Frequently asked questions

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Unfortunately, I don't have the time for that at the moment. But if you're looking for a gift, you're sure to find something in my shop with prints, gifts, and, starting April 26th, original drawings!

From 1992 to 2004 I worked exclusively and full-time for almost all German-language children's book publishers.Since 2005 I have worked as a freelance portrait photographer, but also a great deal for publishers:I portray, for example, authors and other personalities from art, politics and society.(You can find me as a photographer at www.susanne-krauss.com )I have been drawing again since the beginning of 2025.Since then, 3 more books, countless posters and postcards have been produced.Furthermore, in 2025 I was invited as a special guest with my own stand to ArtMUC (Bavaria's largest art fair) and in April 2026, together with 11 wonderful colleagues, I will be representing the state of Bavaria as an illustrator at the world's largest children's book fair in Bologna.More books with my stories and drawings are already in the planning stages.

No.I place great importance on the fact that all my illustrations are handmade.But I keep trying them out (out of curiosity and to be able to assess them as a tool or "sparring partner"): So far, the following always happens :-):I am astonished by what is already possible and equally astonished by what is impossible. And then I pick up my pen and rejoice that craftsmanship (so far) clearly possesses more soul and continuity.

I mainly work on my tablet using Procreate.However, I also enjoy drawing with pencil, ink, watercolor, markers, chalks, colored pencils and many other media.Not only in my sketchbook, but also on high-quality paper or canvas if needed.

Unfortunately not. I'm completely occupied with everything I do.

Yes, I do. Drawing and writing bring me a lot of peace, but exciting photo jobs always take me away from my desk and back into the wonderful world out there!All of this together makes my work environment the most wonderful I can imagine :-)If you are also interested in my work as a photographer, you can find it onwww.susanne-krauss.com