Alfred Gockel - Artist Biography

Alfred Gockel is one of the modern artists who have managed to capture the hearts of people around the world. His paintings are sold in more than 50 countries around the globe, a testament to his trademark style. PosterCheckOut carries many of Gockel's works in poster prints that you can order with just a few clicks of your mouse.

Alfred Gockel: a Biography
Born in 1952 in Ludinghausen, Germany, Alfred Gockel was intrigued by the visual arts from early on. He studied at the Munster Polytechnic Academy in 1973, where he focused on different types of commercial art. For several years afterward he worked as a commercial artist and lecturer, but the quality and popularity of his painting began to increase to the point where he wanted to dedicate all of his time to his art.

Gockel's paintings are characterized by bright, ripe colors and a somewhat busy, erratic style. His work usually has a sense of movement--it often presents objects or scenes that appear to be in a state of transit. Gockel works with traditional painting, as well as with etchings, lithographs and screen printing.

Gockel is the type of artist whose personality has a lot to do with his success. A self-proclaimed "hyperactive," Gockel is prodigious in his output simply because he can't stop painting. He also has a deep drive to be a success, which has led him and his company to push and market his art all over the world. His efforts have been largely successful, making Gockel one of the most popular artists of our time.