
ABOUT ME
Hey, I'm Bernadette Schweihoff now Gottlieb, born in Gießen near Frankfurt am Main. I have been working and living in Berlin since 2014.
'My focus is graphic storytelling and illustration.In short, comics and illustration.`
Kontakt
I always have an open ear for new, exciting projects. Whether it's book illustrations, comics, workshops or lectures.
MY STORY
The longest I now live and work in Berlin. Before that I spent my time in Gießen, Passau, New York City and Vienna.
Since October 2021 I'm also studying graphic storytelling for my master's degree in Hamburg at the HAW with Anke Moistenberger.
In March 2022 is my Graphic novel debut 'BUSTING'- which was created under the supervision of Prof. Ulli Lust - was published by 'Edition Moderne' in Zurich.
my next work will be released in winter 2024. My special focus is on travel and interpersonal issues, as well as things that cannot be put into words. I mainly work with pencil and digital paint. I have a soft spot for paper, graphite, paint and erasers, but I also do digital commissions.
Because I not only If I want to share my knowledge with my desk, I also give workshops and hold seminars in German and in English. I have been teaching illustration as a freelance lecturer since December 2023. I'm always open to new and exciting projects: Inquiries for workshops, lectures or illustrations are welcome by email.
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'My focus is on graphic storytelling and illustration.'
I have been living and working in Berlin for the longest time now. Before that I spent my time in Giessen, Passau, New York City and Vienna. Since October 2021, I have been studying part-time in the Master's program 'Graphic Storytelling' in Hamburg at HAW with AnkeFeuchtenberger. In March 2022, my graphic novel debut 'TREIBEN'-which was created under the supervision of Prof. Ulli Lust-was published by 'Edition Moderne' in Zurich. My next work will be published in winter 2024. My special focus is on travel and interpersonal themes, as well as things that cannot be put into words. Mainly I work with pencil and digital colour. I have a soft spot for paper, graphite, paint and eraser marks, but also make digital commissioned work.
Since I do not only want to share my knowledge with my desk, I also give workshops and hold seminars in German and in English. Since 2022 I am working as an independent lecturer in Illustration. I am always open to new and exciting projects: Email me for request for workshops, lectures or illustrations.


since 2021| Master Graphic Storytelling| HAW| Class Moisturizer
2017 – 2021| Bachelor of Arts in Illustration| Prof. Ulli Lust| BTK| Berlin
2015 – 2016| Drawing guest student| UdK Berlin| Henning Wagenbreth
2013 – 2014| Drawing| ASL of New York City| Robert Cenedella
2007 – 2013| Art Education| 1st State Examination| University of Passau
2007 – 2013| Hans Kapfinger Journalist Grant| Passau publishing group
2002 – 2007| Matura & Graduate Designer| hats and accessories
CV
Dozieren(German& English)
WS 2024/25| Sequential Storytelling, Bachelor
Portrait, Figure, Nude Bachelor
Introduction to drawing practice, Bachelor
Design Methodology, Bachelor
SS 2024| Basics of Illustration, Bachelor
Foundation Illustration
WS 2023/24| Portrait, Figure, Nude, Bachelor
Foundation Illustration
​SS 2023| Basics of Illustration, Bachelor
Foundation Illustration
WS 2022/23| Basics of Design, Bachelor
Workshops, Lesungen & Talks
2023| Filmfestival & Stadtbibliothek Innsbruck Lesung + Comic Workshop
2022| University of Europe for Applied Sciences Berlin Talk
2022| Literaturhaus München Lesung
2022| Stadtbücherei Pankow Lesung
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2021| Masterclass, Hochschule Luzern with Fumetto Festival at Vanistendael
2020| Runner up, CQ Journal New York City
2019| Literary colloquium, Wannsee, 24h drawing
2019| Illustration grant, BTK/University of Applied Sciences, Berlin
2007| Hans Kapfinger Journalist Grant, Passau Publishing Group
COMPETITIONS
EXHIBITIONS
2023| Solo exhibition Municipal Gallery Berlin
'From Diary to Graphic Novel'
since 2021| Various exhibitions at home and abroad
2015| Museum of Modern Art Passau
Kuration
2024| 'Alter Ego' Comic Ausstellung, Kommunale Galerie Berlin
Leitung
seit 2023| Abendatelier Kommunale Galerie
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Ehrenamt
seit 2022| Jurorin Projektfonds Kulturelle Bildung
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| Edition Modern
| Colorama print
| Herman Schmidt Verlag
| Yes Yes Publisher
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| Innsbruck City Library
| UE Berlin
| ARD/SWR
| Artothek Berlin
| Erica Lust
| Boesner
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| MIE Magazine
| ESBZ school magazine
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