Monday, January 28, 2019

Lennart Helje Art w/ Elf, Cat, Bird

Lennart Helje is a painter and illustrator who born in 1940 in Lima, Sweden. He paints gnomes wearing red hats and animals in snowy landscapes. He has also illustrated books, stamps, and postal Christmas seals, with Nordic, nature, and plant motifs. The photo above was found on Google Images. Isn't his artwork delightful? I also found an article about him on a blog with a slideshow of some of his wonderful paintings. Read more here. You're welcome. xo

14 comments:

JudyMac said...

Thanks, Rosemary! I love his artwork. Would love to have even one of his Christmas cards. Maybe we should cultivate a friend in Sweden. :-) Do you suppose he has anything available as a print?

SALLY said...

I look forward every day to your emails and posts on Instagram! This one was especially wonderful. Thanks!!

jusaweecatnap said...

Love it! Thanks for introducing us to another great illustrator.

Content in a Cottage said...

justaweecatnap -- You know I will! I am happy to share new illustrators when I find them. So glad you like this one.
xo, Rosemary

Content in a Cottage said...

SALLY -- Thanks. I knew this illustrator would be a big hit on my blog.
xo, Rosemary

Content in a Cottage said...

JudyMac -- I looked and looked but he doesn't have a website. Since he was born in 1940, maybe he is not fond of technology. If you google his name and the word prints many Etsy and Ebay sellers have old postcards for sale and many of the sellers live in Sweden. I am surprised he hasn't gone commercial. Wouldn't a calendar be wonderful?
xo, Rosemary

annette said...

Yes! A calendar would be perfect. xo

Content in a Cottage said...

annette -- Maybe the artist will see this request and make one. I would love a calendar with his seasonal images.
xo, Rosemary

Linda said...

Everything about this is pure delight - the work of a playful artist.

Content in a Cottage said...

Linda -- I couldn't agree more. I love his playful spirit too.
xo, Rosemary

JudyMac said...

An Etsy search was fruitful ..... search “Helje” and “Arabia of Finland” for a Christmas plate.

Content in a Cottage said...

JudyMac -- Judy, How nice! I'm glad you found something you wanted.
xo, Rosemary

JudyMac said...

Didn’t necessarily want, just looking to see what’s out there. The plate was lovely though. Love the search, like digging at an estate sale.
:-)

The Queen Vee said...

With a grandson who has been living in Sweden for the past 19 months this truly touched my heart. I confess, I swiped it and will probably make a card to send to him. Thank my dear for always surprising us with the most charming and delightful things.