When I was approx. at the age of 12, I inherited a notebook that had belonged to my great-grandfather, the miller in Aarsdale.

In the little notebook he had noted experiences with birds and animals at the mill, in the fields and in the Paradise Hills. I was fascinated by his experiences, and it gave me an interest in nature and especially the birds. The interest has continued and has inspired many drawings and watercolours.

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In my adult life in connection with work and involvement in development work in North and West Africa, I meet many fantastic people. I have been captivated by their stories and have started to draw portraits. On my travels, I always bring my "carnet de voyage" for sketches and for small watercolours, which I might want to work on when I'm back in DK.

I paint the birds as I see them  at the moment - trying to reproduce what is characteristic of each individual bird, especially focusing on the eye and gaze.

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