NEW exhibition 6-8 December

I am excited to announce my upcoming exhibition at Dugg, Oslo.

It will feature a collection of framed drawings on paper, made in the summer and fall of 2024. This is the beginnings of my exploration into all the sides of being human.

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Calendar 2025

A collection of drawings on paper, mostly from my sketchbook, made in the summer and fall of 2024. This is the beginnings of my exploration into all the sides of being human.

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Introducing "Simply Forests"

A new series of original paintings in vibrant colors and a simplified style.

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The Real Forest

Like having windows that look straight into the trees.

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About the artist

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.

I use sensitive yet spontaneous line and intuitive colors, not always the once you notice at first glance, but those that might be hidden from our first impressions.

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  • Exhibition 6-8 December 2025

    Exhibition 6-8 December 2025

    I am excited to announce my upcoming exhibition at Dugg, Oslo. It will feature a collection of framed drawings on paper, made in the summer and fall of 2024. This is...

    Exhibition 6-8 December 2025

    I am excited to announce my upcoming exhibition at Dugg, Oslo. It will feature a collection of framed drawings on paper, made in the summer and fall of 2024. This is...

  • Don't you just love drooping branches?

    Don't you just love drooping branches?

    I will not deny it, I am a big kid! At least when it comes to visuals. If I were asked, I would move into the forest of Show White,...

    Don't you just love drooping branches?

    I will not deny it, I am a big kid! At least when it comes to visuals. If I were asked, I would move into the forest of Show White,...

  • A sketch by Ferdinand Horvath

    Why does everything have to feel so right?

    A sketch by Ferdinand Horvath from the book "They Drew as They Pleased Vol. 1: The Hidden Art of Disney's Golden AgeThe 1930s" My name is Elisabeth Svendby Holen. I...

    Why does everything have to feel so right?

    A sketch by Ferdinand Horvath from the book "They Drew as They Pleased Vol. 1: The Hidden Art of Disney's Golden AgeThe 1930s" My name is Elisabeth Svendby Holen. I...

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Drawing in my sketchbook

Series of paintings