Founding and acting member of the free music theater group âTiefschlag-Theaterâ (biggest performance: small Olympic hall in Munich, 1985) Design & manufacture of fantasy costumes, wigs, hairpieces and makeup
since 1984
creation and selling of paintings (dark fantasy surrealism in ink, acrylic)
since 1985
entrance into the Ver.di union, division 8: Media, Art and Industry
1986-88
The discovery of photography as an artistic form of expression (staged dystopian gothic-punk-fantasy-fashion). Freelance painter (Ink and acrylic wall paintings in private rooms according to orders). First illustrator activities/design of cartoon characters (columns & magazines).
1988-1992
Apprenticeship as a camera assistant, then permanent position. Additional trainings in the disciplines of video editing, light and audio engineering (Blue Box GmbH Munich, RTL, TV Munich)
1992-2008
17 years of work as a freelance camerawoman, focusing on dynamically moving handheld cameras, in entertainment, comedy, music, sports, talk & game shows,
advertising. Regular customers: ProSiebenSat.1 Media, RTL, BR, BMW, Endemol Germany, Arri Studios, Plaza Media, Bavaria-Studios.
2003
exclusive development of column cartoons for Hanse Kontor GmbH and Eurodoll Magazine
2006-2008
three years' training as a alternative practitioner at the Biehler School Munich.
2008-2020
Martial Arts/Wushu training, from 2009 as a high-performance / competitive sport under Grand Master Jianguo Sun, 8th Dan, Wuyuan School.
2009-2019
freelance photographer (people, food, travel, portrait), freelance visual artist (ink, acrylic, watercolor, copic, digital arts)
2010-2012
learning the welding trade (Brunner Service and Maintenance technology). Design and construction of a 7 meter catamaran made of AlMg3 - here: first attempts to use the welding machines for painting with liquid steel
2013-2019
long-term stay in Japan and South Korea. Language studies in both languages and all of their four writing systems. First contact with Manga and Manhwa
2019
Return to Munich to care for my mother
Sept. 2019
Establishing the trade âAriane Karina Simon Illustration & Visual Communicationâ. Membership in the BG ETEM Media Products. Membership in the German Illustration Organisation.
Nov 2019
Tomakomai / Hokkaido: 14 pictures for the exhibition âColorsâ, Keiko Kumagai, in cooperation with the japanese Designer Natsu.
June 2020
Relocation to a historical four-sided courtyard in the Rottal, Germany, construction of astudio with a metal processing and welding workshop.