I’m a Swedish artist who’s lived in the UK for the past 25 years. I had my first solo exhibition in Stockholm at just 18 and later studied at Gerlesborgsskolan, one of Sweden’s most respected art schools.

Back then, life felt chaotic and uncertain. I struggled with deep depression and turned down an offer to study at one of London’s top art universities. Instead, I found myself in Wales, where I spent ten years painting, reflecting, and slowly rebuilding. Later, I settled on Dartmoor in England — got married, and finally found a sense of grounding and peace in life.

Over the years, I’ve painted more than 500 works and exhibited in many places, but I’ve never chased success. For me, painting has always been about expressing myself.

I come from a family of teachers, and for a long time it seemed inevitable I’d become one too. Yet it’s only in recent years that I’ve truly embraced the joy of teaching. Guiding others to discover their own artistic voice has become one of the most rewarding parts of my creative life.