Redrawn and Preview

I never redraw something that I've finished, even though I should sometimes...

I think it's just my eagerness to make a new drawing of a recent idea 

that keeps me on new paths forward.

But the need to re-organize and change color palette for this one was big - It had to be done!

The new "Home Sweet Home" with detail pics below.

This is something new I'm working on. 

Lot's of tree branches and an owl amongst other creatures (not seen here).

I've been working on this for sometime now. I'm just not pleased with it yet, but I'm getting there! Detail pic below. 

Winter Wonderland + New Cards

First real snow came yesterday and this is how incredible everything looked like covered under the snow.

It's cold but I don't mind, not when it looks like this outside! And everything lights up! Believe me, it's most necessary these winter months up north. 

These pretty wood houses in my neighborhood looks even more pretty under a snow blanket.

 Looks almost fairy tale like, don't you think? 

My snow fox illustration is now available as cards.

And so is Papa Hedgehog!

This little illustration "Cat On Cushions" is one of my most popular print in shop and are now available as cards, colored ones! 

Wishing you a great winter weekend!

/Carolina

Creative week in pictures

I've started on a new landscape drawing onto beautiful kraft/fiber paper.

Continued on a old drawing of Sau Paw looking very stuck-up.

Bought a new silkscreen!

Back in the screen printing studio after a months absence, oh how I've missed it! 

Here's my hedgehogs ready to be heated.

Went on a 3 hours class to learn the dry point technique. It's basically a steel needle engraving. I did this on a thick plastic sheet and this is somewhat similar to engraving onto copper. I managed to do only 1 engraving in 3 hours and there was so many elements...felt very old school which I like but knowing that the engraving is only good for about 10-15 prints before the scratched surface has faded off is somewhat disappointing. But I had fun learning a new craft!

Have a great weekend!

/Carolina

An autumn day

We've had the most beautiful couple of days here in Stockholm lately so I decided to take my camera, my Bubble Crowns and my pretty friend out for a walk. Our destination and an old favorite of mine was Skogskyrkogården, 

The Woodland Cemetery. We found our spot beside a yellow birch tree.

In the midst of everything, the most beautiful orange cat came to visit. Luckily for him I actually had some catnip in my pocket from a recent lookout for a homeless cat in the neighborhood, which he did seem to enjoy!

One of the wondrous views from a very special spot at the cemetery. 

If you're interested in seeing more from the photo session, have a look in my shop. More will be added continually. 

Art cards

You may have seen these drawings before.

But now they're all colored in photoshop, with added text.

My landscape illustrations are now art cards/postcards!

With an oh so glossy finish!

Ps. Can you guess where the text come's from?

Have a great sunday! (I'm off for an outdoors movie at the park!)

/Carolina

On a creative day

I draw, design and enjoy life. 

This day I've finished a new drawing and continued on another one.

(Landscape in black & white ink on fiber paper. Cat sketch drawn with graphite pencil) 

I re-discovered some of my necklaces I did earlier this summer and thinking about listing them in the shop.

(Mini illustration on strong plastic)

As from last weekend I've not been on any bus or train. I ride my bicycle everywhere. Today my orange bike took me all the way across Stockholm, and this was my view most of the time. 

Jellyfish horror!

Oh yes, you should see my back. I've got long burn marks after a jelly fish I came upon when bathing while in Spain. The longest mark most be approximately 6 cm and 3 cm wide. It don't hurt anymore just have an awful itching and I'm doing my best not to scratch it all up. Still a week after it's as red as it was when I first got burned! I wonder if they really will become permanent scars? Hope not!

That week was weird. Really. Also. Got stuck in an elevator half way down with no air conditioning working and my mum got all panicked. We were stuck there about 15 min with no mobile connection. The alarm signal that went to some sort of alarm center didn't work well. We were rescued by some passer byers and some of the personal that worked in the store. Phew....

Later that week we got into a parking lot accident, small but still! 

I'm home now and nothing terrible has happened YET (knock on wood). 

Between those terrible moments there were fun and exploration as well. We went up between the mountains to a small village where a group of artists had their workshops and small coffee bars. They worked in these small and cool houses nestled in the mountain terrain. A lot of these artists worked with recycled materials and turned it into sculptures and art. 

I had a lot of time to cuddle with the latest babies in the nest. Meet Bobby and Linda!

Valentino aka. Tjockis is the biggest and cutest cat piglet in the house!

Take care dear ones!

/Carolina

Salt water and lovely shades

I'm currently here at this beautiful place

at the costa blanca coast of Spain.

But I will be back in time to announce the giveaway winner!

Have a great wednesday wherever you are!

/Carolina

My week in pictures

riding my bicycle around Stockholm 

my view on my way somewhere

doing the dirty job cleaning the screen printing frames

waiting forever for them to dry...

I've got more of these screen printing "in process" pictures on my FB page, here

found the original (A)iphone in our workshop!

Karaoke with friends.

Late night street music.

watching Sau bear laying in the sun looking at me.

Sunday isn't over quite yet but I'm off for new adventures soon.

Have a fantastic monday!

/Carolina

The Woodland Cemetary

Todays inspiration comes from Skogskyrkogården, The woodland Cemetary, part of the Unesco World Heritage. Not many people know this but it's one of the most beautiful places to visit in Stockholm. The architecture and garden design in this enormous area is absolute grand and with all the chapels and graves it gives the most calming feeling. 

Today, I and a dear friend walked around, had a coffee, listened to birds chatting away, marveled at our view and talked of lost friends. Still, hours later I have this feeling of magical wonders.

I wish I could tell you I made these bracelets today while having my inspirational boost but these are already made and shipped to Helsinki, Finland. They will reside in the Paloni store - opening on june 10th!

For more pictures go to my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/carolinagronholm.creativeartanddesign

Beatrix Potter and Millesgården

I finally got to see the exhibition of Beatrix Potter's work at Millesgården. It was really cute but rather small. The sculpture park outside the exhibition was amazing, especially on this beautiful sunny spring day. 

Fun for the kids and young at heart adults? There were rabbit ear hats and childrens kitchen stuff to play with. 

Photos of Beatrix Potter and fantastic wall paper.

I'm mad about birch trees right now. I draw them all the time.

One cool thing I have to share is this music video of Sunshine Superman with Donovan. It was filmed at Millesgården in 1966! Love Donovan. 

Hope you're having a fantastic easter weekend!

/Carolina