Ashkan Goodarzi

Hi, I’m Ashkan — an Iranian illustrator based in Germany, currently pursuing an MFA in Animation Direction at Bauhaus University.

My work explores quiet, emotionally resonant moments—where characters, space, and atmosphere exist in intimate balance. Each illustration is a snapshot of stillness, capturing the feeling of a dream just before it fades, or a memory before it’s fully formed.

I’m drawn to moods where time feels suspended—where solitude, tenderness, or anxiety settle into a frame like light through a window. Through bold compositions, vibrant colours and expressive gestures, I build visual worlds that invite pause, reflection, and connection.

Illustration and animation are my way of making sense of inner landscapes. They allow me to observe, to document, and to translate what can’t be said into something that can be felt.

I’m open to commissions and collaborations in editorial, publishing, music, and cultural contexts—from book covers and album art to posters, visual essays, and narrative projects. I bring a cinematic eye, a sense of atmosphere, and a focus on emotional depth to every piece.