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David Sandum

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5 years

My Jewish Grandmother Agnes survived Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen and lived to be nearly 99. Today she would have been a 100. I will always remember her brave spirit. (Pic 1 w/ her father Oscar who died in Auschwitz. Pic 2 w/ mother Aranka & Grandmother, also killed there).

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5 years

On a road-trip in Norway: Amazing and surreal skies near Gol. #norway #norge #visitnorway

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4 months

The view from walking down my street this evening. #norway

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6 years

Very proud of my 86 year old student Per, who completed this small oil tonight. He is learning to capture light—no small feat. Before taking his 1st lesson 10 years ago, he said he was too old to learn to paint. I answered, “Chagall died at 98. Get to work!” And so he did.

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6 years

Sometimes you’re so low you must be picked up. We all know someone who is there, but we must pay attention. Most people at that stage are too exhausted and depressed to ask for help. Empathy and care goes a long way.

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3 years

At sundown this afternoon, I saw a phenomenon I have never whitnessed before. The sun was like a bright fireball, shooting up a straight ray of light. I wonder if there is a scientific name for this? Photo taken at 3:44 pm. #norway

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6 years

I didn’t give up on my failed painting! Having based it with acrylic, I let it dry and continued with oil paint. Then I scraped off lines with a sharp palette knife—an interesting process. Size: 40x50 cm. *Photo taken under electric light in my studio.

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5 years

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2 years

New gouache painting on black watercolor paper. Untitled. Size: A4 (8.3x11.7 inch).

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4 years

My brother Marcus in Sweden has tested positive for Covid. Please keep him in your prayers.

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4 years

Truth.

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4 years

Paul Klee wrote, “Color possesses me. I don't have to pursue it. It will possess me always, I know it. That is the meaning of this happy hour: Color and I are one. I am a painter." I concur: Gouache on watercolor paper, 10x7 inch, 2016.

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3 years

Going through a rough patch with depression. No one would see it, but it’s deep. I need to get through the night. Please send me a photo of something that lifts your spirit. ps. I won’t comment but will see it if you post.

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6 years

We miss you Robin Williams!

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3 years

Update on my brother Marcus with Covid. He had some rough days with fever and cold like symptoms. The fever has now resided and he is on the mend, but we are keeping a close eye on him in case it returns. He is in quarantine supervised by staff at his assisted living.

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4 years

Having worked tirelessly for months, I must admit that I’m going through mania with my bipolar. For about a week it has been the toughest phase I have ever been through. I’ve been scared to share this but please send me good thoughts. The down is coming.

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2 years

My work has changed a lot over the years. My brush strokes started out smoother, inspired by impressionism. This oil painting was sold at my first exhibit in 2002, made the same year. Size: 65x42 cm.

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5 years

When a buyer in Maryland (US) sends you a photo of your work with a 22k gold frame. Wow...

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8 years

After 9 months of treatments, my wife is now cancer-free. It's great, yet we still feel rattled. This rings true.

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4 years

New drawing with watercolor pencils/gouache. ’Under the Tree.’ Size: A3 (8.3x11.7 inch).

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3 years

I’ve continued to fight depression. Tonight, I had to muster all my mental strength to put on my hiking clothes, but I managed a 19k night-walk under a bright half-moon.

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4 years

Health update: After a tumolteous month, things are starting to settle. I’m still not well and have been through a tsunami. Anxiety/depression is constant. I have 3 daily goals: 1) Going for one walk a day despite time or weather. 2) Eating healthy 3) Resting when I can. Love, D

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8 years

Congrats to my wife who got her last chemo treatment today! 6 months of battle. Soon 4 weeks of daily radiation.

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1 month

@AnnGarvin_ Good thread. Reading this as a man, I felt proud of you. Don’t lose faith. There are men out there who share your values and look for the grand qualities that you possess.

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4 years

For weeks, I have debated whether to add color to this drawing (see pic nr 2). Last night at midnight I took courage and started filling in blue. I got home from the studio at 4 am. It was an intense work effort.

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5 years

Looking back at the last 20 years of my life, I have fought a hard battle. This is an ink drawing made of my hospital bed in 2001, having been sectioned for depression against my will. I spent 10 days locked up, followed by many years of hospitalizations. Art saved me.

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5 years

Todays thought. I always go nuts at the art store ;)

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1 year

This afternoon, I went for my first walk by the fjord in months. The light was splendid but the wind freezing. Having been ill for so long it felt like an achievement, and comforting to re-visit my friend mother nature—always there to speak, listen, or say nothing at all.

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3 years

Update on my brother Marcus in Sweden with Covid. He is now fully recovered and doing well. It is interesting how the virus hits everyone differently. My younger sister who got it in March, still battle headaches, fatigue and shortness of breath (though recovered).

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5 years

Goodnight from the Norwegian mountains. Leaving you with my favorite photo from today’s hike to Kjeragbolten.

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4 years

Posting a painting on Facebook a follower commented, «Do you know what is going on in the world?» As if I should not concern myself with art when the world is in disarray. My answer, «Yes, but my art is a different universe, even if I’m most saddened by the current events.»

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4 years

Photos from the opening of my exhibit tonight at Galleri Kunstgress in Oslo.

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1 year

New work signed this week. Title: The River of Dreams Medium: Mixed media. Drawing with pastel & watercolor pencils and gouache on black watercolor paper. Size: A3 (8.3 x 11.7 inch).

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8 years

Today it was exactly a year ago that my wife had surgery for breast cancer. Then chemo & radiation. Now cancer free. Grateful & worn out.

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5 years

Goodnight from the Scottish Highlands. Leaving you with a photo I took yesterday of Mount Slioch.

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2 years

Hi friends! Some people have wondered what happened to me and worried. I’m hanging in there! Have moved back to Norway to beautiful Jeløy and have needed time to adjust. Here is a photo from tonight’s sundown close to where I live.

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4 years

Having a hard time with fatigue and depression but keep working with my art. The dark and rainy days are tough to handle when you mostly sleep during the day and work at night. I know what I must do to change course but feel numb. At least I’m out of bed, drawing and painting.

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3 years

Today, it's exactly 76 years ago that my Jewish/Hungarian Grandmother Agnes miraculously escaped Auschwitz (1944), but shortly thereafter ended up at Bergen Belsen for the duration of the war. As the sole survivor of her family, she came to Sweden after the liberation. Photo/2017

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3 years

The last three months has been some of the hardest days of my life. I am a very open person, but I wish to keep the details private. I do want to say thank you for being in my friend stream and spurring me on. Bridges must be crossed, but I will get there, one step at a time.

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3 years

Goodnight from Norway. Leaving you with another photo that I took today. Much is going on in the world. There is turmoil and uncertainty everywhere. So much conflict, suffering and strife. Hopefully this image bring you some calm. I felt it standing there.

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4 years

Happy birthday to my mother Maria who would have been 73 today. She passed in 1985 from breast cancer. October is also breast cancer awareness month. This is my favorite photo of her from her youth.

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6 years

My Jewish /Hungarian Grandmother Agnes passed on today, age 98. She survived Auschwitz & Bergen-Belsen. As the sole survivor of her family, she built a new one in Sweden. The world feels empty, but I’m glad she is now at peace. *A family photo from the 60’s. My mother top left.

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8 years

It's been a hard week w/ my wife's cancer. Chemo ended but started radiation & hormones. Painted this. "Helpless."

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5 years

Yest would have been my mother’s 72nd birthday. So I lit candles in the studio & remembered her. She passed away from breast cancer in 1985 age 37. I was 13. I’m still trying to think of her only w/ love, forgetting the pain. She died at home and I witnessed her death-struggle.

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7 years

Today, it's exactly 72 years ago that my Hungarian Grandmother Agnes left Auschwitz for Bergen Belsen. She is now 98. Photo taken last week.

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6 years

The wall of inspiration in my studio. I’ve had this since 2003. Each card carry symbolic meaning. Everytime I visit an art museum, I buy a card of what impressed me the most. Also quotes/portraits/people/things that inspire my work. This wall gave me the idea of @twitrartexhibit

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5 years

Goodnight from Norway. Leaving you with tonights sunset from my house.

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5 years

Today my son’s & I hiked up the mountain to Kjeragbolten—a famous landmark in Norway of a naturally placed boulder between 2 steep cliffs & a 1000 meter drop. It was a tough hike as the winds & rain whipped! Up top the visibility was limited, but it was a great to reach the top!

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5 years

Everyone, look at this Winnie-the-Pooh shaped cloud! via @TODAYshow

Everyone, look at this Winnie-the-Pooh shaped cloud!

This adorable cloud made one charity event bear-y special!

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2 years

So it’s my birthday today. Still laughing about this birthday card I got from my son 6 years ago. Look at it each year.

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3 years

My brother Marcus in Sweden just got a ginger-bread house from his sisters. Made my day to see this photo!

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4 years

Thanks for all the heartwarming and kind comments to my last tweet. Still at the studio and nearly 2 am. Here is what I’m working on. Nearly finished: ‘I’m Here.’ Watercolor-pencils and gouache on Black watercolor paper, A3 (8.3x11.7 inch).

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5 years

Update regarding quitting sleeping pills after 18 years of use: Things are getting easier now going on four months without. Still hard at times, but I think that I have finally broken this habit. I am free.

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4 years

From the archives: 'City Light.' Gouache on watercolor paper, 26x18 cm, 2016. Sold to a buyer in London.

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5 years

A photo from my evening stroll. Goodnight from Edinburgh. #edinburghcastle

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David Sandum

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3 years

Oil painting sold today to a buyer in Chicago. For two years, it has been on loan to the Norwegian Parlament Building. Now it will be hanging in another grand city. Size: 73x92 cm. Year painted 2016.

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5 years

It’s been 3 years since its publication, but when you spent 15 years to write, edit and get it published, the good feeling of holding it your hands doesn’t go away. My memoir about depression and how I became an artist is available on @amazon and @AmazonUK #WritingCommunity

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4 years

Back in Norway to icy roads and crisp air. But that didn’t stop me from my evening walk. It’s nice to be home. #norway

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5 years

I have tremendous respect for individuals who see the potential in people and lift spirits. I wish society would look more at that process rather than obsessing with the already succesful. To admire is good. To inspire and instill belief is devine.

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6 years

Good morning from Edinburgh! The view from my window.

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5 years

Getting ready for the @twitrartexhibit opening. We’ll kick some arse!! :) #scotland #twitterartexhibit #charity #edinburgh #Tae19

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5 years

I love this quote. How true it is.

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4 years

Getting ready to see my son’s wedding from Oregon in 5 min on zoom. Due to Covid we can not attend in person from Norway, but we are so excited! ❤️

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David Sandum

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3 years

My sister Malena just started to paint with watercolors. She sent me these images today of her first works. Wow! Now we are two artists in the family.

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7 years

I hate it when people suggest that my battle with depression is a choice. Just do this or that. I am trying the best I can. Truly.

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5 years

TY for all the kind comments about my grandmother Agnes. I was very touched, also re my great-grandparents who died in Auschwitz. In 2008 I made several Auschwitz-Birkenau paintings. One of them is now at the @mizelmuseum in Denver. This large oil is still in my studio (135x95cm)

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10 months

Sundown in Iceland.

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4 years

New drawing/gouache. ‘Social Distancing’ (series). Artists often paint their reality. This is my way of commenting and making sense of what is going on. Size: A3 (8.3x11.7 inch). #cnn #corona

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5 years

I wish all my followers and friends a Happy New Year!

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4 years

#Neverforget . My Auschwitz-Birkenau oil painting at the @mizelmuseum in Denver, in memory of my Grandmother who survived, and my Great-Grandparents and relatives who did not.

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8 years

Yest & today I've been in a deep mood. Spent 10 hours making this ink drawing freehand. 21x29.7cm (8.3x11.7inch).

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4 years

With all the commotion going on, I needed some fresh air. So exactly at midnight, I set out under a strong moon for a 5k lone walk in the countryside. The photos were taken without filter with my i-phone. I was amazed at how well they turned out.

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4 years

Creating art helps me during this difficult time. You dissapear into the world that you are creating. Signed tonight. Untitled. Drawing/gouache. Size: A3 (8.3x11.7 inch).

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2 years

In this photo my Hungarian Grandmother Agnes was 54, sitting w/ my mother Maria & my older sister. Agnes survived Auschwitz & Bergen-Belsen as the sole survivor of her family. She came to Sweden after the war. Today, I remember her and my perished ancestors #HolocaustMemorialDay

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5 years

It’s good to be back in the Highlands. Snapped this photo this evening.

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2 years

My 20-year-old nephew Noah challenged me to make a painting using only a palette knife w/ acrylics. Did this and gave it to him. Glad he inspired!

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6 years

When I started @twitrartexhibit in Norway 2010, I could never have anticipated the diff we’d make. We have saved a women’s shelter, funded dance lessons for children w/ autism & downs, helped terminally ill children etc. It’s not only a great exhibit. Each card is an act of love.

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4 years

Some people call art their hobby. I respect that. But for me, creating art is the deepest part of me and how I sustain life, «Art is my cure to all this madness, sadness and loss of belonging in the world & through it I'll walk myself home.» -Nikki Rowe

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3 years

New mixed media work on black watercolor paper. ‘Moon Walk.’ Medium: Watercolor/color/pastel pencils & gouache. Size: A3 (8.3x11.7 inch).

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4 years

Artists and writers will adapt quickly to the fears around the Corona Virus. We are used to isolation, always have work, have an outlet to express our emotions, and are used to not getting paid ;)

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3 years

Once in a while you take a photo that stays with you. This was snapped during one of my night-walks in Dec. I ponder the symbolism of the approaching car/light in the dark, the bended road, highlighted trees, and absolute darkness to the left. #photography

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4 years

The most frightening trend on social media & in society, is the confrontative attitude towards anyone or anything that don’t correspond w/ their own belief. I have friends from all walks of life, different religions & political affiliations. Civil conversation & respect go far.

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5 years

Update on quitting my sleeping pill addiction: This week was tough. Had three nights without any sleep. Going for long walks each day, eating well, drinking healthy tea and will press on. Soon 7 weeks without. Not much other work done. Resting when I can. TY for all your support.

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2 years

New gouache painting on black watercolor paper. ‘Evening Walk.’ Size: A4 (8.3x11.7 inch).

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4 years

Where I stood three hours ago. From Bredebukt, near Moss, Norway.

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5 months

I have ruined many good paintings by perfectionism. That is my biggest challenge as an artist. To stop. To keep it simple.

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4 years

From the archives: ‘Purple Mountain.’ Gouache. Sold to the Ålesund Hospital in 2016.

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8 years

Been painting with a darker palette than normal tonight. Gouache, 24x32 cm. #TwitterFirstFriday

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4 years

My brother Marcus in Sweden says hello.

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4 years

Merry Christmas from my house to yours :)

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4 years

New gouache/watercolor pencils work. ’Moonlight Serenade.’ A4 (8.3x11.7 inch).

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3 years

Tonight, just before midnight, I decided to venture out on a 3 hour, 16.5k walk in -13c weather. I wanted to see if I could do a long walk in extreme cold at night. Cold yes, but made it. I snapped these photos. #norway

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1 year

Happy birthday to my brother Marcus, 49!! 🙌

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6 years

Last night in Scotland. See you across the pond in Norway! Leaving you with four photos taken in the Highlands four days ago.

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4 years

Thanks for all your kind messages and support. I’m overwhelmed so no strength to answer all wonderful comments, but read them all. Very touched. Nearly 2 am in the studio and just finished this watercolor-pencil and gouache on black watercolor paper, A4 (8.3x11.7 inch).

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3 years

Still struggling with depression. Waking up in the afternoon, I was making coffee and tea. I felt too tired to make both, so I just settled with coffee. That’s how drained my brain is. The afternoon sun is out with a cold wind. I will get some vitamin D in my face. It’s a start.

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6 years

Recent acrylic and oil-painting, sold to a buyer in Boston. Size: 41x51 cm.

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5 years

Final night in the Highlands. My residency is now over and I head south tomorrow to Edinburgh with mixed emotions. I’m excited to see family and friends in Norway again, sad to leave my 2nd home after two great months. #scotlandinmyheart

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1 year

Some of my followers and friends have left twitter. I respect that, but I will stay. We have built this platform for over a decade by our interactions and support of each other. Many uplifting friendships have evolved and we have shared our process. I focus on that.

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