Hi, nice to meet you! Let's be friends!
I am an artist and an educator living in Bergen, Norway.
Fun facts about me:
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Before becoming an artist, I've been in marketing and graphic design for over 15 years, working for industrial companies with no connection to art.
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I started my art career with traditional botanical illustration but craved for more expression and freedom in painting
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I illustrated two scientific books and now I know amazing facts about our brain.


About
I am a contemporary watercolor artist and author based in Bergen, Norway.
My work blends natural subjects with a modern, minimal aesthetic inspired by Nordic landscapes and gardens, shifting light, and the exploration of color.
Working primarily in watercolor, I use layered transparency, soft gradients, and abstract textures to create a sense of depth and calm. My practice ranges from landscapes and botanical subjects to more experimental works where color, transparency, and shape take center stage. I enjoy pushing watercolor beyond traditional boundaries by combining controlled detail with spontaneous, fluid effects.
I am the author of "How to Paint Transparent Flowers with Watercolor" book, published in six languages and enjoyed by watercolor artists around the world.
I represent Norway in the Nordic Watercolor Society (NAS) and have served on the jury for the European Confederation of Watercolour Societies (ECWS) exhibitions. I regularly teach workshops and give demonstrations internationally, sharing my passion for contemporary watercolor.
My work has been exhibited in international watercolor exhibitions and is held in private collections worldwide.

Watercolor International, Greece, 2026
Fineness Festival, Poland, 2026, brand award
Fabriano International, Italy, 2026
Urbino in Aquarello, Italy, 2026, Painting demo
Watercolor Festival, Calgary, Canada, 2026
Caspian Waves, Baku, 2026
TARTGET Prize, 2026 Finalist
Rivers of Colors, 2026, Mexico, Top 50
Recent Exhibitions
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