Scandi-lionTM Nordic Art by Claire Anne Thoen
Norse-folk art flavored work in colored pencil & acrylic
My images reflect Norwegian folk art from both “old country” folk and immigrant folk. I treasure the rosemaling trunk that carried the possessions that my Norske forbearers brought with them from Norway to Minnesota. My childhood, listening to the sweet Scandinavian accents of the older generations in Kenyon, Litchfield, and Atwater MN along with the holiday traditions of fruit soup, rommegrot, lefse and - yes - lutefisk, topped off with my BA in Art from St. Olaf College in Northfield made my interest in Norse folk arts almost inevitable. Enjoy!
Please contact me at this link if you are interested in purchasing any of my Scandi-lion pieces. Thank you so much. Taxes and shipping/handling will be added to the prices listed.
New in 2008: My cards at Ingebretsen’s
1601 East Lake Street, Mpls 55407
Hours M-F 9-5:30 Sat 9-5 612-729-9333
Nordic and other work is available at:
Crossings in Zumbrota
One block off Main Street at 320 East Avenue in the historic Carnegie building
Stag in Frame
Paal Grøt’s 1833 cupboard painting inspired this deer that I “colored” and framed with organic shapes
Acrylic 8 x 10 Original $190
Cards $4
The Scandi-lion
Acrylic Original stolen
Cards $3 & $4
Freya in Her Bird Disguise
Sebjørn Kverndalen’s 1850 Chinoiserie peacock made me think of Freya’s ability to turn herself into a bird.
Acrylic 8 x 10 Original $190
Cards $3 & $4
After Olav's Kroneseng
This fanciful street scene quotes from a 1787 a kroneseng - a king’s bed - painted by Olav Torjusson
Color Pencil Original $385
9 1/4 x 12 Giclée print available $80
Cards $4
The Betrothed
1650 Eidsborg kyrkje figures inspired this betrothal couple. The continuous arc of their arms symbolizes their troth & tie.
WaterColor Pencil Original $375
9 1/2 x 11 unmatted Giclée print $90
Cards $4
After Iver’s Tankard
Inspired by a carving by Ivar Øvstrud on a tankard. Has the one with the book just regaled the others with a saga?
AquaStic Original $385
11 x 13 Giclée print unmatted $85
Cards $3 & $4
Please note:
0 Sizes are to the nearest inch and not to be used for matting purposes
0 Giclée prints can be ordered in any dimensions that meets your size needs
0 Originals are professionally framed and in archival matting.
