welcome to schmolke illustration

my web portfolio with examples of my work in the field of  illustration, character design, comic/graphic novel and paintings.

 


Graphic Novel, "der Augenjäger", 210 Seiten, Splitter Verlag, 2026. Offizielle Graphic Novel zum gleichnamigen Roman von Sebastian Fitzek.

Freaks Comic, Freaks Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Bester Comic, Netflix Comic, Comicroman, Comicerzähler

Reguläre Ausgabe, 210 Seiten, Hardvover, 28 cm mal 20 cm, Splitter Verlag.


Freaks Comic, Freaks Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Bester Comic, Netflix Comic, Comicroman, Comicerzähler

Vorzugs  Ausgabe, limitiert auf 1000 Stk., mit handsigniertem Druck, 230 Seiten, Hardvover, 28 cm mal 20 cm, Splitter Verlag.


Freaks Comic, Freaks Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Bester Comic, Netflix Comic, Comicroman, Comicerzähler

Freaks Comic, Freaks Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Bester Comic, Netflix Comic, Comicroman, Comicerzähler

Freaks Comic, Freaks Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Bester Comic, Netflix Comic, Comicroman, Comicerzähler

Freaks Comic, Freaks Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Bester Comic, Netflix Comic, Comicroman, Comicerzähler

Archäologische Staatssammlung München

A few examples of graphic novel illustrations from a large permanent exhibition in the Archaeological State Collection in Munich. Reopend since April 17, 2024. A magnificent museum!

Freaks Comic, Freaks Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Bester Comic, Netflix Comic, Comicroman, Comicerzähler
Freaks Comic, Freaks Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Bester Comic, Netflix Comic, Comicroman, Comicerzähler
Freaks Comic, Freaks Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Bester Comic, Netflix Comic, Comicroman, Comicerzähler
Freaks Comic, Freaks Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Bester Comic, Netflix Comic, Comicroman, Comicerzähler
Freaks Comic, Freaks Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Bester Comic, Netflix Comic, Comicroman, Comicerzähler

more pictures and a making of in the illustration section.


PICTURES FOR UKRAINE

Freaks Comic, Freaks Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Bester Comic, Netflix Comic, Comicroman, Comicerzähler

From April 6th to 13th, 2022, 11 artists from Munich (and the surrounding area) will be auctioning selected original sheets in favor of two non-profit organizations of the Ukraine aid. Anyone can and may bid!

You can bid on all pictures at the same time. You can bid by email to [email protected] or (daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) by calling +49 89-291934-27.

my contribution:

FRANK SCHMOLKE, first cover illustration »Night in Paradise«

Black ink on Hahnenmühle Sumi-e paper, 80 grams

30 by 40 cm.

More information: https://www.literaturhaus-muenchen.de/ukrainehilfe/

Auctioned for 1111.- € !

100% of the proceeds go to the donation account of the City of Munich and to Munich volunteers - We help EV. Many thanks to the Literaturhaus Munich.


graphic novel, "der augensammler", 200 pages, splitter verlag, 2021

Freaks Comic, Freaks Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Bester Comic, Netflix Comic, Comicroman, Comicerzähler

"In Farbe gegossenes Adrenalin, absolut eigenständig!" 3Sat, Kulturzeit

"Ein tolles Stück graphische Literatur!" Christian Schlüter, Berliner Zeitung

"...ein gut erzählter, visuell aufregender Comic." Christoph Haas, Süddeutsche Zeitung


graphic novel, "freaks", 252 pages, edition moderne, 2020

Freaks Comic, Freaks Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Bester Comic, Netflix Comic, Comicroman, Comicerzähler

"Frank Schmolkes spektakuläre Adaption des Netflix-Films „Freaks“ ist eines der intensivsten Comic-Erlebnisse dieses Jahres." Erik Wenk, Tagesspiegel


graphic novel, "nachts im paradies", 360 pages, edition moderne, 2019

Graphic Novel, Frank Schmolke, Comicroman, Comicerzähler, Beste Graphic Novel, Taxi Driver

"Mit 'Nachts im Paradies' ist Schmolke nicht nur einer der besten deutschsprachigen Comic dieses Jahres, sondern gleich dieses Jahrzehnts gelungen. Christoph Haas, Süddeutsche Zeitung