Isabel Roos is a freelance illustrator and artist.
Her creative work unfolds a rich palette of colours, patterns, structures and shapes. In a creative synthesis, abstract and concrete elements merge harmoniously to create an iridescent aesthetic and are given a special depth through precise drawing techniques.
Her illustrative work is inspired by nature and science. This interest is driven by an urge to explore complex topics. She also specialises in fine art and painting and has over the years been part of many exhibitions and artist collaborations.
Precisely handcrafted, her visual creations radiate poetic sensitivity and bold presence at the same time.
Isabel Roos graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration and a Master of Arts in Science Illustration from the Department of Design at HAW Hamburg. She is the founder of Atelier Botanimalia. After many years in Hamburg in the north, she currently lives and works in her home town of Würzburg in Bavaria, in the south of Germany.
Master of Arts • HAW Hamburg Department Design • Science Illustration MA
Bachelor of Arts • HAW Hamburg Department Design • Illustration BA
Member of Illustratoren Organisation e.V.
Founder of Atelier Botanimalia
Exhibitions (selection)
Geronimo Rebellion Gallery • C.A.P.S • Dornheim • Würzburg 2024
Tage der offenen Ateliers • TOA Begleitausstellung • Würzburg • 2024
Vivo and Friends • Öhringen • 2024
Meefisch • Franck- Haus • Marktheidenfeld • 2023
Spitäle • VKU • Würzburg • 2023
add art • you • Hamburg • 2022
Find yourself • Kunster • None Project Gallery • M50 Art District • Shanghai • 2022
Buntspecht Buchpreis • Ueberreuter Annette Betz Verlag & AID • Berlin • 2022
Iteration • Pop-Up Ausstellung • Sudhaus • Würzburg • 2021
Doppelausstellung mit Stephan Hohenthanner • Zajadacz • Neu Wulmstorf • 2021
Digital Edition • Rundgang Armgartstraße • Hamburg • 2021
Window Exhibition • Atelier Botanimalia • Bürgerbräu • Würzburg • 2021
The Sketchbook Project Vol.14 • Brooklyn Art Library • New York • USA • 2019
Multiples • Alliance Française di Bologna • Bologna • Italien • 2019
Vivo and Friends • Öhringen • 2019
add art • IMS • Hamburg • 2018
LGS Landesgartenschau • Würzburg • 2018
Münzsammlung Jubiläum 300 • UBL Universität Leipzig • Leipzig • 2018
Migrations • BIBIANA The International House of Art for Children • Bratislava • Slovakia • 2017
Altonale • Altona • Hamburg • 2017
Luks • Magazine Release • Immanuelkirche • Hamburg • 2016
Botanical • Human Empire • Hamburg • 2016
Atelier Botanimalia • Bürgerbräu • Würzburg • 2016 - 2022
Bestiarium • Schmaddelfest • Finkenau • Hamburg • 2016
Zentrum für Naturkunde • Zoologisches Museum • Hamburg • 2015 - 2016
Celtenham Illustration Award • Wilson Gallery & Museum • Celtenham • England • 2015
Meefisch • Franck- Haus • Marktheidenfeld • 2015
Rundgang • Finkenau Wartenau Armgartstraße HAW • Hamburg • 2010 - 2018
Farbwelten • Glashaus der HypoVereinsbank • Würzburg • 2007
Completed study courses under
Prof. Reinhard Schulz-Schaeffer (science illustration), Prof. Bernd Mölck-Tassel (book illustration), Prof. Gabriele Basch (painting), Prof. Christian Hahn (painting), Ruprecht von Kaufmann (drawing, painting), Prof. Henning Kles (painting), Amir Andikfar (3D modelling), Sebastian Katsura (animation), Anja Billing (painting) and more.
Awards
Meefisch Buchpreis • Publikumspreis • S. Fischer Verlage & Stadt Marktheidenfeld • 2023
Buntspecht Buchpreis • 3. Platz • „Das Maisfeld“ • Ueberreuter Annette Betz Verlag & AID Berlin • 2022
World Illustration Awards • Shortlist • „Reise ins Licht“ • Shortlist • Science & Technology • 2021
Annual International Contest for Illustration • Diploma • Moscow Union of Artists • 2018
Altonale Plakatwettbewerb • Selection for Exhibition • Top 30 • 2017
Adobe Design Achievement Awards • Semifinalist • „Eden – A botanical dream“ • 2017
Adobe Design Achievement Awards • Semifinalist • „Leiermann’s Moritat“ • 2017
Cheltenham Illustration Award • Selection for Annual Book and Exhibition • 2015
Meefisch Buchpreis • Finalistenauswahl • Arena Verlag & Stadt Marktheidenfeld • 2015
A detail about me
The world in a sketchbook
As an illustrator and artist, travel sketching is more than just a technique for me - it's a passion that accompanies me on every journey. Every time I open my sketchbook, I feel like an explorer looking at the world with fresh eyes. The vibrant colours, vivid sounds and unique smells of the places I visit inspire me deeply. Each sketch tells a story shaped by the encounters and experiences I have while travelling. It is this connection between art and experience that drives me and shows me that the world is an endless adventure full of inspiration. I look forward to exploring my next travels with my sketchpad.
With the regular training of a routine through sketches and drawing exercises, a craft of artistic expertise develops. This expertise is then applied to both illustration and fine art work.
