Birgitte Nordin's Website

I think I need to reflect, 'Where have I come from?', 'What am I seeking now?', and  'How will I get there?', on a regular basis.  Having taken classes from Janice Robertson, Mike Svob and Michael O'Toole, and a few others, has inspired me and exploded my imagination.  Now if only I can turn my imagination into creative, powerful art by Birgitte!  These wonderful teachers taught me planning, to draw well and tonal value, are most important.  To my surprise, what most people notice first, is last of importance to these great artists, and that is colour.  With the right subject and tonal value, colour is merely the embellishment.  And don't forget to simplify!  Now that is a hard order for a retired hygienist of 34 years, whose previous life was working in millimeters!  And lastly, my teachers are also my kids and husband.  My son, whose imagination works wonders in 3D, my daughter, in her short life, her every day was clothed in her amazing creativity and colour, and my tolerant husband, with my ups and downs, is my support and rock.  As they let their emotions colour their lives, so will I.  Nothing is more inspiring than to stand before a blank canvas and let it out, knowing every stroke carries just a little of all that has past. If it wasn't for my daughter showing me the fun and zen of art, I probably would not be painting today.  Painting and thinking about the next one, are wonderful thoughts.