Hello,
I am Sesilja, an artist from Finland. I grew up in a small farmhouse surrounded by woods and developed a deep love for nature and animals from an early age.
I’m inspired by the forest and the rich, intricate life it holds, and in my artwork, I aspire to capture its delicate details and wisdom. My paintings reflect the quiet beauty of the wild and our longing for it, even in this increasingly artificial world.
Ideas for my work come from what I see and feel among the trees, from the quiet wisdom they carry, and from poems and folklore woven around them.
I mainly work with watercolor and gouache, often layered together. I love the rugged softness that can be achieved by working with water. Pure white paper feels a bit like a nemesis, which is why I always tone my papers to create a warm base to build on.