Crafting Art with Passion

Wildlife enthusiast - Eco activist - Ocean lover

I am a danish self-taught watercolour artist based in Lejre, Denmark

With my art I want to honor the beauty of nature. But at the same time I am filled with eco-anxiety, and I am troubled by the effects of climate change and human impact on countless animal species on the entire ocean

My artistic vision is to share knowledge and my love for the ocean.

I am a qualified diver and from the moment I took my first breath underwater and descended into the ocean it changed my life forever.

A world filled with fascinating ecosystems, colourful marine life, and landscapes I didnt knew existed. Witnessing all that life truly changed me the way I see the world today and my place in it.

Some of my best memories comes from the ocean and through my art I feel the needs to inspire awareness and for others to see all life not just as something to admire, but as something precious to protect.

An Artist's Journey

if there is a message I can give about life, it would be

- never, ever give up. If a dream dies, find a way to wake it up. And embrace the disability. We all have something we are dealing with. -

My first watercolours strokes was far from perfect. A flowing wild and out of control media that challenged me in every way. but I was captured in the delicate transparent interplay of colours and textures. and my desire to master watercolours made me accept that mistakes are inevitable and mastering watercolours is an eternal learning.

Finding my unique style and artistic identity takes time and I still make a lot of experimentation, with combining watercolours with other medias and there are still lots of moments of self-doubt and uncertainty, on my journey to be recognised as an artist. But being an artist for me is about more than just success and recognition. It's about the process of creation and the constant growth and learning. It's about pushing boundaries, taking risks, and embracing the unexpected.

Creating art is not a choice but a way of life. It's about staying true to yourself and following your passion.

pen&brushstrokes

At pen&brushstrokes, I create unique watercolour and ink illustrations, offering handmade art prints and original pieces for art lovers.

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info@penandbrushstrokes.com