How TierKunst Came to Be
From the first sketch of a dog's paw to its own platform for animal illustrations – the journey began with a simple question: How much personality is there in a paw print?
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2018First Sketches in the Studio
Erik Scholz begins pencil studies of dogs and cats in a small apartment in Vienna. The first 50 sheets are still created on packing paper – each sheet shows a different side of the animal.
2020Exhibition "Paws & Feathers"
The first public exhibition in a former retail space at Emely-Forster-Gasse 8. Over 200 visitors see 35 originals – including the first watercolor of a robin.
2022Founding of the TierKunst Brand
After two years of online sales via social media, the brand is officially registered. The focus is on limited edition prints and handmade postcards with animal motifs.
2024Platform for Animal Illustrations
With the support of Prof. Fabian Lettner and Anita Neubauer, the website ericdogart.com is created. The goal is to create a gallery for realistic and abstract animal portraits – without commercial pressure.
Every step is based on real decisions – no AI-generated milestones.