Tag Archives: SCANDINAVIAN
What hobbies do artists have? My hobby is playing SECOND LIFE
What is your hobby? What hobbies do artists have? Me, I am in Second Life. It is Summer and I am so happy to be in Dublin now. If you follow me you know I love sketchbooks, the painting above is a painting of my favorite places in Temple bar. This pub means a lot to me… Read More
How to be creative- Talking creativity with designer Katarina Grønmyr
Katarina Grønmyr on how to be creative. Today I am presenting my dear, creative and artistic friend Katarina Grønmyr. I got to know her when we both went to ESMOD fashion school in 1992. After she graduated she has been working in Paris, Brussels and Oslo. She was lucky to get to work for… Read More
How do you stay creative?
Today I am excited to share an interview with my friend and colleague artist Gunn Tjensvold! We will discover how she stays creative as a professional artist and she will share with us her favorite tips. But, before we hear what she has to say, let me give you a little background. Gunn´s art story… Read More
Easter Punk decoration
I love to give everyone a lovely surprise for their easter breakfast. I always love to paint the eggs that we have for easter breakfast but sometimes I don’t have much time for the holiday decoration. This year I had to do some in a hurry. This is what I did. I only use Indian… Read More
Sketchbook Inspiration
What to do in Oslo? Walking by the riverside is inspiring in itself and like most of us, I get a thrill from kicking through the lovely crisp dry colourful autumn leaves, so that is what I did, and I strolled around Oslo. I’m really enjoying being back again in the place I lived for 20 years. I went to the Hipster’ neighbourhood Grünerløkka which is the place to be if you like to… Read More
SCANDINAVIAN APARTMENT.
Scandinavian vibes It’s quite cold and gray outside today and it is typical for this time of year in Norway. November is here and it is time to take some time off and travel to get some inspiration. So I spent last weekend in Oslo to see my best friends from my student days. We… Read More
How artists make a living and manage money. 2
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
Upcycled pencil cases from old leather jackets
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
Great Little Cabin Out in the Woods
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
Easter craft it is DIY time
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
Easter eggs decor
Happy Easter! I found some white wooden eggs in the store for Easter decoration and I just had to get them. I look forward to drawing and paint and then I will give these eggs as a present. I am going to make them last for years, you know, it will last much longer… Read More