About Veslemøy Vangsnes
I am Veslemøy Vangsnes; artist, coach, course instructor and mother of two adult children.
Born and raised in Asker and a few years abroad, including 2 years in France. Now living in Fon, in Vestfold, where I have a studio in the garden.
I have always been a creative soul and interested in the beautiful in nature, in the home and in people.
After a longer period of illness in 2009, followed by a year at Visual Arts at Steiner College, coach training and self-development courses, it became clear to me that I wanted to express myself through painting. It opened up even more room for creativity and the joy of painting intuitively.
"I find myself through art"
Alongside full-time work, art became a respite. When I paint, time and space disappear. That's when I feel most creative, and that the best result appears on the canvas. When I let go and don't think, and just let it flow through me, colors and shapes appear on the canvas. I am safe and free when I paint.
Warm colours, daily walks in nature and taking pictures are some of the things that inspire me.
The paintings are painted with acrylic and mixed media, I use several techniques, layer upon layer of paint, colors, structure and painting with my hands. This is reflected in my paintings. Light, playful and free. They are abstract and in that way the viewer can dream into their own universe.
"Painting brings me joy"
That joy is amplified when someone is touched by what I paint.
My first solo exhibition was in 2021. After that, I have had several exhibitions abroad and a collaboration with Det Svenska Konstgalleriet and gallerist Mikaela Himmelström. More exhibitions to come.
Certified Life Coach and certified Leadership by Heart coach
I have extensive work experience in health, as an independent muscle therapist, psychiatry, in addition to school and as an administrative coordinator in a large group. I am a certified Life Coach and certified Leadership by Heart coach. All my work experience and human experience come in handy when I hold painting classes and coach. There will be a holistic approach and adaptation to each individual course and person being guided.
Now I'm living the dream - as an artist and coach full-time.
"He who dares nothing wins!"
Through art, conversations or courses, I guide you so that you yourself find your dream, and the way there.
I look at the canvas and life in the same way, you can try again and paint over with other colors. I really believe we can find something in ourselves through art!
Artistic resume
EDUCATION
2024: Spring semester Annette Martens Art School - Advanced course in visual arts.
2011 – 2013:
DTK – Art School in Bærum, Evening School
2010 – 2011:
Steinerhøyskolen in Oslo – Visual arts subject (Form and Color) Full time
2009 – 2010:
Fabrikken Asker Art School, Course in painting and pictorial composition
EXHIBITIONS
Exhibition gallery Malines Art Gallery, Mechelen Belgium
Vestfold Art Fair
The International Contemporary Art Fair, Brussels
Gallery weekend, Swedish Art Gallery, Malmö
International contemporary art fair, Luxembourg
PS Matsal, Stockholm
Helsingborg Art and Antique Fair
International contemporary art fair, Luxembourg
Antiques and Art Fair, Stockholm
Separate exhibition, Sjøholmen
2023
2023 September, Gallery Weekend Swedish Art Gallery Malmø
2023 July, Helsingborg Art and antique fair
2022 September, International contemporary art fair, Luxembourg
2022 May, Stockholm Fair, Älvsjö
2021 Separate exhibition at Sjøholmen
2019 December, Gallery Blått Blikk
2019 May, Pop Up exhibition Gamle Skien Restaurant
2019 July, Art Around the Intestines, Kragerø
English 
Norwegian 
French 
German