Inside my sketchbook (July 2023)

Another month has gone by and we're entering the last few weeks of the Nordic summer. Sketchbook-wise, July has been a bit quiet as I've been working hard to fix...

International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem

"Mangroves are rare, spectacular, and prolific ecosystems on the boundary between land and sea. These extraordinary ecosystems contribute to the well-being, food security, and protection of coastal communities worldwide. They...

Moon day

20 July = International moon day + space exploration day, commemorating the first landing on the moon in 1969. What a moment it must have been to watch those moments...

World Asteroid Day

Today it's both World Asteroids Day and Meteor Watching Day. Asteroid= a small rocky object that orbits the sun. Comet= a ball of ice and dust that orbits the sun. Meteoroid= space rock...

World oceans day

"The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth. The ocean produces at least 50% of...

Inside my sketchbook (April/May)

April and May's sketches have been supercharged by all the vibrant sunlight, the excitement of traveling, and the creative fuel from joining some courses. The next 4 pages are from a...

The best sketchbook?

I often get the question of which sketchbook I use or think is the best. And the most straightforward answer is this: the one you're ok with trashing. Let me explain. I have...

May studio moments

Spring is the busiest moment of the year at the studio, and luckily it is fueled by the vigorous intensity of spring light and inspiration. And to add to that,...

Forever space diver

This is a very personal piece that wasn't meant to be shared at first, but in an uncomfortable way, it should be here. There are these moments in life when all...

Some enticing studio chaos :-)

We live in a rainbow of chaos. -Paul Cezanne   I love nothing more than the scent of printmaking lingering in my atelier. Perhaps mixed with some warm hints of leather craft. Paint...