Ulla Thynell: Blog

Emerald Haven

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The newest illustration I made for my new book, Faraway Dreaming.

Faraway Dreaming

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My art book Faraway Dreaming will be released in late August!

Wilderness

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Mixed media illustration of magical wildlife, with prints and other products available.

Drawing with Gel Pens

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During the past year I have changed some of my sketchbook routines and discovered a childlike joy in gel pens. Drawing simple things has also helped my mind to focus and relax.

The Forgotten Garden

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Mixed media illustration from 2021 – available as art prints, jigsaw puzzles and some other print products.

Dragon Hills

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One of my older illustrations, inspired by fantasy maps and fairy tales.

The Night Garden

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New artwork and prints!

Wrapping Papers

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It’s that time of the year again! This post is dedicated to my illustrated patterns and wrapping papers.

Five Paintings

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A little collection of paintings I made earlier this year.

Watercolour Paintings

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A closer look at some of my watercolour paintings from 2014–2020.

Fantasy Illustrations

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These fantasy illustrations that I created for the Dolmenwood RPG are now available as prints and posters on Society6.

The Sleepy Village

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New illustrated pattern for wrapping paper and my other stationery products.

Moonstruck

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Featuring a series of three moon themed paintings, along with an animated version of one of them.

Ghosts of Curiosity

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This is a mixed media illustration: traditional ink drawing with digitally added colours.

Dreamer

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New illustration with mixed media.

Fairy Tale

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This post features my newest illustration and some thoughts on the process of making art.

Jigsaw Puzzles

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A closer look at some of the Society6 puzzles with my artwork.

New Paintings

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I recently made two new paintings with inks and coloured pencils: Hideaway and Heart Tree.

Swamp Tale

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Finally found some time for making art! My new fantasy illustration Swamp Tale is now available as prints and other products on Society6.

Enchanted Forest

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New artwork – prints are available!

I’ve always been a hopeless stargazer, but for a long time I used to think that getting nice photos of the starry skies was some form of obscure sorcery. I changed my mind a few years ago after I got my first full frame camera.