I got my first kicks from books. I used to have over 300 of them when I was a teenager.
And music – of course. The first record I ever bought was Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell” and it’s still my favorite album of all time.
In 1992 I had my first exhibit at the local library and in the years that followed I started getting noticed by the press.
I always loved animals, so I started painting and doing jewelry with animal motifs, mainly dogs in the beginning. But when people started asking me to do draw their pets, I transitioned into doing birds, rabbits, cats and other animals as well.
The rock’n’roll theme came about by pure coincidence, when I designed a skull for the opening of my friends’ rock club a few years ago.
Since then I’ve experimented with custom painted guitars and straps, leather jackets, oil paintings of rock musicians, rock jewelry, you name it. I get quite a few requests for those items.
But I’m a multitasker, so you’ll most likely find me doing different things. If you live in my “hood” you might have been served your dinner or your beer by me.
My sources of inspiration nowadays are Svanlund Design and creative friends that spark my innovative side and allow me to use my artistic abilities to the fullest.
My apartment is sort of my palette as well, I have a different theme and color scheme in every room.
I love to wake up early in the morning with the sunbeams seeping through my window – and having my breakfast coffee on the patio while planning my day and my upcoming projects.
I’m into finding solutions. It’s all about adjusting your attitude as you go and making it work. Staying positive and believing in your own ability. That is the solution to most challenges that you encounter as an artist.
One of my favorite feelings in the world is to lose track of time while working on a project and getting lost in my wild ideas. Watching my friends’ journeys to living their dream lives is the best motivation for me.
My greatest dream and goal is to make a living of my art. I love traveling and I hope to be able to attend music- and art events worldwide by doing what I do.
And a big, heartfelt thank you to my parents for their help and support on my journey. And to My dear friends for beliving in me to!
