Hi people, I’m Peter!

Also present on socials as @pietmaen. I’ve been sketching since I could hold a pencil, and creativity has always been my playground -  from singing and acting to doodling characters everywhere. I studied math and art (yep, both!) and later earned a degree in Visual Communication in Berlin, where I learned how to mix structure with imagination.

Along the way I’ve worked with Disney, turned my drawings into collectible trading cards, and taught a German-language Skillshare course on Procreate and iPad drawing.

My art is playful, observant, and all about people. I love capturing expressions, gestures, and tiny quirks - the little things that make characters feel alive and full of emotion. If you see one of my portraits, I hope it makes you smile and imagine the story behind the face.

I have poured all that experience into creating a self paced online course on expressive digital character portraits. This is your “must have” when bringing life, emotion, and personality to every design. Learn how to make faces, gestures, and expressions reveal who your characters really are.

I am excited to see you in the course and cant wait to see what you create!