Vision Statement

The Astore Faber Project invites readers into a world where whimsy and symbolism dance together in illustrated tales of hope, transformation, and gentle self-reflection.

Hope is both the longing to experience joy in the face of suffering, and the quiet aspiration to grow through and beyond it.

Inner peace is the state of blissful acceptance of the world and the self.

Astore Faber invites readers to walk beside characters who seek these luminous states down winding, illusory, and at times bizarre paths of their destinies. These journeys are mirrors: mystical portals that invite ghosts of self-reflection, spirits of discovery, and kindle the inner light of quiet change.

The visual language of Astore Faber is cozy yet transcendental—delightful, odd, and often humorous. Inspired by medieval illustrations where meaning outweighs realism, the artwork reflects life’s challenges through naive imagery and symbolic play. Even in the face of complex emotions or dramatic events, the style remains light-hearted, offering a smile in the midst of the turmoil.

Each piece begins with a feeling—an emotional thread or idea waiting to be seen. Astore sketches intuitively, then builds the image digitally, layering textures until the balance, clarity, and intensity feel just right. The accompanying texts are not polished prose, but free-flowing insights—sometimes fragmented, sometimes strange—always seeking clarity through the act of expression.