Forth painting of my ‘Gorch Fock’ – Painting Series. ‘Gorch Fock, Lissabon 1964′ 2020, Acrylic on Canvas, 30 x 40 inches / 76 x 101 cm © Ingrid C. Lockowandt

In 2019 I completed three paintings of my ‘Gorch Fock’ series of paintings.

Third painting of my ‘Gorch Fock’ – Painting Series. ‘Gorch Fock, Sailors’ (Gorch Fock, Matrosen) 2019, Acrylic on Canvas, 30 x 40 inches / 76 x 101 cm © Ingrid C. Lockowandt

Second painting of my ‘Gorch Fock’ – Painting Series. ‘Gorch Fock, Peaceful Ambassador’ / ‘Gorch Fock, Friedliche Botschafterin’ 2019, Acrylic on Canvas, 30 x 40 inches / 76 x 101 cm © Ingrid C. Lockowandt

“Gorch Fock” – Friedliche Botschafterin – Essay von Ingrid C. Lockowandt 7. April 2019 Tiburon, California, USA Es ist kurz nach Mitternacht. Eine sanfte Brise weht vom offenen Fenster in mein Atelier. Vor mir auf der Staffelei steht das unvollendete Gemälde des großen Segelschiffes “Gorch Fock”. In tiefer Versunkenheit habe ich stundenlang an dem Gemälde…

First painting of my ‘Gorch Fock’ – Painting Series. ‘Gorch Fock, Kiel, 2019, Acrylic on Canvas, 30 x 40 inches / 76 x 101 cm © Ingrid C. Lockowandt The painting was purchased by Kiel-Marketing e. V. / GmbH. It will be on view for the public in October at the new “Welcome Center”, Kiel, Stresemann…

My most recent completed Portrait, ‘Dante’ 36 x 36 in. (89 x 89 cm) Acrylic on Canvas, 2018

Portrait of Chef “Dominique Crenn”, San Francisco. The portrait is a picture within a picture. I have endeavored to create a piece that radiates Chef Dominique Crenn’s life focus, the ocean (Bretagne France, as well as our glorious Pacific) and the majesty of her heavenly cuisine. “Dominique Crenn” 30 x 40 inches Acrylic on Canvas…

A new client from San Francisco wanted to see my art. A wonderful opportunity to exhibit my paintings in the garden. In the background the beautiful blue Californian sky, which I love to depict in my paintings.

A huge thanks to my subject Mel Owen for the interview at my solo pop-up art exhibit in Tiburon, California. Pictured here Mel Owen with his commissioned portrait, “The Harmonica Player”, Acrylic on Canvas. Video here: Mel Owen Interview

I am honored to attend a luncheon reception at San Francisco City Hall, as a member of the San Francisco – Kiel Sister City Committee. Left Mark Farrell, Mayor of San Francisco and the honorable Hans-Werner Tovar, President of the Kiel City Council, Germany. © Picture by Maria Theresia Treadway

Nearly every artist has endeavored to create a self-portrait. It’s neither narcissism nor ego, but a valuable lesson and reminder that when I create a portrait, I am trying to capture someone else’s vision. It reminds me that I am bringing life to someone else’s memory. I learned through my own self-portrait how to meticulously…

My completed portrait; “Sammy“, Acrylic on Canvas, 30 x 40 inches. “Sammy“ is a portrait that captures forever the memory of a young boy’s specific time of life depicted alongside something very personal to him — a Bugatti Chiron Sports car.

Work in Progress. I am painting a Bugatti Chiron with the Portrait of „Sammy“. I am fascinated –the subject matter is real but the point of view in some areas of the car gives it an abstract quality.

Work in progress, portrait; “Sammy”, Acrylic on Canvas.

“Grace”, Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 34 inches. (20 cm x 86.36 cm) 2017 © Ingrid C. Lockowandt

“Tyler”, Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 34 inches. (20 cm x 86.36 cm) 2017 © Ingrid C. Lockowandt

      I am deeply saddened by the news that my subject and friend Nicolas Zamudio, ‘The Oyster Farmer’, died in a car accident. He was 21 years old. I will surely miss the presence of a truly lovable and kind person and I am honored and blessed meeting and painting the portrait of…

Pictured here; Three Girls, 36 x 36 inches  (91,44 x 91,44 cm) Acrylic on Canvas, Sold, Private Collection, Betty Y. Chen, NYC

  I’m working on Grace’s portrait background Angle Island. To get an impression of the location, I took the Angle Island Ferry and photographed the island.

I’m working on two new portrait commissions. My subjects, the twins Tyler and Grace, 13 years old and from Colorado, visited my studio to see my work. They had a great time and posed with one of my paintings. I’m looking forward to painting their portraits.

I feel extraordinarily blessed to do what I love for a living. I have always had a strong passion for painting. I am so grateful that I can do what I love and live my dream as an artist. I have been living in Tiburon CA, one of the most beautiful places in the world,…

Featured in the Architectural Digest Magazine, my former home ‘The Lonestar’ in Sausalito, South Forty Pier. A truly magical houseboat, built in the 1960’s the hull is a World War 2 Landing Craft. A beautiful and creative place to paint where the light and the reflection of the water shimmers in the boat.

25 years ago, in June 1992, I arrived in San Francisco from Kiel, Northern Germany, with a bag of belongings, not knowing a single soul, the English language and a quest to discover. I am so grateful because I am now living my dream as an artist and bringing beauty into this world. I took…

  “Portraits are a predominant part of my artistry, as I am fascinated and challenged by the changes age, experience, environment, lighting, background and just a slight muscle movement can make. It’s a thrilling journey, one I share in syncopation with the subject of my art. I forge a connection; I want to look beyond…

Here is my early work “Isle of Man”, which I painted in Europe. I photographed my subjects at the Isle of Man TT races, an annual motorcycling event on the Isle of Man. The spectacular and beautiful Isle of Man is located in the Irish Sea.

Picture was taken on a balcony in Tiburon – Belvedere California with my painting “Elizabeth” Acrylic on Canvas. In the background Sausalito and the Golden Gate Bridge.

I painted “Still Life California” Oil on Canvas 17 x 20 inches, private Collection of the Artist, in Germany. During that time I had no intention and plans whatsoever immigrating to California. I feel blessed and grateful celebrating now 25 adventures, challenging and happy years in California.

Pictured here, orange color studies. I am trying to match hues for an interior object for a commissioned Portrait. I like using Liquitex Acrylic Paints.

Pictured here is Gertrud Parker — artist, collector and founder of the Museum of Craft and Folk Art in San Francisco. Photo © Ingrid C. Lockowandt

  The renowned photorealistic painter Gus Heinze, 92 years old, visited me today. He is one of the founding members of the American photorealist movement that began in the 1960s. It’s a real honor. Gus Heinze gave me some of his antique M. Grumbacher N.Y. Artist’s brush and a German art book. I will cherish…

Shown here is Gary Fisher, one of the inventors of the mountain bike, his dear wife Alexis, my subject Mel Owen and his dear wife Gig at the unveiling of my painting “The Harmonica Player” as well the artist Hines. A huge thanks to The Image Flow, Mill Valley, California a fabulous gallery to host…

The unveiling of my painting The Harmonica Player at The Image Flow in Mill Valley, California was a delightful event. Photo by © Jeff Young

Pictured here is my painting Elizabeth, Acrylic on Canvas 30 in. x 40 in. Collection of the Artist

I enjoy the blooming rose bush on my deck, and took the picture with my painting Woman With Blue Viola. Meeting my subject violist Nancy Ellis was such an honor! She gave me as a gift a little bowl from China, I included the Chinese characters in the painting. Violist Nancy Ellis has been a…

California Never Give Up, Acrylic on Canvas, 48 x 72 inches. (121.92 x 182.88 cm) © Ingrid C. Lockowandt The figure in my painting California Never Give Up, depicts a young, determined woman working on an engine in a motorcycle shop. An open door in the background looks out onto my german classic motorcycle — DKW…

I was a photographer at the Legion of Honor Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco. In the background the glass Installation ‘The Sun’ by Dale Chihuly and the Sculpture ‘The Thinker’ by Auguste Rodin. Photo by © Ingrid C. Lockowandt

Visitor at my past Art Exhibit in Tiburon, CA. In view my paintings, “The Rider” (detail) and “Elizabeth” © Ingrid C. Lockowandt

Subjects Emily and Josie © Ingrid C. Lockowandt for my most recent completed commissioned portraits. © Photo by my client Susan Schneider.

Emily  Acrylic on Canvas, 20 in. x 34 in. (20 cm x 86.36 cm) 2017 © Ingrid C. Lockowandt I would like to share this lovely endorsement I received for my most recent commissioned portrait Emily. “While I look forward to watching my beautiful granddaughters grow into adults, I also wanted to be able to…

Josie Acrylic on Canvas, 20 in. x 34 in. (20 cm x 86.36 cm) 2017 © Ingrid C. Lockowandt I would like to share this lovely endorsement I received for my most recent commissioned portrait Josie. “While I look forward to watching my beautiful granddaughters grow into adults, I also wanted to be able to remember…

A client from Belvedere/Tiburon hired me to carefully restore/repaint this beautiful owl sculpture by Mexican artist Armando Jiménez Arragón, grandson of the late master woodcarver Manuel Jimenez, founder of the Oaxacan woodcarving tradition. The client was very happy with the result, delighted to ship it to Paris. I enjoyed working on the sculpture, medium acrylic…

A great honor celebrating for the last 9 years the holidays with Ann Brebner 93, and Author Anne Lamott. Two remarkable writers and inspiring friends. I took the photo Easter 2012. Photo © Ingrid C. Lockowandt Ann Brebner, Casting Director for George Lucas, Dies at 93 click here

  It has been a great honor and a rewarding experience being part of Marin Magazine’s annual Cover Art Contest in 2015 and 2016.

  Work in Progress – I am showing the stages on the artist’s easel of “Sammy”, 30 in. x 40 in. (76.2 cm x 101.6 cm) Acrylic on Canvas. © Ingrid C. Lockowandt

Photo by © Elliot Karlan I am delighted showing my works in the former Shark’s Deli parking lot, Tiburon CA 94920, 1600 Tiburon Blvd., Saturday October 8th, 10 am – 6 pm. Special guest: The artist Hines performs an inspiring abstract painting demonstration.      

It was truly an honor meeting the painter Gus Heinze, 90 years old. One of the Second Generation Photorealist Artists. Gus Heinze contacted me and invited me to his studio. He gave me as a gift a signed poster of the MODERNISM’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION, 1999, San Francisco. Gus Heinze (center with sunglasses). Gus Heinze is…

My studio in Tiburon, California. Work in Progress The Rider. 

Three Girls 36 in x 36 in, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010 © Ingrid C. Lockowandt. Private Collection Betty Chen, New York City.  

I enjoy working on my Self-Portrait. Work in progress. In the background my piece The Oyster Farmer.

I am pleased to announce that I am a finalist in 2016 Marin Magazine’s Get Covered Contest with my piece, “The Oyster Farmer”, a painting of a young worker at the demise of the Drake’s Bay Oyster Co. I am featured in Marin Magazine’s May issue. (I was the winner of last year’s contest.)  

Subjects Sam Lamott and Jax Lamott, Author Anne Lamott and Ingrid C. Lockowandt with the winning piece; “Father and Son” celebrating 2015 Marin Magazine’s Cover Contest. Photo © Jeff Young

I am delighted to share my most recently completed work, Self-Portrait, Four Years Old, 48 x 60 inches (121.92 x 152.4 cm) Acrylic on Canvas. This large painting is a conversion of an old black and white childhood photograph of myself, which was originally taken in Kiel Schrevenpark, Northern Germany; converted into a vivid figurative portrait in…