AnjaUhren

Vielen Dank für diesen sehr persönlichen Einblick und deinen einzigartigen Stil, liebe Anja! Der Versand nach Deutschland lief super, die Bücher kamen viel früher als erwartet an und so liebevoll verpackt.

I have loved reading this story when it was published last year. Had to get my hands on the printed edition as well. It is so refreshing and fun to read!

Anja Uhren's second selection of sketchbook pages (this time in almost square format) mostly shows humans and scenes (both interior and exterior). I miss the surreal element of the first issue to be honest, but the sketches from her trip to Paris (24 pages) and other places, glimpes of people she met or merely watched going about their lives, and other studies, are still captivating. I liked how some sketches are dominated by a certain pencil colour, and how it changes the tone between different pages. It is a simple and powerful effect.

The production qualities are great (I'm talking about the 2nd edition from 2018). An inset envelope contains an editorial and discusses the differences between the first two issues of Visual Thoughts. I'm happy I bought this!

This is an interesting and inspiring selection of sketchbook pages highlighting the creative tension between studies of nature and surreal and spiritual expressions of mind and heart.
Some pages feature re-used printed text, some handwritten notes, collecting and collaging elements. There's a focus on persons (ranging from dolls to humans to the fantastical) and wildlife, with occasional bits of scenery or architecture.

Lovely set!

Beautifully illustrated postcard, thank you :)

Beautifully illustrated postcard, thank you :)

As a bereaved mother myself I recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand what it is like to lose a baby. Anja’s words and illustrations are absolutely stunning and I could feel her pain and her endless love for her angel babies through every pages. She created a beautiful book that every bereaved family should have in their library. ✨💜

These are amazing. I have them on my coffee table and everyone who comes over asks where I got them. They are a big hit!

I commissioned Anja to draw my mother's mom and aunts when they were young for her 50th. It is such a beautiful drawing. Anja was incredibly thorough, changing the photo many times until it was just right. She was patient, professional, and willing to help. I would 100% recommend her service. You won't be disappointed! :)