Karsten Schmidt is an independent visual artist and watercolor painter. His work combines traditional hand-painted technique with a focus on atmosphere, narrative, and emotional depth. Each piece is created on paper as an original artwork and reflects a process of concept development, sketching, and painterly execution.
He creates commissioned artworks for international clients as well as independent works. Original paintings and production-ready files are available depending on the project.
Available for commissions and freelance projects.
Invoices are issued for commissioned work.
Original paintings available.
Illustration · Watercolor Art · Visual Storytelling · Cover Art · Editorial Art · Commissions
Professional Endorsement
"For more than twenty years, I have worked as a professional artist, concept designer and illustrator for some of the world’s most renowned automotive and entertainment companies, including Porsche, Lamborghini, and Volkswagen, and major film studios such as Warner Bros, and Universal Studios. My portfolio also includes contributions to well-known film productions like Batman and Star Wars, as well as projects within the international gaming industry. During our recent artistic exchange, I was deeply impressed by Karsten Schmidt’s talent and artistic vision. His original watercolors demonstrate outstanding technical ability and emotional depth."
Patrick Faulwetter
Concept Artist & Industry Professional
Excerpt from a signed reference letter
Mission Statement
My mission is to create visual worlds through hand-painted watercolor, combining conceptual clarity with emotional depth.
I work at the intersection of traditional painting and visual development, producing original artworks as well as production-ready images for professional use.
My work focuses on narrative imagery, atmosphere, and visual storytelling, developed through a process of concept creation, sketching, and painterly execution.
Available for commissioned projects and long-term collaborations.
Hand-painted watercolor
Concept art and illustration
Original artworks and commissioned work