Olaf Robrecht

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Olaf Robrecht (born in Hagen, Germany, November 1, 1971) is a renowned illustrator and artist. He won several international awards and his art has been published in numerous publications. Olaf Robrecht lives and works in British Columbia, Canada

[edit] Biography

Olaf Robrecht started his career after his studies in art and design in Germany. In 1995 he joined the editorial team of the international Art Scene International magazine, published in four languages and became assistant editor in 1998. In 2003 the magazine was renamed into “Art Scene International” and Olaf became editorial director. Olaf Robrecht still worked as a freelance illustrator, mainly in the technical field. First with his “Robrecht Art Studio” and later, after moving to British Columbia, Canada, as Rob, he started to pursue his fine art automotive paintings and won several international awards. His list of clients includes well-known companies and individuals such as Planet Hollywood, Easyriders Europe, Roeder Friends, R&T, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, The Heyda Group, David Copperfield and Arnold Schwarzenegger to name but a few.

He now lives in Peachland, British Columbia, Canada, where he found the ideal place to paint his artwork. He still runs the Art Scene International magazine as editorial director and founded Cariboo Holdings, a company creating brochures, layouts and signs and promoting several businesses all over the world.

In 2007 he was co-organizer of ArtCon, a new art show in Germany with paintings (mainly fantasy and science fiction), custom cars and custom bikes on display.

You will find him at the 13th Ave beach in the summer in beautiful Peachland.

[edit] As an author

Olaf Robrecht wrote "EINFACH nur raus? Die Auswanderung nach Kanada", published in 2005 by Schlossdruckerei Siggelkow, Germany. The book contains several short stories about German immigrants and is available in German language only.