” For 2022, we would like to have an art calendar full of positive energy. In 12 monthly pictures we simply want to spread pure joy and happiness. So this year’s theme of our painting competition is “Joy & Happiness” says Barbara Knipper, the organiser of the annual calendar competition at Hahnemühle. The theme and…
They have been chosen: the 12 winners of our annual painting competition for the art calendar 2020. “In action” was the hot topic – not easy, but very exciting. Many former participants and many more new ones submitted their pictures. We are happy about a new record! The 600 participants from 42 countries submitted more…
“One hell of a sketchbook …” is calling Pedro Alves aka dk_limp our new watercolour book with accordion folding on instagram. The Portuguese architect and artist was one of the first to test the product of demand by many Urban Sketchers, Daily Painters or New Watercolor fans. The “ZigZag book” in fanfold style is the…
This year, our calendar painting competition revolved around the colour red. An open theme, determined only by this primary colour. We asked you to take a journey and experience the power of what this colour can incite. “Work in a figurative way or create abstract works of art. Express yourself with the most powerful of…
Hahnemühle´s Watercolour Postcards are real bestsellers and now also available with a matt paper surface. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the artist editions, the paper manufacturer launched cold pressed postcards in the limited metal boxes beside the rough postcards which already have collector status in their limited edition treasure box. Those who…
Three current trends – one universal artist. Alexa Dilla will be presenting this year’s novelties at the Creativeworld trade show to visitors at the Hahnemühle stand. We look forward to welcoming an artist who has traveled the world and delivers outstanding workshops. For many years Alexa had been a residential artist on a cruise ship.…
A watercolour by and with Marina Abramova Up to now, people tend to believe that watercolours suit just landscape and flower painting particularly well. Today I will paint an excavator to demonstrate that watercolour painting offers far more possibilities. And don’t be afraid, this will be anything but technical drawing where every detail has to…
Un cappucci per favore – one morning in Venice A guest article by Alexa Dilla Who actually is painting the pictures for Hahnemühle’s Watercolour Postcard Box? For the jubilee edition, the 10th edition of the small metal boxes with the watercolour postcards, we asked Alexa Dilla. With her fresh, urban picture ‘La dolce vita’ in…
Hahnemühle´s 2018 Calendar Painting Competition – Shortlist for a “Maritime World” Rolling waves, majestic sea animals, rural coastal landscapes and colourful beach life … Everything that is classically nautical can be found in our exclusive 2018 Hahnemühle FineArt Calendar. We therefore proudly present the video of shortlisted calendar paintings. Thank you to ALL participants who took…
A red-bellied apple, two ripe pears, a bouquet of white marguerites – a colourful still life painting by Gerard Hendriks decorates the Hahnemühle box filled with 30 watercolour postcards. It is the 9th edition of the postcard box, which is launched annually in a limited edition. The small metal boxes with the changing cover motifs…