Ellen Wilberg
My name is Ellen and Im an artist working in Oslo, Norway.
I create feminine, whimsical and dreamy paintings featuring florals, nature and anything that strikes my interest that day. I am absolutely in love with watercolors and how magical they are, and I enjoy combining them with gouache. I also create colorful digital illustrations that I turn into stickers and other products that can add some color to your life. I am a big reader and have a soft spot for bookish art, something I have started incorporating into my own practice in the last few years. My philosophy is to follow my joy wherever it takes me, which keeps making art interesting and fun for me.
I live with several chronic illnesses and painting is my escape from reality and how I find peace. Because of this I want to create something beautiful and calm to share with the world. Nothing makes me happier than when someone sees themselves in my work or it brings a smile to their face.
If I am not making art, I am most likely reading, crocheting, watching tv, drinking tea, journalling or visiting mom to cuddle the cat.
CONTACT:
ellenwilberg@gmail.com
Frequently asked questions
WHAT ART SUPPLIES DO YOU USE?
My main supplies are watercolor and gouache.
In watercolor my favorite brands are Daniel Smith, Winsor & Newton, Roman Szmal, Sennelier, Schmincke and a handful of paint from wonderful handmade paint brands.
The brushes I use the most are Silver Black Velvet rounds and Winsor & Newton series 7.
My favorite papers are Langton Prestige hot press and cold press, and Saunders Waterford cold press. I also use the Etchr Postcards a lot for small paintings.
My go to sketchbooks are the Etchr everyday sketchbooks in both hot press and cold press.
My most used gouache paints are from Winsor & Newton, Talens and Holbein.
For sketching and play I also enjoy working with colored pencils, mainly Faber Castell Polychromos and Caran D’ache Luminance.
I get most of my art supplies via Jacksons Art. They ship world wide and have the best selection!
DO YOU SELL YOUR WORK ON ANY MORE ITEMS?
Yes! I have my work on a few print on demand sites.
Inprnt - Beautiful high quality prints and cards
Teepublic - Mostly apparel but also some other items.
Redbubble - A vast amount of items, also some unique to this site.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU MADE ART?
I am one of those cliches that have made art all my life. I did start to take it a lot more seriously when I was 14 years old and spent most of my time drawing. I had a semi break from art from the age of 20-22, and I started with full force again in 2012 when I was 25.
CAN I GET A TATTOO OF YOUR ART?
Yes, that would be an honor!
All I ask is that you find a skilled tattoo artist and that I get credit online. And I would love to see the result!
