“Mean words don’t get along with friendliness. If you make sure your heart is pure and honest, mean words can never enter it.”

I was raised to always have my revenge; to respond to bad behavior with bad behavior. I was raised to compete; to constantly compare myself to others around me. My sense of self-worth was bound to my achievements.

But what happened when I started responding to "bad" behavior with kindness? It was challenging at times, but I soon learned that just like any other skill, the more I practiced, the more I was improving. Above all, what inspired me to keep on practising was to see the reactions of people. To me they were a living proof of "Mean words not getting along with friendliness". Don't believe me? Try it yourself.

Keywords: hoodie, clothing, winter, foxes, snow,

Wonder SHOP – Terms and Conditions

1. General Terms and Conditions

Wonder SHOP is an online store operated by Jasu Wonder World, a company founded by Jasmine (Jasu) Hintsala (business number 2786742-1). Wonder SHOP is hosted on www.jasuwonderworld.com and governs the relationship between Wonder SHOP and its clients.

By utilizing Wonder SHOP, placing product orders on the online store, or registering as a user, the client acknowledges and accepts these general terms and conditions and agrees to abide by them. The presentation of Wonder SHOP on www.jasuwonderworld.com reflects its current state.

2. Consumer Protection

Clients of Wonder SHOP can be either private individuals (referred to as "regular customers") or companies/communities (referred to as "business customers"). The interaction between Wonder SHOP and regular customers is also subject to consumer protection legislation in force at the time. The interaction between Wonder SHOP and business customers is primarily governed by these general terms and conditions, with secondary considerations from the relevant trade laws at the time.

3. Client's Personal Information and Privacy Protection

When conducting business on Wonder SHOP, certain information, such as purchase history, is stored in the customer register. The handling and purpose of this information are detailed in the privacy statement on www.jasuwonderworld.com. The Privacy Statement outlines the client's rights and their ability to influence how their personal information is managed. The Privacy Statement may change in response to changes on www.jasuwonderworld.com or in general legislation.

Registering as a client on Wonder SHOP or placing product orders on the online store necessitates the client providing at a minimum their name, address, email address, and phone number to www.jasuwonderworld.com. Business customers are also required to provide their business number. The information supplied by the client is stored in Jasu Wonder World's customer register. It is the client's responsibility to ensure the accuracy of their information and to notify of any changes in their personal details.

Jasu Wonder World assumes responsibility for the proper handling of clients' personal information. This information is used to manage the relationship between Wonder SHOP and the client, as well as for other legitimate purposes, including direct marketing.

Jasuwonderworld.com uses cookies to ensure a user-friendly experience on the website. A cookie is a small text file that the browser saves on the client's device. Acceptance of cookies is necessary for the full use of the www.jasuwonderworld.com website.

4. Client Registration and Account Creation

By completing a registration form on www.jasuwonderworld.com, the client establishes a personal account that they can access using their account name and password. The client is responsible for safeguarding their account name and password to prevent unauthorized access or use. The client is accountable for all orders and payments made through their account.

Clients have the option to request the removal of their account at any time by sending a request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Jasu Wonder World may terminate any account if such action is deemed justified, for instance, in cases of misuse or abuse.

5. Placing an Order

An order placed on Wonder SHOP is considered confirmed when the client's payment is verified. The order confirmation will display the confirmed purchases made by the client. Wonder SHOP reserves the right to decline any order.

Wonder SHOP may reject or cancel a client's order at any stage of the shipping and handling process, regardless of whether an order confirmation or shipping confirmation has been sent. If specific products are out of stock, Wonder SHOP can cancel the order for those items only. Canceling or rejecting an order has no consequences for Wonder SHOP, and this action must occur within seven (7) days following the order confirmation.

Please note that special conditions apply to the purchase of original paintings (refer to section 15, "Conditions for Purchasing an Original Painting").

6. Product Pricing

Product prices on Wonder SHOP can be found on www.jasuwonderworld.com at the time of placing an order. Prices include value-added tax unless otherwise stated. Prices are subject to change at any time, except during predetermined campaigns with specific start and end dates. Product prices do not include shipping fees.

During a sales campaign, special offers are valid only for the campaign's duration, subject to product availability. If sale products are out of stock and unavailable, Wonder SHOP is not obliged to ship these products or provide replacements.

Wonder SHOP reserves the right to cancel or correct any orders in the event of inaccuracies in product pricing due to pricing errors or other mistakes. Orders can also be canceled or corrected if the wrong product is shipped or if an incorrect quantity is shipped. Wonder SHOP can cancel an order if it appears that a product on sale is being purchased in bulk for resale. Canceling or correcting an order in this manner carries no consequences for Wonder SHOP, and this action must occur within seven (7) days following the order confirmation.

7. Making a Payment

To make a payment for an order, Wonder SHOP offers various reliable and trustworthy payment methods, all of which are visible on Wonder SHOP when placing an order.

8. Shipping

Wonder SHOP uses the Finnish postal service (Posti Group Oyj) to deliver orders. The shipping fee is added to the order's total price and is displayed during the order confirmation process before payment.

Delivery times may vary based on product availability. If a client orders an item that is not available, Wonder SHOP can cancel the order with no consequences. Such a situation may arise during a limited-quantity sales campaign, if the quantity of a product shown in stock is incorrect, or if there are delivery issues beyond Wonder SHOP's control.

Wonder SHOP may choose to ship orders in separate parts if deemed appropriate. Items available can be delivered immediately, with the remaining items sent later when they become available. Wonder SHOP may also delay shipping for up to one week without client notification to produce all necessary items for the order. If the delay extends beyond one week (7 days), the client will be notified.

Wonder SHOP is not liable for delays or other damages caused by force majeure. Force majeure for Wonder SHOP encompasses unpredictable situations or changes in circumstances entirely beyond its control.

9. Returns and Replacements

Clients have a 14-day window after receiving an order to request replacements. Once an order is placed on Wonder SHOP, it can only be replaced, not returned and refunded. The client is responsible for the cost of shipping when replacing a product. Replacement can only occur if the product is in perfect condition, unused, and undamaged. The client must provide a receipt or similar proof of purchase when requesting a replacement. The product must be shipped immediately after notifying Jasu Wonder World (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) of the replacement. The return address for all orders from Wonder SHOP is:

Jasu Wonder World Ahkiomaantie 6 B 29 96300 Rovaniemi Finland Phone number (if needed): +358 469389546

Orders that are custom-made for the client cannot be canceled or have products replaced. These products include original artworks, commissions, gift cards, and custom-made products with added text or different dimensions from those available on Wonder SHOP.

When replacing a product, the client is responsible for packaging it securely to ensure it arrives undamaged at Jasu Wonder World. Jasu Wonder World is not obligated to replace a product that was damaged during shipping due to inadequate packaging. Clients should retain all documents related to their purchased item until a replacement is provided by Jasu Wonder World.

10. Warranty and Liability for Errors

The warranty provided by Wonder SHOP covers material defects and production errors in an item. The warranty does not cover defects resulting from improper use of an item. The client must present a receipt or similar proof of purchase when making a warranty claim. The client is responsible for promptly notifying Jasu Wonder World of any product errors they have received. Jasu Wonder World will provide the client with a faultless replacement product. A notice of error should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The client must supply adequate proof of the errors in the product, including a written description and a photo.

If a product error causes any inconvenience to the client, such as an inability to use or have the product, this inconvenience will not result in any consequences for Wonder SHOP. Wonder SHOP retains the right to cancel or correct any orders as per these general terms and conditions.

11. Exceptions in Terms and Conditions for Business Customers

For business customers, Jasu Wonder World's liability for errors is limited to the price of the ordered products. Wonder SHOP is not liable for consequential damages, such as loss of income. Consumer protection legislation does not apply to business customers, and parts of these terms and conditions that refer to consumer protection legislation do not apply to business customers.

12. Force Majeure

Wonder SHOP is exempt from its obligations under these general terms and conditions in the event of force majeure. Wonder SHOP is not liable for any inconvenience experienced by the client due to Wonder SHOP's inability to fulfill its obligations under these terms and conditions because of force majeure. Force majeure for Wonder SHOP includes unpredictable situations or changes in circumstances entirely beyond its control.

13. Changes to Services and These Terms and Conditions

Jasu Wonder World may modify the website www.jasuwonderworld.com, its content, or these general terms and conditions as needed. The valid terms and conditions are available on Wonder SHOP at the time of placing an order.

14. Dispute Resolution

Disputes related to this contract that cannot be resolved through negotiation are settled in the court of domicile of Jasu Wonder World. For regular customers with permanent residences in Finland, the court of domicile can also be the customer's. Regular customers can also contact consumer protection or take disputes to the Consumer Disputes Board.

15. Conditions for Purchasing an Original Artwork

When a client pays the full price for an original artwork, they become the owner of that specific piece but do not acquire its copyrights. The client is not permitted to copy or duplicate the artwork for any monetary or promotional purpose that would lead to financial gain; this right is retained solely by the artist (Jasmine Hintsala), who retains the copyrights.

The client can purchase the full copyrights of an artwork through a separate agreement. The client will receive a document signed by the artist (Jasmine Hintsala) confirming the transfer of copyrights.

As the owner of an original artwork, the client has the right to sell the original piece. The client can take photographs of the original artwork for personal use only. Any photographs intended for monetary or promotional purposes that would result in financial gain are prohibited; this right is reserved solely by the artist (Jasmine Hintsala), who retains the copyrights.

Once the full price of an artwork is paid, the transaction cannot be canceled, and no refunds are possible. An original artwork cannot be replaced within 14 days of receipt, as the transaction is binding. If the price of an original artwork is paid in installments, there is no possibility of a refund, even if the full price is never paid, and ownership remains with the artist (Jasmine Hintsala). For installment payment contracts related to an original artwork, clients can contact the artist via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at +358 46 9389546.

If a client violates these conditions, they may be required to pay the artist (Jasmine Hintsala) three times the amount they paid for the original artwork. Additionally, if the client has made money using the original artwork in contravention of this contract, they are obligated to pay that amount in full to the artist (Jasmine Hintsala).

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of May in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: bunnies, bunny, rabbits, flowers, family

Introducing the 2025 Jasu Wonder World wall calendar, a delightful journey through the year with seals in their natural habitat! This calendar beautifully captures the essence of joy, friendship, family, and motherhood across all four seasons. Each month features heartwarming illustrations of seals, from playful winter scenes to serene autumn moments, celebrating the bonds that unite us. Perfect for nature lovers and those who cherish life's simple joys, this calendar is a charming addition to any home or office. Embrace the wonders of nature every day with the 2025 Jasu Wonder World calendar!

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Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of January in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: squirrels, birds, winter, snow, cards

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of February in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: bunny, bunnies, rabbits, winter, snow, cards

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of March in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: bunny, bunnies, rabbits, mom, mother, kids, children, family

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of April in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: squirrels

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of May in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: bunny, bunnies, rabbits, flowers, family

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of June in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: mouse, mice, flowers, birds

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of July in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: mouse, mice, flowers

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of August in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: squirrels, frogs, rain

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of September in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: mouse, mice, cat, mushrooms, autumn, fall

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of October in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: squirrels

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of November in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: bunny, bunnies, rabbits, family, kids, children

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of December in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: mouse, mice, christmas, winter, cards

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of January in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: winter, squirres, birds, cards

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of February in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: bunny, bunnies, rabbits, winter, prints

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of March in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: bunny, bunnies, kids, family, children, rabbits, mother, mom

Artist's note: "Originally the illustration of April in Jasu Wonder World 2024 calendar."

Keywords: squirrels

Artist's note: "Originally a t-shirt design. A portrayal of fierceness that is gentle yet strong and determined."

Keywords: lion, cats, butterfly, fantasy, prints

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 
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• Large Cotton Bag with Long Handles
• Colour: White
• Dimensions: approx. 38 x 42 cm
• Material: 100% Cotton (140 g/m²)

• Large Cotton Bag with Long Handles
• Colour: White
• Dimensions: approx. 38 x 42 cm
• Material: 100% Cotton (140 g/m²)

• Large Cotton Bag with Long Handles
• Colour: White
• Dimensions: approx. 38 x 42 cm
• Material: 100% Cotton (140 g/m²)

• Large Cotton Bag with Long Handles
• Colour: White
• Dimensions: approx. 38 x 42 cm
• Material: 100% Cotton (140 g/m²)

• Large Cotton Bag with Long Handles
• Colour: White
• Dimensions: approx. 38 x 42 cm
• Material: 100% Cotton (140 g/m²)

• Large Cotton Bag with Long Handles
• Colour: White
• Dimensions: approx. 38 x 42 cm
• Material: 100% Cotton (140 g/m²)

• Natural quality: the material of our bags is made from 100% 140 g/m² thick cotton and is characterised by an excellent texture and stability of the linked seams.
• Timeless and suitable for everyday use: the bags are ideal for storing small items thanks to the short handles and a compact size of 28 x 32 cm. The natural colour is timeless, yet easy to combine. Great as a gift or storage bag.
• The bags are certified with the "Oeko-Tex Standard 100" seal and thus contribute to sustainability and friendly use. Continuous quality control checks of production with more than 25 years of experience.

• Natural quality: the material of our bags is made from 100% 140 g/m² thick cotton and is characterised by an excellent texture and stability of the linked seams.
• Timeless and suitable for everyday use: the bags are ideal for storing small items thanks to the short handles and a compact size of 28 x 32 cm. The natural colour is timeless, yet easy to combine. Great as a gift or storage bag.
• The bags are certified with the "Oeko-Tex Standard 100" seal and thus contribute to sustainability and friendly use. Continuous quality control checks of production with more than 25 years of experience.

• Large Cotton Bag with Long Handles
• Colour: White
• Dimensions: approx. 38 x 42 cm
• Material: 100% Cotton (140 g/m²)

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

Keywords: cat, cats, kitty, kitties, cute, yin and yang, love, family, friends, friendship, black and white, mugs, siblings, twins

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

Keywords: dogs, puppy, puppies, mugs, cute, happy, adorable, fluffy

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 
• Set of 4 Mugs

Keywords: frogs, love, cute, adorable, mugs, gift, smile, happy

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

Keywords: roses, flowers, bunny, bunnies, rabbits, mugs

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

Keywords: mugs, foxes, mushrooms, fantasy

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

Keywords: foxes, summer, flowers, mugs

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

Keywords: seals, family, friends, mugs

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

Keywords: mugs, owls, birds, fantasy, bubbles

45 x 45 cm, Decorative Cushion Covers, Soft Cushion Cover,

Decorative Cushion, Sofa Cushion, Couch Cushion,

Decorative Cover for Sofa, Bedroom, Living Room

45 x 45 cm, Decorative Cushion Covers, Soft Cushion Cover,

Decorative Cushion, Sofa Cushion, Couch Cushion,

Decorative Cover for Sofa, Bedroom, Living Room

• Material Ceramics 
• Product weight: 390grams
• Capacity: 325 milliliters
• About this article: high quality white ceramic. Each cup measures 9.5cm (height), 8cm (diameter), 25.13cm (circumference) 

Artist's note: "This was a commissioned illustration for a company. They only bought the right to use the scanned image so I still have the original."

Artist's note: "This painting was specifically made as a design for a Christmas t-shirt. I wanted to include small, funny details into the illustration, like the gingerbread couple and the little elves."

Keywords: christmas, xmas, santa claus, snowman, reindeer, funny, winter, holidays, print

Artist's note: "Water and earth in a form of dragons chasing each other, never reaching the other yet never falling apart."

Keywords: dragons, yin and yang, fantasy, print

Artist's note: "This painting was specifically made as a design for a Christmas t-shirt. I wanted to include small, funny details into the illustration

Artist's note: "Water and earth in a form of dragons chasing each other, never reaching the other yet never falling apart."

Artist's note: "The original painting is not a lot bigger than A4 but at the time I created it, it seemed like an incredible achievement to me with all the details of the owls’ feathers. This is also the first original painting that I sold as the artist of Jasu Wonder World."

Keywords: owls, yin and yang, print

Artist's note: "Starting on this painting, I had just gotten a new roll of watercolor paper. This paper was behaving very strangely and didn’t blend the colors the way it should’ve. Very soon I found out I had been sent wrong paper and the roll was replaced. Still, I managed to finish this owl pretty much the way I wanted. It was a definite out-of-my-comfort-zone experience and once I received the correct watercolor paper, painting on it was easier than ever."

The size of the original painting is 56 x 70 cm

Keywords: owls, flowers, original painting, barn owl

Artist's note: "A true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. 

I wanted to see how my style and skill had improved and decided to create a new version of “Siblings”, which I had painted seven months ago."

The size of the original painting is 128 x 67 cm

Keywords: tigers, yin and yang, fantasy, original painting, cats

Artist's note: “A design I created to be the cover of the yearly student calendar of the University of Jyväskylä."

The size of the original painting is 20 x 32 cm

Keywords: cats, original painting

“She had a tendency to escape the reality into the imaginary world of her mind. There, in her wild imagination, she would make everything be just the way she wanted.”

The size of the original painting is 47 x 35 cm

Keywords: woman, girl, summer, roses, butterfly, sleepy, original painting

Artist's note: "I just love drawing horses with their beautifully flowing manes. A familiar element seen in many of my creations is the flowers and leaves growing out of the living creatures. It is as if the horse grew out of the ground together with the plants."

The size of the original painting is 67 x 69 cm

Keywords: horse, horses, humming birds, flowers, fantasy, magical, original painting

Artist's note: "Anything out of ordinary seems to tingle my creativity and imagination. Here’s another yin and yang inspired piece."

The original painting has been sold.

Keywords: tiger, yin and yang, sun, moon, print, fantasy, universe, space

Artist's note: "Just when I had drawn the outlines for this painting and started coloring it, I realized I wanted to get rid of the black outlines in my paintings. Because of this I ended up finishing this painting quite hastily and consider it as a practice piece."

The size of the original painting is 82 x 121 cm

Keywords: antelope, original painting

Artist's note: "A simple Christmas card design."

Keywords: foxes, winter, christmas, print

Artist's note: "I often get lost into my creation. It feels like everything is flowing very effortlessly: my hand is moving the pen or the brush on the paper on its own, just like the jellyfish are dancing around the mermaid."

The size of the original painting is 58 x 124 cm

Artist's note: "When I started sketching “Medusa” I only had the lady in my mind. Then, as I proceeded with the sketch she was accompanied with a cat, a crow and the spiders. It quite often happens that the final idea for an artwork reveals itself to me only when I put it on the paper. It’s like I don’t know what I’m about to create until I actually create it and see it for myself."

The original painting has been sold.

Keywords: woman, snake, spier, crow, fantasy, witch, cat

Artist's note: "A piece of my biggest commissioned watercolor painting "The Little Inhabitants of a Wondrous Forest"."

Keywords: rats, forest, cute, prints

Originally the illustration of November in JWW 2018 calendar. The theme of the calendar was "Year of the Fox".

Originally the illustration of November in JWW 2018 calendar. The theme of the calendar was "Year of the Fox".

The size of the original painting is A4 (30 cm x 21 cm)

Keywords: foxes, snow, winter, original painting

Originally the illustration of May in JWW 2018 calendar. The theme of the calendar was "Year of the Fox". The size of the original painting is A4 (30 cm x 21 cm)

Keywords: foxes, kids, family, mother, mom, love, sleeping, original painting

The Shelter of Leaves

I was so out of my comfort-zone painting this! The Shelter of Leaves was one of the very first paintings where I gave up using black outlines that had previously made the coloring easier for me. In addition to that, the original painting is huge and in several cases I needed to be very fast with my brush to get the color to have the desired effect on a large area of paper. I still remember how I was literally sweating, my hands trembling because I was so afraid I’d ruin the whole painting. I had never really painted anything like this before: with all my earlier artworks I had always felt relatively safe with my usual way of painting smaller areas with more details. Now I had to abandon the details and use a big brush to make wide brushstrokes fast. I was convinced painting this way would make a mess and I’d have to start all over again. To my surprise, this didn’t happen and so I started to learn that even when done hurriedly, watercolor can produce great result. Stepping out of my comfort zone like this has greatly increased my trust in watercolors and my own skills.

Keywords: print, leopard, big cats, leaves, tree

Artist's note: "Starting on this painting, I had just gotten a new roll of watercolor paper. This paper was behaving very strangely and didn’t blend the colors the way it should’ve. Very soon I found out I had been sent wrong paper and the roll was replaced. Still, I managed to finish this owl pretty much the way I wanted. It was a definite out-of-my-comfort-zone experience and once I received the correct watercolor paper, painting on it was easier than ever."

Keywords: owls, flowers, print, barn owl

Keywords: cards, wolf, wolves, dogs, roses, flowers, red, december 2019

5 x 5 cm sized, heart-shaped keychain.

5 x 5 cm sized, heart-shaped keychain.

5 x 5 cm sized, heart-shaped keychain.

5 x 5 cm sized, heart-shaped keychain.

Can be attached to any smooth metal surface. Holds for example cards, photos or light papers on fridge door.

Size: about 8 x 8 cm

Keywords: magnets, samoyed, dogs, flowers

Can be attached to any smooth metal surface. Holds for example cards, photos or light papers on fridge door.

Size: about 7 x 9 cm

Keywords: cats, winter, snow

5 x 5 cm sized, heart-shaped keychain.

-Holds for example cards, photos or light papers on fridge door. -Size: about 8 x 7 cm

Keywords: magnets, cats, moon

Can be attached to any smooth metal surface. Holds for example cards, photos or light papers on fridge door. Size: about 6 x 9 cm

Keywords: dogs, corgi, magnets

Can be attached to any smooth metal surface. Holds for example cards, photos or light papers on fridge door Size: about 7 x 8 cm

Keywords: cats, kitten, christmas, xmas, winter, magnets

Can be attached to any smooth metal surface. Holds for example cards, photos or light papers on fridge door. Size: about 8 x 8 cm

Keywords: magnets, dogs

The size of the sticker sheet is roughly 12 x 17 cm.

Keywords: cat, cats, stickers

The size of the sticker sheet is roughly 12 x 17 cm.

Keywords: dog, dogs, stickers

Artist's note: "I’m sure the story of Adam and Eve is familiar to all of us. I wanted to bring some extra contrast to the painting with their outer appearance: Female-male, light-dark."

The size of the original painting is 50 x 65 cm

Artist's note: "This is one of the early paintings of my official artist career and I did not yet have the confidence to create something more ambitious and imaginative. I had a great fear for failure when I was creating this artwork and felt nervous while painting. If I were to re-create this painting now, I’d make the tail of the peacock larger in size and more complex in detail."

The size of the original painting is 65 x 52 cm

Artist's note: "I just really wanted to create a tiger that would have her stripes formed by leaves."

The size of the original painting is 32 x 36 cm

Keywords: tiger, jungle, original painting, cat, cats

Artist's note: "A portrayal of confidence. A practice painting from 2015, and I think I totally needed all that confidence at the time."

The size of the original painting is 27 x 32 cm

Keywords: lion, cat, cats, original painting

Artist's note: "An early watercolor practice. A very simple one, though it felt like a great achievement to me at the time. I was amazed to find out I was able to paint things like this, it was as if I had just started discovering artistic abilities I didn’t know I had."

The size of the original painting is 20 x 35 cm

Keywords: mermaid, water, ocean, dolphin, sea

Artist's note: "This was a commissioned illustration for a company. They only bought the right to use the scanned image so I still have the original."

The size of the original painting is 69 x 58 cm

Keywords: eagle, birds, aurora borealis, norhtern lights, sky, original painting

The size of the sticker sheet is roughly 12 x 17 cm.

Keywords: stickers, animals, heart

Keywords: fox, foxes, snowfall, snow, surprised, winter, fall, autumn, green, turquoise, cards

 Keywords: foxes, winter, snow, cards

Keywords: foxes, winter, ice, snow, cards

Keywords: foxes, winter, snow, northern lights, aurora borealis, cards

Keywords: roses, bunny, bunnies, rabbits, summer, cute, sweet, fluffy, pink, flowers, june 2019, cards

Keywords: christmas cards, dogs

Keywords: christmas cards, cats,

Keywords: christmas cards, cats

Keywords: dogs, christmas cards

Keywords: tigers, cats, christmas cards, winter, snow

Keywords: cards, winter, snow, foxes

Keywords: cards, christmas, santa claus, snowman, reindeer, winter

Keywords: cats, christmas tree, cards

Artist's note: "This painting was one of the very first large-scale artworks I ever created and was a real patience-test for me. There were a few times I wanted to give up or more or less needed to force myself to keep going. However, thanks to these big and detailed paintings my patience has improved incredibly."

Artist's note: "I originally wanted to make this horse a lot lighter, almost white, but he ended up quite deep blue instead. This painting taught me a very important lesson when it comes to watercoloring; always paint the first layer very light because, when it comes to watercolor, it’s easy to go darker, but very hard (sometimes impossible) to go lighter once the color has been put on the paper."

Keywords: cards, winter, dogs, cats, snow

Artist's note: "This painting represents the act of meditation; an alert awareness and the passing thoughts as the fruits of the tree."

Artist's note: "Something that greatly helped me to get out of a deep depression was to learn how to observe my own thoughts. This painting reflects the process of learning how to listen: The owl is a silent observer, the awareness, looking at the world and seeing everything that's happening."