© 2012 Joanna Kan.
“The world today doesn’t make sense, so why should I paint pictures that do?”
Pablo Picasso
radioactive hedonism
February 3rd, 2012 § 1 comment § permalink
constructive daydreaming
January 20th, 2012 § 0 comments § permalink
or daydreaming about being constructive.
© 2012 Joanna Kan.
it takes all kinds
January 20th, 2012 § 0 comments § permalink
I’d like to share with you my latest illustration work for the ‘It Takes All Kinds’ Campaign.
Initiated by the Danish Institute for Human Rights, “It Takes All Kinds” is an online platform that aims to fight discrimination in European schools, by offering a portal for student & teachers to access the ’best-practice’ lesson materials and provide a community platform for local NGOs across Europe. LGMi produced a short, playful cartoon for the campaign. I contributed the illustrations used for the animation and Magda (the animator) brought them to life!
Fight homophobia in schools!
Check out ittakesallkinds.eu/info for more information.
I dedicate this particular post to my friend and wordpress expert, Yamile. This post wouldn’t be possible without her motivation and technical support. Check out her creative web biz.
strawberry day
April 11th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
It was a beautiful strawberry day. We wandered through the fresh food market @ boxi, then chilled @ the little neighborhood park & napped under the clear blue sky. We heard a demonstration from a distance.
Just another typical day in the kiez.
© 2011 Joanna Kan.
team lieferheld
March 4th, 2011 § 1 comment § permalink
I came across this design competition on jovoto.com and just couldn’t resist having a go at it myself. Design a superhero for an online food delivery company in Berlin – that was the brief. Check out my superhero all star delivery team and their wicked enemies.
click here to view my full submission, plus all character descriptions.
© 2011 Joanna Kan.
vamos a bailer
February 26th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink
Let’s dance! Here’s the new and improved Kalimocho Sounds band visual. Look out for their posters on the streets of Berlin.
© 2011 Joanna Kan.
planting karmic seeds
January 26th, 2011 § 2 comments § permalink
It’s been a while since my last post.
Been recovering from a cold that everyone’s been passing around. I spent most of my time ill in bed watching random youtube animations and I came across the cutest thing – ‘Notebook Babies’ (2 minute educational films offering bite sized morals to children) by the enthusiatic teacher, Tony Dusko. I absolutely love the characters and thought, I’m going to make one too!!
I took me 3 days to make a 29 second animation. But I’m really happy with the outcome – it’s like magic when you see your own characters come to life. So I’m proudly presenting one of my first animations with you all – Hope it brings a smile to your days!
I dedicate this film to my sister, Angela who inspired the title of the story. We both share an interest in Buddhism and try to apply the teachings to our daily lives.
incredible india
December 13th, 2010 § 1 comment § permalink
Finally had some time to put together of my pictures from India. Enjoy*
“Sometimes we see the past so clearly, and read the legend of its parts with such acuity, that every stitch of time reveals its purpose, and a kind of message is enfolded in it. Nothing in any life, no matter how well or poorly lived, is wiser than failure or clearer than sorrow. And in the tiny precious wisdom that they give us, even those dread and hated enemies, suffering and failure, have their reason and their right to be.” An extract from the book SHANTARAM♥
luups berlin 2011
November 8th, 2010 § 1 comment § permalink
If you’re in Berlin, pick up your latest edition of the luups gutschein booklet – It features artwork from a bunch of local artists/ photographers & illustrators, including myself! It’s a coupon booklet offering discounts for all sorts of fun activities (food, drink & culture) in Berlin, from yoga studios to theatres & spas 
