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26th August 202027th August 2020Blog posts

My inspiration: Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet no 12, Opus 127

At the end of 2015 and the beginning of 2016 I worked on four paintings each of them inspired by a movement of Beethoven’s String Quartet no 12. This was my second Beethoven project as before this […]

13th August 201928th August 2019Blog posts

Bryne Kunstforening 12th Sept – 6th Oct 2019

I am pleased to announce my solo exhibition ‘Regnbogeoske og drakeeim’, which will take place at Bryne Kunstforening, Norway.  Join us for the private view on Thursday, 13th Sept at 7pm for music and wine.

19th October 201819th October 2018Blog posts

SCAN Magazine

So pleased to announce I am featuring in the October issue of SCAN Magazine! Read the feature HERE: https://bit.ly/2S4INWD  

18th April 201823rd April 2018Uncategorised

Wimbledon Art Fair [ May 2018 ]

Join me for  Wimbledon Art Fair 10th – 13th May Pre-register your tickets for exclusive perks!  

13th November 201726th August 2020Uncategorised

National Open Art competition

Earlier in the year I was honoured to be shortlisted for the National Open Art (NOA) competition. NOA is the UK’s leading independent art competition, open to amateur and professional artists, photographers and filmmakers living in […]

9th November 201719th October 2018Uncategorised

Journey of Mind

This is a recent work. The emphasise in the expression is moved from colour to form and nuances.

8th November 20174th April 2018Blog posts

Wimbledon Art Fair [Nov 2017]

This year we are celebrating the 25 years of Wimbledon Art Fair [16th-19th November] I will be opening my studios along side 150 other Artists – I hope you can join us! Follow the link […]

The eight
13th June 201613th June 2016Uncategorised

The Eighth Symphony

This Symphony might become a little lost between the more gigantic works. It is the shortest of the nine symphonies. It is playful with wonderful melodies. I felt that the painting should have a simple […]

First
13th June 201613th June 2016Uncategorised

The First Symphony

Beethoven’s starting point in composing his symphonies was the third work in my painting project. As it was not well known to me, I felt a need to know more about the music so I […]

The fifth
13th June 201613th June 2016Uncategorised

The Fifth, the Fate Symphony

After the Sixth I went straight on with the Fifth, whose music I also knew quite well. Its knocking rhythm or theme, which sets it off, runs more or less through the entire symphony, and […]

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Recent Posts

  • My inspiration: Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet no 12, Opus 127

    My inspiration: Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet no 12, Opus 127

    26th August 2020
    At the end of 2015 and the beginning …
  • Bryne Kunstforening          12th Sept – 6th Oct 2019

    Bryne Kunstforening 12th Sept – 6th Oct 2019

    13th August 2019
    I am pleased to announce my solo exhibition …
  • SCAN Magazine

    SCAN Magazine

    19th October 2018
    So pleased to announce I am featuring in …
  • Wimbledon Art Fair [ May 2018 ]

    Wimbledon Art Fair [ May 2018 ]

    18th April 2018
    Join me for  Wimbledon Art Fair 10th – 13th …
  • National Open Art competition

    National Open Art competition

    13th November 2017
    Earlier in the year I was honoured to …

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