Portrait commissions

I just opened up my calendar to portrait commissions. They are loose and sketchy, yet recognizable. Done with oil paint on beautiful japanese paper. Send me your image today, and we can start the process. I would love to hear from you!

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Prices and booking here...

Ending soon!

I am selling a group of sketches to affordable prices. They were piling up, and I would love for them to go out into the world and bring joy to someone other than just me.

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    450,00 NOK
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    350,00 NOK
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    350,00 NOK
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    350,00 NOK
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Hi, my name is Elisabeth Svendby and I am a painter living and working in Oslo, Norway.

My current passion is exploring the figure, and how I can portray states of mind and emotions in every day settings honestly. I embrace the imperfections and vulnerability in each of us through line and color.

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