In the last blog I talked about some ways that an Artist can earn a little money to pay the bills. This time I will talk about some more. Styling I have sometimes been doing interior and styling for projects when they like to have something untraditional like an upcycling style. This can be for… Read More
I really like doing different things and use all sides of my skills. I love the things that I can do. I don’t have the same day over and over. To help you aspiring artists what sort of a professional life you may have, here are some of the things I have done. They come… Read More
Make a style statement! My shopping bag got an upgrade today. Out of beautiful old silk scarves, way not make your favorite silk scarf into the most luxuriant shopping bag? For a long time I have been hunting for beautiful silk scarves on flea markets and secondhand stores, for no other reason then that they are beautiful. It is… Read More
Upcycle Hi Everyone! Here is something fun I did with my left over paper. If you are going to a party an like to bring something unique, be creative and give a little box and put in some lovely chocolates. These boxes are much easier to make than they look. Once you get the hang of it, a box will take less then… Read More
Have fun and paint a parakeet, today I will explain how I think when I paint the bird. And I start with the parakeet because it is not to difficult. I found a photo I like and will use this as an guide. You know it dosen’t have to be exactly the same as the photo. Under you see that I have drown a circle and… Read More
Upcycled pencil cases and decorating. I was completely inspired by my friend Katarina. her knowledge on details is just amazing. The sewing skills are a clear boost and my energy level goes from 0 to 100. When she came we did a little workshop on my diner table. She came here to show her new bag collection to a… Read More
“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” — Leonardo da Vinci Have a best friend? A friend that you love to visit and share all your secret? Why? because they’re always understanding. Most of… Read More
If you have talked to an artist, leaned over, head tilted, eyebrows raises in concern, and in a small voice asked: “How can you manage? How much do you make? Can you make a living doing art?” This post is for you! I’m insulted by most people’s prejudices regarding artists, almost as if they think that I… Read More
Some of my favourite things at the moment are my sketchbooks. I have lots of them, and also journals and pocket notebooks everywhere. And I use them for different things. I have one that is for doing my minimum 15 minutes artwork each day, I have one for the sketches I do when I am sitting… Read More
Over the last few days, I have been in a creative process that has taken up a lot of my time. It has taken priority over chores such as washing up, tidying up, laundry, etc. My kitchen, living room and bedroom are a bit of a mess, but you have to break eggs if… Read More
Work in progress I nearly always work from photographs and I find our relationship with the camera and our behaviour when we have our photo taken so interesting that I keep on working with this theme. I am very interested in how photos can tell history. You can tell when a photograph was taken: on one… Read More
When we borrow a cabin from our friends, they leave us the key or tell us where the key is hidden. They expect you to be honest, and to clean really well after you so that its nice for the next people coming to stay. The cabin can be empty for weeks, so, when we go in,… Read More
Good morning, No matter what, I have to have coffee to get me up in the morning. And one of the little things in life that make me very happy, is when someone special bring me a mug full of coffee before I slide out of bed. And for a lot of us the tea and… Read More
Perfect Little Lunch. Enjoying your Spring so far?? I enjoy cooking so i am bringing you another recipe. Spring for me is the time for enjoying lunch outside. This potato mash is absolutely perfect for lunch while sipping tea. (But I love this for snack for cocktail parties as well.) 3 Sweet Potatoes 2 tbsp Olive Oil ⅔ Cup Feta Cheese –… Read More
I am very excited to try my new Sennelier watercolors. I just bought myself watercolor travel boxes from Sennelier. I don’t have personal experience of Sennelier but I seem to remember hearing only good things about their colors. I find it fascinating that Sennelier uses honey as the binder, and top quality Kordofan Gum Arabic… Read More
DIY Lavender Sachets. Just Vintage fabric and lavender! I am full of the joys of Spring – my small handmade sachets are filled with dried lavender. These make great handmade gifts and are always special. They are super easy to make and they require very little time or sewing experience. As your sweaters and winter clothes are packed away… Read More
Creativity block? Where’s my creativity gone? How I stay creative I have always been creative and always wanted to do work that is related to art and design, but sometimes I suffer from the dreaded creative block. It happens to all artists, everything is going well, it is fun it is great, you are floating and you forget to… Read More
Delicious soup from Fredrikstad Here is a recipe for a delicious orange, carrot and chilli soup how I was given to me. This soup is on the top on my “top 10 list” of the best soups i ever had. If you want to have an exact recipe to follow, i will give it to you lather. If… Read More
I don’t have a lot of words today for I am enjoying my holiday, relaxing and doing nothing. But I like to share some sweet little eggs I had painted for my sweet daughter for Easter breakfast. Creativity has no limits and I believe that the more creative things you do the more creative you will… Read More
Easter here in Norway is the world’s longest Easter holiday. It´s a time to go skiing in the mountain and stay all day long outdoor in the fresh air, or to relax with family and friends in a cabin just talking, reading crime novels and playing Yahtzee. Other people including my mom, like to stay home and spend some time gardening. The winter is over so Easter is a… Read More