"What a gift art is!
Expressing the beauty of thoughts
through pictures is true magic."
Hi, my name is Romina and I am a digital artist. I paint dreamy illustrations on an interactive surface that transfers the movement and pressure of the pen onto the computer screen. I have always loved to paint and draw. Moreover, I used to be passionate about playing with toys. If you have kids, you know what I mean when you watch them play. The sparkle in their eyes, the exciting face when they drift away into their own fantasy world. Can YOU remember what this feeling was like? These moments full of joy, the magic exploration of the world’s playground? Nothing could hold us back, right? Yeah, my imagination was bursting, too. I was full of energy and enthusiasm. It was like a fairytale. Until one day when my childhood imagination disappeared. Here is the full story:
In primary and even secondary school, I was daydreaming all the time. I remember how my teachers used to say, “Mina, you need to focus!” My reaction as a stubborn little girl: I continued daydreaming, pretending I could turn my teachers into green mute frogs that were playing “Comfortably Numb” by Pink Floyd on their tiny bagpipes. At home, mom and dad were watching the news on TV. I was hiding behind the sofa, so they didn’t know I was there. I heard them saying, “This is a bad world, so much crime, so much sadness...” My reaction as a stubborn little girl: I continued daydreaming, pretending my best friend was a giant dragon who smelled like oranges and chocolate. He rescued all people in need. All they had to do is to jump on his back and off the dragon flew.
I also had a wooden train called Mr. Woodpacker. The best thing about Mr. Woodpacker was that I could drive the engine by only using my voice: “CHOOO CHOOO!” I was such a skilled train driver! This particular train stopped anywhere: Panama, Wonderland or Treasure Island. Its main station was the fluffy rug in our kids room. This rug sometimes transformed into Aladdin‘s rug. Sitting on it, I was able to fly away from the tiny room I shared with my younger brother.
I built all kinds of Lego houses, too: single-family houses, skyscrapers and even castles. However, the toys I loved the most were my pens: crayons, markers and coloured pencils. I used them everywhere: on white paper, on my barbie‘s face, or on my favorite canvas: the white walls of our living room.
My digital artwork dignifies the enchanted world of childhood imagination. The magic of seeing through the eyes of a child is expressed by my colourful and often surreal illustration style. Fascination and the urge to explore are natural for every child. However, as we age, we strive for routine and a structured life.
My artistic process rediscovers, in a whimsical way, the seemingly lost naïvety. Innocent emotions are allowed to blossom again, free from judgment.
My art comes to life by using a tablet with an interactive work surface, revoking memories when I was a 13-year-old girl: It was my first computer that let me lean towards the joy of creating digital paintings. The child-like affection for play remains vital until today. Dreams, nature, travel, animals, houses and human psychology comprise the main themes of my art. Partly pastel, partly vibrant colours communicate my emotions. The cohesive style consists of a touch of vintage, naïve art and flat design elements. A fairytale feeling connected with mystery and fantasy underlines the power of childhood symbolism.
My artistic goal is to immerse the viewer into the child-like imaginary, rediscovering and embracing the world’s playground with a curiousity-driven mind.
My day starts with a delicious cup of coffee, while I am collecting ideas for my new digital work. Once I have an idea, I draw a sketch which will be scanned and transferred to my computer. The next step is to vectorize my sketch in Adobe Illustrator and adding final details in Adobe Photoshop.
The files for the final artwork will be prepared for more than fourty different products which you can find in my online stores (see full list here). This takes quite a long time, hence I have to finally add descriptions, keywords, translations etc. once the product comes "to life". Besides creating digital artwork, I am working half-time in an art publishing company. The period between September and December is very busy there, so there might be less new artworks in those months.
Style
I create dreamy art with a touch of vintage, minimal art and flat design elements. Choosing the right colours and textures that communicate emotional messages is of prime importance for my designs. Besides, I am really passionate about adding a fairytale feeling and also a touch of mystery and surrealism to my works. When the viewer drifts away into his or her own magical place somewhere in their imagination, then this is the most beautiful compliment I can receive.
Inspiration
I get my inspiration from my lovely husband, great
conversations with people and unforgettable moments in nature. Besides, I love books and music. To put it more simply: all those little, magical things happening throughout the day. I am a big fan of actor Benedict Cumberbatch, watching him perform definitely inspires me a lot too.
Dear Dreamers,
I want to thank you for all your lovely messages through email and social media. It is such an amazing feeling to know that you are out there looking at my art! Either if you are from Australia, Europe, Asia or Iceland :)
I cannot thank you enough for your lovely encouragement!
Again, thank you all for your support, kind words, likes, purchases, subscriptions, interest, your help and all your kindness!
Without you it wouldn't be possible to live my dream!
Yours, Mina
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As a digital artist I spend most of my working time in front of my computer. Thus it is my duty and pleasure to find a healthy balance
between my work and nature. Together with my wonderful husband the project
"Schwebewesen Photography"
has come to life.
We both are hobby photographers who are inspired by the beauty of nature. Fresh air and all those wonderful visual impressions are our best brain food - especially helping me to find ideas for my digital art, too. Now this is what I call a fantastic combination... just like the two of us :)
Our love for each other and nature gives us energy and joy in life. Wherever we look as a happy couple, together we discover the magic given by life.
Having experienced awesome camping and road trips throughout England and Iceland we know that there is still much more joy for us to see!
We want to share this joy with you - expressing it through our pictures!
Enjoy!
Mina & Olli
We mainly focus on landscape photography. Living in Austria/Tyrol we take pictures during our weekend walks or bike tours. Therefore our photographs consist mainly of mountain photographs, dreamy cloud pictures, fairy-tale forest photos or dormant shots of beautiful lakes and streams.
With our faithful four-fendered friend, our Toyota Landcruiser, we discover exciting and marvellous places outside Austria.
Especially Northern countries have kept us astonished and absolutely speechless.
Everyone who knows me is up to date with my passion and love for England.
In 2013 we started to explore this lovely island. On the one hand we enjoy all the colorful hustle and bustle of London,
on the other hand melancholic, lonely bays, fantastic beaches and sleepy places in South England and Wales.
During our Iceland trip in 2016 we were fascinated by the different looks of the sky. Another very special experience we will remember forever: listening to the sound of silence in the middle of the Icelandic desert.
Besides Northern countries we also enjoy (besides delicious food and dreamy red wine)
the impressive architecture, narrow streets and medieval buildings in Italy.
Cameras:
Nikon D750 Full-Frame DSLR
Sony RX100 Mark I
Lenses:
Nikkor 16-35mm 4.0G Nano Super Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
Nikkor 20mm 1.8G ED Nano Super Wide-Angle Lens
Nikkor 50mm 1.8G Normal Angle Lens
Nikkor 24-120mm 4.0G ED Nano Zoom Lens
Nikkor 85mm 1.4D Portait Lens
Nikkor 70-200 4.0G Nano Tele-Zoom Lens
Mina und Olli were here:
Tyrol, Southern Tyrol
Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland
Egypt, Turkey
Denmark, Belgium
Iceland, Faröe Island
England
Mina und Olli Wishlist:
New Zealand
Nepal
Lofoten
Romina Lutz
Werbegrafik Design
Gerhart-Hauptmann-Straße 20
6020 Innsbruck | Austria
mail me:
romina.lutz@inode.at