I secretly refer to him as "Clemens The Great." It's true. Because his work is truly that good.
I can't remember when I discovered Cle's work. It must have been a year or two ago. But I do remember my reaction when I first saw the chaotic juxtaposition of basic geometric shapes, sharp angles and bold lines. It's the same reaction I get every time, even after frequent visits to his site. My jaw drops to the ground, my eyes get watery from not wanting to look away or blink for an instant.
We at DA are nothing short of ecstatic to have this exclusive "Doodle Interview" with Clemens Behr. He has also shared with us some of his recent works and an inside peak inside his very colorful studio brimming with tapes and boxes.
Enjoy the interview and the extra goodies. And here's a tip I've learned: It's okay to blink.
Q: Who are you?
Q: Your work is very geometric. What's your favorite shape?
Q: What do you see through your window?
Q: Pick a number from 1 to 99. Make a doodle with that number.
Q: What are your plans for tomorrow?
Q: Day or Night? Sun or moon?
Q: What are you worried about?
Q: Draw your one wish.
Q: Draw what you feel.
Q: Where do you want to go?
Visit his site for the full-fledged Clemens Behr experience. You won't believe your eyes. Below are some other goodies Clemens sent us to show you guys!
Hugo Seijas (@hugo) / 02/07/2011 @ 3:40pm /
Great interview responses. The answer to "What are you worried about?" hit home.
Shokoofeh (@Shokoofeh) / 02/07/2011 @ 4:17pm /
Oh wow, I am speechless!
Richard Tingley (@richtea) / 02/07/2011 @ 4:23pm /
Awesome work.
Lena (@magpiex) / 02/07/2011 @ 4:24pm /
really great! the wish made me a little sad..
Gabriela Osorio (@gabrielapqo) / 02/07/2011 @ 9:33pm /
loved it!
Gabriela Osorio (@gabrielapqo) / 02/07/2011 @ 9:33pm /
loved it!
LabTan (@Nelson) / 02/07/2011 @ 10:12pm /
Inspiring and Lovely to look at.
Mackenzie Ondek (@[email protected]) / 02/08/2011 @ 1:26pm /
love lovedy love
Steve Evans (@DIRTYHIPPIEFUNK) / 02/08/2011 @ 2:53pm /
wow wow wow wow amazing, i have been hit by the inspiration bug
Krusty (@krusty) / 02/08/2011 @ 3:50pm /
beauty.
Atlan Arceo-Witzl (@AtlanAW) / 02/08/2011 @ 6:34pm /
this is freaking amazing stuff
rex riley (@rexriley) / 02/08/2011 @ 8:00pm /
right on. the window and the class room blew me away. im blown away !
may chan (@i am may) / 02/09/2011 @ 3:33am /
super awesome work.
Jenni Sparks (@Jenni Sparks) / 02/09/2011 @ 3:52pm /
This was amazing. Thankyou.
Boris Melgarejo (@montig) / 02/09/2011 @ 11:49pm /
nice! love his skull and window doodles. I felt his sadness in his wish :(
Daphne (@daphne) / 02/10/2011 @ 12:19pm /
I agree, he shall forthwith be called "Clemens the Great."
Francine McGee (@franstuff) / 02/11/2011 @ 1:27am /
Definately has earned his title!!
Francine McGee (@franstuff) / 02/11/2011 @ 1:33am /
If you guys think this is great, go see his website!!! He is better than great, he is AWESOME!!
Paula Kukavica (@SZOCK) / 02/16/2011 @ 11:40am /
Awesome!
Jhazzmyn (@jhazzmyn) / 02/17/2011 @ 9:52am /
I want him to build me a house lol
Jamie Tao (@jamietao) / 02/17/2011 @ 10:56am /
That would be the most amazing house that ever lived.
Miranda Larkin (@elrando) / 03/29/2011 @ 10:11pm /
!rad!
Kel-Kel (@Kel-Kel) / 04/09/2011 @ 11:13pm /
i love the "What are your plans for tomorrow sketch?" adorable!!
Shelby Alice (@introducingshelby) / 05/17/2011 @ 10:23pm /
I loved the interview,,
talaan (@talaan) / 05/19/2011 @ 11:05pm /
amazing interview! Only at doodlers anonymous
Rachel (@RCcola) / 07/07/2011 @ 1:57am /
This man is a genius
Mariery Young (@Mariery Young) / 07/08/2011 @ 2:42pm /
love the interview awesome pieces!!
Happyjack Jackson (@Happyjack Jackson) / 07/18/2011 @ 12:22pm /
love it all, especially the 3D pieces (and the doodles, of course!) ; )
ellie kneeland (@comfits) / 07/19/2011 @ 4:53pm /
superb! i love geometric work.
ellie kneeland (@comfits) / 07/19/2011 @ 4:57pm /
oh! just visited his site...illustration-->personal=awesome!!!
Jennifer Rodgers (@redhenjen) / 08/26/2011 @ 10:39pm /
great interview! great work!
Mari Okachi (@marsdoodle) / 11/15/2011 @ 9:12am /
I LOOOOOVE!
AndHeDrew (@AndHeDrew) / 11/21/2011 @ 9:35pm /
What a talented individual. Thank you for sharing with us!
Maritza Michelle (@maritzachelle) / 02/02/2012 @ 1:49pm /
your doodles are only a small portion of how radical your work is. your work is astonishing. LOVED IT. thanks for sharing.
angelica geisse (@ange) / 02/15/2012 @ 2:56pm /
awesome!
Marta Spendowska (@martaspendowska) / 03/06/2012 @ 7:08pm /
I hope you'll bring her back. Somehow. Love the work you're doing.
Anya Wavy (@just.the.sea) / 03/23/2012 @ 9:46am /
Ok, I'm sorry, but I'm really curious now who is 'she' from that doodle about wish. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Yeah, it's not polite. But.
Alex Summers (@nzuriel88) / 03/23/2012 @ 3:27pm /
Thank you for sharing your ideas with us. It's really a great work!
Anna Jane McIntyre (@Annatwotwo) / 05/03/2012 @ 7:11am /
Ouiiii je l'aime!! merci
Brandon Elijah Johnson (@sanslechien) / 05/08/2012 @ 2:57pm /
Hot fire. The dude has an amazing hand.
Joanna Whitney (@intuitiveart) / 07/22/2012 @ 5:00pm /
...yea where the weather suits my clothes... love the work - thanks for helping me to see my work in 3D
zainab zulfiqar (@xainab ali) / 08/14/2012 @ 1:01pm /
Love the shapes :D in how do you feel.
Mafe (@mafe) / 12/10/2012 @ 3:38pm /
love your work and wish the same..
Izabella (@IzabellaL) / 12/28/2012 @ 10:16am /
Mwah,mwah,mwah!
Robert (@rob76) / 01/30/2013 @ 4:33pm /
cool stuff
Rusnie (@enzur) / 03/18/2013 @ 2:02pm /
I like the shapes and patterns used in your work. The colors you choose compliment each other nicely. Color copies need to be made of these and transformed into Posters! nice job!
Rusnie (@enzur) / 03/18/2013 @ 2:32pm /
I like the shapes and patterns used in your work. The colors you choose compliment each other nicely. Color copies need to be made of these and transformed into Posters! nice job!
Mosi (@Joanamosi) / 03/18/2014 @ 8:40am /
Bring her back
Nicolas Pegon (@NicolasPegon) / 08/28/2014 @ 5:34am /
super!
morgan J. (@MJ,sArtLife) / 09/21/2014 @ 12:06am /
LOVE LOVE LOVE your work! I could feel your emotion and the depth of your meaning in all of it. Its so rare to find people who can do that now of days. You have a great gift. Keep up the good work!!!!
tides (@TIDES) / 11/22/2014 @ 9:49pm /
ugh im so digging this
Yaakov Yechial Winter (@yechiel) / 05/27/2015 @ 5:26pm /
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Brittany Bindrim (@bbindrim) / 07/08/2015 @ 10:53am /
Awesome work!
Cleopatra Jones (@Cleo) / 09/18/2015 @ 5:46pm /
lovely!
Noorah Kareem (@Noorah Kareem) / 02/26/2016 @ 3:04am /
nice lines