span>
\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307436211{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]
_<\/span>\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622308043245{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”]
_<\/span>\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307406957{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_77508″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>| \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_gap height=”20px”]
_<\/span>\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist,
Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
\n- Born in 1960 in Altlandsberg near Berlin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Grew up in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg<\/span><\/li>\n
- Married with four adult children and five grandchildren<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap height=”120px”]My creativity with colours was inspired very early on by the artwork of my grandfather, the local painter Max Maertins from Neuenhagen. But it was in 2014 when I found the time to reflect on my artistic roots that I finally discovered my own creative path.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622306829152{margin-left: 50px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image css_position=”relative;display: table;margin:0 auto” css_animation=”zoomIn” id=”cz_54896″ image=”10706″ sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”][\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”top”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap]_<\/span>
Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
\n- Born in 1960 in Altlandsberg near Berlin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Grew up in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg<\/span><\/li>\n
- Married with four adult children and five grandchildren<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap height=”120px”][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307664102{margin-left: 50px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image css_position=”relative;display: table;margin:0 auto” css_animation=”zoomIn” id=”cz_54896″ image=”10706″ sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”][\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”top”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap][cz_gap]My creativity with colours was inspired very early on by the artwork of my grandfather, the local painter Max Maertins from Neuenhagen. But it was in 2014 when I found the time to reflect on my artistic roots that I finally discovered my own creative path.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”]_<\/span>
Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Born in 1960 in Altlandsberg near Berlin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Grew up in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg<\/span><\/li>\n
- Married with four adult children and five grandchildren<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][cz_image css_position=”relative;display: table;margin:0 auto” css_animation=”zoomIn” id=”cz_66677″ image=”10706″ sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”][\/cz_image][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_gap]My creativity with colours was inspired very early on by the artwork of my grandfather, the local painter Max Maertins from Neuenhagen. But it was in 2014 when I found the time to reflect on my artistic roots that I finally discovered my own creative path.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][cz_gap height=”100px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap height=”100px”]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap height=”100px”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_gap]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][cz_gap height=”70px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307394795{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]_<\/span>
\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307436211{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]
_<\/span>\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622308043245{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”]
_<\/span>\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307406957{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_77508″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>| \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_gap height=”20px”]
_<\/span>\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist,
Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
\n- Born in 1960 in Altlandsberg near Berlin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Grew up in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg<\/span><\/li>\n
- Married with four adult children and five grandchildren<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap height=”120px”][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307664102{margin-left: 50px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image css_position=”relative;display: table;margin:0 auto” css_animation=”zoomIn” id=”cz_54896″ image=”10706″ sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”][\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”top”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap][cz_gap]My creativity with colours was inspired very early on by the artwork of my grandfather, the local painter Max Maertins from Neuenhagen. But it was in 2014 when I found the time to reflect on my artistic roots that I finally discovered my own creative path.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”]_<\/span>
Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Born in 1960 in Altlandsberg near Berlin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Grew up in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg<\/span><\/li>\n
- Married with four adult children and five grandchildren<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][cz_image css_position=”relative;display: table;margin:0 auto” css_animation=”zoomIn” id=”cz_66677″ image=”10706″ sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”][\/cz_image][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_gap]My creativity with colours was inspired very early on by the artwork of my grandfather, the local painter Max Maertins from Neuenhagen. But it was in 2014 when I found the time to reflect on my artistic roots that I finally discovered my own creative path.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][cz_gap height=”100px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap height=”100px”]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap height=”100px”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_gap]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][cz_gap height=”70px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307394795{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]_<\/span>
\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307436211{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]
_<\/span>\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622308043245{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”]
_<\/span>\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307406957{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_77508″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>| \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_gap height=”20px”]
_<\/span>\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist,
Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Born in 1960 in Altlandsberg near Berlin<\/span><\/li>\n
- Grew up in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg<\/span><\/li>\n
- Married with four adult children and five grandchildren<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][cz_image css_position=”relative;display: table;margin:0 auto” css_animation=”zoomIn” id=”cz_66677″ image=”10706″ sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:2px;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”][\/cz_image][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_gap]My creativity with colours was inspired very early on by the artwork of my grandfather, the local painter Max Maertins from Neuenhagen. But it was in 2014 when I found the time to reflect on my artistic roots that I finally discovered my own creative path.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][cz_gap height=”100px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap height=”100px”]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap height=”100px”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_gap]
\n- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][cz_gap height=”70px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307394795{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]_<\/span>
\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307436211{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]
_<\/span>\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622308043245{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”]
_<\/span>\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/cz_image][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307406957{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_77508″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
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_<\/span>\n- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist,
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- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]
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- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap height=”100px”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”]
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- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”]<\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][cz_gap]
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- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][cz_gap height=”70px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307394795{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]_<\/span>
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- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush <\/span> | \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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At Axel Kentsch’s studio in a colour rush \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>| \u00a9 Birgit Maertins<\/span><\/p>\n
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- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist,
- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
- The painter and sculptor, Ernst Leonhardt<\/strong><\/a><\/span> from Berlin and the exceptional artist, Axel Kentsch<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>in Es Carritxo\/Mallorca both exerted particular influences on me during this early stage. I spent many hours at Axel\u2019s side in his studio exchanging ideas with him about the \u201creal seeing\u201d and art and colours. Eventually, under his guidance as his first student, I practised my own first designs and painting projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][cz_image fx_hover=”cz_image_simple_fade” size=”large” parallax_h=”vmouse” mparallax=”3″ css_animation=”fadeInUp” id=”cz_56501″ image=”10716″ anim_delay=”300ms” sk_css=”border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#ffffff;box-shadow:1px 1px 3px 0px #848484;”]<\/p>\n
- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][cz_gap height=”70px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1622307394795{padding-top: -10px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]
- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”]
- My paintings are mainly created in acrylic and oil but I am constantly expanding on this classic base by experimenting with various materials and surfaces by producing collages. I am constantly interchanging ideas with other artists, face to face and online, and these interactions give me inspiration for new ideas and techniques. I allow myself to be guided by the magic of colours and by my moods. In 2019 I moved to a finca that offers me enough space to work comfortably and the surrounding nature in all its abundance regularly invites me to surprising encounters and amazing observations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>_<\/span><\/div><\/div>[cz_gap][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-xs”][cz_gap height=”100px”]