Just Because...

© Katrine Kalleklev 2011

I love Magifabrik's work

A Hare on a Horse

My Image of the Day 

Gina Thorstensen

We're making very little headway with improving the state of Savannah's school and I doubt if we ever will. Education doesn't appear to be a priority for our Mayor, but bulls and bull-fighting, now that's another matter...

So, determined not to just accept the situation like many of the locals, we are now looking for a new school for Savannah and Miles. Are you happy with your kids' schools? With the teaching, the facilities available?

I seem to be drawn to artwork in schools at the moment. I might make it a regular feature infact. You're quite welcome to send me photos or examples of artwork in schools if you think they maybe of interest. I have already shown you snippets of Marie Louise and Camilla's school commissions in Sweden, if your remember, and today I'd like to invite you to explore the wall paintings and inspiring portfolio of  Norwegian illustrator/animator/maker Gina Thorstensen.

"For me, wallpainting is not just decoration. It is an invitation into my world, an opportunity to see eye to eye with my characters as they become alive in the imagination of anyone who passes by."

 

Makes me happy - enjoy! 

Gina Thorstensen

Kari Anne Marstein

Foxes, yes, more foxes. But these are special, colourful fellows, don't you think? As soon as I saw them, I knew they'd be perfect for decorating a little one's room or for brightening up play spaces and living areas.

image via Aftenposten

When I digged and delved a bit more, I found out that Kari Anne is working on a new exhibition of children's paintings, planned for March. Here's a sample of her previous work from her portfolio.

Kari has her own epla shop (new-to-me epla is a Norwegian marketplace for crafts and handmade goods, you need to check it out!) selling original paintings similar to the ones above and her fun, toy-based photography.

Image via Aftenposten

Of course, this Norwegian "flea market/interior design enthusiast" has a wonderful, inspiring blog full of vintage finds, home decor ideas and colour! Go look for yourself! It's a happy, uplifting place to be, believe me.


Seen originally on Meet Me at Mikes
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