Felix Scheinberger x pigment arts pen: The illustrator shows insights into his art hacks and much more
In the campaign #welovebadideas, we’re working with illustrator and urban sketcher Felix Scheinberger to show you how important it is to allow for 'bad' ideas. Learn more about Felix, his unconventional approaches and be inspired by his tips and techniques on this page.
The mother of many brilliant ideas... are bad ideas.
About Felix
Felix Scheinberger, an inspiring illustrator and author from Berlin, stands out thanks to his lively pieces of art and impressive teaching methods, which often focus on urban scenes and characterful figures. With passion and creativity, he has published numerous books on illustration, urban sketching and drawing and is currently passing on his knowledge and enthusiasm for design at the University of Münster.
One of his favourite tools is the STAEDTLER pigment brush pen and the STAEDTLER pigment liner, with which he brings his works to life. In the spirit of #welovebadideas, we celebrate the beauty of imperfect ideas and remember that even the wildest and most imperfect concepts can spark true brilliance. Together with Felix, we want to encourage you not to give up too early, because even bad ideas can turn into something extraordinary.
Discover the pigment arts pen range with the innovative Multi Ink
The range includes high-quality brush pens, soft brush pens, calligraphy pens and a pigment pen with round tip.
Art hacks by Felix Scheinberger
How to pimp up your watercolour paints
In this kind of hack, Felix shows you how to take your watercolour art to the next level with the pigment arts pens. Learn how to use it to enhance colours and create cool highlights - simply and creatively!
Working in greyscales
Learn how to create stunning light and shadow effects with greyscales and how to add depth and contrast to your artworks by using grey shades in a targeted way!
Drawing people in motion – with silhouettes
Learn how to draw people in motion from Felix here. Start with a rough silhouette drawn with a light pencil, then add more layers step by step.
From eyes to animals – creative drawing with simple shapes
Simple shapes can be transformed into so much more. For example, start with a pair of eyes and make different animals out of them by drawing the rest of the body. You can do the same with cut-out shapes. Let your creativity run wild!
Discover shapes in flecks – creative pareido oil technique
Discover the beauty of imperfection and be inspired by randomly painted marks! With this technique, you can create completely new shapes and images from a simple blotch or stain. Let your imagination run wild and see what can be magicked out of the imperfect!
