Educational Background and Artistic Forms

Mickey Paulssen studied at the Academy for Visual Arts in Genk, specializing in both nude studies and realism. Her education included painting, drawing, and etching, with art history as the foundation of her work. While realism has always been her primary focus, she also embraces abstract forms, particularly through pastel drawings. Her passion extends to Nishikigoi, Japanese ornamental carp, with which she has developed a strong artistic connection.

Realistic Imagination

Mickey Paulssen mastered various techniques to depict realistic imagery on a flat surface. Her paintings capture lifelike scenes, often infused with imaginative elements. She skillfully renders the beauty of the human figure in her drawings and applies these same principles to her depictions of Nishikigoi. Through her etchings, she creates powerful pieces using the precision of acid and needle.

Mickey Paulssen’s Portraits: Capturing Realism with a Personal Touch

Mickey Paulssen has developed a unique style in the realm of portraiture, blending realism with an intimate understanding of her subjects. Her portraits, whether of people or animals, focus on highlighting the natural beauty and individuality of her subjects. Using various mediums such as pencil, pastel, and oil paint, Mickey Paulssen brings life to her artwork through fine details and emotional depth.

Her training in both abstract and realism at the Academy for Visual Arts in Genk provided her with a strong foundation in portraiture, allowing her to capture not just physical likeness, but the essence of the individual. With every portrait, she meticulously considers lighting, shadow, and form, creating a realistic yet artistic interpretation that resonates with viewers.

Explore Mickey’s Portraits in the Mickey Paulssen Gallery, where her talent for capturing the subtle nuances of expression and form is on full display.

Nishikigoi: A Passion in Pencil

Drawing Nishikigoi is a true passion for Mickey Paulssen. Many of her Koi fish drawings are created with pencil and can be seen on platforms like Koitalk.app, which also showcases her Zen underwater garden designs. Her work invites viewers to immerse themselves in the world of Koi and enjoy the artistry she presents. Take a dive into Mickey’s Koi drawings.

“Observation is the Most Important Lesson I’ve Learned”

For Mickey Paulssen, life is all about observing and analyzing the world around her. She carefully considers each pencil stroke and shadow to capture the essence of what she sees. However, this wasn’t enough for her—she sought a fourth dimension: Zen.

Aquascaping: A “New” Dimension

Her journey into aquarium design led to her creating underwater gardens in a Japanese Zen style. Influenced by the renowned nature photographer Takashi Amano, whom she met in 2012 in Hannover, Mickey Paulssen ventured into “aqua scaping.” She honed her skills, blending the tranquility of Japanese landscapes with underwater design, successfully creating these artistic environments. Get inspired by her Zen aquascaping.

A Unique Fusion of Art

The combination of her visual art on canvas and her Japanese-inspired aquarium designs makes Mickey Paulssen a unique artist. Her versatility shines through in both her traditional artworks and Zen-inspired underwater gardens, which can be admired in the Mantifang Gallery.

Explore more of Mickey’s art: Mickey’s fine arts.

The versatile artist is also on Social media:

Mickey Paulssen Facebook Profile Page Portrets. Scapers forum Miroshaki The website will soon be opened. Mickey is absolute dedicated to de master of aqua scaping Takashi Amano San. Are you also a great fan like her R.I.P. Takashi Amano digital Shrine.