Hello,
I am Sesilja, a visual artist from Finland. I grew up in a small farmhouse surrounded by the woods, and developed a deep connection with 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 to the best of my human ability. My work reflects a longing for the quiet beauty and wisdom of nature in this increasingly artificial world, and ideas for my work come from what I see and feel among the trees, as well as the many 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.