Joy of life + joy of art

 

As a self-taught visual artist I love to develop my skills to express myself more freely. "What if...?" and "Why not?" are always good questions to start experimenting and they also keep the enthusiasmus alive. I live and work in Iittala village, surrounded by beautiful, inspiring nature.

 

 

My art journey started with  watercolours. I also learned special techniques, such as watercolour batik painting on rice paper and painting in watercolours on the synthetic Yupo paper. Cultural exchange was always important for me and I love to participate at international watercolour events.

 

 

After I found the wonderful world of graphics, I started creating hand-printed  monotypes, monoprints and mixed media artworks, based on the gel printing technique. Oil & soft pastel paintings, linocuts and encaustics are further media I use. Each of these boosts my creativity and helps me to grow as an artist.

 

 

However, techniques are only tools; endless enthusiasm and lively imagination are my strengths. My works often show a playful approach and include hidden stories. With my art I wish to express and share my joy of life and love of nature.

 

 

Welcome to my summer gallery in Iittala  in July - see page NEWS 

 

 

My works have been exhibited since 2013  at numerous exhibitions internationally  (CV).