


Paulina Dornblut
about me and my work as an illustrator
Since the first time I held a crayon as a toddler, creating art has been my favorite pastime. Well… that, and squeezing liverwurst sandwiches between my fingers. Thankfully, I dropped that lovely habit before starting kindergarten and in the meantime, I also became a vegetarian.
Although many things have changed since those early years, art continues to be my anchor, passion and tether. However, when I graduated from high school in 2011, I lacked the courage to pursue a creative career. Instead, I pursued another interest of mine and studied science. Unsurprisingly, I chose the most colorful and gaudy science of all: chemistry.
The years I spent earning a Master’s Degree also served as my creative sabbatical. In childhood, painting and drawing had offered me so much: a retreat from daily life, time to dream, and a form of stability. However, it took nearly six years for me to pick up a paintbrush again.

What began as delicate strokes in a sketchbook during a vacation quickly became an emboldened wave of creativity that can no longer be stopped. I am happy to now call myself an illustrator and since that pivotal time, I have also designed logos, created wedding invitations, and fulfilled many personal visions. Perhaps the most fun was designing a stamp for invitations to a wreath-making workshop.
The world around me greatly inspires my illustrations, be it at home in Leipzig, or on the road while traveling. I love to capture the colors, the light, and the atmosphere around me, highlighting small details that are often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
My years in the chemistry lab taught me to be experimental and curious and these qualities inform my approach to illustration. For me, making art is a journey of discovery. I love learning new techniques and although watercolors and colored pencils are most portable and convenient to use out of the studio, I am always exploring new creative methods. Most recently, I experimented with using bleach to alter the chemical properties of my paints and am currently practicing linoleum printing techniques.
I know that beauty can arise when we least expect it and am excited to be able to connect with you to create meaning through color, form, and shared vision. If you would like to work together on a project, please contact me! I’d love to hear from you.

AMY:
Franziska:
how others describe my work:
Your art invokes a sense of wonder and freedom.
Wild, cheerful, colorful - everything but boring.
Anne:
Emilia:
Warm, romantic, empathetic.
Very vivid.
Georg:
Elli:
Detached from perfect lines in combination with bright colors.
Feminine and warm with a sense of carefree serenity.
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