Illustration

I've drawn for as long as I can remember. As you might have guessed by now I feel fairly creative and I can't contain it to just one craft. 

I often sketch out the garments I wish to knit. This is a raglan sweater I'm currently working on, with YO in the raglan.

 I began drawing "seriously" when I was 12. I had big plans on making a living for myself as an artist. And there was no doubt in my mind that I could do it if I just practiced, dressed right and hung out with the right people. Oh, to be that young again. (Not really.)

Mange and anime had just arrived in Norway, and being so different from anything that was on the market already, it drew aspiring artists like myself to it like wasps to beer. I've put that behind me now, but I'm glad I got to try it out. It taught me to draw in a way I doubt I would have tried if I went to a classic "Learn to draw realistic"-course. I've had my own style since then, ever changing, but at least I'm trying.

The manga-wave is also to blame for bringing me online, where I met a community as interested in drawing as myself. It's also where I met my husband!

I decided to take Arts in High School, and that was by far the most clever decision of my life. Not only did my style and preconceptions about art get challenged, but I learned a variety of new things, and met some kick-ass people at the same time.

After High School I started working, instead of studying. I was faced with reality and adulthood and inspiration took a back seat. Way back, it was like it became a bumper sticker on the back of the bus that is my life. I did pick up knitting at this time, because I desperately needed wool socks in my new city. But the art was gone for a long time. Until now.

I've left all thoughts of living off my art behind, starving artist just isn't my style. But I do hope I get to illustrate a book one day. That is my secret little dream.