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About Ala Botnarescu Studio & Gallery Scheidegg

It all started on an ordinary day as I was walking through the center of Scheidegg. In the window of a traditional Bavarian wooden house, I noticed a small sign saying that a space was available for rent. Although several people had already applied, I hoped for the best. To my delight, the owner chosse me, and that is how I received the keys to my art studio. I began my journey in the spring of 2024, full of excitement but also carrying a few doubts. Starting something new is never easy—but I was following a lifelong dream, and that gave me the courage to move forward. In the beginning, I didn’t even have art rails to hang my work. With a limited budget, I made a few small but important investments to turn the space into something functional. I could only afford rails for two of the walls, but it was a start.  

Read the full story and discover more details about the beginning of this journey in the blog article: One-Year Anniversary.

📍Location

Opened in May 2024 – Ala Botnarescu Studio Scheidegg is located in the heart of Bavaria, Germany, offering a unique collection of contemporary artworks and creative projects. The studio & gallery sits right in the center of Scheidegg, directly across from St. Gallus Church and Hotel Post. This picturesque small town, near Lake Constance and the Austrian border, invites visitors to enjoy its peaceful atmosphere, scenic forests, rolling hills, and stunning views of the Alps.

Address: Kirchplatz 3, 88175 Scheidegg, Germany. Discover Ala Botnarescu Studio & Gallery in the heart of Scheidegg! Check also the location and directions on Google Maps  

Opening Hours

The studio has a different schedule for the summer and winter seasons, adapted to visitor flow and the conditions inside the studio. During the colder months, the studio is harder to heat, and the number of tourists is lower — typical for a small town of approximately 4,400 inhabitants.

🌞 Summer Schedule (Apr–Sep)

• Sunday — Closed
• Monday — Closed
• Tuesday — 14:00–18:00
• Wednesday —  14:00–18:00
• Thursday — 10:00–12:00 / 14:00–18:00
• Friday — 14:00–17:00
• Saturday — 10:00–14:00

❄️ Winter Schedule (Oct–Mar)

• Sunday — Closed
• Monday — Closed
• Tuesday — 14:00–17:00
• Wednesday — 14:00–17:00
• Thursday — 10:00–12:00 / 14:00–17:00
• Friday — Closed
• Saturday — 10:00–14:00

Please note: The studio is closed in January. Private visits, workshops, and selected artwork shipping are available by appointment.  

What You’ll Find in the Studio:

Discover a variety of unique creations at Ala Botnarescu Studio & Gallery:

1. Original Gel Pen Graphics – the heart of the collection (≈68%).
2. Natural Elements Series – Wall & Deco Objects – small to medium resin sculptures and canvas compositions combining resin with natural elements, and more. (≈20–30%).
3. Prints – canvas prints with the artist’s own nature photographs (mainly flowers and Bavarian landscapes), standard postcards featuring Ala Botnarescu’s illustrations, mini postcards with motivational messages, T-shirts with goat or cow illustration, and tote bags. (≈15–30%).
4. Handmade Jewelry – resin jewelry combined with natural elements (a key part of the collection), as well as natural clay, polymer clay, and fine hand-drawn wooden jewelry created by the artist. (≈28%).
5. Abstract Paintings – original acrylic and oil artworks (≈12–15%).
6. Mini Decorative Items – magnets and small handmade decorations for various occasions, such as New Year and Valentine’s Day (≈8–10%).

Explore the range of products in the Portfolio or Shop page.  

More from the Atelier:

📦 Artistic Packaging & Presentation

At Atelier Galerie Ala Botnarescu, each piece is presented with special attention to detail, where packaging is thoughtfully designed as part of the overall artistic experience — from small to medium SOS kraft paper bags and small square jewelry boxes, beautifully adorned with pressed flowers, to classic black rigid cardboard boxes with the atelier logo, carefully selected in smaller sizes for jewelry and medium sizes for artworks.

Medium to large artworks can be safely shipped either in sturdy cardboard tubes, for artworks that can be carefully rolled (such as paper works or canvas paintings), or in protective cardboard boxes with an inner layer of bubble wrap film, especially for framed artworks or canvases stretched on wooden frames. Each artwork is prepared with careful attention to ensure safe transport and protection during delivery. 

🎨 Artistic & Creative Services

• Custom pet portraits – drawings (not paintings) created for personal use.
• Mat cutting in various sizes (up to A0), for private projects or personal framing needs.
• Art & Product Photography – including artworks, handmade objects, and artist portraits.
• Face painting for children at private events (e.g., Halloween), offered occasionally.

Reviews

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“Frau Ala Botnarescu ist eine großartige Künstlerin und eine tolle Persönlichkeit…”
— Manfred Madlener

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Send me a message/book a studio visit at: Kirchplatz 3, 88175 Scheidegg, Germany

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