Painter and illustrator,
inspired by every day life

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Portrait commissions

I have opened up my calendar to portrait commissions. They are done with oil paint on beautiful tinted, japanese paper. They roll up and can therefore be shipped safely and affordably across the world.

Blog post: How do commissions work?

Details and pricing

About the artist

Hi, my name is Elisabeth Svendby and I am a painter living and working in Oslo, Norway.

My current passion is painting figures and portraits. After a year of sketching, ending with the December exhibition at Dugg, Oslo, I took to oil paints.

Right now I am working on both commissions and personal work within the figurative genre.

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  • Art at the workplace

    Art at the workplace

    Viewing nature art activates brain regions involved in visual processing, emotions, and memory, leading to increased feelings of relaxation and well-being. Studies show that observing nature scenes in paintings stimulates...

    Art at the workplace

    Viewing nature art activates brain regions involved in visual processing, emotions, and memory, leading to increased feelings of relaxation and well-being. Studies show that observing nature scenes in paintings stimulates...

  • How do portrait commissions work?

    How do portrait commissions work?

    Click to see prices and details. Ordering a portrait can be a bit intimidating for some, so I would like to explain the process to you. Perhaps this will help...

    How do portrait commissions work?

    Click to see prices and details. Ordering a portrait can be a bit intimidating for some, so I would like to explain the process to you. Perhaps this will help...

  • Exhibition 6-8 December 2024

    Exhibition 6-8 December 2024

    I am excited to announce my upcoming exhibition at Dugg, Oslo. It will feature a collection of framed drawings on paper, made in the summer and fall of 2024. This is...

    Exhibition 6-8 December 2024

    I am excited to announce my upcoming exhibition at Dugg, Oslo. It will feature a collection of framed drawings on paper, made in the summer and fall of 2024. This is...

  • Don't you just love drooping branches?

    Don't you just love drooping branches?

    I will not deny it, I am a big kid! At least when it comes to visuals. If I were asked, I would move into the forest of Show White,...

    Don't you just love drooping branches?

    I will not deny it, I am a big kid! At least when it comes to visuals. If I were asked, I would move into the forest of Show White,...

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