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Kölle Alaaf!!!
The Cologne Carnival, known as “Kölner Karneval” in German, is a festive highlight that engulfs the city of Cologne with vibrant celebrations each year. This centuries-old festival is deeply rooted in local tradition and is one of the largest street carnivals in Europe. The festivities kick off on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at 11:11 AM and reach their peak during the six days leading up to Ash Wednesday.
A central tradition of the Carnival is the spirited cry of “Kölle Alaaf!”—a local expression meaning “Cologne above all!” This phrase encapsulates the pride and joy of the city’s residents during the festivities. Participants, dressed in elaborate costumes, parade through the streets, with floats and groups performing humorous skits and satirical commentaries on current events. The highlight is the Rose Monday Parade, where hundreds of thousands of spectators line the streets to watch the colorful procession.
The Cologne Carnival is not just a time for joyous revelry; it also fosters a sense of community and belonging, as people from all walks of life come together to celebrate their cultural heritage. Through its unique blend of tradition, humor, and local pride, the Carnival continues to be a cherished event, drawing visitors from around the globe to experience the unforgettable spirit of “Kölle Alaaf!”
Innsbruck - Winter
Innsbruck, nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, is renowned for its profound connection to winter sports, particularly skiing. This picturesque city not only offers breathtaking views but also serves as a gateway to numerous ski resorts, making it a haven for ski enthusiasts from around the world. Innsbruck has hosted the Winter Olympics twice, first in 1964 and again in 1976, cementing its reputation as a premier destination for winter sports.
The city is surrounded by imposing mountains, such as the Nordkette, which are easily accessible via modern cable cars. These peaks provide a variety of ski slopes, catering to both beginners and seasoned professionals. Beyond alpine skiing, Innsbruck is also a popular spot for snowboarding, ski jumping, and cross-country skiing.
Aquarium
a painting became a digital artwork! Every little fish, the plants, the stones, the bubbles got a seperate layer.
It was ready for animation!
Now on blockchain and available as NFT! 1-5/5
The ocean floor on our planet is about 80% completely unknown. That is why underwater worlds are so fascinating.
The picture “Aquarium” was originally an acrylic painting on canvas. It was digitized so that every little fish, every plant, every stone, and the air bubbles were redrawn and placed on separate layers. This way, everything had the necessary freedom of movement. Now, everything could move independently of the background and be animated. It took a long process to separate each detail and bring it to life “by hand” with animation software.
AI was not involved 😊
Actually a real estate management clerk, I have been an artist since I was 5 years old.
Painting on canvas and wood has always been my passion. Recently, I have shifted my passion to the digital realm. I use photos of my paintings as a base and layer each detail of the image. This is how the digital image is created. Then, I can animate the individual layers. I have studied this procedure for months and am fully passionate about it.
I love nature and our surroundings. My preference remains typical city views and landscapes in the pop art style. Next, I will present my series on the Loreley, a famous legendary figure from the Rhine.
by the way: I support the aid organization unicef. I donate 10% of all proceeds, cryptoart or analogue art, to the children of the world and I am happy about every order.
Citylights
Here will be a collection around the world. My cities, my landscapes, the different people, the spirit around the world. It starts in Munich.
My colourful paintings of the world in digitized art brought to life…
Wiesn
It starts in September in München, one of the big apples of Germany.
3 unique animated Clips, created by digitzing a one-of-a-kind original painting. It perfectly captures the athmosphere of dirndls, beer, and good spirits. A digital keepsake of the world’s largest folk festival.
upcoming NFT for my Collection Citylights: Monte Carlo
This handmade painting will soon be an animated Clip!!!
The Beauty is sitting in front of Casino Monte Carlo, the heart of Monaco. She looks sad despite all her wealth and the luxury around her. What does she think?
Monaco is a tiny, independent city-state on France’s Mediterranean coast known for its luxurious casinos, marinas and the prestigious Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, held once a year in the streets of the principality.
Here are 3 digital clips, all created from an analog painting. Every piece is unique and only available once.
Creating it was complex and required around 50 hours of work.
More Citylights are following…
soon.....
upcoming collection
Bored on the Rock
this is Loreley....
can someone be so innocent?
50 different digital paintings, each fit s in the story. These pieces were created analogously to my 5 painted images, which are displayed on different walls in various cities. I took these paintings, completely digitized them, split them into layers, and animated them using animation software. There are 10 sets of 5 images each. These 5 images tell the story, as shown. Each image is entirely unique from the others. You can collect all 5 matching images in each set. Every full-set holder will receive a surprise!! Of course you can also purchase one piece. However, that would split up the sets, but never mind… This collection will soon be ready…More information then…
Bettina Breitkopf: "I created this short story almost 15 Jears ago. Now it reaches the crypto space..."
more Information soon....
the story:
There is an old legend telling about a water nymph, that sat on the Loreley Rock near the River Rhein. She sat there, singing her song and combing her long hair. The fishermen gazed up at her spellbound, losing control…Loreley laughed as she saw them fighting for their lives. When one of the men tried to stop her, she whistled for her waterhorse and rode into the River… what a coward!!
Indeed, due to the dangerous currents in the Rhine at the Loreley Rock in St. Goar, there were many accidents back then and ships sank. It was a very scary part of the waterstreet but ships had to pass ist, because it was the main route for them.
This is a little preview: Loreley 1 green
the Oniginal: Bronze Statue in St. Goar at Loreley-Rock
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