About Uwe Lehmann Uwe Lehmann is a Berlin-based illustrator, painter, and graphic artist with more than 25 years of professional experience across fine art, publishing, education, and film/animation. He holds a Diplom in Fine Arts (Painting/Graphics) from Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design (Halle), including an academic year at the Academia San Carlos, UNAM, Mexico City, specializing in printmaking and painting. Since 1997, Uwe has worked internationally as a freelance illustrator, painter, background artist, and visual designer, collaborating with publishers, animation studios, universities, and cultural institutions in Germany and Mexico. ⸻ Professional Experience Highlights 🎬 Film & Animation Uwe worked on numerous cinema and TV productions at Motionworks GmbH, contributing as: • Background painter & designer • 3D character modeler & rigger • Cleanup artist • Prop & environment modeler Selected projects: • Der kleine Eisbär – Background painting • Mulewapp – Eine schöne Schweinerei – 3D character modelling & rigging • Käpt’n Sharky – 3D modelling, props • Globi – The Stolen Shadow – Background design • Fußballhelden – Comic (TV series) – Cleanup • Pace (short film, Kai Stänicke) – Background design ⸻ 📚 Editorial & Book Illustration Uwe has illustrated for major publishers and magazines, including: • Medizini (Wort & Bild Verlag) • Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung • Escala, Esposa Joven, Alto Nivel (Mexico) • School books for Larousse and Santillana • Book: Cinema Lux (Fondo de Cultura Económica) His work ranges from expressive watercolor and gouache to digital illustration and mixed media. ⸻ 🎓 Teaching & Academic Work Uwe has taught at several institutions: • Hochschule Anhalt – Lecturer, Fundamentals (Architecture Dept.) • Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEM) – Painting & graphic techniques • Universidad Intercontinental, Mexico City – Life drawing & natural studies • Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt (Mexico) – Head of Art Department (middle & high school) This pedagogical background gives him a deep understanding of visual storytelling, composition, and communication. ⸻ What Makes Uwe Lehmann Stand Out ✨ 1. Rare Combination of Fine Art & Production Uwe unites classical painting skills with digital, cinematic workflows — from acrylic and gouache to Photoshop, Procreate, Maya, and Unity. 🌍 2. International Perspective Years of work and teaching in Germany and Mexico shaped a versatile, cross-cultural visual language. 🧠 3. Story-Driven Imagery Whether children’s books, editorial scenes, or cinematic backgrounds, his images tell stories, not just decorate. 🛠 4. Technical Versatility Software: • Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat • Procreate, Lightroom • Maya, Unity 3D Languages: • German (native) • Spanish (fluent) • English (B2)…About Uwe Lehmann Uwe Lehmann is a Berlin-based illustrator, painter, and graphic artist with more than 25 years of professional experience across fine art, publishing, education, and film/animation. He holds a Diplom in Fine Arts (Painting/Graphics) from Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design (Halle), including an academic year at the Academia San Carlos, UNAM, Mexico City, specializing in printmaking and painting. Since 1997, Uwe has worked internationally as a freelance illustrator, painter, background artist, and visual designer, collaborating with publishers, animation studios, universities, and cultural institutions in Germany and Mexico. ⸻ Professional Experience Highlights 🎬 Film & Animation Uwe worked on numerous cinema and TV productions at Motionworks GmbH, contributing as: • Background painter & designer • 3D character modeler & rigger • Cleanup artist • Prop & environment modeler Selected projects: • Der kleine Eisbär – Background painting • Mulewapp – Eine schöne Schweinerei – 3D character modelling & rigging • Käpt’n Sharky – 3D modelling, props • Globi – The Stolen Shadow – Background design • Fußballhelden – Comic (TV series) – Cleanup • Pace (short film, Kai Stänicke) – Background design ⸻ 📚 Editorial & Book Illustration Uwe has illustrated for major publishers and magazines, including: • Medizini (Wort & Bild Verlag) • Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung • Escala, Esposa Joven, Alto Nivel (Mexico) • School books for Larousse and Santillana • Book: Cinema Lux (Fondo de Cultura Económica) His work ranges from expressive watercolor and gouache to digital illustration and mixed media. ⸻ 🎓 Teaching & Academic Work Uwe has taught at several institutions: • Hochschule Anhalt – Lecturer, Fundamentals (Architecture Dept.) • Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEM) – Painting & graphic techniques • Universidad Intercontinental, Mexico City – Life drawing & natural studies • Colegio Alemán Alexander von Humboldt (Mexico) – Head of Art Department (middle & high school) This pedagogical background gives him a deep understanding of visual storytelling, composition, and communication. ⸻ What Makes Uwe Lehmann Stand Out ✨ 1. Rare Combination of Fine Art & Production Uwe unites classical painting skills with digital, cinematic workflows — from acrylic and gouache to Photoshop, Procreate, Maya, and Unity. 🌍 2. International Perspective Years of work and teaching in Germany and Mexico shaped a versatile, cross-cultural visual language. 🧠 3. Story-Driven Imagery Whether children’s books, editorial scenes, or cinematic backgrounds, his images tell stories, not just decorate. 🛠 4. Technical Versatility Software: • Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat • Procreate, Lightroom • Maya, Unity 3D Languages: • German (native) • Spanish (fluent) • English (B2)WWWW…